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National Society of Hispanic MBAs Rebrands Organization, Aligns Itself with Broader Goals

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs changes its name to Prospanica in an ambitious rebranding strategy.

Father of Slain Nicole Lovell Opens Up: ‘I’m Doing a Lot of Blaming Myself’

The emotional David Lovell, Nicole Lovell's father, opened up in an interview with "Dr. Phil" aired Wednesday, Feb. 11, as he shared how he felt towards the incident that cost his daughter's life.

Drug Testing on Food Stamp Recipients Not a Mandate, But an Option

Alabama Rep. Robert Aderholt revealed on Thursday that states could now implement drug tests on its food recipients if they choose to.

5 Interesting Facts About Drug Lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman’s Wives, Lovers

Following the recapture of notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman in January, many have been curious about his elusive wives.

Immigration and Customs Agents Now Banned From Scouring Los Angeles Schools for Undocumented Kids

A new resolution recently prohibited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from entering campuses to search for undocumented students.

Democratic Debate 2016: Clinton, Sanders Confront Immigration, Race Relations, Obama Differences

In the first debate since the New Hampshire primary, Democrats Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton debated on a series of topics with answers attempting to sway Latino and African-American voters.

Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton Made Little Progress in Hiring Latino, Black Staffers

Despite their efforts to win over black and Latino voters, both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have shown no progress in hiring minorities within their own campaigns.

Lonely Planet Reveals Top Travel Destinations in the U.S. for 2016

There are so many destinations all over the world, but the tourist spots in the U.S. are more than enough to keep the explorer's heart satisfied as well. Lonely Planet trained the spotlight on the country's best sights and sounds as they released their top U.S. picks for travelers who are planning to hit the road this year.

Researchers Detect Zika Virus in Fetal Brain, Big Clue in Link to Microcephaly

Researchers from Europe have out that a fetal brain whose mother suffered Zika virus symptoms during pregnancy is missing neural folds. Even though it's not enough to prove that the mosquito-borne disease directly causes microcephaly, scientists believe what they found is a big clue in finding the link between the two.

United Airlines to Pull Services in New York's Elmira Corning and Texas' Tyler Pounds Airport

United Airlines will be pulling out it services to two regional airports in the country this coming April. According to the Star Gazette, United will be ending its two-year stint in New York's Elmira Corning Regional Airport while Tyler Morning Telegraph reports that Tyler Pounds Regional Airport in Texas will suffer the same fate after more than 20 years of service.

Yahoo Announces First Round of Job Cuts; 107 Sunnyvale Employees to Be Laid Off

Yahoo! gave 60-day notices to 107 Sunnyvale employees as a part of the company's revitalization plan, filed with the California Employment Development Department, Wednesday, February 10.

Undocumented Parents Face Differed Opportunities in Pennsylvania Schools

Undocumented parents in Pennsylvania, though wishing to participate in their children's school activities, find it a bit hard to correlate their status to the state's differed treatment.

MANNA Foodbank Reaches 1 Million in Food Packs Given to Local Children

MANNA FoodBank recently hit another milestone when it reached its one millionth food pack given to local children.

Mexico Police Arrest Top Female Sinaloa Drug Cartel Member 'La Patrona'

Guadalupe Fernandez Valencia, El Chapo's alleged head of financial operations, was arrested in Mexico.

Republican Assemblyman Rocky Chavez Suspends Campaign in Race for U.S. Senate Seat in California

California Assemblyman Rocky Chavez officially suspended his campaign for the U.S. Senate, reportedly giving the Republican Party a better shot at winning the race.

Obama Budget for 2017: $70 Billion Education Proposal Helps Low Income, Minority Students

According to President Barack Obama, real opportunities begin with education, and it's among his key plans for the $4.1 trillion 2017 fiscal year budget.

Google's Self-Driving AI to Be Considered a 'Driver' Under Federal Law

The federal government just handed Google a huge win for ambitions to expand the reach of its autonomous vehicles. The U.S. government's traffic safety regulator has said it will consider Google's self-driving car a "driver" under federal law.

Puerto Rico Debt, Health Crises Addressed in Obama's New Budget Plan

To alleviate Puerto Rico's financial and health crises, President Barack Obama made a number of proposals for the commonwealth in his 2017 fiscal year budget.

Chicago Ordered to Pay $3.1 Million to Immigrants Denied Chance to Join Police Force

The hits keep on coming for the beleaguered Chicago Police Department, already one of the largest forces to ever come under the direct scrutiny of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Borrelia Mayonii: The New Lyme Disease-Causing Bacteria

Researchers at the Mayo clinic have recently discovered a new species of bacteria while testing the blood of people who allegedly have Lyme disease. The B. mayonii bacterium, named after the researchers who have assisted the discovery, is the bacteria that can cause the "debilitating illness" in North America.
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