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Hispanic Unemployment Highest in 30 Years

By Fox News Latino | 12/04/2010 - 13:51 | 0 Comments

There are more out-of-work Hispanics today than in nearly 30 years.

The unemployment rate edged up to 13.2 percent in November -- the highest rate since 1983 when it was 14.3 percent, according to the Department of Labor.

The increase, up from 12.6 percent last month, is latest blow for Hispanics in the so-called Great Recession, numbers show.

The...

A Few of Our REASONS to Love Being Latina

A Few of Our Favorite Reasons to Love Being Latina

By Latina Staff | 12/04/2010 - 10:00 | 2 Comments

What a year to be Latina, as we represented everywhere from City Hall to the Supreme Court, and from reality TV to real-life dramas like the fight over the DREAM Act. Here’s a look at all of the ways we rocked 2010.

Homeland Security Chief Supports DREAM Act

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Homeland Security Chief Supports DREAM Act

By Mariela Rosario | 12/03/2010 - 10:29 | 0 Comments

Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano told reporters during a conference call from Washington D.C that immigration enforcement efforts would be helped greatly if congress passed the DREAM act.

"It's important to point out that...

Father Cutié becomes a Father

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Father Cutié becomes a Father

By | 12/03/2010 - 09:16 | 0 Comments

Priest and relationship expert Alberto Cutié (Father Oprah) and his wife, Ruhama Cutié, welcomed a daughter Thursday, according to People.

“With thanksgiving to God, the giver of all life, my wife and I announce the birth of our beautiful baby daughter, Camila Victoria Cutié. We also take this...

DREAM Act Delay Could Lead to Latino Revolt

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Rep. Luis Gutíerrez says DREAM Act Delay Could Lead to Latino Revolt

By Mariela Rosario | 12/02/2010 - 12:00 | 7 Comments

The failure to address immigration reform and, more specifically, the DREAM Act, may backfire miserably on both Republicans and Democrats. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) filed a motion on Tuesday to vote for closure on the DREAM Act, essentially forcing Congress to...

A Baby for Thalía?

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Another Baby for Thalía?

By Celestrellas | 12/01/2010 - 14:30 | 2 Comments

Doña Yolanda Miranda, mother of singer-actress Thalía, said in an interview with Ventaneando TV show that her daughter is trying to give daughter Sabrina Sakaë a little brother or sister.

"That's right, and hopefully she'll give us good news soon....

Mariah Carey on Sex of her Baby (Babies?): "I'm Not Telling Anyone"

By Latina Staff | 12/01/2010 - 11:45 | 1 Comment

Mariah Carey is still trying to keep some parts of her pregnancy secret, despite a recent slip of the toungue in which she seemingly revealed she may be expecting multiples. The pop diva told Extra that she doesn’t know if she is going...

The State of Texas Gets in the Telenovela Business to Save Lives

The State of Texas Gets in the Telenovela Business to Save Lives

By Fox News Latino | 12/01/2010 - 11:15 | 0 Comments

The Texas Department of Transportation launched a series of mini telenovelas this month in an effort to educate the Hispanic community about the consequences of drinking and driving. Qué scene:

A startled couple awakes to a phone call in the middle of the night, the mother answers and it’s from the local hospital informing her that her son, Alberto, has been involved...

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