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United Airlines Mechanics to Protest Amid Contract Negotiations

United Airlines and mechanics affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters failed to agree on a new contract extension last week. It led to Teamsters seeking approval from the National Mediation Board to start a strike. United mechanics followed it up with protests at the maintenance facilities of the airline carrier in Houston, San Francisco and Orlando.

Meet Soledad O'Brien and the Story Behind Her ‘I am Latino in America’ Tour

Soledad O’Brien has been making waves for being the host of the “I am Latino in America” tour. Here are some interesting facts on one of the top journalists in the world and how she started the tour.

Guantanamo Bay Prison Closure Plan Submitted to Congress, But Opposition Already Awaits

President Barack Obama announced a plan has been sent to Congress regarding to closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba.

Latinos May Be the Least Represented in Hollywood

Latinos are the least represented in Hollywood’s film and TV projects, according to a research published this week.

2016 Oscar Awards Celebrity Swag Bag to Include Sex Toys? See What Else They are Getting Here

The 2016 Oscar Award nominees in five categories will be getting the annual Oscar Swag Bag, which contains a variety of items and gifts valued at least $220,000. This year, the special bag is said to contain sex toys, among other things.

There Is No Connection Between Spanish Speaking Skills and Being Hispanic, Survey Says

A new survey showed that there is no link between being Hispanic and being able to speak Spanish. However, many people still consider the ability to speak the language as a necessary component of Latino identity and culture.

Local Police Gets Blame for 90,000 Illegal Immigrants Release

Sheriffs and local authorities are tasked to work with immigration officials under the Priority Enforcement Program of the Homeland Security.

Easier Cuba Travel May Be Delayed by Fugitive Cop Killer

Airline companies have until March 2 to apply at the Department of Transportation for at least 110 daily flights from the United States to Cuba. However, the State Troopers Fraternal Organization of New Jersey is calling to halt the restoration of flights to Cuba before a fugitive cop killer is returned to the United States.

US Department of Defense Proposal to Close Guantanamo Bay Already Set

The U.S. Department of Defense is ready to hand in its proposal to Congress for closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. The plan consists of different options on how the prison will be closed. It will be submitted on Tuesday, Feb. 23.

More Cubans Flee to the US as President Obama's Historic Trip Draws Near

More Cubans are fleeing their island nation before their relations with the United States are completely normalized.

Univision News Anchor Jorge Ramos: 'No One Can Make It to the White House Without the Hispanic Vote'

Univision launched an initiative that aims to register about three million new Latino voters this year.

ACLU Officials Monitor ICE Treatment of North Carolina Students

The ACLU North Carolina office says officials are "diligently" monitoring the immigration situation there after attendance among students at one Durham high school dropped by at least 20 percent in the wake of several teens being taken into custody by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.

Puerto Rico Governor to Paul Ryan: Debt Crisis Affecting Audit on Island's Financial Crisis

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla wrote a letter to House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan announcing financial statements from 2014 will be released soon and dismissed rumors of lack of reliable financial information from the island.

Marco Rubio Lands Endorsement of Latino GOP Lawmakers Who Supported Jeb Bush

Three Latino Republican congressional lawmakers are now endorsing Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., for president after previously supporting former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

'The Blacklist' Season 3 Episode 16 Spoilers: Team Faces the Vault Keeper for Criminals, Liz Unveils a Secret About Her Mother in The Caretaker

In the next episode of "The Blacklist" Season 3, Red (James Spader) will continue to search for Masha Rostova. Liz (Megan Boone) will also discover more from The Caretaker, and this will make her hugely upset at Red.

Emma Coronel Aispuro Says Husband 'El Chapo' Is Not a Drug User

Emma Coronel Aispuro, the third wife of Mexico's drug kingpin and leader of Sinaloa cartel Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman made her first ever television interview last Feb. 19. It was then aired just this Sunday, Feb. 21 and Coronel insists that her husband is not what federal prosecutors are saying.

Bernie Sanders Lost Nevada But Voter Turnout May Sustain His Support

Hillary Clinton did win the Nevada caucuses but Democratic presidential rival Bernie Sanders' campaign has plenty of reasons to stay positive on the campaign trail.

South Dakota Could Be First State to Restrict Transgender Bathroom Use

South Dakota could become the first state in the country to require transgender students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their sex at birth.

California Couple Faces 20 Years in Jail for Smuggling 911 Sea Turtle Eggs From Mexico

A couple in Southern California recently pleaded guilty to smuggling over 900 eggs of endangered sea turtles from Mexico into the United States.

Is Ted Cruz the ‘Zodiac Killer’? Conspiracy Theorists Believe So

Oh no! Is Ted Cruz the "Zodiac Killer"? The 2016 U.S. presidential elections is indeed getting interesting. Now, a presidential candidate is believed to be a serial killer, who have murdered 37 people in the '70s.