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Race to Make the 'Jungle Book' Movie: Disney Versus Warner Bros.

What do we know so far about either film project from Disney and Warner Bros.? From who has been cast, to who is directing.
Claudia Alende

Meet Claudia Alende, The Woman Dominating Brazil's 'Best Butt' Competition

Find out more about the woman being compared to Megan Fox. `

Starbucks Free Coffee Online News: Hundreds of Customers Show Random Acts of Kindness

Patrons at a St. Petersburg Starbucks were feeling especially generous Wednesday morning, giving the random act of kindness of a free coffee.
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Aaron Paul Plans ‘Breaking Bad’ Scavenger Hunt Ahead of Emmys

Though Aaron Paul may no longer play the role of the infamous Jesse Pinkman on “Breaking Bad,” the Emmy-award winning actor intends to keep the spirit of the hit AMC show alive. On Wednesday, Paul posted an Instagram message announcing his plans for a scavenger hunt for “BB” fans, prior to the Emmy awards that will air live on Monday, Aug. 25.
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Remembering Sylvia Rivera, LGBTQ Icon and Leader of the Stonewall Riots

Sylvia Rivera, the Bronx-born Puerto Rican LGBTQ icon, is rumored to have started the infamous 1969 Stonewall Riots, yet she remains generally unknown. A tireless advocate for LGBTQ rights until her death in 2002, Rivera worked to ensure that change was constantly on the horizon for her community.
Tracy Lopez

Latinaish: Blogger Tracy López Chats About Her Bilingual and Bicultural Life and Adopted Culture

Each individual cultivates a cultural identity from their experiences, observations, passions, familial history and heritage. And while that identity may be predetermined for some, others choose a different path. Tracy López, creator of Latinaish.com, for instance, opted to earn her own sense of cultural identity.
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Meg Ryan & John Mellencamp Relationship News Update: Stars Reportedly Call it Quits Due to Distance

Actress Meg Ryan and singer John Mellencamp have reportedly broken up after dating for three years

Catholic Schools Look to Latino Community in Hopes of Fighting Decreasing Enrollment

As Catholic schools struggle to stay open amid rising costs and decreasing enrollment, Catholic leaders are hoping to appeal to the Latino community.
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Same Sex Unions in Virginia Placed on Hold by High Court

Same-sex couples will have to wait to wed
Esmeralda Santiago

Esmeralda Santiago: An Author Relearns to Read After a Stroke

Esmeralda Santiago, the acclaimed Puerto Rican author, suffered a stroke in January 2008 while completing her epic novel "Conquistadora." The effect of her stroke was the development of a condition known as aphasia, which devastated her ability to read and hindered her capacity to produce written language.
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Female Video Gamers Increase in US: Companies Target Women as Gender Gap Narrows

Average age is 31
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National Center for Health Statistics Report: Teen Birth Rate Has Drastically Decreased Over Past Two Decades

According to new government data, birth rates among teenagers in the U.S. have decreased significantly in the past several years.

Honest Tea Experiment Deems Honolulu the Most Honest City in America.

Hawaii city takes first place for second year in a row.
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Pope Francis Talks Death, Retiring and Pope Emeritus Benedict XIV

Although only beginning his papacy in March of 2013, Pope Francis is already opening up about his potential retirement.

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History Expands LGBT Collection With Photos by Cuban-American Photographer

On Tuesday, the Smithsonian Institution will add hundreds of items on the history of gay, lesbian bisexual and transgender people to the National Museum of American History, including photos from Cuban-American photographer Silvia Ros.
Carlos Aleman

Cuban-American Writer Carlos Aleman, Latecomer to Fiction, Talks Storytelling and Culture

The blending of dreams, waking thoughts and beloved characters fills the pages of Aleman's books. And the dark humor, eroticism and sense of deep-seated longing are fluent and everflowing in the works.

‘The Purge’: Films Inspire Terrifying Hoax Tweet

The horror movies “The Purge” and “The Purge: Anarchy” have grossed millions of dollars worldwide scaring audiences with the idea that for one night all crime is legally permitted. However, a hoax threat online promoting a “Louisville Purge” began to spread the same idea.
Colombian Bullfighters on Hunger Strike

Colombia: Bullfighters Go on Hunger Strike to Protest Ban

The country's constitutional court will decide in the coming weeks if the ban is overturned, until then seven bullfighters continue their hunger strike.
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Art Walk Brings Murals, Exhibits, Concerts and More to Streets of Mexico City, Gives Pedestrians 'A New Awakening''

This weekend, creative minds have brought art to Mexico City with the Art Walk.
Watson and Holmes

African-American Sherlock Holmes Comic Book Featured On Kickstarter

This is perhaps the first African-American Sherlock Holmes. But diversity in comic books is nothing new.
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