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Target to Sell, Serve Alcohol in Chicago

Target stores in Chicago have applied for liquor licenses that will allow the retail giant to start selling and serving alcohol in a new local store.

Same-Sex Marriage Fight: Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis to Appeal Contempt-of-Court Ruling

Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who defied federal courts on same-sex marriage and has been jailed in contempt of court since Thursday, has filed an appeal with U.S. District Judge David Bunning, who last week had remanded her into the custody of U.S. Marshals

Pope Francis Expected to Streamline Marriage Annulments

Roman Catholics hoping to get their marriages annulled will be subject to a simplified process as Pope Francis is set to announce streamlined procedures for such judgments on Tuesday.

California Students Demonstrate Chronic Absenteeism, Most Prevalent Among Low-Income & Disabled

According to a new report, excused absences and instances of truancy are more common among California's low-income, black and disabled students than Hispanic and non-Hispanic white students, producing long-term dropout rates and achievement gaps for the absentee groups.

Immigration News: Undocumented Immigrants' Labor Complements US Economy, Workforce

Latinos account for most of the foreign-born labor force in 2014, and the participation of undocumented immigrants do not affect the labor participation of U.S.-born citizens.

Donald Trump News: Private Air Fleet Benefits Trump Campaign, Brand

Donald Trump's fleet of private aircraft is turning out to be a key advantage for the GOP presidential frontrunner as his jets and helicopters not only reliably get the billionaire to his campaign events but also serve to promote his brand.

Sarah Palin 'Speak American' Interview: Immigrants Should 'Speak American' [Video]

According to Sarah Palin, Spanish-speaking immigrants should "speak American" when they're in the United States.

2016 Presidential Polls Update: Bernie Sanders Leads Clinton in Latest New Hampshire Poll

Senator Bernie Sanders leads DNC candidate Hillary Clinton in a NBC/Marist poll that was released on Sunday.

Federal Judge Upholds Arizona's Controversial Immigration 'Status Checking' Law

On Friday U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton upheld a crucial section of Arizona's controversial 2010 immigration law, which allows Arizona police to check the immigration status of anyone they happen to stop.

Trump Immigration Backlash News: Is Trump's Popularity Alienating Conservative Latino Voters?

Donald Trump's rising candidacy within the Republic Party is starting to generate debate even within conservative circles, particularly where potential Latino GOP voters are concerned.

In Iowa, Questions Arise Over Republican Candidates' Seriousness on Tough Immigration Talk

More and more voters in Iowa are starting to question if all the feisty declarations made by many of the 2016 GOP candidates for president on how they would handle the issue of immigration are even possible or needed.

Labor Day 2015 News: The Modern American Worker Feels More Stressed & Less Appreciated - Study

A new Gallup Study to mark the Labor Day holiday weekend finds that American workers now consider themselves more stressed, less paid, less healthy and less appreciated than ever before.

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Polls: Trump Beats Hillary in Latest Poll

A new poll released by SurveyUSA on Friday indicates that celebrity real estate magnate turned GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump is leading Hillary Clinton.

Trump University Scandal: Leading GOP Candidate Still Facing Lawsuit Claiming Students Were 'Scammed' Out of Millions

A pending lawsuit in the Manhattan Supreme Court charges that at least 600 former students of the now defunct Trump University, founded by leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, were scammed out of millions of dollars, $5 million of which New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman argues directly landed in the real estate mogul's pockets.

2016 Presidential Candidate Dr. Ben Carson Rises in Iowa Polls to Tie With Donald Trump

As a result, it looks like the only other candidate that has a chance of beating Donald Trump at the moment is Dr. Ben Carson, a neurosurgeon who is far from the political establishment.

Pope Francis Visit to US 2015: Schedule, Live Stream Info & Preview

Americans are getting excited about Pope Francis' first trip to the United States, in which he will make stops in Washington, D.C. and New York City.

West Point Annual Pillow Fight Turns Bloody, 30 Cadets Injured [Video]

An annual pillow fight at the U.S. Military Academy turned violent last month, as some freshmen cadets stuffed their pillowcases with hard objects and beat each other unconscious. Altogether, 30 cadets were injured, including 24 who suffered concussions.

Arizona News Anchor Under Fire for Pronouncing Spanish Words in Spanish During News Broadcast [Video]

An Arizona news anchor for Channel 12 (KPNX) addressed critics who have complained about the fact that she pronounces Spanish words "in Spanish" during the English broadcast.

Immigration Reform News: NALEO Educational Fund to Help Millions of Immigrants Become Naturalized Citizens

A pro-immigrant rights organization is gearing up to help millions of eligible lawful permanent residents become naturalized citizens throughout the month of September.

Police Shooting of Hispanic Man Prompts Texas Officials to Invest $1M in Body Cameras for Officers

A video of a fatal police shooting in Texas of a Hispanic man, who appeared to be surrendering, has led officials in San Antonio to invest in body cameras for all of their police officers.