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Trouble on Twitter: Obama Aide Called ‘Insulting’ for Quoting Chimichanga Line from WashPo Artic
February 16, 2012 | by CNN | Latino Daily News
We get it, during election season even the smallest things can and are turned into platforms for attack. The latest “little thing” to catch the eyes of Republicans on the prowl was a recent Tweet sent out by President Obama’s campaign manager, Jim Messina. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Man Claimed he Was Carjacked to Get a Free Ride From Cops
February 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Hollywood, here I come! Okay, maybe not. Hector Felix Jr. was just looking for a free ride to Hollywood – Hollywood, Florida that is – when he called police while in Port St. Lucie claiming he had been carjacked. continue reading »
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Chosen to Chair Democratic National Convention
February 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Having dedicated his career to civic engagement and grassroots empowerment Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has been chosen to lead the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte this summer. continue reading »
STUDY: Latinos and Asians Have Highest Levels of Interracial Marriages
February 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Interracial and inter-ethnic marriages continue to increase in the United States and the greatest growth has occurred among Hispanics and Asians, according to a report by the Pew Research Center. continue reading »
Are Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Calling Off Their Divorce?
February 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
TMZ is reporting that Kobe Bryant and the wife who filed for divorce in December are reconciling. Vanessa was seen at her still-husband’s game against the Atlanta Hawk continue reading »
One-Year Anniversary of Agent Zapata Death in Mexico Remembered
February 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the death of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent (SA) Jaime Zapata who was shot and killed in the line of duty in Mexico. continue reading »
Check Out Video on What Inspires Some of the Funniest Latino Comedians
February 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Check out this insightful and funny mun2.tv video on what inspires some of the most well known Latino comedians: Gabriel Iglesias, Julio Gonzalez, Melissa Villasenor, Rick Martinez and others. continue reading »
Mayor of Barceloneta, Puerto Rico Arrested for Bribery
February 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Today, Sol Luis Fontanes-Olivo, mayor of the municipality of Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, was arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents for bribery, announced Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez, United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico. continue reading »
Benicio del Toro Heads ‘Aprendi a quererme’ Campaign Against Domestic Violence
February 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Actor Benicio del Toro is the official spokesman for "Aprendi a quererme" (I learned to love myself) a campaign aimed at urging people in his native Puerto Rico to love themselves and reject domestic violence, organizers said Wednesday. continue reading »
Retiring Baby Boom Generation Will Rely on Immigrant, Hispanic Workforce
February 16, 2012 | by Immigration Impact | HS News Network
The U.S. population is rapidly growing older, which is having a dramatic impact on the U.S. labor force. The far-reaching effects of this demographic transformation continue reading »
Maradona’s $56 Million Italian Tax Debt is “Persecution” He Says
February 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Soccer icon Diego Armando Maradona, who enjoyed some of his best years while playing for Napoli, says he has no plans to visit Italy again until he can resolve his quarrel with Italian tax authorities, who claim he owes 40 million euros ($56 million). continue reading »
Mayor Emanuel Takes Measure to Protect Chicagoans as they Receive Help Preparing Taxes
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | State News
New Ordinance Installs Safeguards Against Predatory Tax Preparers; Empowers City to Investigate and Prosecute Tax Preparation Businesses for Deceptive Practices continue reading »
Narco Blog: Valentines Day Leads To Brutal Murder of 12-Year-Old Child
February 15, 2012 | by El Blog del Narco | El Blog del Narco
It was a grim Valentines Day morning as a 12-year-old whose body handcuffed and blindfolded was found in the streets of Colonia del Mirador Hillside, south of Monterrey. continue reading »
Mass Wedding in Mexico On Valentine’s Day Joins More Than 3,000 Couples in Holy Matrimony
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
More than 3,000 couples participated in a mass wedding on Valentine's Day in Ciudad Juarez, a border city in northern Mexico, continuing a tradition that started seven years ago. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Man Accused of Raping Children Arrested in Mexico
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Authorities say they have arrested a man who not only allegedly sexually abused children but may have also given them a skin disorder. According to th continue reading »
Faces of the DREAM Act: Jose Luis Zelaya is Crocheting his Way Through College
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Everyone knows college is expensive, but for undocumented students who don’t qualify for financial aid due to their status it can seem nearly impossible to attend, even with great grades. continue reading »
“We Need a Miracle” – Pastor’s Daughter Clings to Life After Being Shot in the Head
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The daughter of a pastor at Grace Connection Church in St. Petersburg, Florida is fighting for her life after being shot in the head at the church over the weekend. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: They Prefer Cash - Man Tries to Pay for Lap Dance with Crack
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A Texas man was arrested Sunday after he tried to pay for a lap dance with crack cocaine after. Ricardo Luna, 26, was reportedly arrested at an continue reading »
Samuel Peter Acosta Larsen Makes ‘Glee’ Debut as Hippy Homeschooler Joe Hart (VIDEO)
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Co-winner of The Glee Project (TGP) Samuel Peter Acosta Larsen (better known as Samuel Larsen) made his debut on Tuesday night’s episode of Glee continue reading »
At Least 300 Inmates Killed in Honduras Jail Fire, Many Burned Alive
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Honduran officials are reporting a deadly fire at the Comayagua prison that resulted in at least 300 prisoners being killed in the overnight blaze, many suffocating and burning in their cells. continue reading »