02Nov2012 | FBI to Investigate Copter Shooting on US-MEX Border Associated Press Texas state police said Friday they have asked for a federal investigation of a chase in which a trooper fired on a fleeing pickup truck from a helicopter, resulting in the deaths of two Guatemalan immigrants who were hiding in the bed. |
02Nov2012 | Online Media, Advertisers Ready for Audience Surge Associated Press Sometimes it's not the size of the storm, it's where it hits. As Hurricane Sandy raged through one of the country's most densely populated regions, it created a surge in online traffic this week as people sought weather-related news and various forms of online entertainment. |
02Nov2012 | Mexico Tackles Drug Gangs to Reduce Crime: But Does Fighting Crime Cause Crime? U-T San Diego As drug-related violence has increased sharply across many countries in the Americas, a narrative has emerged stating that one of the main reasons for high homicide rates in Mexico is the deployment of federal forces to tackle the drug gangs. In other words, that fighting crime is causing crime. |
02Nov2012 | Real Jedi Warrior: George Lucas Plans to Donate Disney Money to Charity TheFW While many ‘Star Wars‘ fans have mixed emotions over George Lucas and Disney’s deal, the much-maligned director announced plans on making a charitable donation with the $4 billion he scored from the Mouse House in the deal. |
02Nov2012 | Busy US-Mexico Border Crossing Gets Makeover Associated Press A rerouting of tens of thousands of vehicles a day began Thursday without a hitch at the busiest crossing on the U.S.-Mexico border as part of a major expansion that aims to keep lines manageable while allowing heightened inspections for contraband. |
02Nov2012 | The Expanding Longevity of Mexicans McClatchy Newspapers In 1930, life expectancy for Mexicans was 34 years. By 2010, Mexican men were living an average 73.1 years while Mexican women were hitting 77.8 years. |
02Nov2012 | Green Angels Protect, Provide Info to Tourists on Mexico's Highways The News The Secretariat of Tourism said this week that the Green Angels will be ensuring the safety of tourists in Mexico for Day of the Dead celebrations by providing 750 emergency crews along Mexico’s 262 highways. |
02Nov2012 | Fighting Poverty Means Solving Inequality Problem Oxfam America Last week, the World Bank released a new report assessing declining income inequality over the 2000s in Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Each country experienced significant reductions in inequality over the last decade. Their findings suggest two factors drove the contraction in inequality. |
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