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Mexican once put up for oldest woman dies at 119

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexican once put forward for the title of world's oldest woman has died at 119, government officials said Thursday.

Mexico City's transit improvements on track

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Cash-strapped Mexico City is pressing ahead with new bus lines and bike lanes in 2010, buoyed by prestigious…

Obama answers questions from top Cuban blogger

HAVANA (AP) — President Barack Obama has answered questions submitted by a celebrated Cuban blogger, saying he isn't interested in…

1st monument at Guyana's Jonestown suicide site

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — It has taken more than 30 years, but the government of Guyana has erected a memorial plaque at the site of…

Obama answers top Cuban blogger

HAVANA (AP) — President Barack Obama has answered written questions from a Cuban blogger who has become famous by daring to criticize…

Behind missed Gitmo deadline: No one wants jailees

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — President Barack Obama is now confirming what many have long suspected: He will miss his January deadline…

Mexico anti-abortion fight moves to federal level

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Lawmakers in Veracruz made it Mexico's 17th state to pass legislation declaring life begins at conception, then…

Murder charge filed in Puerto Rico teen slaying

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Murder charges were filed Wednesday in the slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned…

Brazil: President to decide on Italian fugitive

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the nation's president should decide whether to extradite Italian…

Escobar son accused in Medellin cartel crimes

BOGOTA (AP) — Colombia's police director says the son of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar was directly involved in cartel business,…

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