January 11, 2017 'Saving Mexico' or saving face? President Peña Nieto hoping for boost from Washington trip While the U.S. visit won’t turn things around completely for the Mexican leader, many analysts say it is crucial for him to secure the continued support of the U.S. in Mexico's fight against drug cartels and, just as crucially, to convince American investors to put their money on Mexico.
January 11, 2017 Holiday drink: Raspberry champagne cocktail with a kick This New Year's give your midnight champagne toast a burst of color and flavor by adding fresh red raspberries and a touch of Brazil with some Cachaça.
January 11, 2017 Amid protests and rampant crime, Mexico struggles to get nearly 2,000 police forces under control Questions about collusion between municipal police and drug cartel henchmen, and the possible complicity of Mexico’s army and Federal Police, have fueled a debate about whether Mexico’s local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are capable of—or willing to—effectively provide security in a context defined by a weak judicial system, high levels of impunity and organized crime financed corruption.
January 11, 2017 Opinion: How some universities are succeeding in serving low-income and Hispanic students Eliminating gaps in degree attainment is not just a student of color issue, it is vital for the future of the country.
January 11, 2017 California DMV revs up for undocumented migrants applying for licenses The applications, which require individuals to verify their identities and show proof of California residency, will be accepted beginning Jan. 2. The department expects to process approximately 1.4 million new driver’s license applications in the next three years.
January 11, 2017 U.S. entrepreneurs turning Chile's discarded fishing nets into skateboards Three skaters/surfers created Bureo skateboards, a company that molds their entrepreneurial ambition with their hopes to clean up plastic pollution in the oceans.
January 11, 2017 Holiday traditions: Going around the world to collect Nativity scenes, each with a cultural touch Nativity scenes are part of the holiday traditions for many Latin American families.
January 11, 2017 Opinion: My first American Christmas, the best Christmas ever We started Christmas 1946 with Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, then went home and opened presents. Being the only kid and only “man” the attention seemed to be on me. It was a great night.
January 11, 2017 U.S. brokered deal to help wife of Cuban spy become pregnant through artificial insemination U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy helped broker a deal that helped the wife of a jailed Cuban spy become pregnant through artificial insemination.
January 11, 2017 Officer Ramos' family grieves, chooses to forgive his senseless murder The family now says he's celebrating Jesus' birthday in heaven and that brings them comfort.
