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These Three Issues Are More Important to Latinos Than Immigration Reform

Even with all of the discussions and debates among policy makers over the last few years about immigration reform and the continual deportation of the immigrant community, immigration isn't the most important issue to the Latinos. In fact, Latino leaders say they believe that the hard-eyed focus on immigration reform is "crowding out other issues facing the Latino community." So what really concerns Latinos?
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Fan Buys Whitney Houston’s Mansion for $1.5 Million

Thirty-three-year-old emergency room physician and real-estate tycoon Matthew Krauthamer purchased the legendary singer’s mansion for $1.5 million.
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Hillary Clinton on Monica Lewinsky Scandal: Former Secretary of State Says She Has Moved on

Despite Lewinsky’s attempt to come forward and finally speak out about what happened, Clinton’s wife and former U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton is going on record to say that she’s completely over it and has moved on from the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

Three Police Officers Shot in New Brunswick, Canada; Suspect Remains at Large

Bourque, 24, shot five officers and is currently being searched for by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the area around the city of Moncton.
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Puerto Rican Day Parade Pre-celebration Held by NYC Officials to Honor Calle 13 as the 'Kings of the Parade'

The Spanish-language rappers that make up the duo Calle 13 -- frontman René Pérez Joglar and his brother Eduardo Cabra -- will be honored in New York City Thursday for their social activism and commentary on injustice, inequality and Puerto Rican issues, BuzzFeed reported.
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Delaying Motherhood in America: Latina Millenials and Women Nationwide Having First Child at Older Age

According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center, first-time mothers are older than they were four decades ago; in 2012, there were more than nine times as many first births to mothers 35 and older than there were in the 1970s. The report also indicated that over the past two decades first birth rates rose for older women of all races and Hispanic origins. The report failed to outline the reasons behind the trend, though it may have a great deal to do with economics.
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Casa Xochiquetzal, a Home to Retired Sex Workers in Mexico City

Carmen Munoz, a retired sex worker, opened Casa Xochiquetzal in 2006. The erection of the new shelter drew Desrus to Mexico City, as Desrus was tasked to photograph Munoz for a magazine. Upon arriving there, Bénédicte Desrus discovered the 26 women who dwelled within and became fascinated with them, and their lives.
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Scientist Says Newly Discovered 'Mega-Earth' Planet Kepler-10c Gives Hope for Extraterrestrial Life

On Monday, scientists announced that Kepler-10c, a planet discovered in 2011, is a planet like no other, earning itself the nickname "mega-Earth."
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EPA: 'Toxic Chemicals' Hidden in Pollution as Hispanic Children More Likely to Die from Asthma Than Non-Hispanic Whites

According to the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), numerous forms of pollution, such as toxic chemicals, are hidden in "plain sight," and those dangerous chemicals are affecting the Latino community. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy noted more than 3.6 million Latinos have developed asthma in the United States (U.S.), including 1 in 10 Latino children.
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Ciro de Quadros, Doctor Who Helped Eradicate Polio in Latin America, Dies at 74

Ciro de Quadros said immunizations were the most important things in empoverished, war-torn countries.
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New Colorways Announced for Three Air Jordan Editions

Jordan Brand will release new colorways of the Air Jordan 1 Retro ’86, Air Jordan 2 Retro, and Jordan 6-17-23 on Saturday, Nike announced.
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Spain Takes Part in International Gelato World Tour, Highlighting Latin Artisans' Interest in Italian Dessert Challenge

Summertime is upon us and crowds are starting to flock to ice cream carts, yet the American staple has some tough competition from an increasing number of Gelato enthusiasts, eateries and even a MyGelato App for Smartphones.
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Wisconsin Preteens Motivated by Website to Stab Girl

Victim is fighting for her life.
The First Of The Funerals Are Held For Victims Of The Spanish Train Crash

Crown Prince Felipe Biography & History: Who is the New King in Spain?

The Spanish Monarchy is being shaken up in favor of young blood.
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Bodies of 800 Children Found in Septic Tank at Former Irish Home for Unwed Mothers

The locals may have wanted to forget about the Home, but historian Catherine Corless is looking for answers.
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Jonah Hill Apologizes for Homophobic Slur, Says 'I Shouldn't Have Said That'

Jonah Hill has stepped in it, big time, angering the gay community with use of an all too common slur.
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Esmeralda Santiago, Author of 'When I Was Puerto Rican,' Discusses Evolution of Her Identity as a Latina Writer

Twenty years after the publication of her first memoir, Esmeralda Santiago has become one of the most recognized names and voices in Latino literature, and her works have laid the foundation for Puerto Rican identity in prose, particularly as an immigrant and a woman.
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Father's Day 2014: Top 3 Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Dad

Fathers Day is Sunday, June 15. That's less than 2 weeks away!
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Latin America Top AirBnB Destination: Brazil Popular Country to Rent Rooms, FIFA World Cup Likely an Influence

With the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament approaching, hotel room availability might have become scarce. For travelers, renting a room or apartment has become an alternative and reportedly popular in Latin America.
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Gold Mining Profitable Again in California: Prospectors Use Drought to Their Advantage

Amid the severe drought, which has choked water out of most of California's rivers and creeks, gold mining has remerged as a profitable practice in the Golden State.
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