Latino State News
America Ferrera Earns International Relations Degree, 10 Years After Entering College
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Actress America Ferrera graduates Friday from the University of Southern California, 10 years after beginning her International Relations course. "Graduation day! Congratulations to everyone in the Class of 2013!" she said Friday on Twitter. continue reading »
Jenni Rivera’s Final Concert to Air on Mun2
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The May 19 episode of the Mun2 series "I Love Jenni" will air the concert Jenni Rivera gave before getting on the plane that crashed hours later, taking the lives of the artist and another six people. continue reading »
Arizona Immigrants Not Giving Up After Court Setback on Licenses
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Young undocumented immigrants in Arizona said Friday that they will fight on in the courts despite a federal judge throwing out their plea to be given the immediate possibility of obtaining driver's licenses. continue reading »
Mexico’s Popocatepetl Volcano Spews Ash, Gas
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Columns of gas and ash 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) high were detected after two strong explosions from the Popocatepetl volcano, Mexico's Cenapred disaster-management agency said Friday. continue reading »
Alan Gross Settles Suit Against Employers in Cuba
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Alan Gross, the U.S. contractor serving a 15-sentence in Cuba for subversion, has settled a lawsuit against the firm that hired him for a project on the Communist-ruled island, his lawyers said Friday. continue reading »
Isbel Allende’s “Una Venganza” Turned into Opera by Tenor Placido Domingo
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Under the baton of Placido Domingo, acclaimed Chilean writer Isabel Allende's short story "Una Venganza" ("An Act of Vengeance") emerges from the printed page as the opera "Dulce Rosa," a production with a Latin heart and Greek tragedy in its soul that premieres Friday in Los Angeles. continue reading »
Juan Manuel Santos Looking At Re-Election in 2014
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos gave advance notice Friday that he will seek a second term in the 2014 elections, though he added that, in compliance with the law, he will not make the formal announcement until six months prior to the vote. continue reading »
Atletico Madrid Wins 10th Copa del Rey Champsionship
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Atletico Madrid won its 10th Copa del Rey championship here Friday with a 2-1 upset victory in extra time over Real Madrid. King Juan Carlos, accompanied by Queen Sofia, was on hand to present the Copa del Rey trophy to Atletico. continue reading »
Yahoo de Mexico’s $2.3 Billion Fine Reduced to $172,500
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Yahoo and its Mexican affiliate Yahoo de Mexico are breathing a sigh a relief after a Mexican Appellate court reduced a breach of contract fine from $2.5 billion to an ‘economical’ $172,500. continue reading »
From Gangster’s Daughter to Teacher: Watch Pearl Arredondo’s Inspiring TED Talk
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pearl Arredondo grew up in East Los Angeles, the daughter of a high-ranking gang member who was in and out of jail. Many teachers wrote her off as having a problem with authority. continue reading »
The Many Jobs of Jennifer Lopez
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Jennifer Lynn Lopez, also known as J.Lo and Jenny from the Block, who has been nominated for a Golden Globe and 2 Grammys has earned $52 Million. continue reading »
Prisoner Suing Taco Bell for Stealing Doritos Locos Tacos Idea
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
While the idea of something like Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos probably never crossed the minds of most of us, that is not the case for one man currently in federal prison. continue reading »
May 17: It’s Friday! Let’s Head to the Movies
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Now that the weekend is finally upon us, let's take a look at what's opening in theaters. Star Trek Into Darkness, The English Teacher, Augustine, Fast & Furious 6, Stories we Tell continue reading »
U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica Makes “Gangnam Style” Video to Combat Visa Scams
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Earlier this week, the U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica released their version of South Korean Psy's "Gangname Style," but the video isn't just about fun. continue reading »
JLo Performed, but Who Won ‘American Idol’ 2013? (VIDEOS)
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
On Thursday night's finale of the 12th season of Fox's American Idol, former judge Jennifer Lopez took the stage to perform her new single "Live It Up" with rapper Pitbull. continue reading »
