The proposal could be introduced in the City Council this spring and take effect in 2017, immigrant rights supporters say.
Products with genetically modified organisms would no longer require a mandatory notice for consumers, under a U.S. senator's plan.
The proposal would let college students with carry licenses bring handguns to libraries and classrooms, but not dorms or athletic facilities.
A New Hampshire state representative's Facebook comment came during a spat between the Republican candidate and the pontiff.
The former Florida governor's backers expressed disappointment in his campaign, but were not ready to decide who to support next.
The Obama administration says its own election assistance commissioner erred in allowing states to change voter registration forms.
The former Kansas senator and 1996 GOP presidential nominee said he switched his allegiance to Rubio after Jeb Bush dropped out.
Jason Dalton, 45, was accused of killing six people and injuring two in drive-by shootings late Saturday.
Ahead of Monday’s speech to state executives, the president indicated that state-level voting rights would be a focus of his final year in office.
The group is set to discuss issues of equality, justice, police accountability and gun violence, in nearly a dozen forum events.
After an Uber driver allegedly killed six people in a shooting rampage in Michigan, attention has turned to how the company screens potential employees.
106-year-old Virginia McLaurin dances with Barack and Michelle Obama at a White House reception to mark Black History month, telling them it's been her life-long dream to visit the White House .
Asian characters were missing from more than half of TV and movie content produced over the last two years, the study finds.
Donald Trump’s stance on immigration first drew criticism from Pope Francis. Now the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has disagreed with him.
HBO's John Oliver says lawmakers passing restrictions on abortion in the interest of women's health are being disingenuous.
A new survey conducted by a group that supports Republicans shows many Democrats support socialism.
The civil rights leader, who is expected to back either Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders, expressed an understanding of Donald Trump's outsider mentality.
Emma Coronel Aispuro told Telemundo prison guards don't let the convict sleep or use the restroom privately.
You can celebrate the holiday for as little as $1 at some stores.
The Nevada Republican Party’s peculiar caucus protocol, which involves texting photos of envelopes to the state party chair, could add another wild card to a strange race.
A former federal judge representing some victims will file a legal brief supporting the U.S. government's attempt to unlock an iPhone belonging to one of the shooters.
A wide U.S. majority believes the president should have American nationality at birth.
Protesters say a former New York City officer convicted in the death of Akai Gurley has been made a scapegoat.
The Ricketts family has long been involved in Republican Party politics.
Although Donald Trump won in South Carolina, his two main opponents are hoping to become the alternative choice for GOP voters.
BET sat down with both Democratic hopefuls Sunday to discuss their plans for equality in the country.
The suspect involved in a series of shootings in Kalamazoo, Michigan, area has been identified as Uber driver Jason Dalton, officials said.
The Texas senator's defeat in South Carolina on Saturday signaled some vulnerability as the GOP race heads toward Super Tuesday.
The Florida senator narrowly edged Texas Sen. Ted Cruz for second place in complete, but unofficial South Carolina GOP primary results.
The former Florida governor’s withdrawal leaves the Republican field at five candidates.