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Jeb Bush's Political Views on Immigration Reform, Gun Control, Same-Sex Marriage and Healthcare

Even as he has come to lag behind party rivals like Donald Trump, Ben Carson and the recently surging Carly Fiorina in Republican presidential primary polls, Bush has held firm to the policies he's long expressed.

Carly Fiorina's Political Views on Immigration Reform, Same-Sex Marriage, Obamacare, Gun Laws & Abortion

A new poll conducted by CNN/ORC indicates that Carly Fiorina is now in second place right behind Trump. The survey shows that Fiorina has 15 percent of the GOP support, which puts her ahead of Ben Carson, who has 14 percent.

Jackie Collins Death News: 5 Memorable Quotes From the Late Best-Selling Novelist

On Saturday, best-selling author Jackie Collins passed away after losing a strenuous battle with breast cancer at the age of 77.

House OKs Bill that Defunds Planned Parenthood

This Friday, a bill that blocks funding for Planned Parenthood was approved through the House. Republican leaders lobbied for this decision as it would affirm their stance against abortion as well as influence a government shutdown.

Butte Fire and Valley Fire Update: 5 People Reported Dead in North California Wildfires [Map]

Officials say that the death toll in Northern California has risen to 5 people in wake of the massive Butte and Valley fires in Calaveras County and Lake County, respectively.

White House Pushing Plan to Turn 9 Million Legal Immigrants Into U.S. Citizens

The Obama administration is aggressively pushing a plan that could pave the way for nearly nine million new legal immigrants to become U.S. citizens.

Pedro Guerrero, an American Master

Imagine a life spanning some of the most important events of the 20th century, working with three of arguably the most iconic artists of that century and creating images of important modernist architecture. This was the life of the photographer Pedro E. Guerrero.Largely unknown during his lifetime, Mr. Guerrero's life and work will be seen in a new documentary in partnership with "American Masters," and VOCES tonight on PBS.

Immigration Reform News: Texas Officials Refuse Birth Certificate Copies to Immigrant Parents

Texas officials have blocked hundreds of immigrant parents from obtaining birth certificates for their children.

Donald Trump's Father Former KKK Member?

A New York Times article from 1927 reports that a man who could be Donald Trump's father was arraigned along with members of the Klu Klux Klan.

Gains in American Healthcare, Little Growth in Income: Census Bureau

A new report issued by the Census Bureau revealed that more Americans gained health insurance in 2014, but not much has changed in the poverty rate in the U.S.

Donald Trump Speech: GOP Candidate's Failure to Correct Anti-Muslim Supporter Draws Ire

A comment by a Donald Trump supporter, who suggested the United States needed to "get rid" of Muslims, went unchallenged by the presidential candidate. The GOP front-runner also took flak for not correcting the man's assertion that President Barack Obama was not a U.S. citizen.

Cuba-US Relations Update: US Eases Restrictions on Business, Travel to Island

The Obama Administration announced that it will ease its restrictions on business and travel to Cuba in an effort to mend its severed ties with the communist country.

Jeb Bush's Mexican-Born Wife Adopts Key Role in Courting Hispanics in New Ad [Watch]

Columba Bush, the wife of Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush, is playing an increasingly important role in her husband's campaign, as the former Florida governor seeks to appeal to Hispanics.

US to Defend 'Sexual Rights' at UN Ahead of General Assembly Opening

"Sexual rights" is the term the U.S. government plans to use to refer the prerogatives of people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, the State Department announced in remarks made to a United Nations panel.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results Sept 15, 2015: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $20M Jackpot

If Tuesday's "meager" $15 million Mega Millions jackpot was not quite enough to spark your imagination, you are in luck. No one matched the winning numbers, which means the prize has inched up to $20 million for tonight's drawing. Who gets to take that nifty sum home will be determined at 11 p.m. EDT.

#Bolderandbetter Campaign: Doritos Unveils LGBT Rainbow-Colored Chips

For the first time, food company Frito-Lay is allowing Doritos lovers to taste the rainbow -- literally!

Democratic National Committee Tabs Luis Miranda as New Communications Director

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced its new communications director will be a Latino. Specifically, the DNC named Luis Miranda as the organization's communications director, and he will assume the role in October.

Immigration Reform News: Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremonies, Obama Launches Citizenship Campaign

Naturalization ceremonies were held in all 50 states on Thursday in honor of Constitution and Citizenship Day.

Texas Teen Arrested for Bringing Homemade Clock to School Invited to White House, Facebook

The 14-year-old Muslim student who was arrested for bringing a homemade digital clock to his Texas high school after it was mistaken for a bomb has received an outpouring of global support and invitations to visit the White House and Facebook.

Charleston Church Shooting: Friend of Shooter Dylann Roof Arrested by Federal Officials

Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a childhood friend of Dylann Roof, the man accused of killing nine people at a historic black church in Charleston back in June.