Showing 438 results for "latin america"
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To guzzle or not to guzzle?
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Scott Tong
Jun 8, 2012
Cars are as American as apple pie, but with the rising price of oil, more Americans are opting for other oil-free means of transportation.
PODCAST: AMC in talks with Chinese buyer, ABC and Univision plan new cable channel
May 8, 2012
Movie theater chain AMC Entertainment is entertaining selling off a big chunk of itself to a Chinese theater operator. ABC and Univision plan to launch a new English-language TV channel next year. And we look at stories involving student loans, Dunkin' Donuts, and more troubles with Spain. Plus, we speak with world-renowned chef Charlie Trotter about why he's closing his Chicago restaurant.
Remittances to Latin America on the rise
Jan 12, 2012
Jobless claims had been on the decline over the past month or so, and with the unemployment rate going down, we have seen an uptick of Latino immigrant workers in this country, who are sending money back home.
World’s richest man launches a news site and taps Larry King to host
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Marc Sanchez
Mar 12, 2012
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U.N. hopes to limit foreign farmland investment
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Adriene Hill
Mar 26, 2012
The U.N. wants limits on the amount of farmland foreign investors can buy up around the world. The organization will vote on new voluntary guidelines in mid-May.
Legalize drugs? VP Biden says no.
Mar 6, 2012
In Mexico, Vice President Biden signals the administration is not open to changing drug policy.
Race to find new World Bank leader could take power from U.S.
Mar 21, 2012
How would the IMF and the World Bank really change if the new leader was appointed from a developing nation instead of the U.S.?
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on the future of L.A.
Feb 9, 2012
The Los Angeles mayor and president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors discusses public transportation, city budgets and what's ahead for his city.
Europe's oil standoff
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Heidi Moore
Jan 23, 2012
As part of the effort to prevent Tehran from developing its nuclear weapons program, the EU unites on imposing sanctions against Iran.
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