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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Bringing “¡Q’Viva!” to Las Vegas May 26

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are bringing their television program, "Q'Viva! The Chosen," to the Las Vegas stage, producer XIX Entertainment said Thursday. continue reading »

Texting in College Classrooms Common, Distracting

Study found average student texted or read five texts during class. College students are texting frequently during class time, and that may interfere with their ability to pay attention and learn, a new study finds. continue reading »

Latinos and African Americans Dipping into their 401(k) More than Others to Survive

According to a report by USA Today, Money, Latinos and African Americans dipped into their 401(k) retirement accounts at a higher rate than other demographic. continue reading »

USCIS One Step Closer to Adopting Changes to Immigration Waiver Process Reducing 3 and 10 Year Bars

A provision of the immigration law commonly known as the “3 and 10 year bars” has proven to be one of the most heart-breaking of the many draconian changes made to the immigration law at the time. continue reading »

Health Tip: How to Avoid Secondhand Smoke

Suggestions include asking people not to light up in your home. Secondhand smoke can cause illness and early death in adults and children who don't smoke. continue reading »

Mayor Emanuel Announces New Tourism Organizati​on Will Create Offices in Brazil, Germany and Japan

Mayor Sets Goal of Moving Into Top Five of American Cities in International Visitors; Announces Chicago Will Host Pow Wow in 2014. Mayor Emanuel today addressed the membership of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau, continue reading »

U.S. Woman Moves with 4 Children to Join Deported Husband in Mexico

Wisconsin native Jennifer Martinez is preparing to move her four U.S.-born children to Mexico, where their father, an undocumented immigrant, was deported last month despite a campaign that included a direct appeal to President Barack Obama. continue reading »

Antonio Banderas Lending Voice to Animated 3D Film “Justin and the Knights of Valour”

Spanish actor Antonio Banderas has lent his voice to one of the main characters in "Justin and the Knights of Valour," a feature-length 3D animated film scheduled for release next year. continue reading »

Accused of Discrimination Against Latinos, Maricopa Co. Sheriff Joe Arpaio Says No to DOJ Demands

Negotiations between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office seem to be falling apart, as Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he will not allow the DOJ to “strong arm” him. continue reading »

Storm leaves 12 dead/18 Injured in Buenos Aires Argentina

Twelve people were killed and 18 others injured in a storm that brought rain, hail and winds of more than 90 kph (56 mph) to greater Buenos Aires, Argentine authorities said Thursday. Residents of the capital and its suburbs woke up to flooding and streets blocked by downed trees and light poles. continue reading »

POLL:  Latinos Prefer an Expanded Role for Government

The recently released Pew Hispanic Center poll had many nuggets of information from Latinos identifying themselves with their country of origin to English vs. Spanish to their preference of an expanded role for government. continue reading »

LATINO BLOTTER: Bus Driver Gets Two DUIs in 17 Hours Drove Drunk With Children on Bus

Police say a Pennsylvania bus driver drove three busloads of children around town while he intoxicated, then drives drunk again a few hours later. Washington County bus driver, continue reading »

Jessica Sanchez Sings Second Whitney Houston Song on ‘American Idol’ - “How Will I Know” (VIDEO)

"American Idol" contestant Jessica Sanchez turned to Whitney Houston once again for Wednesday night's episode, singing the late star's "How Will I Know" from 1985 – 10 years before Jessica was born. continue reading »

WATCH Colbert Video on Romney’s ‘Latino Vote’ Problem - Hilarious!

Watch a hilarious video from the 'Colbert Report' as Stephen Colbert explains Mitt Romney's Latino vote problem, i.e. he doesn't have it. Not only does Colbert explain the problem he enlists his own Super PAC to get the Republican's the Latino vote. The video according to Colbert is "English with a Spanish accent." continue reading »

Latino Market “Least Served” by Financial Institutions, 50% Have no Banking Relationship

Credit unions and other financial institutions would gain new members and customers if they adapted to the needs of the growing Hispanic market, the group "least served" by the financial sector, an expert in the subject said. continue reading »

Pre-Columbian Human Remains Found in San Andres Cholula, Mexico

City workers discovered a pre-Columbian ossuary in San Andres Cholula, a city in the central Mexican state of Puebla, while completing a drainage project, the press reported. continue reading »

IRS YouTube Videos Offer Last-Minute Help for Taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that IRS YouTube videos can help them with their taxes before the April 17, 2012, deadline. The IRS channels offer information on a variety of the most frequently asked taxpayer questions at this time of year. continue reading »

Pew Hispanic Center: When Labels Don’t Fit: Hispanics and Their Views of Identity

Nearly four decades after the United States government mandated the use of the terms "Hispanic" or "Latino" to categorize Americans who trace their roots to Spanish-speaking countries, a new nationwide survey of Hispanic adults finds that these terms still haven't been fully embraced by Hispanics themselves. A majority (51%) say they most often identify themselves by their family's country of origin; just 24% say they prefer a pan-ethnic label. continue reading »

Health Tip: More Reasons to Quit Smoking

Health risks start to diminish almost immediately. As soon as you quit smoking, you begin to reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, lung disease and stroke. continue reading »

Blog del Narco: Women Tortured, Executed and Left at Dump in Guerrero

A woman about 30 years old was killed and her body was left near the community of El 20, in the town of Costa Grande. The unidentified body is in the facilities of the Forensic Medical Service (Semefo) waiting to be claimed. It is reported that the female bodies hands were tied with a yellow rope continue reading »