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Lime Shortage Worsened by Mexican Drug Cartel: Prices Soar, Restaurants Switch to Prepackaged Lime Juice

An understated fruit, always present when most wanted, will be in short supply in the foreseeable future. The dwindling number of limes available has led to companies changing menus and recipes shining light on the drug war in Mexico. How companies will cope remains up in the air.

Woman Sues NJ DMV Over Atheist License Plate

Apr 19, 2014 04:35 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Vanity license plates are commonplace in every state, depicting a little of the owner on the outside. The New Jersey MVC, however, denied one woman's license plate because the MVC's website deemed it objectionable. In turn, the woman has decided to sue the New Jersey MVC.

Michael's Arts and Crafts Stores Suffer Security Breach From Eastern European Gang

Apr 19, 2014 10:31 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The arts and crafts retailer reports a breach that affected almost 3 million customers.

"Worst Fire In City's History" Rages in Valparaiso, Chile; Death Toll Expected to Rise

Apr 13, 2014 04:15 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

One of Chile's most iconic cities is experiencing a devastating fire. Valparaiso has not experienced a fire of this magnitude in decades, and firefighters continue to battle the blaze on city's hilltops.

Vance McAllister, Louisiana Congressman, Will Not Resign Despite Scandal [WATCH]

Apr 13, 2014 02:22 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Republican US Representative Vance McAllister refuses calls from his own party to resign.

France, Cuba Begin Economic Talks; French Foreign Minister Says Differing Views Doesn't Stop Relations

Apr 13, 2014 11:18 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius speaks with his Cuban counterpart and Cuban President Raul Castro to begin opening up Cuba to European trade.

Did NSA Know About the Heartbleed Bug? Reports Say Surveillance Discovered Virus in 2012

Apr 13, 2014 11:10 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The security agency may have used the flaw to access passwords and data.

Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Resigns

Apr 12, 2014 05:24 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Secretary Sebelius announced her resignation on Thursday.

Peru Shining Path: 24 Arrested In Terrorist & Drug Bust

Apr 12, 2014 04:02 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Those arrested are accused of receiving money made by drug trafficking from the Shining Path.

Earthquake In Nicaragua's Capital Leads To Strong Aftershocks

Apr 12, 2014 02:07 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The first earthquake was followed by another one the following day of equal magnitude.

Talks Begin in Venezuela As Future Remains Unclear; Vatican Says It Will Mediate Talks Under Right Circumstances

Apr 12, 2014 11:33 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Following months of protests and violent responses, the Venezuelan government and the opposition have agreed to hold talks on the future of Venezuela, deciding what will come of all the protesting. Yet, both sides have different goals for the discussions, engulfing them in a shadow of doubt. Although mediators have been called on to supervise the talks, their impartiality and involvement remains shaky. On Wednesday, the government of Nicolás Maduro asked the Vatican to send a moderator to mediate the talks between the government and opposition protesters.

New Information Could Point Search Crews Towards Missing Plane, But Where?

Apr 06, 2014 01:11 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

New information discovered by search ships could tell us what happened to the missing plane.

Venezuela News: Leopoldo López Finally Charged

Apr 06, 2014 11:09 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The crisis in Venezuela has taken a new turn, and it does not bring the struggle closer to an end. The new move by the government of President Maduro has angered the protestors. Yet, other developments concerning the South American nations, most importantly about food, have appeared in the last couple of days.