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California Children, Latinos Breathing Improved With Less Air Pollution Last 20 Years

A USC Children's Health Study found lowered nitrogen dioxide and ozone pollutant levels resulted in double-digit drops in reported breathing problems.

Queso Fresco Dangerous for Pregnant Latinas Due to Listeria Risk, FDA Says

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates about 21 million pounds of Hispanic cheeses like queso fresco and queso blanco were produced in February.

New York Primary Election 2016 Poll: Donald Trump Hits 60 Percent in Empire State, Hillary Clinton Leads by Double Digits

By Paola Hernández
Donald Trump has sprinted out to 60 percent of the vote and a 43-point lead in the fast approaching New York City primary.

Hillary Clinton Pledges to Create National Office of Immigrant Affairs, Wins New York State Immigrant Action Fund Endorsement

By Paola Hernández
Hillary Clinton is expected to announce plans to create a national Office of Immigrant Affairs should she emerge as President Barack Obama's successor.

Wisconsin Students Shout Racial Slurs at Latina Soccer Players: 'Donald Trump, Build That Wall!'

By Paola Hernández
The enigmatic Republican presidential candidate's promise to build a fortified wall along the U.S.-Mexico border has had unintended consequences on minority high school students across the country.

Nick Gordon's First Interview on Bobbi Kristina Brown's Death on Upcoming 'Dr. Phil' Episode and His Previous Sit-Down on Video

By Paola Hernández
Bobbi Kristina Brown's boyfriend Nick Gordon is slated to give his first interview since her death nearly a year ago. The 26-year-old Gordon will appear on an April 28, 2016 airing of the "Dr. Phil" show on CBS.

Immigration News: USCIS H-1B Cap Exhaustion Suggests Improved US Job Market But Will Cap Be Raised?

By Paola Hernández
Applications for H1-B visas hitting their maximum limit of 85,000 over the first five days of being available is emblematic of an improving U.S. job market, particularly in the highly skilled area of technology.

Bernie Sanders on Fracking: Sanders Releases Ad, Attacks Hillary Clinton on Fracking, Environmental Record [Watch]

By Paola Hernández
Sanders tries to narrow Clinton's double-digit lead among left-leaning New Yorkers days before the state's Democratic primary.

'Last Week Tonight' Host John Oliver Attacks Error-Filled Credit Industry

By Paola Hernández
John Oliver recently used his "Last Week Tonight" platform to scour the system and checks and balances known as credit reports.

Many Undocumented Immigrant Children Prohibited From Attending School, Study From Georgetown University Finds

By Paola Hernández
A Georgetown University Law Center study finds that undocumented, immigrant children living here in the U.S. are routinely blocked from being able to register for school.

Latin American Group in Charlotte Helping Undocumented Immigrants Obtain Photo IDs They Can't get From the Government

By Paola Hernández
A diversity advocate group in Charlotte is helping undocumented immigrants obtain the kind of photo IDs they've been unable to secure from the government.

Former Uber Driver To Launch Females-Only, Ride-Sharing Service; The Legal Pains He May Run Into

By Paola Hernández
Chariot for Women is scheduled to formally launch across Massachusetts on April 19. The service is the brainchild of former Uber driver Michael Pelletz, who claims he was moved to launch the company after feeling threatened by one of his passengers.

World Premiere for 'Fear the Walking Dead' Season 2: Avoid 'Killing Off Characters for the Sake of Shock Value'

By Paola Hernández
As the second season of "Fear the Walking Dead" fast approaches, show creators admit they are left with overcoming a fine balancing act.

Texas Teacher's Assault on Student Captured on Video; Witness Shocked 'Cool' Teacher Behaved Such Way

By Paola Hernández
A 63-year-old teacher in Texas is facing criminal charges after she was captured on video slapping a student at least five times before openly mocking him.

Force of a Mouse Trap: Family of Vice Gripped Jawed Spiders Possesses Inordinate Amounts of Speed & Strength

By Paola Hernández
World'A new Current Biology published study finds that mecysmaucheniidae spiders may be some of the quickest in existence.s fastest biting spiiders detected?

Brenda Delgado Caught in Mexico, Alleged Mastermind of Dr. Kendra Hatcher Murder Plot Expected to be Extradited [VIDEO]

By Paola Hernández
Texas woman, Brenda Delgado, recently placed atop the FBI's 10 Most Wanted fugitives list in connection with the grisly killing of her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, Kendra Hatcher, has been detained in Mexico.

Latest 2016 Presidential Polls for Maryland and New York Primaries Show Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Leading

By Paola Hernández
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump hold tightening leads in upcoming Maryland primary, according to a new Washington Post-University of Maryland survey.

NRA Reaches Out to Pro-Gun Latinos With National Video Ad Campaign [WATCH]

By Paola Hernández
While they have not confirmed increased Hispanic outreach efforts, the ad is a sign that the NRA is reaching out to the Hispanic community in time for November's presidential election.

Bobby Brown to Release Memoirs Near Anniversary of Daughter Bobbi Kristina's Death

By Paola Hernández
Bobby Brown is planning to release his memoirs right around the first year anniversary of the death of the only child he shared with Whitney Houston.

Immigration Raids Have Negative Health Effects on Undocumented Latino Community, Says Study

By Paola Hernández
Immigration raids have brought fear and unrest to undocumented immigrant communities, but a new study finds they may also have devastating medical consequences.
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