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Why the U.S. Senate Isn't Celebrating Cesar Chavez

15:15 H — Maegan la Mala

This past weekend Chicano labor and human rights activist Cesar Chavez would have celebrated his 80th birthday. While some in California enjoyed Friday off from school as an official holiday and others walked out of school, others in Arizona, where... Read more »

Topics: California - History - Immigration - Washington DC

Maradona suffering from Hepatitis

14:08 H — Jennifer

It's turning out to be a really hard year for soccer legend Diego Maradona. First we heard last month that he was being investigated by Argentine tax authorities. Then, a few days ago, Maradona was hospitalized for "excessive ingestion of... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Health - Sports

Internet access in the Amazon

12:48 H — Jennifer

You might think that indigenous groups living in the Amazon would be the last people to need or want access to the internet. The original headline on CNN reads: Brazil to Offer Free Internet Access to Amazon Tribes, and the... Read more »

Topics: Brazil - Environment - Internet

No Easter Vino in Venezuela

08:00 H — Maegan la Mala

People can call President Hugo Chavez many names but a lush isn't one of them.President Hugo Chavez has imposed a ban on alcohol sales during Holy Week in an attempt to reduce accidents and crimes, prompting a run on liquor... Read more »

Topics: Food - Venezuela