Latino Wounded Veteran To Receive Purple Heart

By Amaris Castillo | 06/10/2013 - 12:30 |

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A Latino military veteran is set to receive the Purple Heart today, reports Fox News Latino. Spc. Arael Lopez-Lopez will receive the honor for injuries he suffered in Afghanistan during combat in 2012.  

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Study Finds Latinas Still Hit Hardest by Gender Wage Gap

By Priscilla Rodriguez | 06/10/2013 - 11:50 |

Study Finds Latinas Still Hit Hardest by Gender Wage Gap
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A new study by the National Women's Law Center has revealed that minimum wage may be affecting the wage gap that exists between men and women.

According to NBC Latino, the study shows that the average gender wage gap in states where minimum wage is above the federally mandated $7.25 per hour is actually lower than in states that meet the $7.25 criteria.

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Pope Francis Never Really Wanted to Be Pope

By Amaris Castillo | 06/10/2013 - 10:26 |

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It turns out Pope Francis didn’t really want his position.

According to MSN Now, the first Latin American pontiff in history said he “didn’t want to be pope.”

The 76-year-old made the remark during a chat with children from Jesuit schools across Italy and Albania.

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Commentary: My Date From GOP Hell

By Laura Elizabeth Hernandez | 06/09/2013 - 10:00 |

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I don’t usually date conservative men—I can’t say that I have come across that many of them as the daughter of a theater actress. But when I got a message from a cute guy on a dating site complimenting my personality and my witty status updates—I decided to take a chance, despite the words “right wing,” “strong opinions” and “Lou Dobbs” being in his bio. Though he seemed a little square from my usual (tucked-in button down shirt in pictures, stiffly worded messages), he seemed different from anyone I had dated, and hey, sometimes opposites attract.

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Commentary: Why I Didn't Breast-feed My Baby. Go Ahead, Judge Me!

By Priscilla Rodriguez | 06/07/2013 - 16:01 |

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When I came across this Huffington Post article yesterday about breast-feeding rates in Mexico dropping, in turn causing experts to refer to it as a "public health crisis," I had to pause for a minute and really think about this.

Was this really the proper use of the term crisis?

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Discover the Undiscovered: 10 Off the Beaten Path Activities At Walt Disney World Resort

By LeAura Luciano | 06/07/2013 - 15:42 | 0 Comments

High-flying elephants and spinning teacups usually take center stage when thinking of Walt Disney World Resort.  But did you know that 9-pound lemons are grown at The Land pavilion at Epcot, or that safaris explore Africa-inspired savannas in the middle of Florida? It takes a second – or third – glance to come across countless undiscovered gems within the 40-square-mile Vacation Kingdom. Here are just a few of the unexpected: 

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Embark on a Wild Africa Trek

Guests wanting to literally venture off the beaten path at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have the chance during a brand new, immersive, add-on experience, Wild Africa Trek, that takes a small group of adventurers on personalized, guided excursions that include a bushwalk through unexplored areas of the forest along with over-landing in customized vehicles across an animal-filled savanna. On these expert-led treks, extended time is spent observing and learning about the wildlife. The experience starts at $189 per person (price is subject to change). More information: Disneyworld.com/disneyafricatrek.

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