Hugo Chavez's Heir Nicolas Maduro Wins Venezuela Presidency

Nicholas Maduro during the closing rally of his campaign in Caracas
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The election of Hugo Chavez’s successor on Sunday has sparked a demand for a recount by his rival. Nicolas Maduro won Venezuela’s presidential election on Sunday by a very narrow margin (234,935 votes to be exact) and according to electoral officials, he earned just 50.7 percent of the votes compared to 49.1 percent for Henrique Capriles.

Sound Off: 15 Reactions To Mexican Barbie

Mexican Barbie with Chihuahua and Passport

The internet has been buzzing about the "Dolls of the World" Mexican Barbie, that comes with a chihuahua and passport. While many pointed out that all of the dolls come with a passport, others expressed their disappointment of the stereotypical depiction of a Mexican.

Modern Mami: The 15 Craziest Things People Have Told Me About Pregnancy

Baby Bean arrives in just a few months and as a first time momma, I’ve got a lot of questions. Luckily, I have a vast support group that I can turn to when I need advice.  How many bottles do I need to buy? What kind of stroller should I get?  Do I need a bassinet or just a crib?

Couple Marries in Rio Grande River Border to Avoid Immigration Issues

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Talk about romance! A couple got hitched on their very own love boat, a Zodiac raft, which traveled from the Rio Grande river border to the U.S. in order to avoid immigration issues, reports the AFP. Ruben Alfonso Fierro, 27, a Mexican citizen, left the U.S. temporary, but was not allowed back into the country due to his undocumented status.

5 Surprising Ways to Lose Weight While on Vacation

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2. Walk EVERYWHERE

When I’m home, I hate exercise. I spend months trying to psych myself up for it, start working out, and then give up on it about three weeks later. However, when planning my vacation to big cities, I made sure that our hotel was in the center of town so that there would be plenty of walking. After spending two weeks walking at least six hours a day, my pants definitely felt a little looser!

Argentina's President Not Invited to Margaret Thatcher's Funeral

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner
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Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has been snubbed from the late Margaret Thatcher’s funeral. Reports have swirled all morning about Argentina’s president not receiving an invitation to the ceremony for Britain’s first female Prime Minister. The funeral is set to take place next week.

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