Migrants who need to learn Spanish

  • Published:
    1. San Jose Mercury News (California) August 06, 2007
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    • 674 words
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GREENFIELD-When Gloria Merino came to the United States from Mexico five years ago, she couldn't understand what her foreman was telling her in the fields, explain her high-blood pressure to her doctors or communicate with the police who picked her up on suspicion of drinking in public.


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Colombian on trek to free kidnapped son

  • Published:
    1. Miami Herald July 31, 2007
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    • 368 words
    • 12.3 inches

By ABIGAIL CURTIS Associated Press Writer SUBIA, Colombia - A 55-year-old teacher whose soldier son was kidnapped in a rebel attack a decade ago neared the capital Tuesday after walking across half of Colombia to rally support for a prisoner swap.


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Polygamous murderer denied parole

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    1. The Salt Lake Tribune February 03, 2007
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    • 707 words
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A plural wife's hopes of being paroled after serving 28 years for murder were dashed Thursday by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Vonda White, a former wife of deceased Utah polygamist Ervil LeBaron, had been granted release by the state's Board of Parole in September. It was White's 19th bid for parole, and the first time the board agreed she had served enough time.


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Fruitvale Village throws in hat for return bid

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    1. Inside Bay Area December 16, 2006
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    • 691 words
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OAKLAND A MARKET SQUARE COMPLEX selling a wide variety of Latino goods could open as soon as this week, the latest hope for breathing new life into the moribund Fruitvale Village shopping district.


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Fundraiser calls attention to abused women's plight; OAKLAND: Woman who killed abusive husband is freed after 21 years and will speak at event today

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    1. Contra Costa Times October 21, 2006
  • Metainfo:
    • 647 words
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Cheryl Jones stood in the crowded bedroom of her parents' home, smiling as she looked through a suitcase of letters. Her room is decorated with dozens of framed family photographs- but inside the box were the reminders of a different type of family.


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