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Brazilian Arrested for Posing as Jack Nicholson
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A man carrying a fake ID with U.S. actor Jack Nicholson's photograph on it was arrested when he tried to open a bank account in the Brazilian city of Recife, police said. continue reading »
Puerto Rico Receives Another Hurricane Irene Recovery Grant for $8.5 Million
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an $8,563,333 National Emergency Grant increment to continue cleanup and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, which struck Puerto Rico in August 2011. continue reading »
Limited Preschool Access Dims Success for Latino Children
February 29, 2012 | by New America Media | Latino Daily News
Gabriela Ramos had hardly knocked when four-year-old Fátima Martínez opened the front door of her family's home and ushered in her preschool instructor. continue reading »
Kris Kobach: If Elected, Romney Would Deport 5 Million Undocumented in 4 Years
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The man seen as the "godfather" of the harsh immigration laws adopted by Arizona and Alabama is seeking the expulsion of at least five million undocumented immigrants over the continue reading »
Drug-Free Housing Helps Heroin, Oxycontin Addicts Recover
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Study found higher abstinence rates with housing, day treatment. Drug-free recovery housing and day treatment programs greatly improve the chances that those addicted to opioids continue reading »
Verizon FiOS TV Launches ‘Cine Estelar,’ the Best Spanish Movie Channel for U.S. Hispanics
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latin America Business News
Verizon added Spanish-language movie channel Cine Estelar to its FiOS TV lineup, expanding FiOS TV's extensive Spanish-language offering, which includes more than 175 of continue reading »
Teens May Fare Worse After Concussion Than Children or Adults
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Injury can cause long-term problems with short-term memory in teens, researchers say. Teenagers who suffer a concussion are more sensitive than adults or children to its aftereffects, Canadian researchers report. continue reading »
Narco Blog: Police Commander Found Decapitated( Warning: Graphic Photos)
February 28, 2012 | by El Blog del Narco | El Blog del Narco
A decapitated man was found in the trunk of a late model car on the banks of the Acapulco-Mexico Highway, in the colony Vicente Guerrero. continue reading »
Mayor Emanuel Announces New Sustainability-Focused Twitter Feed and Web Page
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | State News
Continues Commitment to Promoting Sustainability For All Chicagoans. The Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that it would launch a new sustainability webpage and Twitter account, continue reading »
A Number of Young Latinos Running for State Office Positions in Colorado
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A group of young Colorado Hispanics in this year's elections will seek to win seats in the state legislature, thereby transforming the demographic growth of the Latino community into political power on the state level. continue reading »
Cuban Cigar Sales Up 9 Percent Internationally
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
International sales of luxurious Cuban cigars climbed 9 percent in 2011 with revenues of $401 million following an upturn in the market, executives of Habanos S.A. said Monday. continue reading »
Don Omar, Pitbull, lead Billboard Latin Nominations
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Don Omar, Pitbull, Prince Royce, Mana, Romeo Santos and Shakira are the artists with the most nominations for the 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards, the Telemundo network announced Tuesday on its morning show "Levantate." continue reading »
Latinos Harassed, Immigrants Denied Pay, Families Live Without Water Thanks To Anti-Immigrant Law
February 28, 2012 | by Think Progress | HS News Network
Since HB 56, Alabama’s extreme immigration law, went into effect last fall, children stayed home from school out of fear that their parents would be deported, and U.S.-born children have been denied food stamps because of their parents’ immigration status. continue reading »
Lionel Messi Scores with Impressive Accuracy Against Atletico (VIDEO)
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
There's a reason he's the best paid player in history. Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi hit his target with stunning accuracy Sunday during a match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Drunk Driver Plows into Police While They Investigate Body in Road
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A man in New Mexico was taken in to custody after police say he slammed into a fire truck at the site of an investigation. Bernalillo County deputies were investigating a body t continue reading »
State Department to Host First Twitter Briefing in Spanish
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
On Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of State will host its first-ever Spanish-language Twitter Briefing. continue reading »
Colombian Driver Juan Pablo Montoya Crashes into Jet Dryer at Daytona 500 (VIDEO)
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Though he walked away from NASCAR's Daytona 500 in 36th place, driver Juan Pablo Montoya is lucky he got to walk away at all. With just about 4 laps remaining, a caution allowed the lead-lap cars to continue reading »
New Flu Virus Discovered in Guatemalan Fruit Bats
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A new influenza A virus discovered in fruit bats in Guatemala does not appear to present a current threat to humans, but should be studied as a potential source for human influenza continue reading »
‘Active’ Video Games May Not Boost Kids’ Fitness: Study
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Hispanic Health News
Wii games were no better than 'inactive' selections, researchers found. Apparently there's no guarantee that your kids will mend their couch-potato ways if you give them a fitness video game. continue reading »
Another Batch of Birth Control Pills Recalled for Faulty Packaging
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Health
Dosing directions could limit effectiveness, lead to unintended pregnancies. A second company has issued a voluntary recall of birth control pills because o continue reading »
