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Chávez: Guerrillas 'Not Terrorists
 Phil Gunson
A stunning call by President Hugo Chávez for Colombian guerrillas to be treated not as terrorists but as respected "insurgent forces" was angrily rejected in Bogotá Friday before Chávez had even finished his speech.
Economy, War Top US Campaign Issues
 Alan Fram
The faltering economy has caught the Iraq war as people's top worry, a national poll suggests, with the rapid turnabout already showing up on the presidential campaign trail and in maneuvering between President Bush and Congress.
Rules Finalized for US National ID
 Associated Press
Americans born after Dec. 1, 1964, will have to get more secure driver's licenses in the next six years under ambitious post-9/11 security rules to be unveiled today by federal officials.
4 Dead in Wreck on US-Mexico Bridge
 Associated Press
A fiery wreck Thursday on a bridge that spans the U.S.-Mexico border killed at least four people, police said. The accident on the American side of the 3.2-mile Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge involved two tractor-trailers and three other vehicles, police Lt. Lupe Salinas said.
 Official Version of Naval Incident Starts to Unravel
 Gareth Porter
Despite the official and media portrayal of the incident in the Strait of Hormuz early Monday morning as a serious threat to U.S. ships from Iranian speedboats that nearly resulted in a "battle at sea", new information over the past three days suggests that the incident did not involve such a threat and that no U.S. commander was on the verge of firing at the Iranian boats.
US Counterfeiting Charges Against N. Korea Based on Shaky Evidence
 Kevin G. Hall
Two years ago, President Bush accused the communist regime there of printing phony U.S. currency. However, a 10-month McClatchy investigation on three continents has found that the evidence to support Bush's charges against North Korea is uncertain at best.
Richardson Ends Presidential Bid
 Nedra Pickler
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson ended his campaign for the presidency Wednesday after twin fourth-place finishes that showed his impressive credentials could not compete with his rivals' star power.
Gulf Video "Fabricated," Iran Says
 Associated Press
Iran on Wednesday called video and audio released by the Pentagon showing Iranian Revolutionary Guards boats confronting U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz "fabricated," an English-language state-run television station reported.
Alleged Scam Brings Mexican Workers to Toronto
 Tom Godfrey
Federal officials are looking into an alleged immigration scam that's sending hundreds of Mexicans to Toronto as bogus refugees so they can earn good money working at construction sites within hours of touching down.
Clinton Is Victor, Turning Back Obama; McCain Also Triumphs
 Patrick Healy & Michael Cooper
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York rode a wave of female support to a surprise victory over Senator Barack Obama in the New Hampshire Democratic primary on Tuesday night. In the Republican primary, Senator John McCain of Arizona revived his presidential bid with a Lazarus-like victory.
Brenda Martin Pleads Her Case in Mexico
 Canadian Press
A Canadian woman jailed nearly two years in Mexico won't get her birthday wish of freedom and will likely wait two more months in prison before a judge decides her fate.
Latin America: A Wish List for 2008
 James M. Roberts & Ray Walser
The future of Latin America will have a great impact on the United States' economy, energy supply, and border security.
Ron Paul Raises $20 Million
 Agence France-Presse
Republican lawmaker Ron Paul has become a surprise fundraising star in the US presidential race, with a showing in the closing months of 2007 equaling that of political heavyweights Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Obama on the Rise, Clinton on the Decline
 Capitol Hill Blue
Rising Democratic star Barack Obama continues to move up in polls for Tuesday's New Hampshire primary while one-time frontrunner Hillary Clinton is sliding downward and former second place holder John Edwards is sinking fast.
Latin Americans More Worried About Job Safety
 Angus Reid Global Monitor
Adults in Latin America are more likely to think their job is not safe, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 40 per cent of respondents say there’s a chance they may become unemployed.
Ailing Cuban Leader Again Hints at Retirement
 Pam Democrat
Cuba's ailing President, Fidel Castro, has for the second time in recent weeks alluded publicly to the possibility of retiring from office.
Members of Mexican Mafia Convicted on Racketeering Counts
 Greg Moran
After a trial that lasted two months, a federal jury in San Diego Friday convicted seven members of the notorious Mexican Mafia prison gang on racketeering charges.
Hearing for Canadian Woman Jailed in Mexico to be Held Monday
Canadian Press
There's a slim chance a Mexican judge could release Brenda Martin Monday after Toronto lawyer Guillermo Cruz argues on her behalf that his client's rights have been violated.
Richardson: Humor, Experience
 William Petroski
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is equipped with a thick resume and a disarming sense of humor in his campaign for the Democratic nomination.
Our Time for Change Has Come: Barack Obama's Victory Speech After Winning the Iowa Caucus
 TrouthOut
This is a transcript and video of Barack Obama's victory speech after winning the Iowa caucus.
White House OKs Mexican Truck Program
 Andrew Taylor
The Bush administration is going ahead with a controversial pilot program giving Mexican trucks greater access to U.S. highways despite a new law by Congress against it.
US Horse Slaughter Exports to Mexico Increase 312%
 R. Scott Nolen
Since all three U.S. horse slaughter operations were ordered closed last year, the number of horses exported to Mexico for slaughter has exploded. As of Dec. 20, 2007, 44,475 horses had been shipped to Mexico for processing for human consumption compared with 10,783 shipped at the same time in 2006 - a 312 percent increase.
US Homeland Committee Told Ports Understaffed, Overloaded
 Alicia A. Caldwell
Understaffed ports and overworked customs agents are leading to long border wait times, witnesses told visiting members of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security on Thursday.
Obama and Huckabee Win in Iowa Vote
 John M. Broder & Adam Nagourney
Senator Barack Obama won the Iowa Democratic caucuses Thursday night in a stunning show of strength by a young African-American candidate who was virtually unknown to America three years ago.
US News Media Downplays Iraq War
 Capitol Hill Blue
As America heads into a Presidential election year where Iraq is a central issue, mainstream media outlets plan massive cutbacks in war coverage and reductions in resources and personnel dedicated to reporting on the conflict.
Colombia: Hostage Release "Blasted"
 Constanza Vieira
"Uribe, reflect, my brother, let’s work for peace," said Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez when the release of three hostages by Colombia’s FARC guerrillas was postponed over the New Year’s holidays.
Trouble in Hillary's Paradise
 Capitol Hill Blue
Democratic Presidential contender plans a “campaign-wide house cleaning” if she loses the opening primary season races in Iowa and New Hampshire,” sources within here beleaguered organization tell Capitol Hill Blue.
Calif. School Targets Mexican Students
 Elliot Spagat
Children are more likely to shield their faces than to smile when Daniel Santillan points his camera. Santillan's photos aren't for any picture album or yearbook — they help prove that Mexican youngsters are illegally attending public schools in this California border community.
Top Democrats Ponder Changing NAFTA
 Ian Swanson
All three favorites for the Democratic presidential nomination have said they will look into changing the controversial North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) if elected president.
Would-Be Ford Assassin Released From Prison
 Steve Chawkins, Larry Gordon & Richard Winton
After more than three decades in prison for a foiled attempt to assassinate President Gerald R. Ford, Sara Jane Moore was released on parole Monday.
FBI Makes New Plea in D.B. Cooper Case
 Don Hamilton
On Monday, the FBI renewed its plea for help from the public in solving the case in a news release that took the top spot Monday on the FBI Web site.
2007 Deadliest for US Troops in Iraq
 Associated Press
The second half of 2007 saw violence drop dramatically in Iraq, but the progress came at a high price: The year was the deadliest for the U.S. military since the 2003 invasion, with 899 troops killed.
Next Year’s News
 Predictions for 2008 from BorowitzReport.com
From Rupert Murdoch to Monica Lewinsky, Andy Borowitz gives us a peek at who'll make and shake the headlines in the year ahead...
Republicans Take Tough Line as Immigration Becomes Key Election Issue
 Tom Baldwin
In the crucial state of Iowa, where the nomination process begins on January 3, candidates for the White House have been loudly trumpeting – or tripping up over – the immigration issue.
Undocumented Workers Bemoan U.S. Crackdown
 Alfonso Chardy & Helena Poleo
Immigrant workers and employers in South Florida said they are seeing fewer jobs and remittances after an escalation in immigration enforcement.
Latin America 2007: Best & Worst
 Latin Business Chronicle
2007 was a year when politics - especially Hugo Chavez - dominated much of the business news out of Latin America. However, there were also other key events during the year. Latin Business Chronicle singles out the five best and five worst events of the year.
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