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'We have most of the frontage': Trump reveals he can't read maps, estimates that US owns 92% of the 'Gulf of America' coastline

During his remarks to military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico several weeks ago in September, Donald Trump ranted ...

Trump suggested changing the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America.' Here's how social media reacted

In his first public remarks since winning the presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump made a bold promise Tuesday morning to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” Trump ...
CBS News

Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured

Mexico City, Mexico — Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of ...

Evidence of 'lightning-fast' evolution found after Chicxulub impact

The asteroid that struck the Earth 66 million years ago devastated life across the planet, wiping out the dinosaurs and other organisms in a hail of fire and catastrophic climate change. But new ...
The Diplomat

China’s Military Is Planning for Combat in Latin America

On December 19, an affiliate of the state-run China Central Television (CCTV) ran a story about a recent Chinese military wargame in the city of Xuchang, Henan Province, involving the simulation of ...
Forbes

Mexico Deficit With U.S. Larger Than China’s Three Of Last Five Months

In a remarkable turnaround, the U.S. deficit with Mexico has been larger than the deficit with China for three of the last five months and four of the last seven. In fact, the annual U.S. deficit with ...
CNN

At least 13 dead after Mexico’s Interoceanic Train derails

At least 13 people have died and 98 were injured after a train derailed in Mexico on Sunday, according to the Mexican Navy. There were 250 people on board. The derailment occurred in Asunción ...
PBS

Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded. The ...
The New York Times

Map: 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico

A strong, 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Mexico on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 7:58 a.m. Central time about 2 miles northwest of Rancho Viejo, ...
Wall Street Journal

The Unexpected Winner of Rising American Tariffs Is Mexico

MEXICO CITY—When President Trump began raising tariffs earlier this year, government officials and economists feared Mexico’s export-led economy would take a devastating hit. Instead, Mexican exports ...
Business Observer

Longboat office building, on site of new restaurant concept, to be demolished

The demolition of Harbour Square is planned as a first step in the plans for 1905 Family of Restaurant's Buccaneer Restaurant concept.