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Book Review: 'The Dead Husband Cookbook' is a recipe for an exquisite murder mystery In “The Dead Husband Cookbook,” Danielle Valentine is able to create an unsettling undertone and build up suspense to keep readers engaged until they reach the bone chilling twist.

“The Dead Husband Cookbook” is an enthralling read providing readers with a thrilling look into the cutthroat world of culinary arts — and what makes the perfect recipe ... for murder, that is.
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Book Review: 'Out of the Woods' is heartbreaking tale of trauma and survival “Out of the Woods: Girl, a Killer and a Lifelong Struggle to Find the Way Home” is a heartbreaking tale of one woman's struggle to survive.

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“Out of the Woods: Girl, a Killer, and a Lifelong Struggle to Find the Way Home,” is a heartbreaking tale that forces readers to confront the unbearably grim reality of survival.

Renaming of military bases stirs debate over Confederate ties More than half a dozen Army bases’ names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders.

In 2023, seven Army bases’ names were changed because they honored Confederate leaders.

Now, those same bases are reverting back to their original names, this time with different namesakes who share Confederate surnames.

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Book Review: 'The Sleep Room' is the harrowing story of psychiatric care in the 1960s In his new book, "The Sleep Room: A Sadistic Psychiatrist and the Women Who Survived Him," author Jon Stock tells the story of women subjected to various medical procedures without their consent.

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Written with nuance and tact, the “The Sleep Room” is a chilling exposé into psychiatric care that will resonate deeply readers and, especially, true crime fans.
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Attending my first NAHJ (National Association of Hispanic Journalists) representing @apnews.com with a great group of AP journalists.
@morelatinosinnews.bsky.social
Visit us at booth 213 to meet the team. Learn where our global news organization is headed and how you can be a part of it. #NAHJ2025

National Latino organizations condemn passage of tax and spending cut bill By FERNANDA FIGUEROA Leaders from LULAC, Unidos US and Voto Latino warn that the passage of President Donald Trump’s big bill will harm many working families, especially those in the Latino community. “This bill sends one message loud and clear — if you are Latino, working-class, or undocumented, you are not welcome here,” said Juan Proaño, Chief Executive Officer of LULAC in a statement. “It guts our nation’s moral fabric by placing walls, weapons, and fines where there should be help, hope, and humanity.” Unidos US President and CEO Janet Murguía said in a statement the U.S. House of Representatives turned their back on the American people. “Members of Congress who passed this bill have once again betrayed the trust of their constituents — including the Latino community — and chosen cruelty over common sense. All to supercharge a cruel and ineffective deportation machine that is sowing chaos across our nation.” Voto Latino President and Co-Founder Maria Teresa Kumar said the bill is a disgrace and a clear representation of Republican priorities. “Once again, Republicans have made it loud and clear: their agenda is out of step with the needs of working-class Americans. They ought to be ashamed for having acted recklessly in fast-tracking this harmful bill to meet their self-imposed deadline.”

Leaders from @lulacorg.bsky.social @weareunidosus.bsky.social
@votolatino.bsky.social warn that the passage of President Donald Trump’s big bill will harm many working families, especially those in the Latino community.
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National Latino organizations criticize Supreme Court ruling BY FERNANDA FIGUEROA Share 凸 Leaders from LULAC, Voto Latino, Unidos US, and the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials denounced the court's ruling, concerned about the effect it may have on birthright citizenship. "This ruling betrays our most fundamental promise: that every child born on U.S. soil is an American, period," said Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board said in a statement. "The Supreme Court may have chosen procedure over principle today, but LULAC will not stand by while babies born under our flag are stripped of their rightful place in our nation." Similarly, Voto Latino President and Co-Founder María Teresa Kumar said the decision gives the Trump administration more power to further its "extreme political agenda."

National Latino organizations: @weareunidosus.bsky.social @votolatino.bsky.social @lulacorg.bsky.social
criticize Supreme Court ruling

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#Journorequest Looking to chat w/ residents of predominately black & brown neighborhoods about extreme heat & air pollution. I'm interested in seeing the effect extreme weather has had on you, i.e, ability to go outside, changed what you do to cope with the weather, etc.
DM/email: ffigueroa@ap.org

AP Fotos: Banderas mexicanas en protestas de Los Ángeles generan debate sobre su simbolismo Esta es una galería de fotos seleccionada por los editores de fotos de la AP. ——— Durante la última semana, un mar de banderas mexicanas verdes, blancas y rojas se ha convertido en una constante en la...

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Ya sean banderas palestinas, de Estados Unidos o de México, los estandartes reflejan una nación de inmigrantes cuyas historias se han entrelazado con la historia estadounidense, dicen expertos.

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Mexican flags at LA protests spark debate over symbolism Over the past week, a sea of green, white and red Mexican flags have become a fixture of the Los Angeles protests against immigration raids.

Whether it be U.S., Mexican or Palestinian flags, the banners reflect a nation of immigrants whose stories have become intertwined with the story of America, experts say.

LULAC calls forceable removal of US senator a
'direct assault on our democracy'

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Tomorrow, HBO releases a new show: Chespirito, based on the life of Roberto Gómez Bolaños, creator of El Chavo del 8 & El Chapulín Colorado.
I am looking to talk to fans who are excited about the show. What they are interested in seeing and why?
DM or email ffigueroa@ap.org
#journorequest

Five years on, many of the murals are still maintained by activists and community groups, while wear and tear, construction and vandalism spelled the end of others.

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Today marks the 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.

In 2020, after a summer of protests rocked U.S. cities, the words “Black Lives Matter” went from the rallying cry of racial justice demonstrators to words lining the very roads along which they marched.

Video of the Nottoway Plantation fire sparks jubilation. It's about anger and pain over slavery, too A fire that engulfed a mansion at Louisiana’s Nottoway Plantation, destroying one of the largest remaining pre-Civil War houses in the Deep South where scores of enslaved Africans labored, has sparked...

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Video of the Nottoway Plantation fire sparks jubilation. It's about anger and pain over slavery, too

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Didn't share yesterday but this is your reminder for next year that Cinco de Mayo is so much more than just tacos and tequila

Black female WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' receives congressional honor The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the “Six Triple Eight,” were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal.

‘Six Triple Eight,’ receives congressional honor
They cleared out a backlog of about 17 million pieces of mail in three months, twice as fast as projected. And like many Black units during World War II, their exploits never got the attention afforded their white counterparts — until now.

Looking to talk to those of Mexican descent to get their opinion on Cinco de Mayo under a second Trump term.
DM me or email at ffigueroa@ap.org
#journorequest

Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally The Trump administration plans to strictly require anyone illegally in the U.S. to register with the government and carry documentation.

apnews.com/article/immi... of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally

Mourners pay tribute to merengue icon Rubby Pérez, who died in the Dominican roof collapse Legendary music icon Rubby Pérez has died. He was 69. Pérez was one of several people to die on Tuesday after the roof at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo collapsed.

"Fans and countrymen on Thursday shared their remembrances of Dominican Republic music icon Rubby Pérez, who was among the scores of people killed this week after the roof at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo collapsed. He was 69."
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Looking to talk to people who visit National Park Service sites. I am interested in your opinion on Trump's EO that may affect the NPS ability to preserve historic sites.
#journorequest

Broadway welcomes 'Real Women Have Curves: The Musical,' which lets the Latino community see itself “Real Women Have Curves: The Musical” is a new Broadway show with a predominantly Latino casts that brings the Latino immigrant experience to life in one of the biggest stages in New York.

"The immigrant experience takes center stage on Broadway this spring as “Real Women Have Curves: The Musical” explores Latino culture in America with a predominantly Latino cast playing characters not usually portrayed on the biggest stages."
(Where can I get those pants. They are to die for)

What is the Smithsonian, and why is President Trump unhappy with it? The Smithsonian, which oversees numerous museums and cultural centers including the Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, is coming under criticism from...

"Trump's order is part of a wave of actions against cultural organizations that he alleges have been overtaken by “woke” ideology, from the Kennedy Center to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Voice of America and PBS are also in his sights."

Marvel Studios on X: "#AvengersDoomsday. Now in production. https://t.co/G84UVU8HOc" / X #AvengersDoomsday. Now in production. https://t.co/G84UVU8HOc

The short version, if unlike me, you didn't stay sat for the almost 6hr livestream.
I will be seated at the theatres.
#Marvel is back
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Walmart gunman won’t face the death penalty, family says The removal of the death penalty as an option could lead to a quick guilty plea and life sentence, as happened with federal charges in 2023.

Walmart gunman won’t face the death penalty, family says
"The attack remains the sixth-deadliest mass shooting in United States history, and the deadliest terror attack aimed at Hispanics."
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Book Review: 'Elphie' a psychological backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West “Elphie” the fifth book in the Wicked Years series by Gregory Maguire, explores the earlier moments in Elphaba's life that led her to become the Wicked Witch of the West.

My first book review with @apnews.com
Book is in sale tomorrow March 25.
Elphaba fans must hold space for the fifth book in the Wicked Years series.

After 7 years, today marks my EOS from the U.S Navy Reserves.
Time went by like a flash, but it also didn’t (I enlisted at 17. I’m now 25.)

I’m thankful for my time in. But also thankful that I get to put the uniform away.

Goodbye.

Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency.

This is America.