California Gov. Jerry Brown has been on a roll lately -- he's implemented a "revenge porn" law to protect online victims from their exes, he's tackling the war on drugs with his more lenient stance on nonviolent drug offenders and he's allowed undocumented immigrants who have law licenses to practice law in California -- further expanding immigrants' rights.
The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico's financial state has recently been under scrutiny, with rumors of bankruptcy swirling about, but leaders insist that the island will be just fine without a U.S. federal intervention and that it won't default on its debts.
What does shearing vicuña in Bolivia and tycoon Donald Trump and actor Daniel Craig have in common? The love of one of the world's most treasured and expensive wools.
Every two years, the wind-swept Andean plain is overcome essentially by a two herds - wild vicuña and a mechanical herd made up of men on motorcycles, as Aymara villagers conduct a frenzied chase to round up the prized animals for shearing.
Peru may have bypassed Colombia as the biggest producer of coca (a South American plant used to make cocaine) with over 128,000 tons produced in the country last year, but that doesn't mean the country won't give up the fight against narco-trafficking.
Los Angeles International Airport police said Tuesday they were increasing security after a second dry ice bomb exploded and two others were found in a restricted area of the airport, The Los Angeles Times reports.
Just as the Latina singer-actress pens her book about her divorce from singer Mark Anthony, she may need to add another chapter - about the possible fizzling out of her current relationship with her lead choreographer, Casper Smart.
Google+ is adding a lot of pluses these days, and one that users will not be happy about -- being featured in an ad that could include your username, picture and comments, without being compensated for it.
While immigration reform has sparked a national and international outcry for a resolution, cities in the Midwest are coming up with innovative ways to make the best of a difficult situation while strengthening local economies that have been in dire need of a boost.
This year marks the 521th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas, but many people in the U.S. as well as indigenous people in Latin America aren't celebrating.
Celebrity Latinas in the limelight have spoken out about domestic violence in the past, and many have gained strength and continue in their efforts to help other women in need.
If you are a high-profile person and you log onto your computer, conduct your work and surf the Internet to freely access an open marketplace of ideas, you may think that you are alone in your search -- think again, especially if you're in Latin America.
Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end on Oct. 15, and in New York City will celebrate its culmination with the Hispanic Day Parade, starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13.
Cuban-born American singer Gloria Estefan broke cultural barriers with chart-topping hits, such as "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" and "Conga." She's hailed as one of the most successful crossover performers in music history yet she never forgets her birthplace, often paying tribute to her Cubita Linda.
Puerto Rican and openly gay professional boxer, Orlando Cruz, is no stranger to fighting the great fight, not only personally but professionally -- and this Saturday he hopes to make history as the first gay boxer to take home the world title.
The highly anticipated film, "Captain Phillips," starring Tom Hanks as Captain Richard Phillips, who heroically volunteered as a hostage to save the lives of his crew from Somali pirates off the coast of Africa, hits theaters today and continues to highlight ongoing piracy and robbery that plague the sea.
"LIVE With Kelly and Michael" TV host Kelly Ripa and her husband, "Alpha House" actor, Mark Consuelos have been married for 17 years and now they are taking on new endeavor together, producing a TV show on ABC.
Puerto Rico, known for its beautiful beaches and the charm of Old San Juan, has a lot more going on than its tourist spots; it's an island that is facing a major debt crisis and it's in need of a U.S. economic boost.
Although the late singer-songwriter, Jenni Rivera has passed, her presence at the 2013 Billboard's Mexican Music Awards was stronger than ever at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles last night.
First Lady Michelle Obama may more popular than her husband these days due to the backlash of the government shutdown, but she's created somewhat of a 'shutdown' herself.
The childhood obesity trailblazer and healthy eating and lifestyle advocate, cancelled invitations to California fundraisers that generate thousands of dollars for the Democratic National Committee - a double ouch on the Democratic front.
Spanish-language TV heavyweight Telemundo is reaching out to disadvantaged youth in Los Angeles, Calif. in the hopes of inspiring the next generation of TV broadcasters.
Some may argue that our first names define how our personalities evolve, so what happens if you are given a more ethnic name -- do you essentially become more ethnic, even if you're Caucasian?
In celebration of ABC's "Modern Family's" 100th episode, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" featured the cast for a round of "Family Feud" - and Colombian actress Sofía Vergara added her hilarious Latin twist to the game.
Three Hispanic New York Police Department groups hope to make history in 2014 by electing the NYPD's first Hispanic Commissioner that would replace Raymond Kelly.
Mexican music legends, Los Tigres del Norte, have struck a chord when it comes to their music and their support for immigration reform. The band is scheduled to perform today at the National Mall in Washington, DC, as a highlight of the event 'Camino Americano: March for Dignity and Respect,' the march for immigration reform that will hopefully attract some 50,000 people.
