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Study Finds Immigrants Responsible for Innovation in US Economy, but Education Is Key

Mar 11, 2016 09:32 AM EST By Robert Schoon

Giving immigrants more opportunities to succeed in innovative fields is a good idea, especially since the biggest innovations tend to come from immigrants and not graduates (or dropouts) of elite colleges, according to new research.

Immigrant Rights Groups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Campaign to Mobilize Key Immigrant Electorate

Mar 11, 2016 05:00 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

A coalition of civic engagement groups have taken aim to politically mobilize millions of immigrant voters especially in three key states with prominent Latino populations.

New Push for Diversity in New York City's Elite Public High Schools

Mar 10, 2016 04:37 PM EST By Robert Schoon

New York legislators are seeking to fix the diversity problem that's been persistent in elite New York City public high schools.

Bernie Sanders Provides Context to 1985 Comments About Fidel Castro, Daniel Ortega

Mar 10, 2016 12:54 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Older Latino populations have a negative view of Latin America’s socialist governments, and it became a hot topic for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during the latest Democratic presidential debate on March 9.

Chipotle Becomes First Non-GMO US Restaurant Chain

Monsanto Pushes for GMO Corn Seeds in Mexico Despite 'Probably Carcinogenic' Herbicides

Mar 10, 2016 08:18 AM EST By Christon Jervil

Amidst a local court ruling to rescind the ban on GMO corn in 2015, the fight between the large agribusinesses companies like Monsanto and some locals persists over the growing of genetically modified (GMO) corn in Mexico.

Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton Pledge to Save Puerto Rico From $72 Billion Debt Crisis

Mar 10, 2016 03:58 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

Puerto Ricans, who if born within the commonwealth are given U.S. citizen status, received some attention during the "Latin America" segment of the latest Democratic presidential debate.

Is Donald Trump Racist? Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Give Their Answers at Democratic Debate

Mar 10, 2016 03:52 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

It's not a presidential debate if Donald Trump's name gets excluded, even if the question relates to bigotry.

Sick Venezuelans are Dying Due to Poor Health Care System & Colombia Border Restrictions

Mar 10, 2016 07:40 AM EST By Erika Miranda

Sick Venezuelans plead for help from Colombia’s medical facilities amid a lingering border dispute. This is despite the fact that the two governments remain at a war.

Border Patrol Keeps Watch Over Florida Keys

Florida Mayor to Sail on Homemade Raft From Cuba, Just Like Cuban Immigrants

Mar 10, 2016 07:30 AM EST By Ma. Elena

A Florida mayor is planning to highlight Cuban immigrants’ dangerous travel to the United States. De Bary Mayor Clint Johnson said that his plan will allow him to better empathize with the undocumented Cuban immigrants who travel using unsafe boats.

U.N. Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting Over North Korea's Possible Nuclear Bomb Test

Jean Arnault to Head Colombia's Peace Deal With FARC

Mar 10, 2016 07:20 AM EST By Ma. Elena

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed UN envoy Jean Arnault of France to head the organization’s political mission in Colombia. It will monitor and verify a future peace deal between the Colombian government and the FARC.

Police 'Operation Slab' Seize Methamphetamine And Weapons In Auckland

Mexican Drug Cartel's Crystal Meth Ingredient May be From Belgian Pharma Execs

Mar 10, 2016 07:10 AM EST By Ma. Elena

Seven Belgian pharmaceutical executives may face trial on suspicion of supplying an important ingredient for making crystal meth to a Mexican drug cartel. Ephedrine or pseudoephedrine is a substance normally found in cough syrup and nasal decongestants, but it can also be used to make the drug.

Is Baltimore Discriminating Against Latino Business Owners?

Mar 11, 2016 09:33 AM EST By Robert Schoon

The city of Baltimore is treating Latino businesses unfairly, according to some Latino business owners in the region. The owners claim the city is targeting Hispanic-run establishments, often shutting them down for illegitimate reasons.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, Other Mayors Urge Supreme Court to Uphold Obama's Executive Action on Immigration

Mar 09, 2016 04:54 PM EST By Selena Hill

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is spearheading a coalition of mayors and leaders across the country in petitioning the Supreme Court to greenlight President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration.

California Leaders File SCOTUS Brief on Benefits of Undocumented Workers

Mar 09, 2016 04:47 PM EST By Glenn Minnis

A who's who list of leaders from California are urging the Supreme Court to uphold President Obama's executive order offering temporary relief to as many as 5 million illegal immigrants when the case goes before the court later this year.

Clinton Makes Presidential Promise: Immigrant Children Will Not Be Deported From US

Mar 10, 2016 02:09 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders issued a promise, if either is elected U.S. president, to not deport undocumented immigrant children.

Major Union Utilizes Democrats' Spanish-Language Debate to Air Immigration Ads

Mar 09, 2016 04:51 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Ahead of the first Democratic presidential debate on Univision, airing Wednesday night, a union comprising of 1.3 million members will debut two advertisements

FCC Finalizes Lifeline Modernization Proposal to Fix Digital Divide

Mar 09, 2016 04:08 PM EST By Robert Schoon

Even in the age of seemingly ubiquitous Internet access in the U.S. there remains a persistent gap between those who can and cannot afford access to Internet connections and associated hardware. Known as the "digital divide," the FCC has a new plan to tackle the problem, and the vote on that plan is coming up soon.

Mark Zuckerberg, Silicon Valley Chiefs to Supreme Court: Let Immigrants Stay, 'Current Immigration System Inhibits Productivity of US Companies'

Mar 09, 2016 03:19 PM EST By Robert Schoon

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a group of Silicon Valley chiefs have come out in official support of President Obama's executive actions that seek to protect undocumented immigrants.

Marco Rubio Advised to Drop out Before Florida Primary

Mar 09, 2016 02:20 PM EST By Glenn Minnis

Some of Marco Rubio's handlers are advising the reeling Florida senator to drop out of 2016 Republican race for president before primary voters can take to the polls in his own state early next week.