Latino State News
Government To Give Nearly $200 Million to Mexican Ranchers
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The government will provide 2.46 billion pesos ($199 million) in assistance to ranchers affected by droughts and freezes in Mexico, Agriculture and Ranching Secretary Enrique Martinez y Martinez said. continue reading »
Actress Eva Longoria Obtains Master’s Degree in Chicano Studies
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Eva Longoria has just obtained a Master’s degree in Chicano Studies from California State University. The 38-year-old actress already holds an undergraduate degree in kinesiology from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. continue reading »
Cuban Photographer Creates Technique to Bring City Views Inside
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Cuban-born photographer, Abelardo Morell, has created a unique approach to capturing apartments and their spectacular views. continue reading »
Santos Says No to FC Barca’s Offer for Striker Neymar
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Santos has rejected Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona's offer for star striker Neymar, senior officials with the Brazilian club said. continue reading »
Bruno Mars, Demi Lovato Nominated for 2013 Teen Choice Awards
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The nominees for the 2013 Teen Choice Awards were announced on Wednesday. Among the nominees are Bruno Mars, Miguel, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Lea Michele, Pitbull and more. continue reading »
Oklahoma Says Good-Bye to 9-Yr-Old Antonia Candelaria: 1st Tornado Victim to be Buried
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Nine-year-old Antonia Candelaria is the first Oklahoma tornado victim to be buried. The Plaza Towers third-grader lost her life on Monday with a EF-5 tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma right outside Oklahoma City. The death toll stands at 24, 10 of which are children. continue reading »
Ricky Martin Calls for Gay Rights in Puerto Rico
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Singer Ricky Martin called Wednesday in a letter sent to the Puerto Rican House of Representatives for the legislative body to approve bill No. 238, which would prohibit discrimination due to sexual orientation on the island. continue reading »
HISPANIC STANDOUT: Felix Contreras Overcoming It All to Get Ahead
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Felix German Contreras has quite a list of accomplishments to add to his name: NJ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society President, pre-med aspirant, amongst others but the one he is most proud of is “Immigrant Dreamer”. continue reading »
Actress Joanna Garcia, Husband Welcome Baby Girl
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
On Tuesday, Joanna Garcia-Swisher and her MLB husband Nick Swisher welcomed their first child, a baby girl. Garcia, whose first major role was as pregnant teen Cheyenne Hart Montgomery on the CW comedy continue reading »
Bloomberg, Murdoch Establish Online Forum to Promote Immigration Reform
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A group formed by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and media mogul Rupert Murdoch launched Wednesday an online forum, iMarch, to pressure Congress into approving immigration reform. continue reading »
Mexico City Hosts the 1st Chili Pepper, Sauces and Mortars Festival
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Chili peppers and sauces will take center stage at a festival being held this week in Mexico City, where the spicy plant, one of the pillars of Mexican cuisine, will be honored, organizers said. continue reading »
MEXICO: Environmental Officials Address Air Pollution
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Environmental officials in the capital and neighboring Mexico state, which surrounds the Federal District and forms part of the Mexico City metropolitan area, are taking measures to deal with the high levels of air pollution in the region continue reading »
Puerto Rican Announces Bid to Lead International Olympic Committee
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion on Wednesday announced his bid to become president of the International Olympic Committee. continue reading »
Colombian Rebel Group Kills 9 Soldiers
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The death toll from the attack staged by National Liberation Army, or ELN, guerrillas on soldiers in a rural area outside Chitaga, a city in Colombia's Norte de Santander province, has risen to nine, the army said Wednesday. continue reading »
Sergio Garcia vs. Tiger Woods: Was Garcia’s Fried Chicken Comment Racist?
May 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Golfer Sergio Garcia issued an apology Wednesday after making a potential racist comment towards long-time rival Tiger Woods. continue reading »
