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Book Declares 'The End of Men'

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Have women evolved to an era where we no longer need men? And if the power dynamics have shifted such that women are now more independent and in control than ever before, is either sex better off as a result? These are just some of the questions…
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For Latinos, Negative Media Stereotypes Persist

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A recent poll by National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) indicates that negative media stereotypes about Latinos continue to influence non-Latinos’ views of immigrants and Latinos. In particular, conservative radio and T.V., along with…
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TIME’s Breastfeeding Mom Jamie Lynne Grumet Gets Likeable

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Jamie Lynne Grumet, the woman now famous for appearing on the cover of TIME magazine breastfeeding her then-three-year-old son, is once again featured on a magazine cover, and once again, she’s breastfeeding. But instead of looking like…
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Obama Quotes Spanish-Language Oprah in Nevada: "Don't boo, vote!"

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President Barack Obama went on the offensive on tax cuts and education when speaking at a rally in Las Vegas, NV on Wednesday evening. Mr. Romney had campaigned in Reno the day before, as the two battle for leverage in what is shaping to be…
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Hall of Shame: Most Hazardous Home Cleaning Products

While no one expects household cleaning products to be as safe as bottled water, you might not expect them to be lethally poisonous, either. But the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has just released its Hall of Shame list of the most hazardous…
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Chicago Teachers Strike: What’s the Ruckus?

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Chicago Teachers Strike Day 2: What’s the ruckus? As of late Monday night, the Chicago Teacher’s Union and Chicago School Board officials had yet to reach a contract deal, and it appeared that 350,000 Chicago school kids would get…
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Follow Friday Internet News Roundup: Latinas and Elections

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We’re back from People en Español Festival, presented by Target, and after a weekend of Twitter parties, giveaways, makeovers and concerts, we’re back to our “regular” routine, if such a thing exists. We’re already planning more…
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Hasta la Vista, Cocaine Godmother Griselda Blanco

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Live by the sword, die by the sword, they say. But in this case, it was two bullets to the head that ended the life of Griselda Blanco, the notorious “Cocaine Godmother” who waged a brutal drug war on Miami’s streets during the 1970s…
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Diana Nyad: There is Victory in her Defeat

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The fourth time is not the charm for Diana Nyad. The long-distance swimmer, who turns 63 today, was pulled from the water yesterday at just before 1am (EST) nearly halfway through her attempt to swim solo from Havana, Cuba to Key West, Florida,…