Bill Richardson Withdraws Name from Commerce Secretary Contention

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New Mexico governor Bill Richardson recently announced that he was removing himself as President-Elect Barack Obama’s candidate for Secretary of Commerce because of a federal grand jury investigation into his state administration’s awarding of profitable contracts to a company that was a major campaign contributor.

Raul Castro Vows to Extend the Revolution

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Cuban President Raul Castro spoke to supporters gathered to mark the 50th anniversary of the revolution that began when Fidel Castro seized control of Santiago de Cuba on New Years Day 1959, as Ernesto "Che" Guevara marched into Havana.

Top 10 Most Popular Latin Baby Names for 2008

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What were the most popular baby names of 2008? We analyzed all of the information provided by our readers and found out that among Latinos, Sofia and Santiago take the top prize, which means things haven't changed much since last year! As a matter of fact, many of the names that have been in the top 10 the last few years remain extremely popular.

I'm Dreaming of a Stress Free Christmas

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This time of year can be a trying one for many of us. There’s the pressure of finding The (Affordable) Perfect Gift, lovely dinners with your dysfunctional family and melancholic thoughts of loved ones gone. And with everyone pulling you in ten different directions, the holidays can easily drive you crazy!

To help manage your stress, it’s important to recognize the things that trigger anxiety. Some of them might include:

Rep. Loretta Sanchez's Wacky Holiday Card

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It’s that time of year again! Those in the know anxiously await Representative Loretta Sanchez’s goofy holiday cards each season, which feature her and her cat Gretzky in different funny scenarios (on a beach, by a fireplace, sleeping in a sofa) every year. Seriously. We're not even joking about this one. What makes this whole endeavor even crazier is the fact that she spent a reported 130 thousand (thousand, not hundred) dollars on the holiday card! We thought the government was trying to cut back on wasteful spending?

Dora the Explorer Teaches Latino Holiday Traditions

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Many Latino families celebrate the tradition of Dia del Los Tres Reyes or Three Kings Day. For some kids, this is an even bigger celebration than Christmas! In an upcoming episode of Dora the Explorer, she helps the little ones understand the Latino traditions surrounding this special day. We talked to 12 year old Caitlin Sanchez, the adorable little girl who is the new voice of Dora about her own family’s traditions and how she feels about her big break.

Congratulations on your new gig, Caitlin! How do you like being the new voice of Dora?

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