The Latina Staff Health Challenge

For 90 days, three Latina staffers will give their unhealthy lifestyles a much-needed makeover as they shape up for summer. And with the help of nutritionist Christina Persaud, these ladies are ready to get their rears in gear. Let’s meet them! First up?

Angie Romero, 28
Entertainment Editor
Stats: 5 feet 0, 107 pounds

Arrest Made In Murder of Sandra Cantu

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As reported previously, the body of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu was found last week, shoved into a suitcase and floating in an irrigation canal not far from where she lived with her family in the Orchard Estates Mobile Home Park in northern California. Police had been searching for the little girl for weeks and this past Friday made a shocking arrest in her murder case.

Obama Officially Lightening Travel Restrictions to Cuba

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Reuters.com is reporting that today President Barack Obama announced easing of restrictions on family travel and cash gifts from the United States to Cuba.

Colombian Army and FARC Rebels Battle Near Venezuelan Border

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Yesterday, the Colombian army and FARC rebels started battling in a rural area by the Venezuelan border. According to officials, eleven guerrillas were killed when soldiers bombed the rebel camps in an attempt to find German Briceño Suarez, brother of FARC Military Chief Jorge Briceño Suarez. The bombings started Wednesday morning and once soldiers entered the area, they seized weapons, supplies and intelligence documents.

Gadget Guide: The Nintendo DSi

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Who says you can’t do it all? Introducing the Nintendo DSi ($170), the brand-new version of the company’s multimillion-selling Nintendo DS handheld video game system. This small, sleek touch-screen tech toy does a lot more than just play games: It snaps pictures with its two built-in cameras (one points out, one points in, so you won’t miss a single shot), keeps your pics organized and lets you trick them out with color effects, stickers and written notes.

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