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Iconic good samaritan from Boston Marathon has personal experience with loss

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Carlos Arredondo’s story is a sad one. Lost one son in Iraq, lost another son to suicide. On Monday he was at the Boston Marathon, supporting people running in honor of his sons. When the bombs struck, though, he rushed to help the wounded and became iconic for helping a man who lost both his legs, but survived.

Mexicans prepare for Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, festival by making sugar skulls

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Making Traditional Sugar Skulls to Celebrate Día de los Muertos

August 14, 2013Lifestyle & Belief

Veterans and active servicemembers on who they’ll remember this Memorial Day

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

A Cinco de Mayo menu from kings of the Mexican food cart

August 14, 2013Conflict & Justice

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