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USA vs. Portugal: Comparison by Culture, Soccer History, Landmarks, and More

The 2014 FIFA World Cup brings together all walks of life from all over the world as they converge on Brazil this year. Group G gives us a must see match-up Sunday between the USA and Portugal, two countries with considerable Latin American populations. Latin Post.com compares the two great countries on and off the field.

US-Iraq Withdrawal Policy: Presenting A Regional Solution for Exiting & What to Do Next

What are the solutions? Can the U.S. government really bring the troops home? What is the best possible way for the U. S. to get out Iraq at this time? Some critics, politicians, and analysts agree there should be less military action by the White House, and more of a regional solution.

Warp Speed Tests: NASA Advanced Propulsion Names Latest Model 'Enterprise' After Star Trek

From science fiction to science fact, NASA has taken a step toward warp speed capability via art. NASA has not developed warp speed capability, but the agency is closer to it with the artistic rendering of a warp drive spaceship unveiled this month.

Catholic Church News: Pope Francis Calls for an End to All Torture

Pope Francis has called for Christians to come together to end torture. Pope Francis is taking a public stance against torture. He told an audience in St.

Netflix Titles You May Have Missed: Here Are a Dozen Good Summer Shows for Staying Indoors

New Netflix streaming titles were added in the middle of the month. Others were there and never left.

American Atheists Protest Cross: Court Orders Group to Substantiate Claims Against Ground Zero Display

A federal appeals court last week told the group American Atheists to better explain how the Ground Zero Cross display at the National September 11 Memorial Museum, which opened last month, violates the constitutional rights of its members, who find it offensive.

'Divergent' Sequel Cast: Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer and Daniel Dae Kim Add to Movie's Star Power

The next "Divergent" is now filled with Academy Award winners and nominees: Kate Winslet and Shailene Woodley and now Naomi Watts and Octavia Spencer.

Pablo Neruda Love Poems: Unpublished Poems Are Discovered 40 Years After His Death

Who discovered them? How many are there? Chilean Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda died 40 years ago, but now he lives again, as over 20 more of his poems were discovered last week.

Mars Mission NASA News 2014: Study Finds Introverted People Are Preferred In Missions to Mars

What is an introvert? And what does this mean for the extrovert? The next mission to Mars might rely on introverts. According to a study released this week titled "Extroverted Team Members as a Liability in Long Duration Space Exploration," extroverts might cause more social friction than introverts on long-term travel missions to Mars -- but that does not mean extroverts cannot travel to the red planet.

US Soccer Goalkeeper Hope Solo Arrested, Charged With 4th-Degree Assault: Domestic Violence Alleged at House Party

Kirkland police were called to the scene. Hope Solo, the American soccer goalkeeper and two-time Olympic gold medalist from Washington, has been arrested on domestic violence charges in Kirkland, Washington.

International Space Station Facts: 3D Printer Now Headed to ISS

3D printing is now going to outer space. 3D Printing and its capabilities have been catapulted to the next level. Announced this week by NASA and Made in Space (a 4-year-old 3D printing company), the pair will be launching the first ever 3D printer made specifically for space.

Neaderthal DNA and Genes vs. Man: Ancient Fossils Reveal Another Link With Neanderthal Ancestors

Link between Neanderthals and humans may have been found in Spain. Scientists have determined that fossils found in Spain over the last three decades could unravel another mystery about human evolution.

First-Look Trailers: "The Boxtrolls," An Animated Feature Film, Reese Witherspoon in "The Good Lie"

What are these two new films all about? What is Reese Witherspoon's new film project? Let the Oscar race begin with two new fall films: "The Boxtrolls," a stop-motion animation, and Reese Witherspoon in "The Good Lie," which debuted this week.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Flavors, Location: 'SNL' Inspires 2 More Flavors: Lazy Sunday and Gilly's Catastrophic Crunch

The company celebrates the show's 40th anniversary. In 2011, Ben & Jerry's launched a new ice cream flavor called Schweddy Balls, inspired by a "Saturday Night Live" classic skit.

Jeremy Meeks Mug Shot Goes Viral on Facebook: Convict With Model Looks Gets Thousands of Sex & Marriage Offers Online

Critics who disagree called the women "desperate." Women are raving over the mug shot of Jeremy Meeks online, but who is this guy? Jeremy Meeks is an unknown 30-year-old arrested by police in California on weapons charges.

Selena Hologram Is Just Not Possible, Says Her Family

Disappointing news for Selena fans: She will never appear as a hologram. Selena was a talented performer. Her washing machine dance move is one that Latinos still remember, but for fans, seeing Selena perform as a hologram -- as Michael Jackson and Tupac have done before her -- is not going to happen.

Honduras vs. Ecuador: Comparison by Culture, Sports, History, Landmarks, Celebrities and More

The 2014 FIFA World brings together all walks of life from all over the world. Group E gives us a must-see matchup between two Latin American nations in Honduras and Ecuador. Let's compare the two great countries on and off the field.

Hispanic Students Lack College and Career Preparedness, Despite Most Wanting College Degrees

While 83 percent of Hispanic students aspire to earn a postsecondary degree, less than one-quarter are academically prepared to meet that goal, says a joint report released by ACT and Excelencia in Education.

Ancient Pre-Columbian Road Could Become UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Qhapac Ñan is thousands of years old and was later used by the Inca as the basis of their great road network. Now, six countries are coming together to save it.

Lupita Nyong'o Vogue Interview: '12 Years a Slave' Star Scores Cover, Says Red Carpet Is Like a War Zone

Her signature style? She played a big role in the look. Lupita Nyong'o continues to dominate 2014. The "12 Years a Slave" star has just landed her first Vogue cover.
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