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Cuban Olympian Defects to the United States While En Route From World Championships

Cuban Olympian Defects to the United States While En Route Ffrom World Championships

Cuban Yaimé Pérez, one of the best Discus Throwers in the world, defected to the United States while on her way home from the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

US-Mexico Border: Why Did Joe Biden Approve New Wall Construction in Arizona?

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The gaps in the U.S-Mexico border in Arizona will be closed after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection has received authorization from the White House on Thursday.

Will Smith Clarifies Jada-Pinkett Smith ‘Had Nothing To Do’ With Chris Rock Slap During Oscars 2022

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Several months after the "slap heard around the world," Will Smith finally broke his silence regarding the incident via his YouTube channel and Instagram page.

Washington Woman Shoots Husband After He Was Accused of Molesting Children From Her Own Daycare

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A 50-year-old Washington woman was arrested for shooting her husband, who is a retired Baltimore police officer, according to authorities.

Netflix's 'Blonde' Trailer Released; Ana de Armas Shares Snippets of Her Transformation as Marilyn Monroe in the Biopic Film

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Netflix drops the official trailer of "Blonde" while Cuban star Ana de Armas shares snippets of her role as Marilyn Monroe in the film.

Florida Education Commissioner Snubs Biden's LGBTQ Student Laws: Federal Policies Not Binding?

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Florida Education Board is officially snubbing President Joe Biden's Title IX Gender Equity Law after issuing a state-wide memo urging schools otherwise.

Mexico: Jalisco Becomes 2nd State To Export Avocados to U.S.

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Jalisco state will become only the second state in Mexico to export the fruit known as "green gold" to the United States. Its neighboring state, Michoacan, used to be the only state authorized to export the fruit to the U.S. market.

California CBP Officers Seize $8M Worth of Drugs in 5 Days

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

California CBP officers confiscate over $8 million worth of drugs in five days. Here's how they did it.

Justice Department Prosecutors Laying Out Court Plans to Force Donald Trump's Inner Circle to Testify on January 6 Probe: Report

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Justice Department is reportedly preparing its court plans with its prosecutors to force former U.S. President Donald Trump's ally and inner circle members to testify regarding the January 6 probe.

350.org Reacts to Senate's Surprise Climate Deal; No Bait and Switch Tactics on Climate Legislation!

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Today, after weeks of back and forth, Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Charles E. Schumer announced they had reached a long-sought agreement on climate and energy legislation.

San Francisco: State of Emergency Declared Amid Rising Monkeypox Cases, Poor Vaccine Rollout

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The City of San Francisco in California has declared the State of Emergency amid rising Monkeypox cases all over the country.

5 Haiti Migrants Dead, 68 Others Rescued After Suspected Human Smuggling Boat Drops Them in Puerto Rico Waters

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Five Haiti migrants died while 68 others were rescued on Thursday after a suspected smuggling boat dropped the victims in the waters of Puerto Rico.

Deadly Haiti Gang War Spreads to Nation's Capital Port-Au-Prince; Cathedral Caught Fire Amid Fight

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Haiti gang war has reached the capital of the country, Port-au-Prince, with gang members engaging in a gun battle with each other and with police.

Mexico: Young Doctor Killed While Treating Patient, Death Sparks Protests

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Several medical school graduates held a protest in Mexico City following the death of a young doctor who was killed while treating a patient.

Missing Texas Boy Found Dead in Washing Machine; Criminal Investigation Underway

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A missing 7-year-old Texas boy was found dead inside a washing machine on Thursday morning, according to police.

SNAP Benefits 2022 Update: 10 New States Can Now Use Instacart EBT Payments, Including New Mexico

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

SNAP benefits payments have helped over 41 million low-income people in the U.S. in 2021. Instacart said its app will expand its SNAP EBT card payments to 10 more states.

Mexico: Locals 'Fed up' as Massive Wave of Americans Move to Country, Increase Cost of Living

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexico locals are reportedly not happy with the migration of people from the USA, many from California, into their country.

Honduras Cocaine Queen Herlinda Bobadilla Makes First Appearance in US Court After Being Extradited to the Country

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The cocaine queen of Honduras, Herlinda Bobadilla, who faces charges for drug trafficking, appeared in U.S. federal court on Wednesday.

Cheapest Gas in Mexico: A Guide on Where to Buy Gas for Under $1 per Gallon

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Many American motorists travel across the border to fill their tanks with cheaper gas in Mexico. So, here's how to get gas for under $1 per gallon in Mexico.