MIAMI (AP) — Juanes volverá a cantar en los premios Grammy este domingo, pero esta vez una canción suya en español. El rockero colombiano, quien en 2013 interpretó una versión salpicada de español del tema de Elton John “Your Song”, dice que aparecer de nuevo en la ceremonia “realmente es un sueño hecho realidad”. “Estoy […]
Juanes Cantará en los Grammy, en Español
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Auge de Extorsiones Socava otros Progresos en Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Nunca supo sus nombres. Pero jamás se olvidará de sus rostros. Al final de cada mes, unos hombres que se hacían llamar “Pecueca” o “Abuelo” ingresaban a los asientos traseros de su taxi, un vetusto Chevette de 1985 sin placas, para exigir su pago. Por años, los conductores de taxis piratas […]
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El Salvador Festeja pronta Beatificación de Monseñor Romero
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Católicos y laicos celebraron el martes que el papa Francisco decretó que el arzobispo de San Salvador, Oscar Romero, fue asesinado por odio a la fe y aprobó una declaración de martirio que allana el camino a su beatificación. Romero, llamado también “la voz de los sin voz”, fue […]
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México: Suman Cuatro Fallecidos por Explosión en Hospital
MEXICO (AP) — El número de muertos tras la explosión de gas la semana pasada en un hospital materno infantil de la ciudad de México se elevó a cuatro, con el fallecimiento de una enfermera que resultó herida cuando ayudaba a evacuar a los niños del lugar. El gobierno de la ciudad de México informó […]
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Westerners Join Kurds Fighting Islamic State Group in Iraq
SINJAR, Iraq (AP) — As Kurdish fighters gathered around a fire in this damp, frigid mountain town in northwestern Iraq, exhausted from battling the Islamic State group, a surprising recruit wearing a tactical vest with the words “Christ is Lord” scribbled on it joined them. The fighter, with a sniper rifle slung over his shoulder […]
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Isolation Is an Avoidable Problem for Older People
Today, thousands of older Americans face serious problems of loneliness and isolation. For a variety of reasons, many older people live alone with virtually no contact with the outside world. Loss of a spouse, frailty and an unwillingness to leave the home prevent older citizens from maintaining a social, outgoing lifestyle. Unfortunately, I know of […]
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Dealing With the Social Security Administration
Q: I’ve got a beef with Social Security. I barged into my local Social Security office, waited for a couple hours, and finally left. Then I tried calling their 800 number and after being on hold for a half hour, I just hung up. So I’ve decided to go right to the top. Can you […]
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Celebratory Spirit: Buick Debuts Avenir Concept and Recalls Five Past Influential Designs
Mark Maynard is online at mark.maynard@utsandiego.com. Find photo galleries and more news at Facebook.com/MaynardsGarage “The celebratory spirit of America’s great auto shows returned to Motor City this year,” said Karl Brauer, senior analyst at Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. The ongoing Detroit auto show — fully titled the North American International Auto Show — feels very […]
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Attempt Being Your Own General Contractor?
Dear James: My husband and I talked to contractors about building our dream home, but the prices are too high. We would like to act as our own general contractors to cut the costs. What do you think of this idea? — Jennifer F. Dear Jennifer: Acting as your own general contractor can certainly save […]
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Horoscope for the Week of February 8, 2015
ARIES (March 21-April 19). There are days when making yourself happy is no small feat. Maybe it should be easier, but the fact that it’s not is probably due to the big life you lead — so many options. You’re doing fine. Keep reinforcing that. Wondering whether you deserve to be happy is silliness. Be happy […]