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In Just One Week at Arizona Border: $16M in Drugs, 4,232 Illegal Aliens Apprehended & Much More
April 7, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Arizona Joint Field Command (AZ-JFC) in Arizona today reported more than $16 million in narcotics seizures for the period of March 28 through April 3 and 4,232 apprehensions of illegal aliens at the Arizona border. continue reading »
Teen Sentenced to 55 Months in Jail for Racially Motivated, Fatal Beating of Luis Ramirez
April 7, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Colin Walsh, 19, of Shenandoah, Pa., was sentenced today to 55 months in prison for his role in the fatal beating of Luis Ramirez, the Justice Department announced today. Walsh was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay $550 to the Pennsylvania victim compensation fund, as well as a special assessment. continue reading »
More Than 200 Migrants Drown off Italian Coast Fleeing Global Unrest
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The head of the United Nations refugee agency expressed deep shock today at the apparent drowning of more than 200 migrants attempting to make their way to Italy from conflict and unrest in North Africa. continue reading »
Kate Del Castillo and Rico Rodriguez to be Honored by St. Jude’s Hospital
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Kate del Castillo, from the Telemundo show "La Reina del Sur" and Rico Rodriguez, from the Emmy award-winning show "Modern Family," will be honored at the 2nd Annual St. Jude 'Estrellas por la Vida' (Stars for Life) gala on April 15, 2011, continue reading »
Chile Seeks to Become A Leader in Scientific Research in Antarctica
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
With its strategic position as one of the few pathways into Antarctica, Chilean scientists are developing well over 30 different new research projects in the cold, southern depths of the planet. continue reading »
MBDA Awards $7.8 Million in Grants to Help Grow Minority Businesses
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) today announced $7.8 million in funding for 27 MBDA Business Centers (MBC)located across the country to boost continue reading »
STUDY: Is Coming to America Unhealthy for Mexican Immigrants?
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Young adult Mexican migrants in the United States are much more likely to suffer depression and anxiety disorders than family members of migrants who remain in Mexico, a new study finds. continue reading »
WATCH Selena Gomez’s Performance of “Who Says” in Dancing With The Stars (VIDEO)
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The young singer graced the set of Dancing With the Stars during their results show, and performed her latest single "Who Says" continue reading »
Like It To Smell It: De La Renta’s New Perfume Launched Via Facebook
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Dominican designer Oscar de la Renta has embraced the world of social media by releasing his first fragrance in a decade, through Facebook. continue reading »
U.S.-Colombia Trade Pact Moving Forward with New Labor Rules for Colombia
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
President Obama is committed to pursuing an ambitious trade agenda with Colombia that will help grow the economy and support good jobs for U.S. workers by opening new markets. continue reading »
Belgian Artist ROA Brings his Wild Creatures to Mexico
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The graffiti artist, famous for his incredible and huge depictions of less than cuddly animals in less than trendy spaces, brings his work to Mexico. continue reading »
NHMC and GLAAD Decry José Luis Sin Censura’s Disregard to Community Outcry
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Today, more than 30 organizations sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski, urging him to swiftly act on the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) and the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's ( continue reading »
Catholic School in Spain Must Pay $52,000 To Victim of Bullying
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
It is the most expensive compensation dictated by a Spanish court for a bullying case. continue reading »
Maryland School District Found to be Underpaying Its Foreign Born Teachers
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In 2005 Maryland’s Prince George County Public Schools (PGCPS) needed teachers to comply with the new standards put in place with the “No Child Left Behind” law, so it went on a hiring binge. continue reading »
The Importance of Unions for Workers of Color
April 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
Unions bolster opportunities for all workers in our country. They encourage political participation and offer access to the middle class, as a recent report from the Center for American Progress Action Fund explains. But unions and their benefits are especially important for communities of color, for whom unionization has long been a critical component of their economic mobility. continue reading »
