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Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Kills 5 to 15 People, Injures 180
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Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Kills 5 to 15 People, Injures 180

By Sugey Palomares | 04/18/2013 - 11:08 | 0 Comments

A devastating chemical explosion at a fertilizer plant rocked a small town north of Waco, Texas yesterday evening, leaving between 5 and 15 people dead and sending 180 to the hospital for minor to severe injuries. The blast reportedly flattened buildings, lifted concrete blocks, and caused massive flames. The community, of about 2,600 people, has been told to evacuate due...

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President Obama to Visit Boston and Honor the Marathon Bombing Victims

By Sugey Palomares | 04/18/2013 - 10:05 | 0 Comments

As investigators continue to hunt for the Marathon Bombing suspect, President Barack Obama and the First Lady will travel to Boston later today to honor the victims of the tragic incident, which killed three and injured more than 170 people three days ago...

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Boston Marathon Bombing Update: 3 Dead, at Least 145 Injured

By Sugey Palomares | 04/16/2013 - 10:12 | 0 Comments

As investigations surrounding the Boston Marathon bombing continue, ABC News has confirmed that three people were killed, at least 145 people were...

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Pope Francis Rigid On Reforming “Radical Feminist” U.S. Nuns

By Amaris Castillo | 04/16/2013 - 10:09 | 0 Comments

Seems as though Pope Francis isn’t too keen on “radical” feminism. Reports are out that the new Argentine leader of the Roman Catholic Church has reaffirmed the Vatican’s criticism of a group of Catholic nuns known as the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). The group, which represents more than 80...

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Breaking News: Two Huge Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line
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Update: Explosions at Boston Marathon Leave 2 Dead, 90 Injured

By Samantha Leal | 04/15/2013 - 15:57 | 0 Comments

Two explosions caused chaos at the Boston Marathon finish line at Copley Square, causing numerous injuries, reports the Boston Herald. The blasts went off just before 3 p.m. today. 

“I saw two explosions. The...

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Hugo Chavez's Heir Nicolas Maduro Wins Venezuela Presidency

By Amaris Castillo | 04/15/2013 - 10:02 | 0 Comments

The election of Hugo Chavez’s successor on Sunday has sparked a demand for a recount by his rival. Nicolas Maduro won Venezuela’s presidential election on Sunday by a very narrow margin (234,935 votes to be exact) and according to electoral officials, he earned just 50.7 percent of the votes compared to 49.1 percent for ...

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Sound Off: 15 Reactions To Mexican Barbie

By Latina Staff | 04/12/2013 - 15:50 | 0 Comments

The internet has been buzzing about the "Dolls of the World" Mexican Barbie, that comes with a chihuahua and passport. While many pointed out that all of the dolls come with a passport, others expressed their disappointment of the stereotypical...

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Argentina's President Not Invited to Margaret Thatcher's Funeral

By Amaris Castillo | 04/11/2013 - 12:01 | 0 Comments

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has been snubbed from the late Margaret Thatcher’s funeral. Reports have swirled all morning about Argentina’s president not receiving an invitation to the ceremony for Britain’s first female Prime Minister. The funeral is set to take place next week.

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