Border towns suffer as Mexican shoppers hit by high peso rate
In Nogales and Douglas the holiday rush of Mexican buyers shrinks amid exchange rates up to 14.70 pesos per dollar and long security lines. CBP reports measures to ease crossings while port authorities push expansions like Nogales Mariposa Port to handle demand.
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Four ex-workers from turkey company placed in protective care
Four mentally disabled former Henry's Turkey Service employees from Texas were moved to protective care in South Carolina after years living in a deteriorating bunkhouse in Newberry. Authorities investigate abuse across jurisdictions. the men aged 60 to 75 previously earned about 50 dollars weekly with no bank accounts or identification.
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Settlement fund for Quebec oil train disaster nears half of $500 million goal
Montreal Maine & Atlantic Railways bankruptcy trustee Robert Keach says over a dozen corporations have pledged more than $200 million to a relief fund for 2013 Quebec oil train derailment victims. The proposal, filed by January 12, aims to reach $500 million in funding commitments before U.S. and Canadian court approvals. The contributor list remains confidential.
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Associated Press
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