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YouTube Sensations P.S. 22 5th-Grade Chorus to Sing at the Oscars (VIDEOS)
February 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The members of a Staten Island chorus has been given a dream opportunity. The 65-member group will be singing at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. In December, the 5th-grade chorus of Staten Island’s Graniteville P.S. 22 was informed by actress Anne Hathaway – co-host of the Oscars – that they would be performing at the star-studded event. continue reading »
Egyptian Man Names Daughter “Facebook” but Doesn’t Compare to Unusual Names In L.A.
February 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The unusual name is a nod to the role that the social network played in this month’s protests, but, does it top the most unusual Latino names? continue reading »
Will Venezuela NOW be Run by Two Baboons??
February 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Alot of Venezuelans want to get rid of the 'monkey' running the country known as Hugo Chavez - well now word comes that another 'monkey' might be joining him, Colonel Gaddafi as he flees Libya. Can Latin America's left leaning nation handle these two first-class monkeys?? continue reading »
Rio de Janeiro Names First Female Police Chief in Brazil
February 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In Rio de Janeiro, Martha Mesquita da Rocha has been named the first female civil police chief in Brazil. Rocha, 51, has been on the force for 28 years, and was formerly in charge of a special division of precincts that focused on crimes against women. Throughout her career, Rocha has often taken a stand against corruption. continue reading »
Join Linkin Park and UN Secretary on Facebook to Benefit Haiti (VIDEO)
February 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
You can join the United Nations Foundation, Music for Relief’s Download to Donate, that will include special guests UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and musical group continue reading »
Former Venezuelan Beauty Queen Graphically Chronicles her Battle with Cancer
February 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The 28-year-old Miss Universe finalist Eva Ekvall documented every step of her battle against breast cancer, and published the chronicle in a book titled “Fuera de Foco” (Out of Focus). continue reading »
PERSONAL FINANCE: Ways to File Your Taxes for Free
February 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | You and Your Money
The Internal Revenue Service has a free tax-preparation program for virtually every taxpayer, regardless of income. Taxpayers can also file their taxes online, which speeds up the process for getting back a refund. continue reading »
Somos Republicans Call For Law to Fight Domestic Terrorism Following AZ Minutemen Conviction
February 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
The conviction this week of Minutemen leader Shawna Forde on capital murder charges is just one small step in bringing closure to the Minutemen murders. continue reading »
Latino Policy Coalition Applauds Colorado’s Stand Against Arizona-Style Racial Profiling Laws
February 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Latino Policy Coalition issued the following statement concerning this weeks decision to stand against Arizona-style racial profiling laws by Colorado's Senate State Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. continue reading »
Three Ways to File your Taxes for Free
February 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Internal Revenue Service has a free tax-preparation program for virtually every taxpayer, regardless of income. Taxpayers can also file their taxes online, which speeds up the process for getting back a refund. continue reading »
Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ Fastest Selling Single Ever on the iTunes Store (Audio)
February 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Lady Gaga Hits Number One in 23 Countries, Selling Over 1 Million Tracks in Just Five Days continue reading »
Get Ready To Celebrate International Mother Language Day
February 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
International Mother Language Day (IMLD) a day long international celebration held tomorrow, underlines the importance of preserving your cultural and linguistic wealth. continue reading »
‘I Love Jenni’ Starring Superstar Jenni Rivera Premieres Saturday, March 5
February 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
"I Love Jenni" is a spin-off of last year's hugely successful "Jenni Rivera Presents Chiquis and Raq-C" on which Rivera partnered with mun2 in 2010 as Co-Executive Producer continue reading »
NH House Committee Gives Unanimous “NO” to Anti-Immigrant Bill
February 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Before the NH House Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety even heard from all of the immigrants’ rights activists, law enforcement lobbyists, and business leaders who were waiting to testify against an anti-immigrant bill, committee members voted unanimously to recommend the proposal be killed. continue reading »
Mexican Drug Lord ‘The Condor” Shot Dead (VIDEO)
February 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Mexican security forces have shot dead a top figure within the Juarez cartel in the northern state of Chihuahua in an important strike for President Felipe Calderon's drug war. continue reading »
