Parade explores how Latinos are changing U.S.

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Search for Hoffa mystery endures for decades

Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance almost 40 years ago has been the stuff of urban legend, prompting numerous theories about what happened to the former Teamsters leader.Today 3:22 am

Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits the 49th state

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A heat wave hitting Alaska may not rival the blazing heat of Phoenix or Las Vegas, but to residents of the 49th state, the days of hot weather feel like a stifling oven – or a tropical paradise.Today 3:15 am

Teacher training gets poor marks

The vast majority of the 1,430 education programs that prepare the nation’s K-12 teachers are mediocre, according to a first-ever rating that immediately touched off a firestorm.Today 3:00 am

Parade magazine is distributed Sundays with print editions of The Journal Gazette.

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The nation’s largest minority group continues to emerge as a potent political, social and cultural force. A roundtable of political and business leaders in the Latino community sheds light on how Hispanics are striving to realize the American dream.
This spud’s for you: Yes, you can please everyone – just set up a baked potato bar with a selection of toppings.
Take the Oath of Office quiz: As President Barack Obama solemnly swears to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States to the best of his ability, try to answer our 10 inauguration trivia questions to the best of yours.