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Goodyear to Build a New Tire Plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

According to Mexico's economy minister Ildefonso Guajardo, the Ohio-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is set to invest $550 million to build a new plant in Mexico.

Venezuelan Woman Who Threw Mango at President Maduro Gets a Place to Live

A Venezuelan woman who had the nerve to throw a mango with a message at President Nicolas Maduro has just had her wish for a room granted by the socialist leader.

Republican Rep. Paul Ryan Urges Congress to Pass Obama-Backed Trade Bill

Rep. Paul Ryan is calling on fellow Republicans in Congress to pass trade legislation backed by the Obama Administration that would help American companies conduct business overseas.

Jailed Venezuelan Mayor Antonio Ledezma Transferred to Hospital

Antonio Ledezma, the incarcerated mayor of Venezuela's capital Caracas, was transferred from prison to a hospital where he will undergo emergency surgery for a groin hernia

'Samurai Ghost' Photo Goes Viral: Mysterious Boots Appear in Picture With Little Girl at Japanese Beach

A photo of a 4-year-old girl posing on a beach in Zushi, Japan last year is getting lots of buzz as many people believe that a Samurai ghost photobombed the pic.

Chocolatier Maribel Lieberman Pays Homage to her Native Honduras, Opens Cacao Market

Chocolatier and founder of MarieBelle New York (SoHo) Mariben Lieberman has a refined palate, a worldly perspective, and an extraordinary expertise in cacao as evidenced by her signature artisanal ganache, equisitely roasted coffee, and world-class Aztec Hot Chocolate.

Spain News: Former King Juan Carlos Allegedly Led Secret Life with German Aristocrat

According to a new book called “Final De Partida” (End Game) Juan Carlos,the ex-king of Spain, was leading a double life and having an affair with a German aristocrat for the last ten years of his reign.

Peru Protest: Month-Long Copper Mine Protest Has First Fatality After Police Opened Fire

A 61-year-old farmer named Victoriano Huayna has become the the first fatality of a month long protest against a Mexican-owned copper mining project in Peru.

China Cracks Down on Funeral Striptease

A striptease may not be exactly what you expect as of a funeral, but at least in rural China, erotic dancers are frequently hired to ensure high turnouts for these otherwise somber events - a practice on which the government in Beijing is now cracking down.

World Happiness Report: Switzerland Dubbed Happiest Country in the World

People in Switzerland are happier than people in the rest of the world, according to the third World Happiness Report.

'Outlander' News: British Prime Minister David Cameron Met With Sony Over Show Before Scottish Independence Referendum

David Cameron is mentioned in a leaked Sony email talking about the studios executives meeting with the British prime minister before the airing of "Outlander."

Puerto Rico News: Budget Affects Thousands of Puerto Ricans Needing Medicine As Government Shutdown Looms

Thousands of Puerto Ricans are not receiving the necessary medications because the government is unable to pay insurance companies. However, the whole island's government could shutdown due to the financial crisis.

Mexico News: Stolen Radioactive Material Found

Radioactive material that was stolen in Cardenas, Tabasco on April 13 was recovered on Wednesday. The small container of deadly material had been abandoned under a pedestrian bridge.

U.S. Navy Gives Cesar Chavez Funeral Honors 22 Years After His Death

When Civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez passed away - 22 years ago to this day -- he didn't receive full graveside honors from the U.S. Navy at his memorial in California, but because of a fellow Navy sailor the past will change.

'El Señor de los Cielos' Season 3 Cast: Aurelio Casillas Actor Says Show Serves as Indictment of Corruption in Mexico

Telemundo's "El Señor de los Cielos" is more than just light entertainment because the telenovela also serves as an indictment of narcotics-linked corruption in Mexico, lead actor Rafael Amaya said.

Calbuco Volcano Erupts in Chile, One Hiker Reported Missing [Watch]

Thousands in southern Chile have been evacuated following the eruption of the Calbuco Vocano near Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. President Bachelet en route to the area.

Elian Gonzalez Today 2015: Fidel Castro Supporter, Studying Industrial Engineering [Watch]

It has been 15 years since 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez was taken into custody by U.S. federal agents at his aunt's Miami, Florida home.

How 'Eat Mexico' Author Lesley Téllez Started Writing About Mexico City's Street Food

"Eat Mexico" a colorful and attractive cookbook authored by journalist, homecook and entrepreneur Lesley Téllez, tells the story of the antojitos, the street foods of Mexico City.

Slovenian Archaeologist Finds Lost Mayan City, Has Discovered More than 80 in Mexico

A Slovenian archaeologist named Ivan Šprajc has discovered the lost city of Lagunita, a Mayan city built circa 700 AD and mysteriously abandoned four centuries.

Aiko Chihira: Human-Like Robot Greets Customers at Japanese Department Store Mitsukoshi [Watch]

Aiko Chihira became the first humanoid robot to work at a department store when it made its debut on Monday at Mitsukoshi's Tokyo store.
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