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Charlie Sheen is rebranding himself as Carlos Estevez - even if only temporarily.

Why Charlie Sheen now wants to be called “Carlos Estevez”

Charlie Sheen’s unpredictable antics usually get top billing but now it looks like he’s relying on his Latino identity to make a splash, using his birth … Read More

File photo fo Katherine Archuleta in 1984.

Obama nominates Latina to lead federal personnel agency

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says he will nominate Katherine Archuleta, a former top campaign aide, as director of the Office of Personnel … Read More

Ricky Martin is asking his Twitter followers to help him petition the Puerto Rican government to pass anti-gay legislation.

Ricky Martin asks fans to petition for pro-gay legislation in Puerto Rico

Ricky Martin is famous for using his celebrity to bring awareness to philanthropic and political causes, and it looks like he’s renewed his commitment LGBT … Read More

Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti speaks during a election night rally on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in the Hollywood area Los Angels. Garcetti faced Wendy Greuel in a mayoral runoff. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Eric Garcetti wins Los Angeles mayor’s race

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Councilman Eric Garcetti, who jammed with pop star Moby and fashioned himself as a voice for a new generation of city leaders, has won the … Read More

Adriana Martin shares her favorite tips and tricks for recreating traditional Mexican dishes on her blog, Adriana's Best Recipes. Pictured here is her recipe for shrimp ceviche, inspired by her memories eating by the ocean in Mexico.

Food blogs we love: Adriana’s Best Recipes

Who's blogging: My name is Adriana Martin and I’m a Latina, born in Mexico, an immigrant with a story and U.S. citizen as a choice. I’m a wife, friend, … Read More

The Los Angeles Mayor race  has been mostly a low drama affair.

Los Angeles picks Mayor after low-drama campaign

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles is about to elect its next mayor. Most residents probably won't notice. A scant turnout is expected Tuesday when voters … Read More

Actor Antonio Banderas will lead an all-star cast in an on-screen portrayal of the rescue of 33 Chilean minders trapped underground in 2010.

Antonio Banderas will star in movie based on trapped Chilean miners

Antonio Banderas has made a career of playing the hero but it looks like he’s preparing for a role where he’ll be slightly more vulnerable, starring in a … Read More

Protesters participate in a rally near the federal courthouse in New York, Monday, March 18, 2013.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

NYC: No racial motivation in stop-frisk tactic

NEW YORK (AP) -- Police officers acted appropriately in carrying out the city's stop, question and frisk policy, and dozens of witnesses who claimed racial bias … Read More

President Barack Obama greets people on the tarmac as he arrives on Air Force One at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta, en route to the Morehouse College commencement and a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) event. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Opinion: Controversy plagues Obama’s administration and diverts attention from real issues

Last week, the Obama administration was engulfed by controversy.  Each day brought more revelations on Benghazi, the IRS, and the government probe of the … Read More

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Weekend Cocktail: muddled fruit meets its tequila match

Summer is just around the corner and chilled fruity cocktails – sipped by the pool or patio – are just begging to be mixed up by the pitcher. And there’s … Read More