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William Shakespeare Plays, Biography & Birthday: 450th Birthday Celebrations Slated for Weekend; Was 'Hamlet' Author Really Born Today?

Nearly half a millennium has passed since world-famous playwright William Shakespeare was born -- today apparently marks 450 years -- but some people are wondering whether or not this is actually his birthday.

#VLPowerSummit: Breakfast Plenary, Business and Community Leaders, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., and Unidos Latinos [Exclusive] [Part III]

The 40-year-old Democrat was elected into office five years prior to his father's election to the New York City Council, and was in fact the youngest person elected to the legislative since Theodore Roosevelt. During his stay with the Assembly, Diaz has sponsored, co-sponsored and passed legislation that's addressed public record access, tenants' rights, environmental racism and senior citizens' rights.

South Korea Ferry Death Toll and Missing: 156 Confirmed Dead in Sinking Ship Disaster, Difficult Recovery Effort Continues

The death toll of the Sewol ferry disaster in South Korea has reached 156, and the recovery mission is continuing.

Rosario Dawson, the Voto Latino Trailblazer on Empowering Latino Millennials: 'They Are Going to Claim 'Sí Se Puede' for Themselves'

"¡Sí se puede!" said actress and Voto Latino Co-Founder and Chairwoman Rosario Dawson as she addressed a sea of driven and high-spirited Latinos (and some non-Latinos) during the Voto Latino Power Summit kickoff on April 11 at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. The crowd eagerly looked on, craving inspiration during a time when change for Latinos is within reach, but still too far to fully grasp without the help of the powers that be who need to sign the dotted line to implement real, concrete change.

Loch Ness Monster Sighting: Did Apple Maps Inadvertently Confirms Mythical Creatures Existence?

The Loch Ness Monster is a legend not unlike the Chupacabra or Big Foot crazes. The Loch Ness Monster is a legend not unlike the Chupacabra or Big Foot crazes.

Earth Day Facts 2014: What Is Earth Day? Annual Environmental Awareness & Protection Day Celebrated Around The World

Earth Day is today and it is held annually to honor environmental awareness and protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and has expanded globally with the help of the Earth Day Network. Earth Day is now celebrated in more than 192 countries each year.

Horse Carriages NYC: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Faces Pressure To Keep Horses; Will He Still Remove Them From Central Park?

Mayor de Blasio is encountering resistance from supporters. Mayor Bill de Blasio wanted to get rid of a New York City tradition for over 150 years, horse carriage rides.

Ice Cream Franchises, Parlors & Shops' Strange New Flavors: Häagen-Dazs, Baskin Robbins and More Introduce Vegetables, Haikus

Summer is around the corner which means ice cream is on everyone's mind. Ice cream is a time-tested treat, but it seems not everyone is satisfied with tradition. Recently, creative ice creams ideas have been popping up everywhere.

Powdered Alcohol Patent: U.S. Government Approves New Form of Alcohol; Palcohol Could Hit The Shelves This Fall

Product is set to hit shelves this fall. Most people think of alcohol as something that is consumed in a liquid form -- something you sip, chug or throw back as a shot.

Gael García Bernal's Wife, Dolores Fonzi, Does Everything While High & Smokes In Front of Children

The actress has been smoked marijuana for 20 years, and she continues to do it in front of her children.

Allure Magazine Nude Issue 2014: Jenna Dewan Tatum, Kristen Bell, Nia Long & Minnie Driver Show Some Skin

Four actresses share why they chose to go nude. For Allure's annual nude issue, it got four actresses to disrobe. Jenna Dewan Tatum, Kristen Bell, Nia Long and Minnie Driver stripped down and showed some serious skin.

Cat Cafe in NYC: Purina One Sponsors Pop-Up Cat Cafe Opening In Manhattan; Will It Be Successful?

A new café is opening in Manhattan but the theme isn't coffee. Rather, it's all about cats.

Corn Ethanol Studies, Research, Pros and Cons: Corn Residue Based Biofuels More Harmful To Environment Study Says

A new study paid for by the federal government and released Sunday found that biofuels made from the residue of harvested corn plants release more greenhouse gases than conventional gasoline does.

#VLPowerSummit and the #VLInnovatorsChallenge: Voto Latino's President and CEO Maria Teresa Kumar Shares the Development of the Tech Contest [Interview] [Part II]

The Voto Latino Innovators Challenge, the organization's tech contest, is meant to challenge Millennials to not only learn outside of the classroom, but to create outside of the classroom and to think outside of the box. With the support of the MacArthur Foundation, and in partnership with HASTAC, Voto Latino will award a total of $500,000 in grants to the best 10-15 proposed projects.

Metropolitan Opera 2013-14 Review - 'La Cenerentola:' Joyce DiDonato, Javier Camarena & Superstar Cast Deliver Magical Performance of Rossini's Cinderella Story

The Met's revival of "La Cenerentola" is one of the finest displays of riveting Belcanto that the company has put on in the last few years. The performance features a fine blend of tremendous humor as well as complex performances (both vocally and dramatically) from its wondrous cast. The work has five performances remaining, including a final one on the last day of the 2013-14 season. It is the perfect way for the Met to send off what has been an unforgettable season.

BuzzFeed Reacts to TODAY's Stereotypical 'Spicy' Reference to Juanes 'Bringing Latin Flair' to the Plaza

If you're Latino or of Latin descent -- or not Latin at all, do you feel offended when someone references Latinos as bringing the "spice" or the "Latin flair?"

Brick Mansions Movie Cast and Paul Walker News Update: Did Late Actor Want to Give Up His Hollywood Career?

It has recently been revealed that Paul Walker, who passed away in a tragic car accident last November at the age of 40, actually wanted to give up his Hollywood career, wanting to spend more quality time with his teenage daughter Meadow.

Pat Tillman Story: Former Army Ranger Admits He May Have Fired Deadly Blow That Killed NFL Star

Nearly a decade ago, former Arizona Cardinals player Pat Tillman, who joined the Army following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, was shot and killed during a friendly-fire incident in the mountainous terrain of southeast Afghanistan.

Teen Stowaway Survives Five Hour Flight to Hawaii In Plane's Wheel Well

Authorities are still investigating how a 16-year-old teen, who snuck past airport security and climbed into the wheel well of a Hawaiian Airlines plane, survived the flight from San Jose to Maui on Sunday as the temperature in the atmosphere reached an estimated 80 degrees below zero.

High Pollen Count Could Make This Spring Harsh for Those With Allergies, Past Winter Caused a 'Pollen Vortex'

This spring could be quite harsh for many noses and eyes as a "pollen vortex" is predicted to keep those with allergies close to the tissue box.
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