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The members of La Santa Cecilia reveal the inspiration for their music and hit single "El Hielo."

Cafecito: La Santa Cecilia explain the inspiration for their music

By Feliciano Garcia, NBC News, @CafecitoTime

On this episode of Cafecito, we are joined by the eclectic L.A. band, La Santa Cecilia. Lead vocalist La Marisoul, accordionist Jose Carlos, bassist Alex … Read More

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla, says that the majority of Republicans support immigration reform if it solves the problem of illegal immigration perrmanently.

Marco Rubio says majority of Republicans support immigration reform

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The battle for immigration reform has the support of most Republicans and conservatives, Sen. Marco Rubi, R-Fla. told CNBC on Tuesday, as long as the law can … Read More

Mayra Alvarez - the Director of Public Health Policy in the Office of Health Reform at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - has a very special message for her sister and other Latinos across the country.

Op-ed: A big sister’s advice – get covered!

By Mayra Alvarez

Alejandra was born when I was eleven years old. She’s sassy, smart, beautiful, but first and foremost, my baby sister. Our two older sisters and I have done … Read More

Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz, with Governor Deval Patrick (L) and Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis (R), addresses the media regarding mulitple explosions during the 117th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 at the Westin Hotel Copley in Boston, Massachusetts.

First Latina Mass. U.S. attorney helps lead Boston Marathon bombing investigation

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U.S. District Attorney Carmen Ortiz is helping lead the investigation regarding the bombings near the finish line at the Boston Marathon on April 15, helping … Read More

Dominican author Junot Díaz.

[VIDEO] Junot Díaz talks immigration and comic books

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Junot Díaz is an intellectual and respected novelist, but the Dominican-American has jaw-dropping sense of humor which came out in full force during on an … Read More

Voters in Nevada.

Nevada’s Latino community rises like a phoenix in politics

By Tovin Lapan, Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — More than 125 years ago, after the 1874 elections, Pablo Laveaga became the first Hispanic ever elected to the Nevada Legislature, … Read More

Accused rapist Yusef Salaam is escorted by police in 1989.

“Central Park Five” doc tells story of Raymond Santana’s wrongful conviction

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On a dark night in 1989, Raymond Santana and four other teens were taken into custody at a New York City police precinct house where they were interrogated for … Read More

Eva Longoria strips down for GQ Mexico.

Eva Longoria strips down for new GQ cover

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Eva Longoria may be an actress, producer and political activist, but she wants to remind the world that she’s still a sex pot. The 37-year-old actress … Read More

Data shows that Elizabeth Warren can attribute her Senate win in part to her Latino supporters.

Latino votes crucial to Elizabeth Warren Senate win in Massachusetts over Scott Brown

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Democrat Elizabeth Warren defeated against Sen. Scott Brown in Massachusetts in the race for U.S. Senate, NBC News reports. And helping her secure victory? The … Read More

Republican TexanTed Cruz, who had the support of the Tea Party, becomes the third Latino in the U.S. Senate today.

Ted Cruz projected winner in Texas Senate race

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NBC News reports GOP star Ted Cruz is the projected winner in the race for Senate against former State Rep. Paul Sadler (D), making history as the very first … Read More