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Hillary Clinton Predicts 'Amazing' Future For Tearful Gay Teenager on Humans of New York Facebook Page

Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton on Friday offered some reassurance to a gay teenager who on the popular "Humans of New York" Facebook blog had worried that people might dislike him because of his sexuality.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Martin O'Malley to Deliver NCLR Keynote

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, a Democratic presidential candidate, will deliver the keynote address at the National Council of La Raza's (NCLR) annual conference.

Jeb Bush on Immigration: Donald Trump Anti-Mexican Comments Offended Him 'Personally'

Donald Trump's comments describing Mexican immigrants as rapists and criminals "absolutely" offended Jeb Bush, the Republican presidential told supporters in New Hampshire over the weekend.

Chicago July 4, Holiday Shootings: 10 Killed, At Least 54 Injured in Violent Weekend

A streak of violence, much of it over an eight hour period, left 10 people dead and another 54 injured in a rash of July 4, shootings across Chicago.

Hillary Clinton Campaign Ropes Off Reporters at New Hampshire Parade

Drawing much ire from the journalist community over the weekend, the Clinton campaign used a rope to keep reporters away while the candidate walked in a July 4 parade in Gorham, New Hampshire.

Immigration News: Immigration Advocacy Group Urges Undocumented Immigrants to 'Come Out'

An immigration advocacy group has encouraged undocumented immigrants, currently living in the U.S., to "use the power of the story" and to speak publicly about their immigration status.

BREAKING NEWS: Walter Reed Hospital in Shutdown, Unconfirmed Reports of Shots Fired

The U.S. Navy has alerted the Naval Support Activity Bethesda is currently on lockdown due to unconfirmed reports of an active shooter.

Donald Trump Comments on Immigration: 'Loves Mexico' and Marco Rubio 'Weak' on Immigration, Says Trump

On Saturday, speaking on "Fox and Friends" Trump said Marco Rubio is "weak" on immigration.

Busy Man Offers $10K Reward For Someone to Find Him a Girlfriend

A 29-year-old businessman is offering a $10,000 reward for someone to find him a girlfriend. The man went so far as to create a website for those interested.

Latino Tipping Point: Univision Expects as Much as $1B From IPO Planned Later This Year

Amid the Trump controversy and rising Latino spending power, Univision is making plans for an IPO later this year.

Anne Coulter: Mexican Immigrants More Dangerous Than Shark Attacks

Fox News pundit and Republican Party stalwart Ann Coulter used her Independence Day holiday weekend appearance to argue Mexican immigrants are more dangerous than deadly shark attacks.

Malia Obama Lands First Internship at HBO

Malia Obama may have landed her first internship at HBO. Malia Obama may have landed her first internship at HBO. According to Page Six, the first daughter was spotted on the set of Lena Dunham's comedy "Girls" in Williamsburg on Thursday.

Brazil President Unveils Rio Olympics Torch, Says Games to be 'Historic'

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has unveiled the eco-friendly and stylish new Olympic torch which will be used at the 2016 Olympics taking place in Rio de Janeiro.

Philadelphia Police Union Fights to Keep Names of Officers Involved in Shootings Secret

The Philadelphia police department and the union representing officers are embroiled in a high-stakes battle over the legality and usefulness of making the names of officers involved in shootings publicly known.

Immigration News Today: Unaccompanied Immigrant Minor Detention Falls By Half Compared to 2014

The rate of unaccompanied undocumented immigrant minors entering the U.S. has fallen by more than 50 percent.

University of California Admits Record Number of Latinos For Second Consecutive Year

The University of California has accepted more Latino students than white students for the second consecutive year. The admittance rate of Latino students appeared to be a reflection to California's racial diversity, as Latino children comprise of the majority of public school students in the state.

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez Horrified by Donald Trump's Anti-Mexican Comments

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has recently joined the ever increasing group of public figures that were repulsed by comments made by celebrity businessman turned 2016 presidential hopeful Donald Trump.

Same-Sex Marriage in Texas: Democrat Files Complaint Against Attorney General for SCOTUS Ruling Obstruction

Texas Democrat Glen Maxey, a former state legislator and the first openly gay member of the Texas Legislature, has filed a complaint against Attorney General Ken Paxton, accusing him of violating professional rules of legal conduct and instructing county clerks to break the law over gay marriage.

Latino Leaders Urge Republicans to Distance Themselves From Donald Trump Over 'Xenophobic Rhetoric'

While many of the 2016 presidential candidates have overlooked Republican presidential hopeful and mogul Donald Trump's controversial statements depicting Mexican immigrants as drug dealers and rapists, Hispanic/Latino leaders are reacting in numbers.

Brain Eating Amoeba Kills 21-Year-Old Girl in California

A young woman has succumbed to a brain eating amoeba in California that enters the body through warm, fresh water lakes.