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Latino workers, primarily foreign-born laborers, die on the job at higher rates than any other ethnic group, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers say Latinos are more likely to take high-risk jobs. They also cite poor training, poor supervision and difficulty with language and literacy as factors in the deaths.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has announced she will end her presidential bid on Saturday and declare her support for -- but not endorse -- rival Barack Obama: "I have said throughout the campaign that I would strongly support Senator Obama if he were the Democratic Party's nominee, and I intend to deliver on that promise." (via FP Passport)

Usher's Here I Stand, featuring the single "Love in This Club," earned the second highest first week sales of the year with nearly half a million copies. Only Mariah Carey's E-MC2 moved more units its first week of release.

Tortilla prices in México continue to rise, with some forecasters predicting an increase of 40 percent by next month, a figure much higher than the 18 percent increase previously announced by the National Chamber for the Tortilla and Dough Industry.

Cubans are more concerned about their financial security than their political freedom, according to a survey conducted by the International Republican Institute, a non-profit organization strongly opposed to Cuba’s Communist government. Four out of five Cubans said they support an economy that allows them the right to own property and business.

Miley Cyrus, star of "Hannah Montana," is reportedly dating her 22-year-old back-up dancer.

"American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta has signed with 19 Recordings/Jive, home to "AI" contestants Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson and recent winner David Cook.

Check out footage of 16-year-old Chris Chike getting a perfect score on “Through the Fire and Flames” by DragonForce, from the video game Guitar Hero III. Earlier this year, Chike held the Guinness World record for “Highest Score for a Single Song on Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock” when he completed the seven-minute “Through the Fire and Flames” on "expert" at 97 percent.