Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are in the western U.S. city of Santa Barbara, California, to participate in a charity polo match. People attending the event at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club have paid $400 a ticket for the cheap seats while VIP tickets sold […]
British Royal Couple Combine Polo, Charity on US Tour
Posted July 9th, 2011 at 5:45 pm (UTC-5)
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Argentine Folk Singer Killed in Guatemala
Posted July 9th, 2011 at 3:40 pm (UTC-5)
One of Latin America’s most famous folk singers, Facundo Cabral, has been murdered in Guatemala. Officials say gunmen opened fire on the Argentine singer’s vehicle Saturday in Guatemala City. At least one other person was wounded in the attack. The 74-year-old Cabral had been on his way to the airport. A second car carrying one […]
Argentine Folk Singer Killed in Guatemala
Posted July 9th, 2011 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
One of Latin America’s most famous folk singers, Facundo Cabral, has been murdered in Guatemala. Officials say gunmen opened fire on the Argentine singer’s vehicle Saturday in Guatemala City. At least one other person was wounded in the attack. The 74-year-old Cabral had been on his way to the airport. A second car carrying one […]
Ghana Holds Historic Presidential Primary
Posted July 9th, 2011 at 10:50 am (UTC-5)
Delegates from Ghana’s ruling party are choosing their candidate for the coming presidential election – the first time a sitting president has had to compete in a primary for his party’s nomination. Around 3,000 delegates were expected to turn out Saturday for the National Democratic Congress party primary being held in the city of Sunyani […]
Obama: Congress Must Take Steps to Meet Fiscal Challenges
Posted July 9th, 2011 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says congressional Democrats and Republicans need to step out of their “comfort zones” and make the political sacrifices to meet the nation’s fiscal challenges. During his weekly address Saturday, Mr. Obama said they will be working Sunday to reach an agreement on how to lower the huge deficit. Mr. Obama says […]
British Royal Couple Begin California Visit Saturday
Posted July 9th, 2011 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, better known as William and Kate, begin their first full day in California Saturday, following a 9-day trip to Canada. The newly-married British royal couple arrived in Los Angeles Friday for a 3-day visit. They were greeted by local and state dignitaries, including Governor Jerry Brown. On Saturday, William […]
Former First Lady Betty Ford Dies
Posted July 9th, 2011 at 4:10 am (UTC-5)
Former U.S. first lady Betty Ford, an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and the founder of the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse, has died at the age of 93. Family members said she died Friday evening. Mrs. Ford was born in Chicago in 1918. She moved to New York in her twenties where she […]
20 People Killed In Mexico Bar Attack
Posted July 9th, 2011 at 3:10 am (UTC-5)
Mexican officials say gunmen shot and killed 20 people inside a bar in Monterrey, Mexico late Friday. Local media say more than two dozen attackers opened fire on the patrons at a bar in a busy commercial district. Monterrey has been the scene of deadly battles involving drug cartels fighting over routes into the United […]
11 Bodies Found Outside Mexico City
Posted July 9th, 2011 at 12:50 am (UTC-5)
Mexican police say the bodies of 10 men and woman were found shot on the outskirts of Mexico City Friday. Police say the victims were found in the Valle de Chalco area blindfolded and with their hands tied. The Associated Press says another body was found in the vicinity some time later, but police are […]
Former First Lady Betty Ford Dies
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 11:15 pm (UTC-5)
Former U.S. first lady Betty Ford, an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and the founder of the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse, has died at the age of 93. Family members said she died Friday evening. President Barack Obama said Mrs. Ford distinguished herself through her courage and compassion. He said that as the […]
