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Latino Soldier Gets Dream Wedding

By Amaris Castillo | 05/22/2013 - 11:26 |

Juan Dominguez and his bride at his wedding

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A Marine who suffered severe injuries in Afghanistan was treated to a beautiful wedding by his adopted Californian hometown.

After Juan Dominguez lost both his legs and right arm from an explosive device in Afghanistan, he met aspiring graphic designer Alexis while he was an outpatient at the U.S. Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

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Autism Speaks Targets Black & Latino Families in New Campaign

By Samantha Leal | 05/22/2013 - 10:41 |

Autism Speaks Targets Black & Latino Families in New Ad

A recent CDC study pointed out that the largest increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism is Hispanic and African-American children. So it's no surprise that Autism Speaks, the autism advocacy organization, is working to educate Hispanic and Latino families about autism -- starting with a series of ads aimed at them.

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Senate Panel Approves Immigration Bill

By Sugey Palomares | 05/22/2013 - 10:32 |

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By a vote of 13-5, the Senate panel approved the bipartisan immigration bill on Tuesday that would offer 11 million undocumented immigrants a 13-year path to citizenship. The crowd in the room cheered when the final vote count was read, and chanted, “Yes we can!” and “Si se puede!”

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More Americans Killed in Mexico Than Any Other Country

By Amaris Castillo | 05/21/2013 - 13:04 |

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A recent analysis has found that more Americans have been murdered in Mexico than in any other part of the world over the past decade.

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Oklahoma Tornado: How You Can Help

By Sugey Palomares | 05/21/2013 - 09:50 |

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A massive mile-wide tornado ripped through Oklahoma on Monday and killed nearly 24 people. Homes, businesses, and schools were left in ruins, especially in the hardest hit suburb of Moore.

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Masturbation Month: 5 Surprising Facts About Self Love

By Amaris Castillo | 05/20/2013 - 17:39 | 0 Comments

May is Masturbation Month – and though the month is more than halfway over, you still have a few weeks to get some self-loving time in. Contrary to what many of us have been told about the act, masturbation is awesome and beneficial. No going blind here.

Below are some benefits to self love, that we think you will love:

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If you suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), masturbation can provide you with some relief. Researchers at the Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, reported the case of a patient who was able to ease symptoms of his syndrome through masturbation (and sex). Symptoms of RLS include unpleasant sensations in your calves, thighs or feet.

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Latino Soldier Gets Dream Wedding

By Amaris Castillo | 05/22/2013 - 11:26 |

Autism Speaks Targets Black & Latino Families in New Campaign

By Samantha Leal | 05/22/2013 - 10:41 |

Senate Panel Approves Immigration Bill

By Sugey Palomares | 05/22/2013 - 10:32 |

More Americans Killed in Mexico Than Any Other Country

By Amaris Castillo | 05/21/2013 - 13:04 |

Oklahoma Tornado: How You Can Help

By Sugey Palomares | 05/21/2013 - 09:50 |

Masturbation Month: 5 Surprising Facts About Self Love

By Amaris Castillo | 05/20/2013 - 17:39 | 0 Comments

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