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Fidel Castro Calls North Korea the Biggest Nuclear Threat
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Fidel Castro Calls North Korea the Biggest Nuclear Threat Since Cuba's Missile Crisis

By Sugey Palomares | 04/05/2013 - 14:21 | 0 Comments

As tensions rise concerning North Korean threats to attack the U.S. using nuclear force, Fidel Castro recently shared his concern over the current crisis and urged American politicians to avoid confrontation with the communist...

Was Obama Wrong for Calling Kamala Harris ‘Best Looking’ Attorney General?
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POLL: Was Obama Wrong for Calling Kamala Harris the ‘Best Looking’ Attorney General?

By Sugey Palomares | 04/05/2013 - 11:05 | 0 Comments

President Barack Obama is feeling the heat after making comments about California Attorney General Kamala Harris’ good looks during a fundraiser in Atherton, California on Thursday.

“You have to...

John Boehner Apologizes for 'Wetback' Slur
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John Boehner Demands Rep. Don Young to Apologize for 'Wetback' Slur

By Sugey Palomares | 03/31/2013 - 10:51 | 0 Comments

At a time when the Republican Party is trying to gain more support from Latino voters, Alaska Republican Representative Don Young is facing major controversy after referring to Latinos as 'wetbacks' in a recent press conference. 

While talking to a crowd about how technology has created job loss in the U.S., Young expressed, "I used to own...

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POLL: Do the Majority of Latinos in the U.S. Support Gay Marriage?

By Sugey Palomares | 03/26/2013 - 17:21 | 0 Comments

As the Supreme Court reviews arguments today related to California’s Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage, the Latino public opinion on the issue is divided. According to...

President Barack Obama speaks about the economy in North Carolina
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President Obama Addresses Immigration Reform: "We Are Making Progress"

By Sugey Palomares | 03/26/2013 - 10:23 | 0 Comments

The Senate is feeling the heat from President Obama in regards to immigration reform. During a naturalization ceremony for 28 new citizens at the White House on Monday, Obama declared that he wants to see the passage of a bill that will fix the immigration system "as soon as possible.”

“We are making progress, but we've got to finish the job," said...

Yoani Sánchez Says Latinas Can Protect Cuban Dissident Bloggers

Yoani Sánchez Says Latinas Can Protect Cuban Dissident Bloggers

By Viviana Hurtado | 03/21/2013 - 10:00 | 0 Comments

Yoani Sánchez’s visit to the nation’s capital started off with a tweet. While reading my Twitter, I found out that the Cuban dissident blogger who writes Generación Y blog is touring the U.S., visiting New York City,...

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5 Things to Know About Obama Cabinet Nominee Thomas Perez

By Sugey Palomares | 03/18/2013 - 15:35 | 0 Comments

This morning, President Obama nominated Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez to succeed Hilda Solis' post as head of the Labor Department. Throughout his career as a civil rights lawyer, he has fought hard for working class families and vowed to continue on that path if confirmed. Perez would also become the first Dominican-American to...

Sean Penn and Hugo Chavez in 2007
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Hollywood Celebs Sean Penn, Oliver Stone Mourn Death of Hugo Chavez

By Kamren Curiel | 03/06/2013 - 13:41 | 0 Comments

Hollywood heavyweights Sean Penn and Oliver Stone both released statements following the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday. Penn was a longtime supporter of the late president who lost his fight with an undisclosed type of pelvic cancer at 58.

"Today the people of the United States lost a friend...

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