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Border Security Remains Key Issue In Presidential Campaigns

Mother, Son Reunited With the Help of US Border Patrol Agents

A dramatic turn of events between a Mexican mother and her son was recently reported to have been resolved with the help of U.S. Border Patrol agents. The incident where the mother lost her son and was found in the arms of another, happened in light of the recent influx of immigrants trying to enter U.S. borders illegally.
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How Microsoft Helped NBC Universo & Telemundo Take Latinos' 'Pulse' During SOTU

The State of the Union presented an opportunity for Microsoft to expand its reach with tech-savvy Latinos, as it launched the Spanish version of Microsoft Pulse in partnership with NBC Universo and Telemundo.
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Number of Migrants Worldwide Rose 41 Percent Since 2000, Says UN

There have been endless of changes in the past fifteen decades and international migration is one of the major ones. Numbers from the United Nations have revealed that the migrants around the world have swelled since the beginning of the new millennium.
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ASU Launches Center for Gender Equity in Science & Tech to Empower Women of Color in STEM

The multifaceted problem of diversity in technology has caught the attention of companies, nonprofits, academics, and the federal government. Now Arizona State University has launched a new Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology to address the reasons why so few women and girls of color pursue or persist in technology careers.
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Latin America's Slow Start May Halt Economic Growth This 2016

World Bank sees the Latin America region on a low point economic stability this 2016.
A Dangerous Road in China

7 Most Terrifying Roads in the World

Roads are important part of the transport system all over the world. The routes in all countries must be methodical and effective so as to increase economic and social benefits. They greatly helps in mobility by allowing people to travel even to the most remote places.
Border Security Remains Key Issue In Presidential Campaigns

Obama Administration Seeks Housing for Illegal Minors; Considers Military Bases

In light of yet another surge of undocumented minors entering the U.S. borders from Central America through the southern Mexico borders, the Obama Administration has orchestrated an initial plan to respond to the growing number of unaccompanied children.
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Democratic Presidentiable Bernie Sanders Calls on President Barack Obama to Stop Immigration Raids

Democrat Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders recently stood up for undocumented immigrants in their call to stop immigration raids, which are currently being held since New Year's weekend in light of the orders from the Obama administration to finally deport and detain U.S. illegal immigrants.
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Cuban Immigrant Headed to US Dies in Panama

In light of the recent surge in Cuban immigrants trying to enter the U.S. borders in the midst of the news that U.S.-Cuban relations are on restoration, one man dies while on the Panama-Costa Rica border while waiting with hundreds of Cubans trying to reach the U.S.
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In CES 2016 Keynote, Intel Shows How it Continues Leading in Diversity

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich took the stage at the Consumer Electronics Show on Tuesday night to deliver the company's keynote speech, which included an impressive update on the company's progress on diversity.
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Uruguay Floods Leave 24,000 Homeless

Uruguay floods have left 24,000 persons homeless after heavy rains poured down in the country.
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SALUD: Mexicans Less Likely To Take Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs - CDC

The cholesterol health of Latinos, and in particular of Mexican-Americans, was the basis of a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Latino High School Graduation Rates Hit New Record High

American high school students are graduating at higher rates, including U.S. Latinos.
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SALUD: Is Vaccination the Answer to Fighting the Flu?

National Influenza Vaccination Week, observed December 6-12, 2015, is a week dedicated to highlighting the importance of vaccination coverage, and the high risk of serious flu complications faced by pregnant women, the elderly, young children and individuals with chronic health conditions.
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HIV Diagnoses Increase Among Gay Latino Men: CDC

Nationally, HIV diagnoses declined nearly 20 percent, although progress has been uneven. Diagnoses among Latina women and white women declined steadily over the past decade (35 percent and 30 percent, respectively). Although, there have been increases among HIV diagnoses for Latino men who are gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.
Cheesecake Factory, Red Robin Lead 2014 'Xtreme Eating Awards'

Report Unveils Top Workplaces for Hispanics and Latinos

People en Español and Essence linked up with Fortune and Great Place to Work to choose which U.S. companies best met the needs of multicultural employees. Also, they learned which companies selected diversity as one of their top priorities and which offered the best environment for Hispanic employees, with regards to pride, atmosphere, rewards, communication and great bosses.
Only 23 Percent of Latino Students Ready for College

Low-Income Latino Students Less Likely to Take on Student Debt, Attend College: Report

Low income Latino students are less likely to take on student loan debt, but that's only because they're less likely to attend or complete college. Barriers to higher education make it less likely that Latino students will begin college or take out loans, or easily repay loans when they're acquired.
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Economic Future of Mexico, US Intertwined Due to US Latino Influence: Report

The economic future of Mexico is linked to the U.S., due greatly to the mounting influence of Latinos. However, to attain optimum economic and political success, Mexico has to acknowledge U.S. Latino excellence, particularly because of the political ties that exist between Mexico and the U.S.
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At Least 44,000 Cubans Entered US Through Texas and Southern Border This Year, Number on the Rise - Report

The number of Cubans attempting to come to the Unites States via Texas has increased this year, thanks in large part to the thaw in political tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
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