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NYPD Still Registering High Percentage of Excessive Force Complaints

The NYPD is reported to be falling woefully short in its attempt to curb the actions of officers guilty of using excessive force on civilians.

New Pew Research Poll Finds Immigrants 'Making American Society Better'

A new Pew Research poll finds that most American citizens believe immigrants help "make America great."

Breaking: 14 Dead as US Military Plane Crashes in Afghanistan

At least 11 people perished, including six American service members, when a cargo plane crashed near the Afghan-Pakistani border on Friday midnight.

Utah Elementary School Denies Fourth Grader Inhaler During Coughing Fit

A Utah school district is being criticized for denying a fourth grade student her inhaler when she was suffering from a coughing fit on Monday.

Donald Trump on Syria Refugees: 'They're Going Back'

GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump said he will send Syrian refugees back to their country out of fear that that they could be Islamic State militants.

College Graduates Don't Think College Is Worth The Cost, Says Study

As the cost of college tuition continues to rise, a new survey reveals that over half of college graduates within the past decade do not think the cost of their degree was worthwhile.

Mexico Drug Lords: 'La Barbie' Cartel Extradiated With 13 Others to US

On Wednesday the Mexican government extradited 13 drug cartel suspects to the United States to face justice

Louisiana Officials Accidentally Free Convicted Killer From State Prison

Louisiana authorities have launched a manhunt for a convicted killer who was mistakenly freed from a state prison due to a clerical error last week.

Housing Discrimination: HUD Awards Over $38 Million to Over 100 Groups to Fight Biases

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded over $38 million to over 100 groups nationwide in recognition of their effort to fight housing discrimination.

Joaquin Strengthens to Category 3 Hurricane, May Hit New York, East Coast

Hurricane Joaquin has strengthened to a Category 3 storm, and is now predicted to hit the East Coast sometime next week.

Kevin McCarthy Benghazi Comments: House Republicans Come Down McCarthy

House Republicans have come down on Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., for comments he made on Tuesday to Fox News host Sean Hannity, in which he suggested that the Benghazi oversight committee had succeeded in hurting Hillary Clinton’s campaign.

2016 Presidential Race: Jeb Bush Tries to Exude Confidence on Campaign Trail

Faced with troubling poll numbers, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush made a point -- and a joke -- on Thursday about his "high energy" from the Republicans' second presidential debate.

Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof's Trial Delayed

A federal judge agreed Thursday to delay the trial of the man responsible for a mass shooting at a Charleston church.

US Jobless Claims Near 15-Year Low

Unemployment numbers in the United States remained near a 15-year low last month even though initial jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased by 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 277,000 in the week that ended Sept. 26.

Immigration Reform: Detained Immigrant Families, Childrens' Civil Rights Violated, Says USCCR Report

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR), an independent and bipartisan agency created by Congress, published an in-depth report, calling for the end of immigrant detention.

Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Motors Model X SUV With ‘Falcon Wing’ Doors, Ultrasonic Sensors [Watch]

The Model X is Tesla Motors' first SUV. The motor company introduced the sports-utility vehicle to investors and customers on Tuesday.

Racial Discrimination: Bank to Pay $18 Million to Latinos, Blacks for Overcharging Car Loans

An $18 million settlement has been finalized over allegations a bank discriminated against Latino and black borrowers.

Oregon Community College Shooting News Update: 10 People Dead, 20 Injured After Shooter Opens Fire

Oregon officials say that a gunman opened fire at a community college in Douglas County on Thursday, reportedly killing 10 people and wounding about 20 others.

Powerball Winner: $310 Million Powerball Ticket Sold at Michigan Gas Station

The nation's newest multimillionaire has yet to come forward, but lottery officials revealed on Tuesday that a $310.5 million Powerball ticket was sold at a gas station in Three Rivers, Michigan.

Puerto Rico News: Latino Legislative Leaders Seek Oversight, Solutions on Island's Debt Crisis

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., called for the House Natural Resources Committee to hold a hearing on the role of hedge funds in Puerto Rico's financial crisis.