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Update: Latina Teen Allegedly Abducted By Her 'Obsessed' Ex-Boyfriend

By Amaris Castillo | 05/07/2013 - 10:56 | 0 Comments

A Latina teen who was allegedly abducted by her ex-boyfriend on Sunday might be in great danger, according to Texas authorities. Officials say that 14-year-old Ruby Zavala was kidnapped by her 23-year-old ex Jesus Ramirez, along with her mother and sister.

Mount Pleasant Police Chief Wayne Isbell said that based...

25 Latinas Who Shine in Media

25 Latinas Who Shine in Media!

By Kamren Curiel | 05/06/2013 - 14:55 | 0 Comments

From Rocsi Diaz to Soledad O’Brien, Latinas are paving the way for aspiring multimedia journalists who want to diversify the media landscape and share their unique perspectives with a broader audience. Here are 25 Latinas doing just that.

Zoe Saldana and her mother at the 2010 Crystal + Lucy Awards

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Zoë Saldaña: 5 Things My Mami Taught Me

By Angie Romero | 05/06/2013 - 14:55 | 0 Comments

If Zoë Saldaña has always seemed wiser than her years, it’s because she was raised by a strong woman – her mother, Asalia. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are five lessons Saldaña applies to this day.

1. Male friends tend to be more honest. They don’t sugarcoat their opinions or criticisms.

2. If your...

Newlywed Bride and 4 Others Killed in Limo Fire

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Bride-to-Be and 4 Others Killed in Limo Fire

By Sugey Palomares | 05/06/2013 - 10:07 | 0 Comments

A bride-to-be and eight of her friends were celebrating a girls’ night out when suddenly their stretch limo went into flames while on a San Francisco Bay bridge Saturday night. One of the passengers complained about smelling smoke. By the time the driver pulled over and got out, the ride was in flames. Five of the nine women were trapped inside and died at the scene,...

Sonia Sotomayor speaks at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco

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Sonia Sotomayor Comments On Boston Marathon Bombings and Racial Profiling: "It's a Fine Line"

By Sugey Palomares | 05/03/2013 - 17:13 | 0 Comments

During a speech to young students in Denver, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor acknowledged how difficult the issue of racial profiling can be while alluding to the Boston Marathon bombings.

The Justice, who is in Denver for the...

8 Ways the U.S. Is More Mexican Than Ever

7 Ways the U.S. Is More Mexican Than Ever

By Sugey Palomares | 05/03/2013 - 16:40 | 0 Comments

Mexicans in the U.S. continue to influence market power, demographics, art, fashion, music, and more. Since it's almost time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, here are 7 ways the U.S. is more Mexican than ever!

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Two Kindergarten Girls Poisoned With Yogurt Planted By Rival School

By Amaris Castillo | 05/03/2013 - 14:39 | 0 Comments

Horrific. We just heard about a rivalry between two schools that left two kindergarten girls dead. A Xinhua news agency is reporting that a poisoned yogurt killed two young girls after it was left close to their school, located in the Hebei province of China.

According to the agency, the dangerous snack was part of a...

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