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Immigrants and Spanish-Speaking Latinos More Wary of Public Services: Survey

A survey conducted by Latino Decisions found Latinos who are immigrants or Spanish dominant were less likely to seek help from public service and programs than their U.S. born counterparts.

US-China Relations: Newspaper Warns War Is 'Inevitable' if US Blocks Beijing's South China Sea Ambitions

A tabloid widely viewed as a mouthpiece for the Chinese regime warned on Monday that a war with the United States would be "inevitable" if Washington were to interfere with Beijing's ever-expanding presence in the disputed South China Sea.

2016 Presidential Election: Former New York Governor George Pataki to Announce Presidential Bid

Former New York governor, George Pataki, will announce his bid for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday. The New York Republican will be the most recent entry to the ever-growing list of GOP candidates.

Florida News: Florida Waterspout Comes Ashore, Throws Children in Bounce House Into Roadway [Watch]

Three Florida children were hurt following a Memorial Day waterspout that lifted the bouncehouse they were in and ejected them.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results May 22, 2015: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $214M Jackpot

Draw 17 has come and gone, and once again no player managed to hit the Mega Millions jackpot - a feat unaccomplished since March 24. The good news for those feeling lucky this time around is that the lottery's big prize has therefore cracked the $200 million threshold.

US & Cuba Relations: Travel to Cuba Up 36 Percent Amid Restoration of Diplomatic Relations with US

Tourism is picking up fast in Cuba as the communist island and the United States reestablish diplomatic relations. Though the process has nowhere near finalized, Americans have wasted no time in traveling to Cuba.

71 Protesters Arrested in Cleveland Following The Acquittal of Police Officer Michael Brelo

Seventy-one people were arrested over the weekend after a peaceful protest in Cleveland turned violent following the acquittal of a white police officer involved in the deaths of two unarmed black people.

Fall of Ramadi: Ash Carter Blames Iraq, Iran Blames U.S.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Sunday blamed the Iraqi military's lack of "will to fight" for the ISIS takeover of the strategic town of Ramadi, while an Iranian general said it was the United States that was failing to confront the terrorist group, CNN and the Independent reported.

Chicago Teen 'Literally Eating' Jail Facility Racks up $1 Million in Medical Fees

A jailed Chicago teen who ingested screws, needles and other metal objects has racked up more than $1 million in medical fees.

Ted Cruz Warns of 'Mandatory' Gay Marriage, Says GOP Competitors Fear LGBT Rights Groups

Presidential hopeful Ted Cruz accused some of his fellow GOP contenders of being afraid to take on gay and lesbian rights advocates over Indiana's controversial religious-freedom legislation, which LGBT groups have dismissed as discriminatory.

Julian Castro Defends Hillary Clinton From 'Witch Hunt' Over Emails

Secretary Julian Castro, who it has been suggested could be Hillary Clinton's running partner, came to the defense of the Democratic presidential candidate over the inquiry into her State Department emails.

Food Vendor Fired for Selling Hots Dogs for $30 in New York City

The New York food vendor who was busted for charging customers $30 for a hot dog by the World Trade Center has been fired.

John Nash Death: Subject of ‘A Beautiful Mind’ Dies With Wife in Car Accident

John Nash, the man who inspired the film "A Beautiful Mind," died in a car crash Saturday afternoon with wife Alicia.

Gay Marriage & the Supreme Court: Mike Huckabee Hints at Ignoring SCOTUS Decision on Marriage Equality

Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee said he would not support some of the Supreme Court's decisions, which hinted at his stance on same-sex marriage. The former governor told Fox News' Chris Wallace he would defy court rulings despite the principle of judicial review.

Rolling Thunder 2015: Thousands of Bikers Honor Military Veterans at Annual Rolling Thunder Event in Washington, DC

Thousands of motorcycle riders poured into Washington, DC on Sunday to pay tribute to military veterans, prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action at the annual Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Procession.

Memorial Day History: Learn More About the Holiday and Meaning of 3 p.m.

At 3 p.m., everyone should pause to remember America's fallen heroes. Many Americans are celebrating Memorial Day as time to be with family, grill out with lots of food and drinks, and by enjoying a day off of work.

Memorial Day 2015: Parades and Celebrations in New York, Los Angeles & Boston

There are plenty of ways to celebrate Memorial Day across the U.S. this year. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Memorial Day across the U. S. this year.

Are Immigrants to Blame for California's Water Crisis? The Facts Say Otherwise

Senior editor at The Atlantic and conservative pundit David Frum caused a mini-tweet storm late last week when he suggested that California's immigration population is at least partly to blame for California's epic drought and subsequent ongoing water crisis.

White House Says President Barack Obama Hopes to Visit Cuba

In addition to taking historic steps to normalize U.S. and Cuban relations, President Barack Obama may become the first sitting U.S. president to visit Havana in decades.

Maryland Mother Discovered Pushing Dead Toddler in Park Swing For Hours

Police find a disturbed Maryland woman pushing her dead toddler in a park swing south of Washington D.C.