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Latino Voters Support Pope Francis' Climate Change Call to Action

A new poll shows that Pope Francis' message on climate change, including his call for people to protect the planet, resonates strongly with Latino Americans.

Black Lives Matter Movement Endorsed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren is receiving widespread praise for her speech on Sunday as she voice her support behind the Black Lives Matter movement and called for reform on a number of issues plaguing the black community.

Immigration News: Bill to End Family Detention, For-Profit Prisons Introduced by Latino Congressman

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced legislation aimed to curb a mandate requiring a federal immigration agency to fill tens of thousands of beds for detained immigrants.

MTV Sports Star Erik Roner Killed in Skydiving Accident

MTV star and extreme sports athlete Erik Roner was pronounced dead Monday morning, after a parachute stunt went horribly wrong.

Presidential Polls 2016: Donald Trump Announces Plan to Slash Taxes for Millions of Americans

Republican presidential nominee and billionaire Donald Trump announced his new tax plans on Monday and promised that "a lot will be happy" with his plans should he win the 2016 Presidential Poll.

Two Conferences Tackle How to Market to Latinos

The Latino market is hot. This is evidenced by not one but two conferences on how to market to Latinos in the United States.Portada15's 9th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference and Engage:Hispanics, presented by Mediapost, were both essentially about reaching not just Latinos as a general population but about reaching the all-important Latino millennials -- the advertiser's holy grail.

Obama Slams 2016 Republican Candidates for Opposing Same-Sex Marriage

President Barack Obama on Sunday blasted the Republican Party and GOP candidates running in the 2016 presidential race for their opposition to same-sex marriage in spite of the growing percentage of Americans who favor marriage equality.

George Zimmerman Twitter: Trayvon Martin's Killer Retweets Photo of Slain Black Teen

George Zimmerman retweeted the dead body of Florida teen Trayvon Martin after someone sent him the photo under the boastful caption, "Z-Man is a one man army."

Australian Model Claims She Was Drugged at Justin Bieber Party

An Australian model has reportedly accused Justin Bieber and company of drugging her at a party. An Australian model has reportedly accused Justin Bieber and company of drugging her at a party.

Volkswagen Scandal: Website Set Up for US Customers with Diesel Cars; Millions of Audis Affected

Volkswagen has created a website for customers who may be affected by the company's recent emissions cheating scandal, which included at least 500,000 vehicles in the U.S.

Netflix Challenges Tech-Savvy Fans to Build 'Chill Button'

Netflix is taking pity on those who need a few hours away from the screen, encouraging them to embark on a DIY project in the basement instead.

2016 Presidential Race: Trump Slams Journalists, Defends Deportations on '60 Minutes'

Judging by their incessant media coverage of his presidential campaign, journalists across the nation seem to love Donald Trump. But the affection is not mutual, the Republican White House front-runner admitted over the weekend.

Michelle Obama State Dinner Dress Stuns Social Media

On Friday, Sept. 25, First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama attended the China State Dinner while donning ensembles that have received rave reviews from fashion critics and social media users.

Immigration News: Asians to Replace Latinos as Top Immigrant Group in US: Pew

Migrants from Asia are set to replace Latinos as the largest immigrant group in the United States over the next 40 years, and the nation's overall population will feel the impact of that shift, a large-scale survey of U.S. immigration trends predicts.

Donald Trump vs. Ben Carson Polls: Undisputed GOP Poll Leader in Virtual Tie With Former Brain Surgeon

Donald Trump is no longer the hands on Republican front-runner in his 2016 bid for the White House, and in fact is now locked in a virtual tie atop the polls with retired neurosurgeon and political neophyte Ben Carson.

Kim Davis Controversy News: Pope Francis Sides with Rowan County Clerk on Marriage License Battle?

Pope Francis on Monday seemed to weigh in on the controversy surrounding Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis' refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, claiming that such defiance is a "human right."

New York Prison Escape: Employee Joyce Mitchell Sentenced for Aiding 2 Convicted Murderers Escape

Prison employee Joyce Mitchell was sentenced on Monday for aiding two convicted murders in their escape from a maximum security prison this past June.

Obama, Putin Speak at United Nations; Obama Criticizes Russian Action in Syria

Obama criticized Russian action in Syria at a speech before the United Nations this Monday morning. President Barack Obama and Russian president Vladimir Putin were scheduled to speak before the United Nations Monday, setting out plans to address a four-year Syrian civil war that has left the country devastated.

NASA to Announce Mars Has Seasonal Flowing Water: Is Life Possible on Red Planet?

NASA released a press statement on Thursday, Sept. 24 indicating that big news about Mars was to come on Monday.

Jeb Bush Controversy: GOP Candidate Stumbles with 'Free Stuff' Comment Aimed at Black Voters

The GOP could boost its appeal to black voters if it turned to a message of "hope and aspiration" instead of promises of "free stuff," White House hopeful Jeb Bush told a crowd on Thursday.