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Hola, America: the unemployment rate in Mexico is 5 percent
A new Gallup poll indicates that things are getting better south of the border. There's more work in Mexico now, and more reason to stay put.
Many question Michelle Obama's appearance at Oscars, including Iranian media
A sizable audience was plenty rattled When first lady Michelle Obama stepped forward in a glittering silver dress for the grand finale of the Academy Awards.
Watch Chris Christie sound off on scandal-scorched Sen. Robert Menendez (Video)
Governor Chris Christie is never at a loss for an opinion, hear his take on Menendez and Oprah.
And the Oscar goes to ... President Obama's sequester drama
Would anyone have been surprised if President Obama had shown up during the Academy Awards to talk about the sequester? He might have won a special Oscar for orchestrating the best script.
Nashville's new nickname: 'Little Kurdistan'
According to a new analysis of foreign born populations, the fastest growth in the numbers of newcomers is taking place in unusual spots around America, all essentially in Red States.
Oscarnomics: The true cost of the red carpet
The event may be annoying, but the Academy Awards presentation is an economic powerhouse.
Gallup: 51 percent of U.S. Catholics say new pope should maintain traditions
As the pontificate of Benedict XVI ebbs, American Catholics have mixed feelings about the direction of their church.
Ben and Jerry's new flavor: Campaign finance reform
The manufacturer has launched the Stamp Stampede, a grass roots advocacy campaign promoting campaign finance reform that will "stamp money out of politics," and foster a Constitutional amendment.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee makes time to honor rapper
Young Jeezy took a little break from the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities to be honored by Houston Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee over the weekend. The congresswoman presented the rapper with the "Certificate of Congressional Recognition" for his community work throughout the country, the Houston Chronicle reports.
Mitt Romney returns to CPAC
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will appear at the Conservative Political Action Conference next month,
Tea party: Karl Rove's Nazi costume in email added by 'outside vendor'
The questionable depiction of Karl Rove in a "Nazi" uniform that was included n a recent e-mail was a doctored fake done up in sepia tones, and a mistake.
The Trillion Dollar Coin, yours for $9.95
American Mint has just issued the "$1 Trillion Coin," a gleaming, platinum-plated collector's coin that shows what the legendary, imaginary trillion-dollar coin could look like.
Colo. Rep. Joe Salazar's comments on guns and rape spark Twitter fury
Colorado state Rep. Joe Salazar's comments about rape have sparked an unflattering trend on Twitter.
Tea party promises on fourth anniversary to 'shock the entire political world'
Tea partyers observe their fourth anniversary Tuesday, marking an event that resonated with many Americans on Feb 19, 2009.
Sarah Palin will speak at CPAC
They know an audience draw when they see it. Sarah Palin will speak at CPAC this year.
