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Wilmer Valderrama Being Sued By Neighbor For “Too Much Noise”
May 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Of all the neighbors in the world to live by, Wilmer Valderrama isn’t one person’s first choice, reports state. continue reading »
Jessica Sanchez Hopes to Follow in Beyonce’s Footsteps
May 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Jessica Sanchez, the 16-year-old runner-up in the latest season of "American Idol", told Efe on Friday that she wants of model her career on what Beyonce has done, and that she doesn't rule out singing in Spanish in the future. continue reading »
Spanish Fishing Boats at Gibraltar Reportedly Being Harassed by Police
May 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The 1713 treaty that is the basis for Britain's claim to sovereignty over the Rock limits British maritime control to the port of Gibraltar, Garcia-Margallo said. continue reading »
President Obama to Deliver Speech At NALEO Conference
May 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) announced today that President Barack Obama will address the nation’s Latino leadership at the organization’s 29th Annual Conference on Friday, June 22, in Orlando, Florida. continue reading »
Undocumented Law Graduate Awaits California Supreme Court Decision
May 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Sergio Garcia graduated from law school three years ago, but he cannot practice his profession because he is undocumented, and so the California Bar Association is asking the state Supreme Court to make an exception and approve his license. continue reading »
Spanish region and Mexico’s Pemex in Talks Over New Ship Deal
May 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Talks between the northwestern Spanish region of Galicia and Mexican oil giant Pemex for the construction of several ships are "advancing" and a deal could be reached "soon," the head of the regional government, Alberto Nuñez Feijoo, said. continue reading »
Nintendo’s Father Of The Modern Video Game Wins Prominent Spanish Prize
May 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Japan's Shigeru Miyamoto, who developed such popular video games as Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda and Donkey Kong, as well as creating the Brain Training and Wii Fit products, was awarded Spain's Prince of Asturias Prize for Communication and Humanities in Madrid on Wednesday, the jury told Efe. continue reading »
Colombian Striker Radamel Falcao of Atletico Madrid Scores Impressive Goal (VIDEO)
May 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
During Atletico Madrid's match against American de Cali over the weekend, Colombian futballer Radamel Falcao scored a goal that can only be described as the impressive. continue reading »
FC Barcelona Has Revealed the Look of the Team’s New Jerseys
May 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Lionel Messi and his teammates will have a new look next season. Coming in second after Spanish league rivals Real Madrid, FC Barcelona looks to be aiming for a fresh start. continue reading »
Spain’s Teide Observatory -Europe’s Largest Solar Telescope- Inaugurated
May 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Europe's largest solar telescope was inaugurated Monday at Teide Observatory on the Spanish island of Tenerife, from where it will help researchers observe and better understand the activities of the Sun and also those of the majority of stars in the universe. continue reading »
Could Hispanic Women Represent New Healthcare Marketing Target? Survey Says Yes
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A new national survey commissioned by Cultur Health shows healthcare marketers should target insured Hispanic women ages 25-35. These young Latinas, representing a rapidly growing Hispanic demographic, are key healthcare gatekeepers – managing their own health needs and frequently those of their families, parents, grandparents and other relatives as well. continue reading »
Social Security Releases Illinois’s Top Baby Names of 2011
May 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Illinois for 2011. Alexander and Sophia topped the list. continue reading »
J.T. Ready: The Link Between White Supremacy and Anti-Immigration Groups in Arizona
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Jason Todd Ready was a neo-Nazi who didn’t try to hide the fact that he was ready and willing to use deadly force on the U.S.-Mexico border to stop the incursion of undocumented immigrants. That his life came to a violent end was no surprise to those who, over the years, had tried to raise awareness about the danger to society posed by Ready and his associates. continue reading »
Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips Go Head-to-Head for ‘American Idol’ Title
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The audiences have spoken and the final two on American Idol have been revealed to be Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez. Joshua Ledet was eliminated on Thursday night, and he wanted to keep it together and not shed any tears – but when he started to get comfort from everyone else he “lost it a little.” continue reading »
Infographic: Bilingualism Across the U.S.
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
While a majority of the country's population spoke English in 2007, data reveals that the population that speaks a language other than english has been increasing for about 30 years. While some may not like the sound of that, it does present the opportunity for those children to grow up as bilinguals. continue reading »
