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Leon Cathedral in Nicaragua Added to Distinguished UNESCO World Heritage Site List
June 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The United Nations has added cultural sites in Ukraine, Mongolia, France and Nicaragua to the World Heritage List, closing out this year’s selection with a total of 25 sites, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported today. continue reading »
Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in Advance of his DREAM Act Testimony
June 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
The DREAM Act is a common-sense piece of legislation that is in keeping with core American values. By creating opportunities for these bright and talented young people to attend college, not only will they have a chance to realize the American dream, but they will be able to strengthen the American economy and make our workforce stronger. continue reading »
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Alleging Immigration-Related Employment Discrimination by Farmland
June 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit against Farmland Foods Inc., a major producer of pork products in the United States, alleging that it engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination by imposing unnecessary documentary requirements on non-U.S. citizens when establishing their authority to work in the United States. Farmland Foods, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods Inc., is headquartered in Kansas City, Mo. continue reading »
Madrid Gets Its Own Walk Of Fame (VIDEO)
June 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz and Pedro Almodóvar inaugurated on Monday Madrid’s Walk of Fame, showcasing its first 25 stars! continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER Wannabe Rapper Climbs NY Light Post To Seek Record Deal (VIDEO)
June 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
34 year old Raymond Velázquez’s rap tantrum caused Times Square to shut down on Tuesday morning. continue reading »
Man Hides Mom’s Corpse in Oil Drum, Then Hides Drum in Hot Dog Cart
June 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Authorities haven’t been able to charge the man, as they haven’t been able to pull the body from the oil drum, sealed with concrete. continue reading »
Isabel Allende Wins the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award
June 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The writer and was awarded for her narrative qualities, and her ability to maroon audiences with her stories. continue reading »
28 Dead and 10 Injured in Bolivia Bus Accident
June 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The bus plunged 700 feet into a ravine on Monday, around a bend in the road known as “The Curve of the Condor” continue reading »
Dick Durbin: New Life for DREAM Act…PLEASE Show Support Here
June 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
More than 10 years ago, I wrote the DREAM Act to address an injustice: thousands of promising young people who were brought here as children -- without a choice -- and grew up pledging allegiance to the American flag are not able to fully contribute to this country. continue reading »
Tucson Sector Border Patrol Rescues 25 Illegal Aliens
June 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In ten separate incidents over the weekend, Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents rescued a total of 25 individuals suffering from varying states of dehydration. Twenty-three individuals were Mexican nationals and two were Guatemalan citizens who were all illegally present in the U.S. continue reading »
Brazilian to Become Next Chief of UN Food and Agriculture Organization
June 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A former Brazilian food security minister will become the first person from Latin America to head the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations agency leading international efforts in the fight against hunger. GUZ2MVWQW3Y6 continue reading »
Mexican Singer Paulina Rubio Arrested in Miami
June 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
After crashing her BMX outside of Miami’s Little Havanna, the artist went berserk on the cops, who proceeded to handcuff her. continue reading »
México City, Buenos Aires, Bogotá and Madrid in Facebook’s Top 10
June 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Despite 20% of the total number of Facebook users being American, it is in the Hispanic world where the most Facebookers are found. continue reading »
RIOTS After Argentine Fútbol Team River Plate Gets Demoted (VIDEO)
June 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Argentine fútbol team with the most titles ended a horrible season last weekend, relegated to the B division for the first time in 110 years! continue reading »
The Latino Commission on AIDS commends Marriage Equality Victory!
June 27, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Latino Commission on AIDS celebrates the historic victory for justice with the long-overdue passage of the Marriage Equality Act, which will allow same-sex couples to enter into civil marriage in continue reading »
