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New Planet Discovered in Solar System

Pink Dwarf Planet Nicknamed After Vice President Joe Biden Found Beyond Pluto

A pink dwarf planet was recently discovered beyond the edge of the solar system in an area originally described as a celestial wasteland. The planet’s name is short-termed 2012 VP113 and because of its initials, it is also known as “Biden.”
Rosario Dawson as Dolores Huerta

Cesar Chavez Biopic Conjures a '¡Sí se puede!' Attitude for Latino Audiences with Humble Simplicity, Not Hollywood Flash

History is hard to truly capture whether it be from word of mouth or literature, but when it comes to cinema, as a director you have a lot to contend with - from creating the perfect backdrop, believable character portrayals and the flow of storytelling. It's a monumental task - and especially when it comes to an American audience, which can be a little more critical and hard to please.

New Mozilla CEO Asked To Step Down By Employees

Mozilla's recently appointed Chief Executive Brendan Eich has comes under harsh criticism from his own employees as they are calling for his resignation as the head of the software developing company for publicly and financially supporting California's Proposition 8 back in 2008.
Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant Gets Flack From African-American Community Over Trayvon Martin Comments

NBA superstar Kobe Bryant is featured in the latest issue of the "New Yorker" in which he talked about a variety of topics ranging from his long and fruitful career with the Los Angeles Lakers to the Trayvon Martin case.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan Bans Twitter And YouTube in Turkey

Turkey is cracking down when it comes to its most recent plan of action to ban social media outlets, Twitter and YouTube.
Olenka and Adam Polak

Cesar Chavez Movie Won't be Lost in Translation with myLINGO App: First Spanish-Language Audio Track Created by Polish-Americans With Connection to His Past

As a nation of immigrants with various backgrounds and cultures, many of us in the United States have grandparents, parents or relatives whose first language is not English. While they can get by with basic communication, watching a movie and truly grasping its plot, message and its humor is a whole different story.
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H&M Gets Backlash For Offensive Anti-Semitic Shirt

Fashion retailer H&M has stirred up quite a bit of controversy with its latest “fashion” release of a tank top that appears to have a skull on top of the prominent Jewish symbol, the Star of David.
Lucy Danzinger and Kafi Drexel attend SELF Magazine's July Music Issue

SELF Magazine Mocks a Cancer Survivor In Latest Magazine Issue

SELF Magazine took things too far when they posted a photo of a brain cancer survivor under their column labeled as “Lame” and made fun of the way she was dressed.
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The True Story Behind the Terminator's 300 lb. Pound Hog

If you're a fan of Macklemore, then you'll certainly know the lyrics to his Grammy award winning hit single "Thrift Shop ft. Wanz."
Ronald McDonald for Taco Bell Ad

Watch Taco Bell New Breakfast Menu Endorsed By 'Ronald McDonald' Here

The fast-food chain proves that even Ronald McDonald loves their all new breakfast menu.

Skidmore College Offers Sociology Course On Miley Cyrus

Is there something to learn from Miley Cyrus? Apparently there is, according to Skidmore College. The liberal arts school located in Saratoga Springs, New York, is now offering a special sociology course entitled, "The Sociology of Miley Cyrus: Race, Class, Gender and Media."
Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico and It's Continuous Efforts to Stay Afloat

Entering its eighth year in recession, Puerto Rico has poured considerable effort and energy into better-positioning the capsizing economy. Puerto Rico's government has launched a website to attract ideas from citizens, asking them to submit ideas on how to reverse the U.S. territory's bleeding economy.
Segregation, Students, Latinos

New York Schools are the Most Segregated

Segregated public schooling is most prevalent in New York state, as most Latinos and African American students attending schools in the state are likely to have virtually no white classmates, according to a report that was released on Wednesday.
Supreme Court

Sonia Sotomayor and Other Female Justices Oppose Hobby Lobby's Claim of Violation of Religious Liberty

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor, first Hispanic justice and third female justice and of the United States, as well as Elena Kagan and Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke out on Tuesday during the the Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. case.
Dulce Candy Blog

Top 5 Latina Bloggers You Must Follow

Here is a list of the most popular, worth following online voices that are colorfully and flavorfully accented with Latin influences. These blogueras certainly won't disappoint you, as they offer exceptional daily advices and information through their creativity and unique individual style.
Search Resumes For Missing Flight MH370

Thai Satellite Finds 300 Objects In Indian Ocean Believed to Be From Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

On Sunday, a French satellite photo revealed 122 objects floating along the search area for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight. On Monday, a Thai satellite detected an additional 300 objects about 125 miles away from the French search area.
President Barack Obama Meets With Pope Francis At Vatican City

President Barack Obama Meets Pope Francis For The First Time in Vatican City

U.S. President Barack Obama met with Pope Francis at Vatican City for the first time today on March 27th.
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FDA, Tobacco Businesses Create Forum For Debate Over E-Cigarettes

Are e-cigs becoming more popular among youth?
World Cup

2014 FIFA Soccer World Cup to Take Place June 12-July 13 in Brazil

Brazil hosts for the second time
One Direction

One Direction to Hire 100 Bodyguards for Upcoming 'Where We Are' World Tour After Liam Payne's Pants Got Stolen Last Year

One Direction has reportedly enlisted 100 bodyguards for their highly anticipated upcoming "Where We Are" world tour.
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