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Home-Rental Marketplace Airbnb Offers Lodging Options to U.S. Travellers Visiting Cuba

The San Francisco-based community-driven, home-rental marketplace Airbnb features property listings located in more than 34,000 cities and 190 countries. And the latest nation to open its doors to U.S. travellers via Airbnb is Cuba.

Marvel 'Avengers 2 'Age of Ultron:' Why Marvel Could Take a Few Cues from 'Furious 7' & 'Fast & Furious' Franchise

While it comes as no surprise that "Furious 7" catapulted the 14-year-old Fast & Furious franchise this weekend with a stunning $143.6 million debut and $240 million overseas (without any help from China, Japan and Russia, where it will open in the next few weeks), there are many studios that could take a few pointers from Universal Pictures/Comcast Corp.

Bolivia to Host First International Conference on Community Radio and Free Software for Spanish-Speaking Nations

South American, central western-located nation Bolivia will host the first-ever international conference on community radio and free software in Cochabama this year, from June 11-13.

East Los High Season 3 Air Date, Spoilers & Cast: Christina Milian, Catalina Sandino Moreno & 'Revolution's' JD Pardo to Heat Up Hulu's Series

"East Lost High" is adding some impressive additions to it's already Daytime Emmy-nominated cast, not only is singer/actress Christina Milian been added, but the popular Hulu original series is welcoming Oscar-nominated actress Catalina Sandino Moreno and Revolution's JD Pardo.

While Ahead of the Digital Curve, Many Latinos Are Also 'Smartphone-Dependent' - Pew

Latinos, especially upwardly mobile millennials, have been shown by many studies to be "ahead of the digital curve" when it comes to being tuned into cutting edge digital media, as well as smartphone ownership and useage. In fact, Latinos own smartphones at a rate that's almost 10 percent higher than the U.S. national average, as we previously reported.

‘A.D. The Bible Continues’ on NBC Airs Easter Sunday: Exec Producer Mark Burnett Says ‘This Is an Epic Series!’ (EXCLUSIVE)

For Hollywood power couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the executive producers of the NBC primetime series "A.D. The Bible Continues," this is going to be an Easter of "epic" proportions.

Easter 2015 Celebrations: In Latin America, The Passion of the Christ More Fiercely Observed

This year’s Latin American Easter rituals are being dutifully observed in some serious ways. Easter is not really ever about bunnies and chocolate eggs in Latin America.

MLB News, Schedule & Notes: 10 Players to Watch as 2015 MLB Opening Day Nears

The 2015 Major League Baseball season is quickly draw nearing opening day. Latin Post lists 10 Latin American born players you should keep an eye on this season in various positions across the league.

CBS 'Recipe Rehab' Host Evette Ríos Explains Connection Between Flavor, Cultural Traditions

When it comes to lifestyle, food, crafts, interior design, or even creating "Egg-cellent" Easter do-it-yourself craft tips with the Easter Bunny by her side on TODAY, Evette Ríos is your lady

Hulu Original Latino Series 'East Los High' Receives Three Daytime Emmy Nominations

On Wednesday, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations, which included three Daytime Emmy nominations for the "wildly popular teen drama," "East Los High."As if that news wasn't stellar enough, Latina actresses, Vannessa Vasquez and Daniella Vega have also been nominated for "Best Actress for New Approaches to a Drama Series" for their portrayals of Camila Barrios and Ceci Camay.

'A.D. The Bible Continues' on NBC: Argentina's Juan Pablo di Pace on Channeling his Inner Faith to Portray Jesus (EXCLUSIVE)

For Argentina's Juan Pablo di Pace, portraying Jesus, the 'Messiah' for NBC's "A.D. The Bible Continues" in the middle of the Moroccan desert transformed into the city of Jerusalem, was a true test of not only his acting skills, but his faith in God -- and ultimately in himself.

Hugo Chavez Death: Former Leader's Daughter Makes UN Debut, Says She's There 'to Learn'

Maria Gabriela Chavez, the favorite daughter of the late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, has become her country’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.

Detained Mothers Host Hunger Strike in Texas Detention Center

The Karnes Family Detention Camp, in Karnes City, Texas, is home to a Holy Week hunger strike being demonstrated by 40 mothers who are protesting the detainment of their children as they await their asylum and immigration hearings, according to advocates.

'Polio-Like' Strain Could be Linked to Mystery Respiratory Illnesses, Causing Paralysis in Children

The highly contagious paralysis-inducing, but preventable, virus Poliomyelitis (polio) is rare due to advances that have helped to reduce childhood exposure and increase immunity. However, a 'polio-like' strain of enterovirus D68, B1, may be the cause behind sudden cases of paralysis affecting children, according to a new study.

'What You See in the Dark' Author Manuel Muñoz Inspired by Hometown Dinuba, CA and the Art of Gossip

The quaint Central Valley-located California town Dinuba, with its unchanging landmarks and the conversational closeness of its residents, is a source of creative stimuli for professor and author Manuel Muñoz.

Venezuela News 2015: Government Fires Employees for Refusing to Sign Manifesto

Venezuelans have been getting in line to add their signatures to a manifesto railing against the Obama administration's recent decision to sanction seven Venezuelan officials over alleged human rights abuses that occurred during last year’s anti-government protests.But some Venezuelans say they are being coerced into signing.

United States Signs Agreement with Mexico, Ecuador, and Philippines to Improve Immigrant Union Efforts

In an effort to establish outreach programs designed to inform immigrants of their rights regarding U.S.-related labor organizing, The federal government has signed agreements with Mexico, Ecuador, and the Philippines.

Irish Painter Brian Maguire Pays Tribute to 'Invisible' Victims of Juárez, Mexico Murders (EXCLUSIVE)

With every stroke of his brush, Irish painter Brian McGuire has made it his artistic and human mission to tell the stories of victims in Juárez, Mexico, which is considered to be "the murder capital of the world." It's where more than 5,000 people have been butchered by drug cartels over the past six years, including the more recent travesty, the 2014 Iguala mass kidnapping of 43 male students who are believed to be dead.

Barbadian Financier, Author Shares the Best-Kept Secrets and Charms of Barbados

The sovereign island nation Barbados is a tropical paradise, offering tranquil beaches, succulent food, radiant culture and pulsating nightlife, and decades upon decades of colorful history. "101 Things to Do and Places to See in Barbados," a book written by financier and author Russell Streeter, details the best-kept secrets and charms of the island.

Evo Morales Fires Defence Minister Over Controversial 'Sea Belongs to Bolivia' Vest

Bolivian President Evo Morales has fired his Defence Minister Jorge Ledezma for wearing insensitive attire. On a humanitarian trip made to deliver drinking water to a flood-ravaged region of Chile, Ledezma for wore a vest that bore a logo that made reference to Bolivia's claim to a section of coastline that it lost to Chile in a 19th-Century war.