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Jodi Arias hearing her guilty verdict during the murder trial

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Jodi Arias Says She Prefers Death Sentence Over Life In Prison

By Amaris Castillo | 05/09/2013 - 10:03 | 0 Comments

Shortly after Jodi Arias was found guilty of first-degree murder for the killing of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander on Wednesday, she spoke out about the verdict, stating that she’d prefer a death sentence.

The...

Latina Fitness With Evelyn Lozada: "8 Ways to Motivate Yourself For a Workout!"

By Evelyn Lozada | 05/09/2013 - 10:02 | 0 Comments

How do you find the motivation to exercise, especially when you don't feel like getting off your rump to do so? Oh, believe me, I have had my days when I'm down right tired and I feel as though I'm not in this by myself.

You have to be mentally prepared to exercise and most of the time, you can psych yourself into working out. I don't know about you, but I think we...

Jodi Arias during her trial

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Jodi Arias Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

By Amaris Castillo | 05/08/2013 - 17:10 | 0 Comments

Jodi Arias was found guilty of first-degree murder today.

The Arizona woman took in a sharp breath after the verdict was announced today in a courtroom. She is accused of killing her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in June 2008.

The widely followed case has been in court since January 2, and has been wrought with twists and...

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Cleveland Kidnap Case: Gina DeJesus Arrives Home and Family Speaks to Media

By Sugey Palomares | 05/08/2013 - 16:17 | 0 Comments

Amanda Berry, 27, Gina DeJesus, 23, and Michelle Knight, 32, who managed to escape their captors after being held in captivity and used as sex slaves for a decade, have finally been reunited with their families. The...

Survey Reveals Latinos Are Less Likely to Report Crimes to Police

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Survey Reveals Latinos Are Less Likely to Report Crimes to Police

By Sugey Palomares | 05/08/2013 - 15:17 | 0 Comments

According to a new study, many Latinos admit they are less likely to report crimes because local police are more involved in enforcing immigration laws, which has led to an increase in deportations. Over 2,000 Latinos in major cities including, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Phoenix were surveyed over telephone for the report titled,...

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Gina DeJesus and Two Cleveland Kidnap Victims Used as Sex Slaves

By Sugey Palomares | 05/08/2013 - 10:46 | 0 Comments

New disturbing details have emerged about the Cleveland kidnapping case. Amanda Berry, 27, Gina DeJesus, 23, and Michelle Knight, 32, who escaped their abusers after being held in captivity for a decade, were raped, beaten, and forced...

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Inspiring Latina of the Week: Director of Business Development and Strategy Luisa Monge

By Valerie Tejeda | 05/07/2013 - 15:30 | 0 Comments

Luisa Monge serves as the Director of Business Development and Strategy for the Interactive Entertainment Business (Media Entertainment Group) at Microsoft Corporation. Monge is responsible for advancing the company’s Xbox/Kinect platforms.

Born in Costa Rica, Luisa has worked in the entertainment,...

Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus

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Update: Three Women Missing for a Decade Found Alive (Video)

By Sugey Palomares | 05/07/2013 - 15:16 | 0 Comments

Three kidnapping victims who disappeared at different times when they were teens a decade ago were rescued on Monday in Cleveland, Ohio. Amanda Berry, 27, Gina DeJesus, 23, and Michelle Knight, 32, were saved after a neighbor heard a cry for help from Berry and managed to kick down the door.

Berry then made a frantic...

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