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13 Charged In Sex Slave Ring Involving NJ Farms

Federal authorities have charged 13 people in a sex slave ring that forced young Mexican women into prostitution in New York and New Jersey.

2013/05/01

Mother’s Day Celebrations From Around The World

Ever wanted to know how and when Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world? We take a look at the annual traditions of five countries to find out.

2013/04/29

Tainted Cucumbers Sicken More Than 70 People In 18 States

The Food and Drug Administration is detaining imports of cucumbers from a Mexican company after they were linked to salmonella illnesses in 18 states.

2013/04/26

Opinion: Walmart Bribery And Mexico

According to news reports, the allure of building a Wal-Mart near ancient pyramids in Mexico, and thus gaining access to global tourists nearby, was so strong that Wal-Mart circumvented democratic institutions and bribed the right people to get their way.

2012/12/19

Attorney General Eric Holder (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Opinion: Eric Holder Continues To Show Contempt Of Congress

Attorney General Eric Holder continued to show contempt of Congress in his remarks following the House vote to hold him “in contempt” for refusing to hand over documents associated with the Fast and Furious operation.

2012/06/29

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Opinion: Obama Has Last Word With The Supreme Court On Immigration

After the Supreme Court decision on the Arizona immigration law, SB 1070, the Obama administration announced that it is revoking agreements with Arizona police over the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

2012/06/27

The City Celebrates Cinco De Mayo

It’s Cinco De Mayo, and much like St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is invited to celebrate.

2012/05/05

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A Guide To Philadelphia’s ‘De Pueblo A Pueblo’ Festival

Starting April 27th, the city will celebrate the culture of Mexico and the growing Mexican population here in Philadelphia with an eight-week festival of food, performances, exhibits, film screenings, tours, lectures and more.

2012/04/27

After Allentown Fire, Man Refused Entry To U.S. For Son’s Funeral

A Mexican national says he has been barred from entering the United States to bury his 10-year-old son, a U.S. citizen who died Tuesday in a house fire in northeastern Pennsylvania that killed three other people.

2012/03/31

BLOG: State Dept. Issue Travel Warning for Mexico

By Jim Donovan: Are you planning a spring break trip this year? Well if you’re heading to Mexico you should be aware that the State Department has issued a travel warning for American tourists. Travelers […]

2012/03/07

Brotherly Love: New Jersey Girl, 10, Collects Shoes For Mexico

Her name is Eden Eskaros. On a recent trip to Mexico, she saw something she didn’t like and did something about it. That changed everything for hundreds of children.

2011/09/20

Klinsmann Ready For Coaching Debut With US Soccer

Dealing with disappointment from a Gold Cup final loss that led to the firing of the coach, U.S. Soccer is finally ready to move on.

2011/08/09

(Trucks from Mexico wait to enter the United States at a border crossing point. Trucks from Mexico are currently allowed to venture only a short distance beyond the border. Credit: Joe Raedle/Newsmakers)

Area Teamsters Vow Fight Against Plan To Allow Mexican Trucks On US Highways

Bill Hamilton, Pennsylvania conference president for the Teamsters and president of Teamsters’ Local 107 in Philadelphia, says the deal is being opposed by union and well as non-union trucking interests.

2011/08/03

(Eden Eskaros, right, with shoe store manager who asked not to be named after donating 43 pairs of shoes for Mexican children. Photo by Pat Loeb)

NJ Girl, 10, Gets 1,000 Pairs of Shoes Donated For Poor Kids In Mexico

A South Jersey girl is head to Mexico this Saturday with some very special cargo in her suitcases.

2011/07/25

Naturalized citizens raise their right hands to pledge their allegiance to the Unites States. (Credit: Lynne Adkins)

US Welcomes New Citizens During Naturalization Ceremony At Congress Hall

Standing proudly with their right hands in the air, men and women from 20 countries, including Liberia, Ukraine, India and Mexico, took the oath of citizenship pledging allegiance to the United States of America.

2011/07/01