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President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama earned just over 600000 in 2012 far less than they took in during 2011 according to their tax return released by the White House on Friday. The Obamas reported an adjusted gross income of 608611 during the election year more than 180000 less than they grossed for the previous year. They paid 112214...

On May 13, dozens of members of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on the U.S. side of the Santa Fe Street border bridge in El Paso, Texas were handing out pamphlets to people they refer to as “international commuters” from Mexico, listing their rights under American law. The group is part of the ACLU’s “Know Your Rights” campaign, which encourages immigrants – both legal and illegal –

In a year when three dozen governors are up for election, unexpectedly robust revenues from taxes and other sources are filling most state coffers, creating surpluses not seen in years and prompting statehouse battles over what to do with the money.

After so many years of sluggish revenues, layoffs and draconian service cuts, governors and legislators are eager to use the newfound money

Vice President Joe Biden says minority communities around the country need to work to bridge the separation between police and the residents they serve.

Speaking Monday at a breakfast honoring slain civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., Biden said communities and police departments need to build relationships of trust.

"There's no reason on earth we cannot repair the