Most Recent

CIA man

California man claims he was an undercover CIA spy

By Rachelle Murcia, KGET, Bakersfield, California

A Bakersfield, California man is getting national attention saying he was an undercover spy for the CIA. Fernando Jara says he was embedded with Islamic … 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

By

"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

Tony Mendez began his CIA career at just 25 years old, when he responded to a local army recruiting ad. Since his retirement from the CIA, he’s written several books: “Master of Disguise” and “Spy Dust.” His latest, “Argo: How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History,” was published in September 2012.

Argo’s real Tony Mendez: “I’m not Hispanic”

By Jack Rico

For the Latino moviegoers who already saw Argo or who will now see it due to the 7 Oscar nominations it received today from the Academy, you might be … Read More

At left, brain cancer patient Nico Castro as Batman. At right, Nico from about a month before he was diagnosed. Nico's mother said he likes wearing Halloween masks because they make him look like a regular kid since the chemo and radiation have left him without hair.

The video stories that made us smile, laugh and cry in 2012

By

The year is coming to an end and 'tis the season to look back at the stories that defined 2012. These are the stories of inspiration, happiness, sadness, and … Read More

Retired CIA agent Tony Mendez carved out his place in history with the heroic rescue of six State Department employees during the Iranian hostage crisis. His compelling story is the subject of a new film directed by and starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck. Pictured here: Tony Mendez at the Washington, D.C. premier of "Argo."

Opinion: Ben Affleck gets all bizarre in defending himself as Tony Mendez in “Argo”

By Julio Ricardo Varela

Here we go again. Ben Affleck's decision to cast himself as CIA operative Tony Mendez in "Argo," a film that Affleck directed and produced with George … Read More

CIA Director David Petraeus testifies during the Senate (Select) Intelligence Committee hearing on "World Wide Threats" on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Petraeus fallout: So who’s reading your email?

By Monica J. Vila, The Online Mom

Recent headlines involving General Petraeus and others have once again put the spotlight on the vulnerability of e-mail as a secure communications tool. While … Read More

CIA Director David Petraeus testifies during the Senate (Select) Intelligence Committee hearing on "World Wide Threats" on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

CIA Director David Petraeus resigns, cites extramarital affair

By Andrea Mitchell and Robert Windrem, NBC News

CIA Director David Petraeus resigned Friday, citing an extramarital affair and "extremely poor judgement." Multiple sources tell NBC News that Mike Morrell, … Read More

Retired CIA agent Tony Mendez carved out his place in history with the heroic rescue of six State Department employees during the Iranian hostage crisis. His compelling story is the subject of a new film directed by and starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck. Pictured here: Tony Mendez at the Washington, D.C. premier of "Argo."

Ben Affleck’s “Argo” film features story of CIA hero Tony Mendez

By

“Argo” is a captivating suspense thriller based on an intricate CIA plot to rescue six Americans from Tehran during the Iranian hostage crisis; directed by … Read More

A kind of cactus fruit, the xoconostle is the latest traditional Mexican ingredient to enjoy popularity in the US as Latin food continues to explode. (Photos/Betty Cortina)

Can you say xoconostle? Straight from Mexico, it’s the latest ingredient to cross the border

By

It isn’t every day you discover an entirely new ingredient, something you had no idea existed let alone tasted this good. But that’s exactly what happened … Read More

Rickbayless

Flavors conference celebrates Latino food, history and tastes

By

Video by: Ignacio Torres They came from the four corners of United States and from as far as Brazil and Peru.  They brought with them their toques and chef … Read More