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Ben Shelly, the President of the Navajo Nation, left, and Navajo Council Delegate Lorenzo Bates,

U.S. Government Reaches Settlement With Navajo Nation for $554 Million

Sep 27, 2014 11:10 PM EDT

The United States government on Friday finalized a settlement with the Navajo Nation for a record amount of US$554 million, in a dispute which started over 50 years ago.

Attorney General Eric Holder and President Barack Obama at Capitol Hill.

Eric Holder’s Resignation Leaves a Void on Civil Rights For Obama

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 27, 2014 11:05 PM EDT

The resignation of United States Attorney General Eric Holder will remove the voice of the White House in issues of civil rights, during a time when the Missouri shooting underscores the importance of the issue.

Eric Holder Reaps Mocking Comments From Republicans As He Resigns

Bianca Ortega |

Sep 26, 2014 08:33 AM EDT

The announcement of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's resignation prompted Republican lawmakers, who have not always agreed with his policies, to post mocking comments on Twitter.

Eric Holder Resigns, Sets Ugly Fight Over Successors

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 26, 2014 07:47 AM EDT

Attorney General Eric Holder announced his plan to resign on Thursday, but will stay until a new successor is named, in what is expected to be an ugly process.

Scott And Crist 'Neck And Neck' In Campaign -Florida Poll

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 25, 2014 10:56 PM EDT

A recent poll released on Wednesday by the Quinnipiac University revealed that voters believe the fight between the former Governor Charlie Crist and incumbent Florida Governor Rick Scott is "neck and neck."

Cameron Rallies Cross-Party Support For Air Strikes Against Islamic State

Christl Leong |

Sep 25, 2014 05:03 AM EDT

British Prime Minister David Cameron will rally for cross-party support to authorize military action against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or Daesh, following an appeal for aid from Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

Obama Critic Dinesh D'Souza Avoids Jail Time

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 24, 2014 08:47 PM EDT

One of U.S. President Barack Obama’s top critics, Dinesh D’ Souza, avoided jail time on Tuesday after a judge sentenced him to eight months in a community confinement center in San Diego following a guilty plea for for his campaign finance law violation.

Gov. Chris Christie Tells Campaign Donors He Lost 85 Pounds

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 23, 2014 07:18 PM EDT

During a privately held event in New York City Friday night, Republican Gov. Chris Christie told conservative donors that he's lost 85 pounds following his surgery in 2013.

Pentagon: U.S., Arab Allies Launch First Wave Strikes Against Daesh In Syria

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 23, 2014 09:58 AM EDT

The United States with its five Arab allies have launched the first wave of airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria, Pentagon confirmed late Tuesday morning, marking the first intervention of the United States in Syria since the start of the civil war.

Americans Want More Church Involvement In Politics -Poll

Bianca Ortega |

Sep 23, 2014 04:29 AM EDT

More Americans now want churches to become more involved in politics, based on a recent Pew Research survey.

Obamadale: Democrat's Secret Weapon In Iowa

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 22, 2014 06:37 PM EDT

Several Democratic organizers in Beaverdale, Iowa, created a group called Obamadale, which is being courted by different Democrats, in their bid to gain support and win in the November elections.

John Kerry Meets With Iran About Nuclear Program, ISIL

Kat De Guzman |

Sep 22, 2014 09:00 AM EDT

Talks between U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian foreign minister Mohammed Javad Zarif on Iran's nuclear program and the threat the Islamic State (ISIL) pose resumed last Thursday, but the two issues were discussed separately.

Xi Jinping Calls Gandhi, Singh 'Old Friends,' Improves China-India Relations

Lemuel V. Cacho |

Sep 20, 2014 02:02 PM EDT

On his visit to India, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Indian National Congress Party head Sonia Gandhi and former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh to talk about the relations between their countries last Friday.

NJ Gov. Christie To Announce Decision on Presidential Race Early Next Year

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 19, 2014 12:33 PM EDT

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie remains silent about his plans on running for president in 2016, but he mentioned that his decision may come early next year.

Hillary Clinton Focuses On Women's Equity, Blames Republicans For Existing Policies

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 19, 2014 05:28 AM EDT

During a panel meeting, former Secretary of the State, Hilary Clinton discussed issues about women's equal rights, affordable child care, and paid sick leave.

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