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Police Arrest Man Charged With Killing Wealthy Family in D.C. Following Massive Manhunt

After an intense search, officials found and arrested the suspect connected to the brutal murders of a wealthy family in Washington, D.C. on May 14.

Republican Presidential Debate 2015: CNN, Fox News Unveil Debate Criteria, RNC Responds

Two of the largest cable news companies in the nation, CNN and Fox News, have announced details about their Republican presidential debates later this year. Both networks will host a debate each to help voters decide who will be the best president while also narrowing down the large Republican field.

Jeb Bush on Climate Change: Not 'Highest Priority,' Some Scientists 'Arrogant' on Debate

Based on Latino Decisions' polling data, Latinos have labeled climate change as a threat, but former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a potential Republican Party presidential nominee, the topic should not be the highest priority for the U.S.

NYC Woman Gets 24 Years for Pushing Man in Front of Incoming Subway Train

A woman who admitted to killing a New York subway rider by pushing him in front of an oncoming train was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Wednesday.

Nebraska Death Penalty: State Poised to Abolish Death Penalty

Nebraska's unicameral legislature voted on Wednesday to abolish the state's death penalty and replace it with a sentence of life in prison.

Michigan Catholic School Spanish Teacher Pleads Guilty to Having Sex With Student

A former Spanish teacher at a Michigan Catholic school on Wednesday pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct for having sex with a male student, the Detroit Free Press reported. Kathryn Ronk, 30, is already serving six to 15 years in prison after she was convicted of similar charges in a separate jurisdiction.

Latino Donors Mull Support for Loretta Sanchez's Senate Campaign

Representative Loretta Sanchez, a California Democrat, is running for Sen. Barbara Boxer's seat in the upper house; however, the Latina lawmaker could struggle to gather money to fund the upcoming Democratic primary battle against California attorney general Kamala Harris.

LAX Airport: 21-Year-Old Man Arrested, Tasered for Entering Restricted Area [Video]

Police at Los Angeles International Airport used a Taser to apprehend a 21-year-old man after he breached security and refused to comply with police commands on Wednesday.

Aaron Hernandez Prison: Former NFL Player Involved in Gang-Related Brawl?

Aaron Hernandez is suspected of being "the lookout" in a gang-related prison fight. Aaron Hernandez is suspected of being "the lookout" in a gang-related prison fight.

US, Cuba Relations: American, Cuban Government Officials Set for Fourth Round of Diplomatic Talks

U.S. and Cuban government officials will host another round of diplomatic talks from Washington, D.C. on Thursday. As the U.S. State Department recognized, the latest talks will be the fourth round of discussions to reestablish diplomatic relations.

Immigration Reform News: Gov. Chris Christie Calls Pathway to Citizenship 'Extreme' Idea [Video]

Despite supporting a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants a few years ago, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has flip flopped on the issue, declaring that he now stands against the idea of giving undocumented immigrants a path to legal status.

Pepsi Tries to Appeal to Latinos With More Flavorful Pepsi Limón

Pepsi launched a new flavor to target Latino consumers giving them a touch of lime in their cola beverage, according to PR Newswire.

Los Angeles City Council Endorses $15 Minimum Wage

The Los Angeles City Council voted on Tuesday to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by the year 2020 in the nation's second-largest city.

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Racial Profiling Has Cost Maricopa County Taxpayers $51 Million

The controversial approach of America's self-declared "toughest sheriff" have cost taxpayers in Arizona's most populous county some $51 million in compliance and legal fees. Arpaio will run for reelection next year.

Report: Pentagon Officials Used Government Credit Cards at Casinos, Strip Clubs

Pentagon officials used government credit cards to spend more than $1 million at casinos and adult-entertainment clubs in a single year, an investigation by the Defense Department's Inspector General revealed.

Hillary Clinton Hires DREAMer Lorella Praeli to Serve as Latino Outreach Director

In another show of support for the Latino community and to emphasize her intent to bring about immigration reform, Hillary Clinton's campaign has hired Lorella Praeli as the campaign's Latino outreach coordinator.

Georgia Middle School Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Allowing Teens to Have Sex in School Closet

A Georgia middle school teacher has been arrested and fired for allegedly allowing teenage students to have sex in a storage closet inside of the school.

Republican More Optimistic About GOP Candidates: Poll

Republicans appear to be much more optimistic about the upcoming presidential race compared to the two previous campaign cycles. Pew Research Center data shows that the favorability of the Republican line up has increased while favorability among Democrats for their party has stagnated.

Columbia Mattress Protest: Emma Sulkowicz Brings Protest Mattress to Graduation, Is Called a 'Pretty Little Liar' on Campus

'Carry That Weight' Columbia University student Emma Sulkowicz graduates and walks across the stage with her rape mattress in tow.

'Sham' Cancer Charities Accused of Wasting $187 Million in Donations, Only 3 Percent Went to Cancer Patients

Several "sham" cancer charities run by extended members of the same family spent more than $187 million collected in donations on personal luxuries, CNN reported. The organizations are now the subject of a civil suit brought by the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of all 50 states.