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Myrtle Gonzalez's Life and Hollywood Legacy Celebrated With Google Doodle

Today’s Google doodle shows a woman bundled in winter attire with a ski pole as if ready to glide down a mountain. But she is not an expert skier, she is one of the first Latina actresses to make it big in Hollywood and her name is Myrtle Gonzalez.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Living In Constant Fear For Her Life

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez revealed how she fears for her life ever since she was elected to Congress.

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What To Know About Hispanic Eligible Voters In 2022 Ahead Of Midterm Elections

The 2022 midterm elections will be held on Tuesday, and it's been revealed that an estimated 34.5 million Hispanics are eligible to vote this year.

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California University Finds Itself Lacking Diversity After Past Affirmative Action Repeal

As the Supreme Court mulls over a potential decision to take away affirmative action from universities, a Californian university attests that removing the program in the past destroyed their student body's diversity.

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DeSantis’ 2024 Presidential Run Reportedly Backed By Latino Community

A recent survey shows that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is strongly supported by the Latino community in Florida, potentially helping him in his bid for the Presidency in 2024.

Robert Suarez, Pitcher, San Diego Padres

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Robert Suarez is a 31-year-old rookie and a star in the San Diego Padres bullpen

Venezuelan Robert Suarez has emerged as one of the Padres' most important players this season. The 31-year-old rookie has become an essential part of their bullpen.

Temporary tents being constructed to house migrants

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Many Texas Voters Support Migrant Busing, New Poll Reveals

A new poll showed that many voters in Texas, particularly Hispanics, are concerned with conditions at the border and support migrant busing.

Flags are displayed during the national anthem in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

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Hispanic Heritage Month: History, Celebration And More

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the U.S. from Sept 15 to Oct 15.

First Lady of the United States Jill Biden

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Jill Biden Says Latinos Are As Unique As 'Breakfast Tacos'

After receiving backlash for praising the diversity of Latinos by mentioning "bodegas" and "breakfast tacos" the first lady Jill Biden's office apologized on Tuesday morning.

Antonio Delgado along with Hakeem Jeffries and Steven Horsford

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Delgado Becomes First Latino To Serve In Statewide Office

Antonio Delgado is the first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office; he was sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor on Wednesday.

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Hispanic Texas Female Death Row Inmate Makes Final Effort To Stall Execution

A woman in Texas who has been convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter in 2007 attempted to stall her execution on Monday.

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Significant Drop In Latino Approval Ratings Of Biden: Poll

President Joe Biden's approval ratings continue to go on a downward slope among Hispanics in the United States in recent surveys.

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Red Sox David Ortiz Shooting Ordered By Drug Kingpin

Retired Boston Red Sox prized hitter David Ortiz who was shot in June 2019 was said to have been ordered by a notorious drug kingpin.

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Trucker Abducts, Tortures Latino Migrant For $30,000 Ransom

An Arizona trucker faces kidnapping charges for allegedly holding an undocumented migrant captive, threatening to kill him and hang his body from a bridge if he fails to pay out $30,000 for his freedom. Federal court records also accuse the assailant of tormenting the hostage with a replica AR-15.

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Man Charged With Luring Minor Girls Into Filming Sex Videos

FBI is looking for more victims after a man was charged with luring minor girls into filming porn videos.

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Coronado HS Loses Basketball Title After 'Racist' Tortilla Throwing Incident

Following the incident that took place in June, CHS head basketball coach J.D. Laaperi was fired.