Edward Leano

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• Jun 19, 2018

  'We Will Not Apologize': Trump DHS Chief Defends Immigration Policy of Separating Children From Parents

  Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was almost defiant in her defense of the Trump administration's highly criticized "zero tolerance" immigration policy. Speaking at the National Sheriffs' Association on Monday, June 18, she also called the recent reports about children being separated from their parents as "misinformation."

• Jun 19, 2018

  Texas Deputy Charged With Sexually Abusing 4-Year Old Child While Threatening Her Mom With Deportation

  A Sheriff's deputy in Texas was accused of sexual abuse of a 4-year-old girl, before threatening her mother, an undocumented immigrant, with deportation if she dared to seek help. He is now being held since Monday, June 18 on charges of "super aggravated sexual assault."

• Jun 19, 2018

  Gaming Disorder Now a Mental Health Condition, According to WHO

  The World Health Organization has made it official — "Gaming Disorder" is now about to be added to their manual of disease classifications, and it will be considered as a mental health condition.

• Jun 19, 2018

  'Pokémon GO' Massive Update Adds Friends, Trading and Gifting

  "Pokémon GO" is getting a huge update for the summer, as Niantic announced that some of the most anticipated features for the game, Trading and Friends, are now about to be available this week starting Monday, June 18.

• Jun 19, 2018

  Hundreds of Children Wait Inside Fences in Texas Border Patrol Facility

  Somewhere in Southern Texas, a worn down warehouse is currently holding hundreds of children who were separated, indefinitely, from their parents and guardians. They don't have beds, bunks, or any semblance of privacy — instead, they are kept waiting inside a grid of cages made from wire fencing and steel pipes.a

• Jun 18, 2018

  Mini Earthquake Recorded as Mexico Stuns Germany at the World Cup

  It was an upset of epic proportions as the Mexico national team beat the defending champ Germany 1–0, and fans in Mexico City may have been just a bit too happy about it. Seismic sensors in the city detected a small earthquake at the moment of the pivotal goal, which may have been the result of people jumping in excitement all at once.

• Jun 18, 2018

  Twenty-Two Injured, One Shooter Dead in New Jersey Art Festival Shooting

  A night-long arts and music festival in Trenton, New Jersey suddenly turned into deadly mayhem as gunfire sent people in a stampede. Twenty-two people were injured and one of the suspects were killed before the situation was brought under control, according to authorities.

• Jun 18, 2018

  Texas Republican Party Endorses Marijuana Decriminalization

  Republican Party delegates in the Texas convention have voted to endorse the decriminalization of marijuana as part of their platform planks on Saturday, June 16. They have also approved the endorsement of medical cannabis and industrial hemp as well.

• Jun 18, 2018

  'Incredibles 2' Box Office News: Disney Sequel Breaks Animation Record With $180M Debut

  "Incredibles 2" soars high to a record-breaking $180 million in its first weekend, comfortable setting a new mark as the best premiere of all time for an animated film. The movie by Disney-Pixar also ended up being the eight biggest movie premiers of all time in terms of domestic totals as well.

• Jun 18, 2018

  What Is Giant Hogweed? Invasive Plant That Causes 3rd-degree Burns, Blindness Spotted in Virginia

  Virginia residents have been warned by state officials to be on alert for an invasive plant that has made its way to the region, with a few clusters discovered on Tuesday, June 12. Giant hogweed, with its distinct umbrella-like cap of white flowers, can cause severe burns, blisters, and permanent blindness owing to its highly toxic sap.