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Jose Padilla aka Puerto Taliban Sentenced to 17 Years

19:55 H — Maegan la Mala

37 year old Jose Padilla, a Brooklyn born Nuyorican once accused of plotting to set off a dirty bomb with al-Qaida, was sentenced to 17 years in prison on charges that he supported terrorism. There was never any proof of... Read more »

Topics: Justice - Politics - Puerto Rico - Race

Dun, dun! Fred Thompson aka Law and Order Guy Drops His Presidential Bid

17:51 H — Maegan la Mala

Fred Thompson announced that he is dropping his bid to be the Republican nominee for president. The former Senator from Tennessee said in a statement:Today,I have withdrawn my candidacy for president of the United States. I hope that my country... Read more »

Topics: Politics - US Presidential Race 2008

Heath Ledger Dead at 28

17:31 H — Jennifer

In the wake of Oscar buzz, some sad news about a great Oscar-nominated actor:At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building, at 421 Broome Street in SoHo, for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said.... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Entertainment

Latinas and Choice

11:00 H — Maegan la Mala

Today is the 35th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision, which basically overturned all state and federal laws outlawing or restricting abortion and allowed abortions for any reason a woman chooses up until the fetus is potentially able to... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Blogs - Health - Latin America - Politics - Religion - Women

And the Nominees Are...Not Latino

10:58 H — Jennifer

Folks, this isn't 2007, when Latino representation on the list of Oscar nominees -- and ultimately winners -- was in full effect. Indeed, this year it comes down to a documentary short from Colombia and props to our friend Javier... Read more »

Topics: Entertainment - Movies

Clinton Vs. Obama (and Sometimes Edwards) in South Carolina Debate Last Night

08:43 H — Maegan la Mala

In what felt like the longest debate ever, the three top contenders among the Democrats debated last night in South Carolina. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama went back and forth on each other with John Edwards struggling to get... Read more »

Topics: US Presidential Race 2008