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Conservative Latino Republican Ted Cruz, who was supported by the Tea Party, won the Republican Senate seat in November and is already making waves.

Opinion: Sen. Cruz might face birther problem, isn’t that ironic?

By Julio Ricardo Varela

I don't even know how to react to the "renewed buzz" that Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz was born in Canada, but I will try my best, because as natural-born … Read More

Former Canadian ambassador Ken Taylor has gone public with his critique that Ben Affleck's "Argo" does not give Canada's role in the Iran hostage rescue mission enough credit.

Pre-Oscars, “Argo” faces diss from ex-Canada ambassador

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"Argo - the film based on CIA agent Antonio "Tony" Mendez's rescue of six hostages in 1979 Iran - may be up for "Best Picture" at Sunday night's Oscars, but … Read More

The Cardinal Bergoglio from Argentina is being talked about as a possible candidate for the papacy. (Photo by Gustavo A. Munoz/LatinContent/Getty Images)

A Latin American Pope? Some say it’s about time

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With Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he is abdicating at the end of February, speculation has already begun on who will fill the Vatican's top job. And … Read More

Lucas Gamez, 4, holds a candle at a vigil in Winnipeg, Canada, in memory of 6- year-old Ana Marquez-Greene, a victim of Friday's mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., on Monday Dec. 17, 2012. The vigil was held at the University of Winnipeg, where Ana's mother had previously worked as a licensed therapist. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Trevor Hagan)

Sandy Hook victim, Ana Marquez-Green, 6, honored in Canada vigil

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Last night, approximately 75 people held a candlelight vigil outside of the University of Winnepeg, Canada to honor Ana Marquez-Greene, the 6-year-old victim in … Read More

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New York Fashion Week: Adolfo Sanchez brings the drama to high-end fashion

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He’s only 27 years old, but Adolfo Sanchez knows high-end fashion and is passionate about making his clothing line a household name. “I want to empower … Read More

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¡ASK A MEXICAN! On moving to Canada and Taco Bell’s new menu

By Gustavo Arellano

Dear Mexican:I’m in this country illegally, but I have a current passport from the country I am from, and I have an international drivers license. I could not … Read More

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Opinion: Thoughts about a penny

By Esther J. Cepeda -- (Photo Courtesy/Photodick

CHICAGO — According to my children, I am the only person in America who wastes her time bending over to pick up a penny. “It’s not worth it,” they say, … Read More