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Clout Still Doesn't Translate to Representation

Despite their rising influence at ballot boxes across the country, Hispanics can remain conspicuously absent from local ballots.

Supreme Court Hears Ariz. Voter Registration Case

The U.S. Supreme Court heard argument Monday on whether Arizona or any state may require proof of citizenship for voter registration.

Thomas Perez Nomination Is Official: White House

Thomas E. Perez has officially been nominated by President Obama to replace Hilda Solis as secretary of Labor, the White House confirmed on Monday morning.

NATO Chief: 'No Difference' in Missile Shield Despite New US Plans

NATO's missile defense shield in Europe will be effective despite a US decision to drop the last phase of the project, the chief of the military alliance said Monday.

Calif. Tax Bills Target Gun Owners, Soda Drinkers

California's legislative leaders vowed to act with austerity after voters passed billions of dollars in tax hikes last November.

'Prevailing Wage' Battle Shaping up in Calif.

Political battle lines are being drawn over whether to extend California's prevailing-wage regulations to charter cities such as Stockton.

Obama to Nominate Thomas Perez to Lead Labor Dept.

President Obama will nominate Thomas E. Perez to lead the U.S. Department of Labor today, the first step in what is shaping up to be a contentious confirmation battle for the Justice Department official, civil rights attorney and longtime Marylander.

Court Takes Away FBI Surveillance Tool

A federal judge in California has taken away a warrant-less surveillance tool widely used by the FBI without judicial oversight, finding it unconstitutional.

Pope Stresses Humility Ahead of Inaugural Mass

As world leaders head to Rome for Tuesday's inaugural Mass of Pope Francis, there is one group that the new pope has politely asked to stay home: his fellow Argentinians.

Cyprus Strikes Bailout Deal

Cyprus early Saturday secured a long-awaited bailout of up to 10 billion euros ($13 billion U.S.) to bolster its troubled banking sector and public finances, but not without bank depositors taking a significant hit through a new tax.

Lawmakers Eye Mortgage Tax Deduction Again

The debate over whether to reduce or eliminate the mortgage interest deduction is open again as federal lawmakers seek ways to reform the U.S. tax code and reduce the U.S. national debt.

SEC Gets Record Insider Trading Settlement

CR Intrinsic Investors in Stamford, Conn., agreed to pay a record $601 million to settle insider trading charges, the Securities and Exchange Commission said.

Consumer Price Index Climbs to 2 Percent

Core consumer prices ticked higher in February after three months of holding still at 1.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.

Families of Color Face Heavy Housing Costs

Nearly half of Hispanic and African-American families in the U.S. can't afford a two-bedroom apartment at the average fair market rent, according to analysis from the Poverty & Race Research Action Council.

US Consumer Price Index Rises in February

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.7 percent in February, the Labor Department reported Friday. Gasoline prices were up 9.1 percent in February, accounting for nearly three-fourths of the general rise in consumer prices.