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Wilmer Valderrama to Take Voto Latino's Mission to the Next Level and Run for Office?

Wilmer Valderrama, actor/producer, political activist and Voto Latino's Artist Coalition Co-Chair, may have the political chops to run for office, but will he consider it?In art and in life, Wilmer Valderrama wears many hats. His TV gigs include Fez, the awkwardly funny foreign exchange student on "That '70s Show," MTV series "Yo Momma," the voice for the animated character Manny in the children's show "Handy Manny" and now a crime lord named Don Carlos in Robert Rodriguez's "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" on El Rey Network.

Roots of Hope Members Helped USAID's 'Cuban Twitter' Project - Report

The U.S. Agency for International Development's controversial 'Cuban Twitter' initiative tried to shift its social media program into the hands of Roots of Hope, a nonprofit organization for young Cuban-Americans, according to a new Associated Press report.

Gun Control Debate: Georgia Gov. Inks 'Guns Everywhere' Bill; Law Will Go Into Effect In July

On Wednesday, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed a controversial pro-gun bill into law that allows concealed carry permit holders to carry guns into some bars, churches, schools, government buildings and certain areas within airports.

PGP Gmail Encryption Helps Privacy More Than SSSL/TLS: User Password-Only Decrypt Most Secure but Also Hurts Google Ad Business

Google would also not be able to reset the password Google is improving PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) Encryption to ensure the privacy of user accounts. An employee from Google was reported by VentureBeat as saying that Google is finding ways to enhance the function of PGP with Gmail.

Apple-Samsung Lawsuit Focused on iPhone and iPad Look, Android Software Features: Google Mediation Might Mean Settlement in 'Patent War' Trial

Many of Apple's complaints involve Google's operating system Lawsuit issues between Apple and Samsung are nothing new as the two vie for shares of the same market.

Death Penalty in Missouri: Man Executed After Orchestrating 1993 Murder of Elderly Couple to Steal Their Cows

57-year-old William Rousan took his last breath around midnight on Wednesday as the state of Missouri carried out his execution just miles away from the farm where prosecutors say he killed an elderly couple in 1993 in order to steal their cows.

Brazil Political News 2014: Nation Passes 'Internet Bill of Rights' Legislation Following NSA Revelations

Brazil passed a bill Wednesday that guarantees Internet privacy and freedom. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff ratified a bill Wednesday that guarantees Internet privacy and freedom during an Internet conference in Sao Paulo.

#myNYPD: New York Police Department Twitter Campaign Exposes Police Brutality in NYC [PHOTOS]

The New York Police Department's Twitter campaign encouraging people to tweet photos with the city's police officers went terribly wrong on Tuesday.

First Lady Michelle Obama Announces New Federal One-Stop Job Website for Veterans

First Lady Michelle Obama announced a new government-run job site for veterans Wednesday. First Lady Michelle Obama announced Wednesday that the government is creating an integrated job website to help people leaving the military create resumes and find employment.

Philadelphia High School Drug Ring: 11 Arrested in Elaborate Main Line Drug Trade

On Monday, authorities arrested nine adults and two juveniles who were involved in a high school and college drug ring located in an affluent suburb of Philadelphia.

#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.

Powerball Numbers & Results April 23, 2014: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $150 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the April 23, 2014 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $150 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

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.

Pledge of Allegiance In Schools: New Jersey Family Sues School District For Keeping 'Under God' In Pledge

Family says phrase is discrimination. A family wishing to remain nameless is suing the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District and its superintendent to get the "under God" phrase removed from the Pledge of Allegiance that students recite in school everyday.

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.

2016 Election Polls & Candidates: Dems Focus On Detroit, 14 Other Cities To Host 2016 Democratic Convention

Could the next Democratic National Convention be in motor city....or sin city? Democrats are eying 15 cities to host the next DNC.

Justin Bieber Zone: White House Responds to 'Deport Justin Bieber' Petition

The White House has finally responded to a petition requesting Justin Bieber to be deported back to his native Canada.

University and College Admission Affirmative Action: Supreme Court Upholds Michigan's Ban on Affirmative Action for Public Universities

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Michigan voter initiative Tuesday that bans affirmative action regarding admittance to the state's public universities.

President Obama Names W. Neil Eggleston His New White House Counsel

President Barack Obama has named W. Neil Eggleston, a veteran attorney, as his new White House counsel.

Eva Longoria Joins 'El Voto Hispano': Documentary on Latino Voters Races to Fulfill Kickstarter Goal

"El Voto Hispano," a documentary exploring the affects of the Latino community on United States' elections that hopes to debut in 2015, has recruited Eva Longoria as a producer.