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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Proposes Latino Films For National Film Registry

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus aims to eradicate the underrepresentation of Latinos in American films through the entry of Latino Films.
CDC Offers Tips to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse

Are You Prepared for a Zombie Apocalypse? CDC Offers Tips to Survive One

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its zombie apocalypse preparedness section on its website, which was originally published in 2011.

House Democrats Pass Voting Rights Bill Despite Unanimous Republican Opposition

House Democrats approved Voting Rights Bill making it the most significant change in the electoral law once it also passes Senate.
6 Men in Cartel-Type Vests Found Dead Near Mexico-U.S. Border

6 Men in Cartel-Type Vests Found Dead Near Mexico-U.S. Border

Six men wearing vests with the initials of a notorious drug cartel in Mexico were found dead near the city of Reynosa, officials in the northern Mexico border state of Tamaulipas said on Wednesday.
Cotton, Greene Slam Biden for Causing 'Superspreader' After Migrants Released Into U.S. Test Positive

Cotton, Greene Slam Biden for Causing 'Superspreader' After Migrants Released Into U.S. Test Positive

Republican lawmakers Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene have criticized President Joe Biden for causing a "superspreader" event after 108 migrants released into the United States tested positive for COVID-19 since January.
10 of 13 Killed in Deadly California Crash Were Mexicans Who Entered U.S. Through Hole in Border Fence

10 of 13 Killed in California Crash Were Mexicans Who Entered U.S. Through Hole in Border Fence

A California crash that resulted in 13 deaths near the U.S.-Mexico border was found to be among the 44 people who sneaked into the United States through a 10-foot hole in southern California's border fence, according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials.
No Mask Texas: Biden Blasts Abbott for 'Neanderthal Thinking’ and 'Big Mistake' in Ending Mask Mandate

No Mask Texas: Biden Blasts Abbott for 'Neanderthal Thinking’ in Ending Mask Mandate

No mask in Texas okayed by Governor Greg Abbott, followed by the state of Mississippi, was described by President Joe Biden as "Neanderthal thinking" as he expressed his frustrations on the states' decisions.

Anthony Blinken Publicizes President Biden's US Foreign Policy

Anthony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, broadcasts the US Foreign Policy Plan of the Biden administrataion.
Biden Agrees to Limit Eligibility for $1,400 Checks

Pres. Biden Agrees To Limit Eligibility for $1,400 Stimulus Checks

Senate Democrats and U.S. President Joe Biden have reached an agreement on the eligibility of those receiving the $1,400 stimulus check, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

ICE Locks Twitter Account That Alerts About Illegal Immigrants; Critics Irked

ICE faces backlash after users found their Twitter account, ICE alerts, locked. Meanwhile, assylum seekers from the border tsted positive of COVID-19.
Kamala Harris Remains Mum on Mounting Cuomo Sexual Harassment Allegations

Kamala Harris Remains Mum on Mounting Cuomo Sexual Harassment Allegations

Vice President Kamala Harris continued to remain mum on the issue of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment allegations even after some notable individuals from Democrats and Republicans have already expressed their views and opinions.
Court Thinking to Reinstate Third-Degree Murder Charge Against Derek Chauvin

Court Thinking to Reinstate Third-Degree Murder Charge vs. Derek Chauvin

The Minnesota Court of Appeals is deliberating whether to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, the police officer in Minneapolis involved in the killing of George Floyd.
Nancy Pelosi's $140 Million Fund for Rail Project Pulled Out From Senate COVID-19 Relief Bill

Nancy Pelosi's $140 Million Fund for Rail Project Pulled Out From Senate COVID-19 Relief Bill

The Senate parliamentarian on Tuesday removed the $140 million appropriation for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's rail project included in President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.

Gina Raimondo Wins Senate Confirmation as Biden's Commerce Secretary

By a vote of 84-15, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo as the next U.S. commerce secretary.
Mexico's Former State Governor, His Daughter Ordered To Be Arrested for Money Laundering With Ties To Drug Cartels

Mexico's Former State Governor, His Daughter Ordered To Be Arrested for Money Laundering With Ties To Drug Cartels

A federal judge in Mexico has ordered the arrest of a former governor of the state of Nayarit over money laundering charges. The daughter of former Nayarit Governor Roberto Sandoval Castaneda was also included in the arrest order.
Prince Harry Is Being Advised to Return Home to UK to Bid Prince Philip a Final Goodbye

Prince Harry Is Being Advised to Return Home to UK to Bid Prince Philip a Final Goodbye

Palace insiders have advised Prince Harry to fly home for Prince Philip amid the elder royal's hospitalization. Royals are reportedly so concerned with the Duke of Edinburgh's health that Prince Harry has been told to return to the U.K. to say goodbye to his grandfather.
Biden Targets Teacher Vaccinations as U.S. Expects Enough COVID-19 Vaccines For All Adults By May

Biden Targets Teacher Vaccinations as U.S. Expects COVID-19 Vaccines For All Adults By May

President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that there would be enough COVID-19 vaccines available for the American population by the end of May, following his previous commitment of enough vaccine supply by the end of July. Biden is also pushing for teachers and school staff's vaccination over the next month.
California Crash Leaves at Least 13 Dead Near U.S.-Mexico Border

California Crash Leaves at Least 13 Dead Near U.S.-Mexico Border

At least 13 people have been confirmed dead in a road accident near the U.S.-Mexico border in California, Tuesday. The California crash involved an overloaded SUV with 25 people and a semi-truck.

No Mask: Texas and Mississippi Plan to Lift COVID-19 Restrictions

Texas and Mississippi announced their plan to go no mask, citing as basis the significant decrease in hospitalization and positive COVID cases in their states.
Miguel Cardona Becomes the First Latino to Lead Education Department

Miguel Cardona Becomes the First Latino to Lead Education Department: What to Know About Him

The Senate on Monday night confirmed Miguel Cardona as the new Education Secretary under the Biden administration. He will replace Betsy DeVos, who led the Education Department for four years under former President Donald Trump.