David Jeong

National1

Democrats vie for Nevada's Latino vote

Summary: The first state in which the Latino vote will have an impact holds its caucuses in Nevada's but the Hispanic community has yet to rally behind any particular candidate.Hispanics represent the nation's fastest-growing minority, and almost 60 percent identify themselves as Democrats. In Nevada, Latinos make up about 20 percent of the population. Hispanics make up 12 percent of Nevada's eligible voters, compared with 9 percent of eligible voters nationally. Democrats moved Nevada's primary up, in part, to showcase the Hispanic vote, and all the major Democratic candidates are vying to capture it.

Opinion: It is really interesting to see how Latinos, Mexicans, are enlarging their territories. Even though I am from the other country and not an white guy, I think that is an unusual situation. I believe a country should be consisted of one majority race. That way, they would have less problems. I know that this is not a good idea or anything but just a personal idea. I think this can be good because they wouldn't vote for Hilary because she is white.

National 2

McCain exaggerating attacks on him

Summary: McCain's South Carolina "Truth Squad" has arranged multiple conference calls to defend its candidate from negative campaigning. But opponents say his campaign has been exaggerating the attacks against him -- taking advantage of the ghosts of 2000 in a bid to win sympathy from the media and voters. In 2000, McCain was the target of a whisper campaign alleging that he fathered a black child while married to his wife, Cindy. The truth was McCain and his wife had adopted their daughter, Bridget, from Bangladesh. Galen said the "Truth Squad" is simply dishing up red meat to the national media, which is eager to craft a narrative about McCain redeeming himself in South Carolina.

Opinion: whatever the story about McCain, the truth is if they are their daughter, they shouldn't be talking about her. Adopted child has the same rights as biological children. Well, however, during the election season, those candidates can get really nasty, even though we know they are always. They just want to pull down their opponents so they just say whatever they can find there is. If they find a flaw, they just attack. Just like in the wild animal world.

International 1

Iran receives Russian nuclear fuel

Summary: Iran received a third shipment of nuclear fuel from Russia for a power plant being constructed in the southern port of Bushehr, state radio reported. The 11-ton consignment arrived at the Bushehr power plant, and the remainder of the fuel will arrive in five separate shipments in coming months, the radio report said. Iran received the first two shipments of nuclear fuel from Russia on December 17 and December 28 after months of dispute between the two countries, allegedly over delayed construction payments for the reactor.

Opinion: It is a terrible thing to hear about nuclear weapons. They are so toxic and destructive. It is an awful news that Iran received Russia's nuclear fuel. The 11-ton consigment sounds terrible to me. That is just way too much. I am not the person that only America can have nuclear weapon but I think UN should force some bad countries not to make nuclear weapons.

International 2

Thousands flee volcanic eruption in Colombia

summary: A volcano erupted in southwestern Colombia, prompting authorities to order the evacuation of about 8,000 people. Images broadcast on Caracol, a Colombian television station, showed white smoke pouring into the evening sky from a mountain with a summit of 4,276 meters. Authorities canceled Friday classes in schools around the Galeras volcano, Caracol reported. The Galeras volcano is one of the most active in Colombia.

opinion: Well, the first thing I thought was they are lucky to have a day off. However, I know that is not the case here. The real consideration should be that those people lost everything, including their dear family and love. It looks to me that too much disaster out in the world and it is the time for the Lord to come. I hope no disaster happens because they cost too much money, brake people's heart, and everything.