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Ricky Martin tops 5 M Twitter Followers And to be Sexy Teacher in “Glee” Tuesday
February 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Followers of singer Ricky Martin, who is in New York these days getting ready for his return to the Broadway stage, can view their idol this Tuesday on the popular television series "Glee" in the role of a sexy Spanish teacher. continue reading »
Murders in Puerto Rico Already Exceed 100 in 2012
February 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Puerto Rico's violent death toll so far this year exceeded 100 on Monday when a man was shot to death in Cataño, near San Juan, police said. continue reading »
18 Now Confirmed Dead in Dominican Shipwreck
February 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Eighteen people are now confirmed dead in a shipwreck over the weekend off the northeastern Dominican Republic, while rescue teams continue to search for dozens of people missing in the accident, officials said Monday. continue reading »
Tigres del Norte ft. calle 13 - “America” WOW! (VIDEO)
February 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Los Tigres del Norte (English: The Tigers of the North) is a norteño-band ensemble based out of San Jose, California, hailing from Rosa Morada, Sinaloa, Mexico. We hope you enjoy this Video- We did! continue reading »
Felicidades Bacardi on Your 150th Birthday
February 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Family-owned Bacardi Limited officially marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Company and its iconic BACARDI® rum brand on February 4 with activities around the world honoring the world's favorite rum brand. The continue reading »
Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño Endorses Mitt Romney
January 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño announced his support for Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney as a result of his "leadership and experience," just days before the Florida primary, where the Latino vote will be a key factor. continue reading »
Reggaeton Pair Edgardo Y D’niel Join Fight Against Child Obesity in Puerto Rico
January 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Reggaeton duo Edgardo Y D'niel will be the spokesmen for the "A moverse" (Let's Move) campaign to motivate children and teens to exercise and combat juvenile obesity, which affects some 32 percent of the population in their native Puerto Rico. continue reading »
ABC Pressed to Apologize for Joke about Puerto Rican Drug Dealers
January 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A crowd of angry Puerto Ricans gathered in front of ABC's corporate offices in New York to demand an apology for a quip on a primetime comedy that suggested all Puerto Ricans are drug dealers. "We want respect now!" at least 100 people shouted indignantly during the second protest at the network's headquarters over the line uttered during the Jan. 3 continue reading »
Individuals Charged with Trafficking Identifies of Puerto Rican Citizens to Undocuented Aliens
January 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Fifty individuals were charged in an indictment unsealed today in Puerto Rico with conspiracy to commit identification fraud in connection with their alleged roles in a scheme to traffic the identities of Puerto Rican continue reading »
Puerto Ricans Continue to Call for Top Cop’s Resignation
January 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Disgruntled members of the Puerto Rico Police Department are demanding the resignation of chief Emilio Diaz Colon. The spokesperson for the movement, officer Nydia Ramos, told Efe o continue reading »
Loudspeaker-using P. Rican Police Officer Suspended After Calling for Superintendent’s Resignation
January 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A Puerto Rican policeman has been suspended for using his vehicle’s loudspeaker to call for the superintendent’s resignation. Since police chief Emilio Diaz Colon took office in police continue reading »
No Wedding: Ricky Martin Not thinking of Marriage But Plans a Bigger Family
January 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin told Latina magazine that he currently has no plans to marry despite rumors to the contrary, but that he would like to have a baby girl this year, according to an excerpt of the interview. continue reading »
PUERTO RICO: Mother Hands Son Over to Police
January 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A Puerto Rican mother turned in her 15-year-old son to the police out of fear that he would be murdered, the press reported. The woman, identified as Brenda Olmedo, continue reading »
Danny Fornaris Hopes First Album Reaches Many Generations
January 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Puerto Rican singer, musician and producer Danny Fornaris is preparing to launch his first solo album, and he hopes its songs reach many generations with their positive messages. continue reading »
2 Days Before End of Year, Puerto Rico’s Murder Rate Reaches 1,130 - a Record
December 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff
The seven people murdered in Puerto Rico on Thursday raised to 1,130 the tally of violent deaths on the island two days before the close of the year, a figure that has broken crime records. continue reading »
