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Obama Vows to 'Repair' U.S. Relations With Mexico If Elected
 Andres R. Martinez
Democrat Barack Obama vowed to "repair" U.S. relations with Mexico if he is elected president, so the two nations can jointly combat drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
McCain Relishes Win in Wisconsin
 Stephen Ohlemacher
Sen. John McCain moved closer to clinching the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday, winning delegates in Wisconsin and competing for more in the state of Washington.
Obama Scores Perfect 10 in Wisconsin, Hawaii
 David Espo
Barack Obama cruised past a fading Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Wisconsin primary and Hawaii caucuses Tuesday night, gaining the upper hand in a Democratic presidential race for the ages.
Strong Quake Shakes Calif.-Mexico Border
 Associated Press
A powerful earthquake centered in northern Baja California shook the U.S.-Mexico border region about 100 miles east of San Diego on Tuesday.
Americans Feel Better About Future: Reuters Poll
 John Whitesides
Growing confidence in the future and slightly warmer views of President George W. Bush and the U.S. Congress put Americans in a better mood this month, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.
 Clinton, Seeking Comeback, Ridicules Obama
 Steve Holland
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, staggered by 10 voting losses in a row, ridiculed surging rival Barack Obama on Wednesday as all talk and little substance as she tried to slow his momentum.
Disarmament-Nicaragua: Landmine-Free by 2009?
 José Adán Silva
Military sources in Nicaragua and Organisation of American States (OAS) officials warned that dozens of minefields remain live and dangerous in this country - a legacy of the 1981-1990 civil war.
Homeland Security Won't Explain Why the Mexican Border Wall Bypasses the Rich and Connected
 Melissa del Bosque
Along the border, preliminary plans for fencing seem to target landowners of modest means and cities and public institutions such as the University of Texas at Brownsville, which rely on the federal government to pay their bills.
Fidel Castro Announces Retirement
 BBC News
Cuba's ailing leader Fidel Castro has said he will not accept another term as president, ending 49 years in power. "I neither will aspire to, nor will I accept, the position of president of the council of state and commander in chief," he told the newspaper, Granma.
Migrant-Smuggling Ring Dealt Serious Blow
 Lindsey Collom
Authorities say they have crippled a human-smuggling ring that shuttled 24 to 60 illegal immigrants daily to the Phoenix area from the border town Naco in southeastern Arizona.
Border Patrolers Face Rise in Assaults, Agency Says
 Greg Gross
The Border Patrol says assaults against agents in San Diego County have taken a dramatic upturn since the fall, including one attempt to set a booby trap that could decapitate agents riding all-terrain vehicles.
Number of U.S. Horses Sent to Slaughter in Mexico Soars
 Associated Press
More horses are being sent to Mexico for slaughter since last year's closure of three U.S. horse-slaughter plants in Illinois and Texas for violating state laws.
Can Hillary Stem Obama's Momentum?
 Charlotte Raab
White House Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton fought to stave off a wave of momentum for rival Barack Obama before a primary contest in Wisconsin that will hinge on a large working class vote.
Attacks on US Homeless Rise, With Youths Mostly to Blame
 Amy Green
Nationwide, violence against the homeless is soaring, and overwhelmingly the attackers are teenagers and young adults. In Florida the problem is so severe that the National Coalition for the Homeless is setting up speakers bureaus to address a culture that sees attacking the homeless as a sport.
Mexico President Calderon Meets with LA Mayor Villaraigosa
 Greg Risling
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined Mexico's president Thursday in pushing for closer economic ties between the two neighbors, as President Felipe Calderon wrapped up a four-day tour designed to counter anti-immigration sentiments.
Fidel Castro: McCain is an Anti-Cuban Mafia Instrument
 Prensa Latina
Cuban President Fidel Castro stated that it is incredible that, in this day and age, republican candidate for the US presidency John McCain, honored as a hero, is turned into an instrument of the Miami anti-Cuban Mafia.
Global Inflation Climbs to Historic Levels
 Kevin Plumberg & Steven C. Johnson
While the world frets about a possible U.S. recession, global inflation has quietly climbed to historic levels, confronting policy makers with tough choices that could end up hurting the euro and lifting Asian currencies.
Calderon Vows 'New Era' for Migrants in US
 Mary Milliken
In the most Mexican of the big U.S. cities, Mexican President Felipe Calderon told his compatriots in Los Angeles late on Wednesday he would give them more support in the United States while improving conditions back home to stem the flow of migrants to the north.
Veterans Books, Benefits and Business
 David Lord
If you are an American Veteran or Dependant living abroad you are eligible for VA benefits. In my new book I'll be writing a section about the positive side of life in Mexico, and how to pursue your freedom and your benefits while living abroad.
Court Hears Lawsuit on Program Allowing Mexican Trucks Into U.S.
 Paul Elias
A federal appeals court considered Tuesday whether the Bush administration can go ahead with a pilot program that allows a small number of Mexican trucks to travel freely on U.S. highways, despite a new law by Congress against it.
Clinton's Texas Two-Step
 Fernando Suarez
Hillary Clinton will campaign heavily throughout Texas today with several stops along the Mexican border. Clinton’s first rally takes place just 8 miles from Mexico and is clearly an attempt by the campaign to continue to woo Hispanic voters, one of the voting groups that has consistently backed her throughout the primaries so far.
Obama and McCain Sweep Three Primaries
 John Whitesides
Democrat Barack Obama and Republican front-runner John McCain cruised to victories in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, with McCain moving closer to clinching his party's nomination for the November election
Immigration Activists to Meet with Calderon in L.A.
 Stephen Wall
Luz Maria Ayala has a message for Mexican President Felipe Calderon. Work harder to stop Mexicans from coming to the United States illegally.
Mexican Leader Urges U.S. Action on Drug Cartels
 Jason Szep
Mexican President Felipe Calderon said closing the border would be a "very, very big mistake" for the U.S. economy, although he urged Washington on Monday to do more to fight illegal drug cartels.
The 'Black Power' Protest Which Shook the World
 Janelle Oswald
Four decades ago, athlete Tommie Smith became a part of Olympic history’s most memorable moments. But he is not remembered for his gold medal in the 200-meter dash at the 1968 Olympics, but for that iconic moment when he and bronze medalist John Carlos, raised their black gloved fists in a display of ‘black power.’
Obama Takes Maine, Closes In On Clinton
 Glenn Adams
Barack Obama defeated Hillary Rodham Clinton in Maine presidential caucuses Sunday, grabbing a majority of delegates as the state's Democrats overlooked the snowy weather and turned out in heavy numbers for municipal gatherings.
Mexican President to Visit US Amid Immigration Debate
 Agence France-Presse
Mexican president Felipe Calderon was to arrive in the United States Sunday for a working visit amid a fiery US election-year debate over illegal immigrants from Latin America, according to an official announcement.
Obama Sweeps, Huckabee Scores Two Wins
 David Espo
Sen. Barack Obama swept the Louisiana primary and caucuses in Nebraska and Washington state Saturday night, slicing into Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's slender delegate lead in their historic race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
As Romney Exits, McCain Seeks Unity
 Elisabeth Bumiller & David D. Kirkpatrick
Senator John McCain all but captured the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday after Mitt Romney withdrew from the race, saying the war in Iraq and the terrorist threat made it imperative that the party unite.
Mexican Robin Hood Figure Gains a Kind of Notoriety in U.S.
 Kate Murphy
Jesús Malverde has been revered for almost a century in northwestern Mexico. According to folklore, he was a Mexican Robin Hood who took from the rich and gave to the poor until he was killed by the police in 1909. Now, immigrants have brought his legend to the United States.
Americans Fed Up with Bush and Congress
 Capitol Hill Blue
Americans are fed up with President George W. Bush, fed up with Congress and fed up with the government that controls so much of their lives.
US Defends Mexico Truck Pilot Program
 Paul M. Krawzak
In her first public statements on the Mexican trucking controversy, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters defended yesterday the pilot program that allows Mexican trucks to travel throughout the United States in defiance of a congressional order.
Reputed Leader of Drug Cartel Wants Trial Delayed
 Dane Schiller
A man considered one of the biggest catches in the U.S. fight against Mexican drug cartels is again asking a federal judge to postpone his Houston trial, this time until February 2009.
Secret Prison Camp at Gitmo
 Andrew O. Selsky
For the first time, the top commander of detention operations at Guantanamo has confirmed the existence of the mysterious Camp 7. In an interview with The Associated Press, Rear Admiral Mark Buzby also provided a few details about the maximum-security lockup.
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