Latino State News
No Waste, Jose: Tequila Waste Being Recycled into Sponges
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
For years, remnants of agave plants used to make tequila were discarded and left in the fields to rot, but now the 3M company is turning that "waste" into something useful. continue reading »
Alex Rodriguez Sells Miami Beach Mansion for $15M Profit
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Maybe Alex Rodriguez should have been featured on one of the house-flipper reality shows, because he just made a serious profit on his Miami Beach mansion. continue reading »
Pope Francis Receives President of El Salvador, Speak of Murdered Archbishop Romero
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Today the President of El Salvador, Carlos Mauricio Cartagena was granted an audience with Pope Francis I at the Vatican were both spoke of assassinated Archbishop Oscar Romero. continue reading »
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Ecuador President Rafael Correa Will Not Seek Another Term in 2017
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
On the eve of his inauguration for another four-year term, Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said Thursday that he will not run again in 2017. continue reading »
Taco Bell Sends Female “Celebrities” Rings, Odd Letters
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Taco Bell appears to be wooing "a handful of special ladies" with gold rings that say "Taco" and "Bell," but why? continue reading »
STUDY: Latino Teen Birth Rate Drops Dramatically
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A new government study by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics shows that teen birth rates have plummeted especially for Hispanic teen girls. continue reading »
JLo Partners with Verizon for Viva Movil, Aimed at Latinos
May 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
According to a report published earlier this year by Nielsen, 63 percent of Americans own smartphones, and that number is even higher for Latinos. Seventy-five percent of Latinos i continue reading »
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 »
