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9/11 Heroes

Latinas in the Line of Fire on 9/11: A Look Back

By Latina Staff | 09/11/2012 - 10:00 | 0 Comments

Eleven years after the tragic attacks, we are honoring Latina heroes who gave their all to help victims of 9/11. In the December 2001 issue of Latina, we spoke to seven extraordinary women who acted with courage, compassion, and hoped to help others on that historical day. We will never forget.

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Latino Military Heros

Latino Military Heroes

By Damarys Ocaña Perez | 11/11/2011 - 13:30 | 0 Comments

In honor of Veterans Day, we wanted to highlight Latinas who have dedicated their lives to saving ours.

Latinos have fought in every American war since the Revolution. Honor those who have given their service and their lives to help keep you free and safe.

Here are some outstanding Hispanics with exemplary military careers, putting their lives on the line...

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Finding Peace 10 Years after the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
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3 Inspiring Latinas On Finding Peace 10 Years after the September 11th Terrorist Attacks

By Damarys Ocaña Perez | 09/11/2011 - 12:45 | 0 Comments

Life in the United States changed forever on the morning of September 11, 2001, when Al-Qaeda terrorists crashed two jumbo jets into New York City’s World Trade Center, killing thousands. Another jet attacked the Pentagon, and a fourth came down in Pennsylvania. The trauma was greatest for those most immediately affected: survivors, family, friends and lovers. Ask them how...

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9/11 Heroes

Latinas in the Line of Fire on 9/11: A Look Back

By Latina Staff | 09/11/2011 - 10:00 | 0 Comments

In the December 2001 issue of Latina, we spoke to the seven extraordinary women who
acted with courage, compassion and hope to help others on 9/11. Here, we remember
those Latina heroes.

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Navy SEAL, Son of Mexican Immigrants, Helped Kill Osama Bin Laden
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Navy SEAL, Son of Mexican Immigrants, Helped Kill Osama Bin Laden

By Fox News Latino | 05/03/2011 - 11:05 | 3 Comments

One of the Navy SEALs who helped kill Osama Bin Laden is the son of Mexican immigrants, according to a published report.

U.S. soldier Ruben Mejía, whose parents were born in Guanajuato, was part of the now-famed elite Navy SEAL...

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Osama Bin Laden Killed in U.S. Raid

Osama Bin Laden Killed in U.S. Raid

By Fox News Latino | 05/02/2011 - 08:46 | 4 Comments

After nearly a decade, the hunt for the mastermind behind the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people on September 11, 2001 in New York City is over.

President Barack Obama confirmed in an announcement at the...

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