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Mexico Imposes Travel Restrictions on Peru to Help Curb Migration

May 08, 2024 11:09 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The migration crisis is not just giving headaches to the US, but Mexico as well, and the country is seeking to ease this problem by imposing travel restrictions from people from certain countries, particularly Peru.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Effort to Remove House Speaker Mike Johnson Swiftly Killed; Congresswoman Reportedly Losing Sway With Donald Trump

May 08, 2024 10:05 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from office has officially been rejected in an overwhelming and resounding 359-43 vote.

Drake Drama Continues as Man Arrested For Trying to Break Into His Toronto Mansion a Day After Near-Fatal Shooting There

May 08, 2024 09:10 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Just a day after a security guard was shot and almost killed in a drive-by shooting at Drake's mansion in Toronto, another man was arrested for trying to break into the rapper's home.

Shakira Gets Major Win After Prosecutors Recommend 2nd Spain Tax Evasion Case Be Thrown Out

May 08, 2024 08:26 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Shakira's Spain tax evasion saga is finally over, and the Colombian music legend can finally breathe a sigh of relief after prosecutors recommended her 2nd case be thrown out.

Taylor Swift Law Protecting Online Ticket Buyers in Minnesota Gets Passed

May 08, 2024 01:43 AM EDT By Rick Martin

In a step forward to protect people buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events, Minnesota has passed the Taylor Swift Law.

Colombia: ELN Rebel Group Announces They Will Resume Kidnapping Operations After Peace Talks Break Down

May 07, 2024 11:49 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Colombian rebel group known as the ELN has announced that they are resuming their kidnap for ransom operations in the country, handing a major blow to President Gustavo Petro's "Total Peace" initiative.

TikTok Sues US Government To Halt Law That Could Ban Platform from the Country

May 07, 2024 11:12 PM EDT By Rick Martin

In its latest move to prevent the US government from banning its platform from the US completely, TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, filed a lawsuit that challenges the ban.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial Gets 'Stormy' as Stormy Daniels Takes the Stand

May 07, 2024 10:32 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Donald Trump hush money trial continued, but things picked up even more as Stormy Daniels, the porn star he slept with after Melania gave birth to Baron, finally testified.

Drake's Mansion in Toronto Attacked, Security Guard Critically Injured Amid Kendrick Lamar Feud

May 07, 2024 10:07 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Drake is currently feuding with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar, but the Canadian rapper would have to put that feud on hold as his Toronto mansion was just attacked.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Witness Says He Saw Donald Trump Personally Signed Reimbursement Checks to Michael Cohen

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Witnesses Say He Personally Signed Reimbursement Checks to Michael Cohen; Ex-POTUS Fined $1,000 for Breaking Gag Order Again

May 06, 2024 11:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Donald Trump hush money trial continued in New York as a devastating new witness testimony revealed that Trump really knew about the deal to pay off porn star Stormy Daniels.

Marjorie Taylor Greene's Effort to Remove House Speaker Mike Johnson Expected to Push Through This Week Despite Massive Backlash

May 06, 2024 10:29 PM EDT By Rick Martin

US House Speaker Mike Johnson's job is in danger as Marjorie Taylor Greene's plans to force a vote on the matter is expected to happen this week.

Madonna Breaks Records with Massive Free Concert in Brazil That Drew 1.6 Million People

May 06, 2024 09:44 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Madonna was in Brazil to hold a free concert at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach, and it is safe to say that the "material girl" broke some records with her performance.

Texas Floods: Young Boy Dead as Search and Rescue Operations Continue

May 06, 2024 08:58 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A 4-year-old boy's body was recovered from floodwaters near Fort Worth, Texas as search and rescue operations continue amid the massive floods all over.

Panama Elections: Ricardo Martinelli Replacement Jose Raul Mulino Elected President

May 06, 2024 08:27 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Panama had found its next president, and he is last-minute replacement candidate Jose Raul Mulino, a staunch ally of convicted former president Ricardo Martinelli.

Donald Trump Trial: New Poll Finds 20% of Trump Supporters May Reconsider Vote If He Is Convicted

May 06, 2024 12:08 AM EDT By Rick Martin

A new poll may have troubling news for Donald Trump, who is in a tight race against President Joe Biden. It found that a large percentage of Trump supporters might not vote for him should he be convicted.

Argentina Coach Cesar Luis Menotti, Who Led Argentina to 1st World Cup Win, Dead at 85; Lionel Messi Pays Tribute

May 05, 2024 11:33 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Argentina is in mourning as the coach who led the country to its first-ever World Cup win, Cesar Luis Minotti, has died at the age of 85.

Panama Elections: Voting Done as Panamanians Await Who Will Their Next President Be

May 05, 2024 10:13 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Voters have now casted their ballots as polling centers now officially close throughout Panama for the election that will decide the Central American country's next president.

New Mexico Mom, Another Woman, Shot Dead, 5-Year Old Child Wounded After 10-Month-Old Baby Was Abducted

May 05, 2024 09:10 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A New Mexico mom was shot dead and her 10-month-old baby was abducted in a heinous attack, which also saw another woman dead and a 5-year-old girl wounded.

Mexico: American and 2 Australians Killed by Robbers Trying To Steal Their Tires

May 05, 2024 08:00 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Australians Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad were killed by robbers in Mexico.

Nicaragua: 5 Ways the Daniel Ortega Regime Violated Human Rights

May 04, 2024 07:50 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Daniel Ortega regime is one of the most brutal and repressive regimes in Latin America, with Nicaragua becoming very infamous for its brutal and often deadly put-downs of any form of dissent.

Arizona Increasing Efforts to Combat Extreme Heat That Killed Hundreds Last Year

May 03, 2024 09:14 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Arizona state government is now trying to address the state's legendary heat problem, with a new heat officer vowing to find ways to address the heat issue.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Former Trump Spokesperson Hope Hicks Testifies

May 03, 2024 08:29 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The woman who served as Donald Trump's campaign spokesperson and press secretary, Hope Hicks, has now testified in the New York hush money trial.

Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Ex-POTUS May Get More Fines After Even More Gag Order Violations

May 02, 2024 11:39 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The 10th day of the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York concluded earlier today, and it was filled with talks of celebrity scandals and even more gag order violations by the ex-POTUS.

Ecuador Defends Actions in Mexican Embassy Raid at the International Court of Justice (ICJ); Accuses Mexico of 'Blatant Interference'

May 02, 2024 10:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Ecuador's raid at the Mexican Embassy, leading to both countries cutting ties with one another, has now started.