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Higher fuel and food costs are increasing the price of public school lunches throughout the country. Some school districts are doubling the price of their breakfast and lunch meals.

Despite a slumping economy, Latinos are more likely to buy "big-ticket" items like iPods, digital cameras and video game consoles, according to a survey by marketing agency Vertis Communications.

De La Ghetto and Alexandra sing on rooftops and in the rain in a new video, Te Imagino (Remix). (via Blog Reggaetón)

Venezuela President Hugo Chávez has called on FARC – the left-wing guerrilla group Colombian officials once accused him of financing – to end its fight and release all hostages.

Play chess on the newly launched Wu Chess website, brought to you by Wu-Tang leader The RZA. (via Neatorama)

Chris Martin of Coldplay: "I always thought that if you were a 16-year-old and liked Coldplay you'd keep it quiet. We aren't cool and never will be." (via The Daily Swarm)

Jessica Alba has given birth to a baby girl, the first child for the 27-year-old actress and husband Cash Warren.