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» January 03, 2008

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Virgin Mary Makes Another Appearance

16:11 H — Jennifer

2007 was a good year for Virgin Mary apparitions. In February we got a really good one -- I'd say the best of the year -- when Nuestra Señora appeared on a baking pan in Houston. Then in March, she... Read more »

Topics: Bizarro - New Mexico - Religion

What is the Iowa Caucus, Really?

13:29 H — Jennifer

If you find yourself asking that question today, you aren't the only one. WhyTuesday.org has an easy-to-understand video explanation: Via / Why Tuesday?... Read more »

Topics: Politics - States

Babalawos in Cuba Release Their New Year's Predictions

12:13 H — Maegan la Mala

If you're like my mother or some of my tias, you don't start your new year's without consulting your local babalawo, commonly known as a Santeria priest (properly known as Lukumi or Regla de Ocha). Yesterday more than 1,000 Lukumi... Read more »

Topics: Cuba - Religion

The Saga of Emmanuel Continues in Colombia

10:42 H — Maegan la Mala

The center of the drama surrounding FARC hostages has moved from Hugo Chavez and Ingrid Betancourt to a little boy known as Emmanuel. The Colombian government is saying that the FARC canceled a scheduled release of three hostages earlier this... Read more »

Topics: Children - Colombia - Politics