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Sexual Revolution in Argentina?

12:47 H — Maegan la Mala

With Argentina electing a female president for the first time, one would like to think that women are seen and seeing themselves as more than just sex objects or arm candy for futbol players (have you watched an Argentine soccer... Read more »

Topics: Argentina - Sex - Women

Picasso Lost and Found in Brazil

11:46 H — Maegan la Mala

One Pablo Picasso painting and a second painting by Brazilian artist Candido Portinari were found leaning against a wall of a house after being stolen last month from a Sao Paulo museum. Two suspects were arrested. The theft of the... Read more »

Topics: Arts - Brazil - Crime

Cancelled Globes Damaging L.A. Economy

11:39 H — Jennifer

I'm sure I'm not the only one slightly disappointed about the Golden Globes being canceled due to the continuing writers strike. But L.A. businesses are especially upset, as the awards show was a vital contributor to local economy.Caterers, limousine drivers,... Read more »

Topics: Entertainment - Los Angeles - Money - Movies

Trafficking of Women in Paraguay

10:59 H — Maegan la Mala

The border of Paraguay allows for the sale of illegal and counterfeit products including women. Ciudad del Este's surrounding Tri Border Area--where Paraguay meets Brazil and Argentina--has over the past five years attracted notoriety as a major hub in international... Read more »

Topics: Paraguay - Women

Guevara: "Mexico's destiny in the Olympics will be catastrophe"

10:58 H — Jennifer

One of Mexico's biggest sports stars, runner Ana Guevara, is predicting doom and gloom for Mexico in the 2008 Olympic Games, and lashing out at the government for their lack of interest in sports in general:The destiny of Mexico for... Read more »

Topics: Mexico - Sports

New Hampshire Primary Winners: Clinton & McCain

08:36 H — Maegan la Mala

In what much of the media is calling a comeback this morning, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and John McCain won their respective party primaries in New Hampshire yesterday. The media and pundits are citing two main factors in yesterday's wins:... Read more »

Topics: Politics