House backs Cuba sanctions vote keeps embargo in place
The House rejected relaxing travel rules for Cuban Americans visiting Cuba and voted 250-169 to keep the economic embargo, in a 211-208 result amid ongoing budget spending approvals. The chamber also opposed easing gift parcel shipments to Cuba and passed a large funding bill for Transportation and Treasury programs.
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Forehead tattoo funds private school bid
Kari Smith sold forehead ad space to promote GoldenPalace.com for 10 000 dollars to pay for her 11 year old son's private education. The tattoo team spent hours applying the inch high lettering near her hairline while the auction drew wide attention online with thousands of hits.
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Mexico rejects racism charges over Memin Pinguin stamps
Mexico defends a five stamp Memin Pinguin series as a historic Mexican cartoon icon. The White House and Reverend Jackson called the depiction racist, while a Fox spokesman argued the character promotes culture, family values, and counters racism.
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