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History of the Mojito: How Ernest Hemingway's Favorite Cuban Drink Became an Artisanal Latin Staple

"A mojito is one of Cuba's oldest cocktails — it comes from the African word mojo, which means to place a little spell." — The Havana Journal. As history has shown, a spell has indeed been cast.
Paula Deen

Paula Deen to Launch Web Cooking Interactive Digital Network After Racism Controversy Forced Her to Leave Food Network

After dealing with her career-threatening racism controversy, celebrity chef Paula Deen is coming back on her own interactive digital network.
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Researchers Look for Cause of Mysterious Deadly Kidney Disease in Central America

For the last two decades more than 20,000 people in Central America have died prematurely from an unknown kidney disease that is baffling scientists.
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EPA and FDA Tell Women to Eat More Fish Amidst Criticism on Mercury Level Info

On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency updated its draft advice for fish consumption, adding specific guidelines for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dan Osborne

Spornosexual vs. Metrosexual: What Does This New Word Mean?

It's a cross between sports, porn and the metrosexual.
Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican Political Campaign Calls to Reunite With Spain, Leave US

The Puerto Rico Reunification With Spain is a small group of Puerto Ricans who launched a campaign to relinquish that nation's political ties with the U.S. and realign itself with Spain.
Cancer

Latinas Diagnosed With Breast Cancer at Lower Rate, But More Dying From It

"Poder y Vida (Power and Life) Latina Initiative," launched by Susan G. Komen of Oregon & Southwest Washington, Kaiser Permanente Northwest and numerous other community organizations, was created with the intention of improving access to breast cancer screening.

Twitter and Facebook Replacing OKCupid, eHarmony: 21 Percent of Couples Connect via Social Media

The percentage of couples who meet online is increasing.
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Sailing Teams to Collect Climate Change Data for UN During Barcelona World Race

On Friday, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the Barcelona Foundation for Ocean Sailing announced a partnership in ocean research at the United Nation in New York.
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Here's the Live Stream of the Drawing for the $55M Mega Millions Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky and are a Mega Millions ticket holder, then get ready for the Tuesday, June 10, lottery jackpot drawing, which has risen to $55 million.
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Wisconsin Judge Rules Ban on Same Sex Marriages Unconstitutional

Judge strikes down halt on gay marriages, couples filing for licenses.
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English Language Literacy in Immigrant Parents Is Important for Early Childhood Education, Report Says

More than any others, children in immigrant households are the least likely to enroll their children in federal and state preschool programs, due mainly to language and literacy barriers.
BP Oil Spill

BP to Continue Paying Claims Stemming From 2010 Oil Spill, Supreme Court Says

On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court said the oil company British Petroleum has to continue to pay claims from the fund that was established following the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico during the company's appeal to the terms of its settlement with some businesses.

8 Twitter Pictures That Show Off Puerto Rican Pride

ICYMI, here's what happened at the Puerto Rican parade.

World's Oldest Man Alexander Imich Dies in New York City at Age 111

Alexander Imich, who at age 111 was declared to be the oldest man in the world, died peacefully on Sunday morning.

Michigan Teenager Carries Brother With Cerebral Palsy for 40 Miles

Hunter Gandee walked to University of Michigan in Ann Arbor from June 7 until June 8.
Traffic

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu Top Worst US Cities for Traffic: Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City Still Worse

Los Angeles barely beat out San Francisco to retain the title.
Calvin and Hobbes

Calvin and Hobbes Comic Strip Creator and Writer Makes His Secret Return in Another Comic Strip

Why did he make a sudden return now? And in which comic strip did he appear?
Coach Miguel Herrera of Mexico looks on during leg 2 of the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between the New Zealand All Whites and Mexico at Westpac Stadium

Miguel Herrera Wants His Players to Abstain From Sex: Football Teams Refrain Before a Big Game

Manager of the Mexico national football team, Miguel Herrera has some interesting demands for his players in order to win this the World Cup. Last month, Herrera reportedly told Reforma newspaper that he wants his players to abstain from sex while they are in Brazil for the World Cup.
Bats

New Guinea Big-Eared Bat Rediscovered: Bat Had Not Been Seen in 120 Years

What kind of bats are they, and what happened to them?
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