Canada, Mexico, EU Retaliate Against U.S. Steel And Aluminum Tariffs
(CBS) — Key U.S. economic allies are firing back with retaliatory trade measures in response to the Trump administration’s move to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. Canada’s...
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Mexico Imposes Tariffs On $3 Billion Worth Of U.S. Exports
Chris Isidore (CNN Money) — The U.S. trade dispute with Mexico is heating up. In retaliation for the Trump administration announcing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico and much of the...
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Texas Teen Reunites With Deported Dad At U.S.-Mexico Border Before Graduation
(CBS) — Leslie Sliva knew her father could not attend her high school graduation on Sunday. The El Paso, Texas, teen says her dad has missed many milestones in her life, but she was determined to make...
View ArticlePork Producers Concerned Over Tariff Threats
(CBS) — U.S. pork producers are concerned about their business as they face retaliatory tariffs in two of their largest markets–Mexico and China. “We’re in a very uncertain period, and uncertainty is...
View ArticleUndeterred By Trump, Asylum-Seekers Line Up At The Border
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Undaunted by President Donald Trump’s tough talk on immigration, asylum-seekers are forming unusually long lines at the Mexican border, with parents and children sleeping on...
View ArticleTropical Storm Carlotta Forms Near Mexico’s Acapulco
MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Carlotta has formed in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico’s Acapulco and is forecast to make landfall Saturday. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami reports that...
View ArticleTropical Storm Carlotta: Rains Pound Mexico’s Coast
MEXICO CITY — Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Carlotta pounded Mexico’s Pacific coast east of Acapulco ahead of its expected landfall late Saturday or early Sunday. Carlotta, the third named storm of...
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Mexico Shocks Reigning World Cup Champs Germany 1-0
MOSCOW — Germany became the third defending champion in the last 16 years to lose its opening match at the World Cup, falling to Mexico 1-0 Sunday. Hirving Lozano scored the lone goal in the 35th...
View ArticleWorld Cup Watchers Cheer on Mexico
CHICAGO (CBS) — World Cup fans packed into a tavern in Pilsen Saturday morning to catch Mexico taking on South Korea. Fans could not take their eyes of the game and in the end, getting up early was...
View ArticleDes Plaines Priest, Joliet Woman Among 103 Survivors Of Mexico Plane Crash
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two Chicago area residents were among 103 people who survived a fiery plane crash in Mexico on Tuesday. Dozens of people were injured, but no one died in the crash. Aeromexico flight...
View ArticleHector Grows To Hurricane Force Over The Pacific Ocean
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A new hurricane has formed far out in the Pacific Ocean and forecasters say they expect it to continue gaining force. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Hector will...
View ArticleFeds, Mexico To Announce New Plans To Fight Drug Cartels
By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Drug Enforcement Administration officials tell The Associated Press that new plans to combat Mexican drug cartels will be unveiled in Chicago alongside...
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Report: Secret Drug Smuggling Tunnel Discovered Under Former KFC
ARIZONA (CBS Local) – A tunnel that stretches from a former Kentucky Fried Chicken in Arizona all the way to a home in Mexico was discovered last week by investigators, who believe the secret...
View ArticleTravel Advisory Issued After 8 Bodies Found In Cancun
WASHINGTON, DC (CBS Local/CBS Pittsburgh) – The U.S. Department Of State has issued a level two travel advisory after eight bodies were found in the resort city of Cancun. The travel advisory warns...
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Drug Tunnel From Mexico To Arizona Found Under Former KFC
(CNN) — Authorities in Arizona discovered $1 million in drugs during a traffic stop — and officials say that led them to a nearly 600-foot drug tunnel that runs between a former KFC restaurant and a...
View ArticleTrump Announces Trade ‘Understanding’ With Mexico, Says It Won’t Be Called...
(CBS) — President Trump announced a trade “understanding” with Mexico Monday that could lead to an overhaul of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and he also said he wants to get rid of the name...
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Hundreds Of Endangered Turtles Killed In Illegal Fishing Net
MEXICO CITY — About 300 sea turtles have died on Mexico’s southern Pacific coast after they were trapped in an abandoned illegal fishing net. The office for environmental protection says the Olive...
View ArticleU.S., Canada Fail To Reach Deal On Rewriting NAFTA
(CNN) — The fate of NAFTA became uncertain Friday when the United States and Canada failed to come to an agreement on rewriting the three-nation trade pact. “We are done negotiating today. We will...
View ArticleFormer Mexican President To Speak At Northwestern University
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Former Mexican President Vicente Fox is speaking at Northwestern University about the relationship between Mexico and the U.S. Fox is scheduled to appear on the Evanston campus...
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Local Families Celebrate ‘Day Of The Dead Xicágo’ In Pilsen On Sunday
CHICAGO (CBS) — As the Mexican holiday “Day of the Dead” approaches, a local museum is giving families an outdoor space to honor the deceased while welcoming the public to celebrate the lives of those...
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Chicago Museum Celebrates The Day Of The Dead
CHICAGO (CBS) — Thousands in Chicago will commemorate the Day of the Dead to honor loved ones who’ve departed this world. The National Mexican Museum of Art in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood showcases...
View ArticleEx-Mexican Officer Faces Sentencing For Leak To Drug Cartel
CHICAGO (AP) — Prosecutors have called a witness with alleged drug cartel ties to testify at the sentencing in Chicago of a former Mexican intelligence-unit commander who worked closely with U.S....
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Largest Private Collection Of Frida Kahlo Art Coming To College Of DuPage
CHICAGO (CBS) — The works of legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo are coming to the Chicago area for a unique exhibition that will include paintings from one of the world’s largest private collection....
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Denying Asylum Claims To Immigrants...
(CNN) — In an order laced with language accusing President Donald Trump of attempting to rewrite immigration laws, a federal judge based in San Francisco temporarily blocked the government late Monday...
View ArticleTreat Your Valentine With Expert-Recommended Winter Travel Deals And Getaways
CHICAGO (CBS)– The return of snow and frigid temperatures may have you dreaming of sun and fun. Travel expert Kendra Thornton, owner of Royal Travel and Tours, has four winter travel deals whether you...
View ArticlePence To Visit Indiana, Will Discuss Proposed US-Mexico-Canada Trade Deal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is traveling to Indianapolis this week to discuss the proposed U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. The former Indiana governor will arrive early Thursday...
View ArticleChicago Man On FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List
CHICAGO (CBS) — A groom accused of murdering his bride in her wedding dress is added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. In 2012, Arnoldo Jimenez disappeared less than two days after he was married at...
View ArticlePregnant Mom And Family Take Asylum In Chicago Lawn Church To Avoid...
CHICAGO (CBS) — Facing a deportation order, Adilene Marquina and her family are taking asylum in a Chicago Lawn church for the foreseeable future, because she fears threats from Mexican drug cartels....
View ArticleLast-Minute Reprieve Spares Pregnant Mother Of Three From Deportation
CHICAGO (CBS) — A last-minute reprieve came Thursday for a pregnant woman who was supposed to be deported to her native Mexico. RELATED Pregnant Mom And Family Take Asylum In Chicago Lawn Church To...
View ArticleProduce Supplier Warns Chicago Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Shoppers Could...
CHICAGO (CBS) — The price of some foods could skyrocket, a Chicago businessman is warning, if President Trump follows through with his threat to impose new tariffs on all Mexican imports. Peter Testa,...
View ArticleFrom Car Parts To Clothing: How Proposed Tariffs Could Affect Consumers
CHICAGO (CBS) — UPDATE: On Friday night, the U.S. and Mexico reached a deal on immigration enforcement, signaling the end of tariff threats proposed by President Trump. I am pleased to inform you that...
View ArticleMexican Officials Believe They’ve Found The Only Known Recording Of Frida...
Frida Kahlo‘s voice may have finally been unearthed, according to researchers at Mexico’s National Sound Library. If confirmed, officials say it would be the first record of the Mexican artist’s voice.
View ArticleMexican Drug Cartel Operative Pleads Guilty In Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A high-ranking figure in Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel who answered to now-imprisoned drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has entered a guilty plea at a Chicago federal court. Guadalupe...
View ArticleU.S. Men’s Soccer Team Facing Off Against Mexico At Soldier Field For Gold Cup
CHICAGO (AP) — Remember the U.S. men’s soccer team? It’s also playing for a trophy on Sunday, taking on Mexico at Soldier Field in the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the championship of North and...
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WATCH: Naperville Bucky’s Employee Says ‘Go Back To Their Country’ In Viral...
CHICAGO (CBS)– Police are investigating after a Bucky’s employee in Naperville was caught on camera questioning customers’ citizenship status. Videos and photos of the incident involving the Buitron...
View ArticleBucky’s Convenience Store Employee Fired After Telling Customers ‘Go Back To...
CHICAGO (CBS) — A Bucky’s convenience store employee in Naperville has been fired, after he was caught on camera telling customers from Mexico to “go back to their country.” The incident took place at...
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Mattel: ‘Day Of The Dead Barbie’ Celebrates Mexican Holiday
(CBS/CNN) — There’s about to be a new Barbie doll on the shelves, with flowers on her dress and a skull painted on her face. It’s the Dia de los Muertos Barbie, or Day of the Dead Barbie. The...
View ArticlePerformers Set To Appear At Chicago Latino Theater Fest Stuck In Mexico After...
CHICAGO (CBS) — A Latino theater fest in Chicago is going on this week without one of its big productions. As CBS 2’s Tim McNicholas reported Thursday, a group of Mexican performers were denied visas...
View ArticleMexican Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’ Supplies Nearly 90% Of The Illegal Drugs In...
CHICAGO (CBS) — Federal agents say he’s flooding the streets of Chicago with drugs. Nemesio Oseguera-Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” is a Mexican drug lord with a $10 million bounty on his head, as...
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Deported Army Veteran Miguel Perez Jr. Granted Citizenship After Governor...
CHICAGO (CBS) — Miguel Perez, a U.S. Army veteran who was deported to Mexico last year over a 2010 drug conviction, has been granted citizenship, two weeks after an immigration hearing in Chicago....
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