U.S. Trains Mexico On Tactics Used Against Al-Qaida
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Sunday, January 27, 2013
'Sick And Tired,' Residents In Southern Mexico Defend Themselves
January 27, 2013 They are fighting back against drug traffickers and gangs who have terrorized the residents of Guerrero state. Armed with shotguns and rusted machetes, the self-defense brigades have set up roadblocks and arrested suspects — all without help from the authorities.
Friday, January 25, 2013
The Two-Way
Spain's 'El Pais' Apologizes For Photo That Was Not Of Cancer-Stricken Chavez
January 25, 2013 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has not been seen for weeks. He's reportedly in Cuba, undergoing treatment. El Pais thought it had a "global exclusive." But the photo of a man surrounded by doctors and with a breathing tube going down his throat was of someone else.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Business
Fla. Tomato Growers Say Mexico Trade Deal Is Rotten
January 23, 2013 For 16 years, Mexican growers have agreed not to sell tomatoes below what's called a reference price, meant to protect Florida growers from cheap Mexican tomatoes. But half of all tomatoes eaten in the U.S. come from Mexico, and Mexican growers say it's because their tomatoes taste better.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
The Salt
Mexican Mole Has Many Flavors, Many Mothers
January 18, 2013 The ancient Mexican sauce for meat and poultry, using a mixture of chilies, sweets and nuts, has roots in pre-Columbian times with a strong Spanish influence. As Mexican culinary traditions follow migrants around the world, the complex sauce is earning legions of fans.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
The Picture Show
A Supreme Court Justice Gets Personal: Sotomayor's Family Photos
January 14, 2013 Diabetes, divorce, and liver and onions: Sonia Sotomayor shares her best and worst memories — along with family photos — in an intimate interactive feature.
The Salt
Cross-Culture Cilantro Sauce And Other Secrets Of 'Gran Cocina Latina'
January 14, 2013 For her new book, Gran Cocina Latina, chef Maricel Presilla visited homes and restaurants across Latin America to document their food. But one dish familiar to Americans, the sauce often served with Cuban-style yuca fries, has a surprising origin — Presilla herself.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Shots - Health News
After Bringing Cholera To Haiti, U.N. Plans To Get Rid Of It
January 12, 2013 On the third anniversary of Haiti's devastating earthquake, the country is laying plans to rid itself of the cholera epidemic that followed in its wake. Most scientists now think Nepalese soldiers unwittingly spread the pathogen in Haiti when they joined a United Nations peacekeeping force.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Shots - Health News
Despite Billions In Aid, Many Haitians Still Live In Squalid Camps
January 11, 2013 Three years ago, a massive earthquake destroyed much of Haiti's capital city. Aid agencies from around the world pledged billions of dollars to help Haiti rebuild. But since then, many of the grand plans have fizzled, and some 350,000 Haitians still live in makeshift camps.
