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CNN’s Soledad O’Brien and Her Immigrant Roots
October 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
CNN anchor and award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien recently visited Target headquarters in Minneapolis to talk about the importance of diversity, Hispanic Heritage Month and her critically-acclaimed memoir, continue reading »
POLL: Latinos Overall Have Favorable Opinion of Obamacare
October 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
There has been much debate related to health care reform both before President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, and after its historic passage. continue reading »
Roberto Perez: One of this Year’s Presidential Citizens Medal Recipients
October 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
President Obama recognized the 13 recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal, one of the highest honors a civilian can receive. The award is given to Americans who have "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens." At a ceremony in the East Room, the President praised the honorees' commitment to service: continue reading »
How Piri Met Piri! (A Tribute to Piri Thomas)
October 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
Most people who have known me from my grammar school days are aware that my nickname as a child was "Piri". In fact, they are the only ones who still call me that. To add to the mystery, most people know me by the first name of "Peter" but my real first name given to me at birth is "Pedro". continue reading »
DC Mayor “We’re Not Going to be Instruments of Federal Law “on Immigration
October 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray has signed an executive order prohibiting police officers and all city agencies from questioning people about their immigration status and limiting the District's cooperation with federal officials when it comes to deportation proceedings. continue reading »
What is José Alberto Pujols Alcántara Worth?
October 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (born January 16, 1980), better known as Albert Pujols is a Dominican professional baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals. Currently a first baseman, Pujols is considered one of the top players in Major League Baseball. continue reading »
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month- See Carmela Story (VIDEO)
October 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Carmela partnered with The Allstate Foundation to share her story of domestic violence. The Foundation supports survivors through resources targeted to build financial independence and educates continue reading »
Sen Menendez on the President’s Announcement of Troop Withdrawal from Iraq
October 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement of troop withdrawal from Iraq by the end of the year. “Today's announcement by President Obama, bringing home American troops from Iraq, is historic. continue reading »
ICE deports record 400,000 immigrants
October 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
This week federal immigration officials announced that it had deported nearly 400,000 people in the last fiscal year, the largest number of deportations in history. continue reading »
Cablevision’s iO TV Launches “Semillitas” Channel for Latino Toddlers and Preschoolers
October 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
SOMOSTV today announced the launch of "Semillitas," a TV channel targeting Latino toddlers and preschoolers from 0-5 years of age with the goal of helping parents preserve their language and cultural roots, on Cablevision's iO en espanol package continue reading »
CELEBRATE this weekend with a Latin American Natural Wonder
October 22, 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 »
First Mexican Carrier Set to Cross Border
October 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Transportes Olympic, a Monterrey, Mexico-based carrier, completed a safety audit to become the first Mexican trucking company to receive Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration permission to operate beyond the U.S. commercial border zone on Friday. continue reading »
Amid Continuous Student Protests in Chile, Human Right Advocates are Watching
October 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Chilean Government must adopt a human rights approach in its policies, particularly those regarding education, indigenous people and freedom of expression, a senior United Nations official has said. continue reading »
Luis Miguel Sued by Spanish Actress Humiliated by “Quartet”
October 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Mexican singer Luis Miguel has been sued by Spanish actress Carmen Molero, who said the singer humiliated her sexually while in a foursome with Mexican actress Adriana Fonseca, and other friend. continue reading »
Swiss Man Smuggles 261 Mexican Tarantulas From Dominican Republic
October 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Zurich Customs Investigation Office has released a statement saying hundreds of tarantulas have been seized at a Swiss airport after suspicious containers were searched. continue reading »
