Meg Whitman is the biggest self-funding political candidate in U.S. history, having spent $119 million of her own cash in her campaign to become governor of California.

In its efforts to empower urban and multicultural communities by offering small businesses the unique opportunity to vie for $150,000 in business grants with its signature program, the MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneurs Series (MUES) and Business Plan Competition.

Today through Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, initiated in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The month-long observance celebrates the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South American and the Caribbean.

Paris police evacuated the Eiffel Tower late Tuesday after an anonymous caller said a bomb had been placed on one of the world's most popular tourist attractions, France Info radio reported.

Cuba is set to scrap more than 500,000 jobs in its large government sector by the first quarter of next year, with a view to increasing productivity and easing pressure on the treasury, the island's single trade union said Monday.

Lady Gaga was the big winner at Sunday's 27th annual MTV Video Awards on Sunday, winning a female record eight of the 11 categories in which she was nominated, including Video of the Year for her "Bad Romance."

Hispanics are now the largest ethnic minority in the United States and during the past decade, U.S. Hispanic purchasing power has rapidly increased. This report takes an in depth look at how today's Hispanic Economy is transitioning into an economic power in the U.S. Click here for the executive summary and table of contents!

The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States is expected to grow 41.8 percent in the next six years to 4.3 million, with total revenues surging 39 percent to more than $539 billion, according to new estimates by HispanTelligence. Spurred by growing entrepreneurial trends and affluence among the nation's largest minority population, the increase is expected to come at a robust rate of 8.5 and 8.7 percent, respectfully, over the next couple years.

Growing association gives an edge to young professionals through mentorship, hands-on experience, scholarships and exposure to potential employers.