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Washington - The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld an Arizona law that harshly penalizes businesses for knowingly hire illegal immigrants. In a ruling that could exert pressure …

In a daylong social media smackdown, hundreds — perhaps thousands — of Elizabeth Warren fans flooded Rep. Patrick McHenry's Facebook page on Wednesday with demands that he apologize for …

Obama Wants to Finish the Job in Libya

Last month, the Vermont Senate passed legislation, approved earlier by the House, that would establish a single payer health care system in the state. The legislation would make Vermont …

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was produced with support from a New America Media reporting fellowship on children in poverty in California, and is part two of a three part …

The Brazilian Supreme Court's recognition of same-sex unions in early May marks the latest victory for gay rights in Latin America. The Court's ruling grants equal legal rights to …

Washington - Less than 24 hours after their upset victory in the race for a vacant House seat, Democrats sought to press their advantage on Wednesday, forcing Republicans in …

Mitt Romney, a former governor of Massachusetts, speaks to supporter, Jennifer Fung, in North Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1, 2011. (Photo: Ronda Churchill / The New York Times)

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was produced with support from a New America Media fellowship to report on children in poverty in California, and is part one of a three …

John Edwards Faces Indictment According to The Associated Press, federal prosecutors have finished a comprehensive investigation into John Edwards' political operation and could indict the former presidential …