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Hispanic congressional leaders compel Smithsonian Latino museum to change anti-American theme

Critics of the exhibit say its theme reflected only one ideological view, focusing on European colonialism, forced migration, and U.S. interventions while omitting the history of totalitarian regimes throughout Latin America

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U.S. citizens will need visa to visit Europe in 2024 

Once the visa is authorized, it is valid for three years or until the individual’s passport expires, whichever comes first. It will allow travelers to visit 30 European countries

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Shocking Video: Car flies off top of San Francisco's steep Sanchez Street Stairs

All five of the vehicle’s occupants made it out of the car wreck without any major injuries but fled the scene before the San Francisco Fire Department unit arrived

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U.S. Mint reveals design for Celia Cruz quarter coin

The tail side will feature a dynamic depiction of Cruz performing in a rumba-style dress, according to the U.S. Mint. In addition to her great smile, her signature catchphrase “Azucar!” will be inscribed on the coin. 

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Hispanics are the fastest growing demographic population in North Carolina

The state’s Latino population spiked from about 67,000 in 1990 to over 1.1 million in 2020, according to U.S. Census data

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Colorado woman hurls racial epithets at Latino family during Fourth of July pool party

A non-Hispanic white woman attending a Lakewood, Colorado pool party was captured on video hurling racial epithets against a Latino family, calling them “trash” for celebrating the Fourth of July

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Florida releases list invalid out-of-state drivers licenses under new immigration law 

According to the Florida Department of Public Safety and Motor Vehicles, licenses from five states—Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Vermont—will no longer be valid if the driver is in the country illegally

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Florida Keys celebrates 200th birthday with world's largest key lime pie

The record-breaking pie required more than 16 gallons of Key lime juice, 100 gallons of condensed milk, and about 125 pounds of graham crackers

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U.S. passport wait times increase as State Department struggles with backlog

The wait time for passports increased as the State Department struggles with backlogs of passport renewals amid a surge of travel demand following the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages at the agency

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VIDEO: Mexican mayor marries crocodile in ancient, traditional ritual

The 230-year-long tradition of marrying a female crocodile to a man in San Pedro Huamelula is meant to commemorate when the Chontal and Huave indigenous groups found peace with each other