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Obamacare Uninsured Rate 2015: 11.7 Percent Nationally Uninsured as Rates Decline in 49 States

A six-month survey revealed sharp reductions in uninsured rates since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also referred to as Obamacare. With approximately 88,600 adults over the age of 18 participating, Arkansas and Kentucky reportedly saw the largest uninsured rate drop during the first half of 2015.

Donald Trump President Run: GOP Candidate Vows He Will Do More for Women Voters

Donald Trump insists he is committed to doing more for women voters than any other candidate in the growing field of 2016 presidential candidates.

Dominican Day Parade 2015: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Booed

NYC Mayor was booed at the parade New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was booed during the annual Dominican Day parade on Sunday. According to the New York Daily News, Mayor de Blasio was booed by the Dominican crowd who were at the parade.

Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Saves Woman From Choking At Restaurant

The Mayor of Dallas saved a woman from choking at a local restaurant. The mayor of Dallas saved a woman from choking at a local restaurant. Yahoo reports that Mayor Mike Rawlings was eating lunch at a local restaurant when he heard screaming from the table behind him.

Bernie Sanders Seattle Speech Disrupted by 'Black Lives Matter' Demonstrators

"Black Lives Matter" activist overtook an event in Seattle on Saturday, where Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders was scheduled to speak.

North Carolina Judge Rules Sheriff Did Not Target Latinos

On Friday Judge Thomas Schroeder dismissed a federal lawsuit that alleged that Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson had been discriminating against Hispanics.

US Officials Ask Federal Judge Not to Release Children and Mothers From Immigrant Family Detention Centers

The Department of Justice is petitioning a federal judge to reconsider her ruling, which ordered the immediate release of undocumented mothers and children from U.S. family detention centers.

New York Times Sued for Age and Gender Discrimination

A suit filed against the New York Times and its chief revenue officer Meredith Levien alleges that when Levien started to downsize employees in 2013 she did so by targeting older and minority employees for dismissal.

Donald Trump Talks Immigration at First GOP Debate: 'I Don't Mind Building a Beautiful Wall for People to Come Legally'

Donald Trump Talks Immigration at First GOP Debate: "I Don't Mind Building a Beautiful Wall for People to Come Legally"

Michael Brown Death News Update, Ferguson Struggles to Rebuild One Year After Teen Killed by Police

Ferguson, Missouri will never be the same. But just how much has truly changed since this time a year ago, when white police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed unarmed black teenager Michael Brown, largely depends on who you ask.

2016 Presidential Race: GOP Candidates Try to Differentiate Themselves on Immigration Reform

It came as no surprise that the GOP candidates running in the 2016 presidential election spent an ample amount of time discussing immigration reform, an ongoing hot button issue in national discourse, during the first Republican primary debate on Thursday.

Texas Judge Orders Man to Marry Girlfriend or Spend Time in Jail

A Texas judge ordered a 20-year-old man to marry his 19-year-old girlfriend, write down Bible verses, and attend counseling during a sentencing hearing for hitting another man in the jaw.

Christian Taylor Texas Police Shooting: Officer Brad Miller Placed on Administrative Leave Following Deadly Encounter

Texas rookie police officer, still in training, shot and killed an unarmed, black teenage college football player early Friday in an incident police are still investigating.

Kalief Browder Rikers Island Abuse News Update: Parents Plan $20 Million Suit Against NYC

The family of a man who spent three years behind bars and more than 800 hours in solitary confinement at Rikers Island before hanging himself served notice this week indicating they plan to sue New York City for $20 million.

NYC Taxi Driver Fined $25,000 for Snubbing Black Family to Pick Up White Passengers

An alleged racist New York City cab driver was ordered to pay $25,000 in fines for rejecting two Black passengers and instead giving two white passengers a ride.

¿QUÉ DICES?: Latin Post Gets Reaction to First Republican Presidential Debate [Video]

In continuing our mission to amplify the voice of the Latino community, Latin Post captured the reactions, thoughts and opinions of people following the first Republican presidential debate, which occurred on Aug. 6, from Cleveland, Ohio. The GOP debate covered topics including immigration, the economy and jobs, the Islamic State militant group and electability.

Donors Give to Planned Parenthood 'in Honor' of GOP Foes

If he were to move into the White House in January 2017, Ted Cruz would "direct the Department of Justice to investigate Planned Parenthood," the Texas senator promised. But that did not keep Californian James Pollard from donating to the organization "in Ted Cruz's honor."

Planned Parenthood Videos Aftermath: Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Dismisses Government Shutdown Idea Over Planned Parenthood

Although Republicans have banded together in a renewed effort to criticize Planned Parenthood, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., declared that he will not condone another government shutdown in order to defund the women's health group.

New York City Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak News Update: Infection Kills 10 People, Leaves 100 Sick

New York health officials announced that 10 people have died as the result of an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City, while 100 people have been infected.

Ann Coulter: Latinos 'Culturally Accept' Child Rape

Conservative pundit Ann Coulter used her Daily Caller column this week to charge Latino culture with "a cultural acceptance of child rape ... that doesn't exist in even the most dysfunctional American ghettoes."