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2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Emblem in Moscow Unveiled: NBCUniversal's Telemundo, Mun2 Aim to Be 'Most Digital' and 'Mobile' World Cup While Highlighting Latinos' Lives and Women in Soccer

NBC's "30 Rock" stood a little taller along with its top execs from NBCUniversal, Telemundo Network, mun2, Digital Media & Emerging Businesses for they have scored a major goal by becoming the official Spanish-Language home of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S. - and they plan to make history by upping the ante on digital and mobile platforms utilized most by Latinos in the U.S.

Immigration News 2014: Coast Guard Rescues 33 Suspected Cuban Migrants

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday rescued nearly three dozen individuals whose boat was sinking off the coast of Florida. The 33 individuals are believed to be Cuban migrants.

Ebola Outbreak 2014 News Update: Pentagon Orders Quarantine for 'Liberian' Serving Soldiers

By Paola Hernández
The Joint Chiefs of Staff recommended quarantines for soldiers returning from Ebola stricken countries, and on the Secretary of Defense mandated a 21 day "controlled monitoring regimen" on Wednesday. There are over 200,000 Latinos serving in the U.S. military.

White House Cyberattack: Officials Confirm Computer Network Hit by Sustained Cyberattack

By Paola Hernández
The White House computer network sustained a two week long cyberattack. Fortunately, it was an unclassified computer and White House officials say the Executive Office of the President (EOP) regularly gets hit with cyberattacks. White House officials said the computers and systems were not damaged.

Fireball Whiskey Pulled From Shelves in Finland, Sweden for Ingredient Listed on CDC's Toxic Substances Portal

By Paola Hernández
Fireball Whisky is being pulled from shelves in Europe because it contains too much propylene glycol, an additive that is a food stabilizer and prevents evaporation.

Zambia President Michael 'King Cobra' Sata Dead: Vice President Guy Scott Becomes First White African Leader Since Apartheid

By Paola Hernández
The president of Zambia died Tuesday while undergoing medical treatment in London. The president of Zambia died Tuesday while undergoing medical treatment in London, CNN reported.

Apple News and Alibaba IPO: CEOs Tim Cook and Jack Ma to Discuss Uniting on Apple Pay This Week

By Paola Hernández
As if Apple and Alibaba weren't already large companies, the two are now looking to partner and could streamline financial payments.

Pope Francis on Evolution: Catholic Church Leader Offers New Take on 'Big Bang Theory'

By Paola Hernández
Pope Francis told a Vatican gathering that the "Big Bang" theory and evolution are consistent with biblical teachings and are essential to understanding God. He spoke to a plenary assembly of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.

EBOLA Outbreak News 2014 : Second 'Dallas' Nurse Released From Hospital, States Issue Their Own Quarantine rules, clean water is crucial in treating Ebola

By Paola Hernández
The second 'Dallas' nurse infected by Ebola will be released on Tuesday. States are issuing their own quarantine rules and clean water is crucial for treating the disease.

Mexico Attorney General Arrests Four Gang Members, Say They 'Organized the Disappearance' of 43 Missing University Students

By Paola Hernández
Mexican officials have arrested four cartel members they suspect are involved in the kidnapping of 43 students who have been missing since September and are feared to be dead.

Rob Ford News and Quotes: Former Mayor and Admitted Crack Cocaine User Says Family Will 'Never' Give Up as Toronto Elects New Leader

By Paola Hernández
So long, Rob Ford. We hardly knew ye. Actually, we knew quite a lot about ye. Too much about ye; lots of personal stuff. Well, so long anyway.

Kim Jong Un Health: South Korea's Version of CIA Claims to Have Solved Mystery of North Korea Leader's Temporary Disappearance

By Paola Hernández
The National Intelligence Service, South Korea's version of the CIA, claims to have uncovered the truth to what happened to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when he went missing last month.

Price of Cocoa Falls as Harvesting in West Africa Increases and Demand Decreases

By Paola Hernández
As of Oct. 27, for the first time since May, cocoa futures ended below $3,000 a ton and that could smell trouble to demands.

Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial Verdict: Prosecutors to Appeal 'Blade Runner's' 5-Year Prison Sentence, Conviction for Killing Reeva Steenkamp

By Paola Hernández
South African prosecutors announced Monday that they will appeal the sentence and conviction handed to Oscar Pistorius, who was found guilty of culpable murder and sentenced to five years in prison last week.

Iraq Bomb Attacks Leaves at Least 34 Dead

By Paola Hernández
Two bomb attacks killed at least 34 people and injured dozens in and around Baghdad, Monday. Two bomb attacks killed at least 34 people and injured dozens in and around Baghdad Monday.

Uruguay Elections May Affect Legalization of Marijuana

By Paola Hernández
Uruguay's first round of elections this past weekend may change the law that legalized marijuana late last year.

Hong Kong Protests Update: Counter-Protesters Clash With Journalists

By Paola Hernández
Hong Kong protests have been riled up for the past month and Sunday, counter-protesters turned their anger towards journalists.

South Korea News: Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Capt. Lee Joon-seok Whose Capsized Ferry Killed 294 in April

By Paola Hernández
South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for Lee Joon-seok, the former captain of the sank Sewol ferry.

Ebola Outbreak 2014 News Update: New York Doctor's Condition Now Serious, Quarantined New Jersey Healthcare Worker Shows No Symptoms, American UN Ambassador Visits Ebola-Stricken Africa Region

By Paola Hernández
American UN Ambassador visiting countries stricken with Ebola virus outbreak, New York doctor's condition serious, and New Jersey nurse quarantined under controversial program is symptom free and doesn't think politicians should make health decisions.

Brazil President Election 2014: Dilma Rousseff Calls for Unity After Defeating Aécio Neves By Over 3M Votes

By Paola Hernández
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was re-elected for a second term in a runoff election Sunday, the Globo network reported. In a race that had tightened considerably toward the end, the incumbent defeated former Minas Gerais Gov. Aécio Neves by a difference of about 3.4 million votes.
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