Since Spanish-language television began its rise, its competitive battle against the well-established English-language networks for a larger share of advertising revenue has been primarily waged over the bilinguals, fastest-growing segment of the Hispanic population.

In 1959, Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba. He has been one of the most controversial figures in the world ever since.

History Will Absolve Me" is the concluding sentence and subsequent title of a four-hour speech made by Fidel Castro on 16 October 1953. Castro made the speech in his own defense in court against the charges brought against him after leading an attack on the Moncada Barracks. Though no record of Castro's words was kept, he reconstructed them later for publication in what was to become the manifesto of his 26th of July Movement

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for New York City until 10:00 PM this evening.

Active children and adults, and people with respiratory problems, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.

For more information, visit the National Weather Service at http://www.1.usa.gov/16w10Sq or Department of Environmental Conservation at http://www.dec.ny.gov/cfmx/extapps/aqi/aqi_forecast.cfm