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President Warmly Receives New Dominican Republic Ambassador to U.S.
July 10, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The new Dominican Republic ambassador to the US, Anibal de Castro, presented his credentials this week to President Barack Obama in the United States. Meanwhile the President lauded the great relations both countries enjoy and the contribution from Dominicans living in the US. continue reading »
House Votes to Uphold DOMA-and Ban Same-Sex Weddings on Navy Bases
July 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Family Research Council (FRC) praised yesterdays bipartisan majority approval in the U.S. House of Representatives of Rep. Tim Huelskamp's (R-KS) amendment to the 2012 defense appropriations bill that would block same-sex weddings on Navy bases, since this would be a direct violation of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman for all federal purposes. continue reading »
Mexico Advances to Under-17 World Cup Final on Goal in 90th Minute against Germany (VIDEO)
July 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Mexico, taking full advantage as host nation, defeated Germany, 3-2, and will face Uruguay in Sunday’s final at Azteca Stadium (6:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU, Galavision, ESPN3.com). Mexico’s goalkeeper is Richard Sanchez, a California native who graduated from the FC Dallas youth academy and signed a homegrown contract with the MLS club early this year. continue reading »
Puckering Up for Education Reform in Chile (VIDEO)
July 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Thousands of university students in Chile stage a kissing rally rather than continuing with violent demonstrations in their efforts demanding reform in education standards and costs. continue reading »
Mexico’s Economic, Demographic and Social Advances Resulting in Illegal Immigration Decline
July 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In a recent article by The New York Times, Mexico's impressive advances in education, economy and democracy are making Mexican citizens choose to stay in Mexico rather than migrate north to the United States. MexicoToday's video on YouTube and blog on its website illustrate the story. continue reading »
Designer to the Stars, Nick Verreos Shares his Fashion Tips To Get Red Carpet Ready
July 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The red carpet offers celebrities the opportunity to shine and show off their star-powered style. Stylists and fashion designers to the stars work behind the scenes to help celebrities look their best, no matter what! continue reading »
Women in the Workforce- After Walmart by Labor Secretary Hilda Solis
July 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in the case of Walmart v. Duke has reignited the national debate about unequal pay that many women face in the American workplace. Today in America, women are paid on average of 80 cents for every dollar paid to men. For African-American women, it’s 70 cents on the dollar. For Latina women, it’s 60 cents on the dollar. continue reading »
Ariz. Border Patrol Canine Team Seizes 10 Pounds of Heroin
July 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Approximately 10 pounds of heroin, with an estimated street value of $136,000, was seized Wednesday by Border Patrol agents and Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Interstate 19 Border Patrol Checkpoint. continue reading »
CELEBRATE this weekend with a Latin American Natural Wonder
July 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
CELEBRATE this weekend with a Latin American natural wonder. Guess What and Where this is? continue reading »
JUST IN: Former First Lady Betty Ford and Co-Founder of the Betty Ford Center Dies at Age 93
July 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Betty Fords' family has just announced that the former first lady and widow of the late President Gerald Ford had died at age 93 with her family at her side in Rancho Mirage, California. Betty Ford was also know as the co-founder of the Betty Ford Center that serves as a treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction located in California. continue reading »
President Warmly Receives New Dominican Republic Ambassador to U.S.
July 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The new Dominican Republic ambassador to the US, Anibal de Castro, presented his credentials yesterday to President Barack Obama in the United States. Meanwhile the President lauded the great relations both countries enjoy and the contribution from Dominicans living in the US. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: “Officer of the Year” Arrested for Selling Meth
July 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Last year, Officer David Britto was "Officer of the Year" in Boynton Beach, Fla. Today, he's on trial for selling methamphetamines. Britto was born in Brazil and moved to Queens, New York when he was seven. continue reading »
Brazil Prepares for the Next World Cup. Watch the Progress Anytime! (LIVE STREAM)
July 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Check out the construction of the new Palmeiras soccer Stadium, known as Arena Palestra! Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. continue reading »
As the Last Space Shuttle Mission Soars, Remembering Hispanics Contribution to Space Shuttle Program
July 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
As the space Shuttle Atlantis soared into space from the Kennedy Center and in front of an estimated 750,000 spectators this afternoon, HS-News travels down memory land to remember Hispanic contribution to the 30-year NASA program. Latino astronauts have become pioneers for the entire community, breaking barriers and inspiring achievement in science and technology. continue reading »
WE HEARD: JLo and Hubby to Sit with Prince William and Kate at BAFTA Gala
July 8, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Prince Guillermo and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge will stop in LA for several days to promote British interests in the U.S. There is a tour to skid row, a polo match, but its the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) gala that has everyone abuzz. The Duchess of Cambridge has never been to the U.S. continue reading »
