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In the Ring with Mexico’s “Dwarf Bullfighters” (PHOTOS)

Mexico is home to almost 20 dwarf bullfighting troupes, many of which tour the U.S. to perform for migrant workers.

Wall Street stock index futures point to falls

Stock index futures pointed to falls on Friday, ahead of a key labor market report which is likely to confirm the pace of economic recovery is losing momentum.

Facebook to connect 1 billion users by 2012

Social networking site Facebook will touch one billion users by 2012 and the fastest growth is coming from Brazil, with Facebook picking up another 1.9 million users in May, according to statistics site Social Bakers.

Mazda to end U.S. production by 2013, cancel Ford JV: report

Mazda Motor will cease production in the United States by around 2013 and cancel its joint venture with Ford as the automaker is reviewing its global production system, the Nikkei business daily reported on its website on Friday.

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Top After-Market NYSE Movers (ARL, SCCO, HOV, MDR, TC, SQNS, MAG, GKK, ARR, PII, NRGY)

The top after-market NYSE gainers on Tuesday are: American Realty Investors, Southern Copper Corp, Hovnanian Enterprises, McDermott International and Thompson Creek Metals Co. The top after-market NYSE losers are: Sequans Communications, Magnetek, Gramercy Capital Corp, Armour Residential REIT, Polaris Industries and Inergy, L.P.

Online network Viadeo eyes Africa after shelving IPO

Viadeo, the world's second-biggest online networking site for professionals behind LinkedIn, plans to double its users in Africa within a year, its chief operating officer for the continent said on Tuesday.

IMF candidate Carstens urges tough euro zone plan

A non-European head of the International Monetary Fund could mean a tougher, more realistic action plan for the euro zone debt crisis, Mexican central bank chief Agustin Carstens said in newspaper interviews on Tuesday.

Memorial Day History: 5 Top Generals in U.S. History

As Memorial Day unfolds and fallen U.S. soldiers are remembered it's an opportune time to look back at the nation's top military leaders at times of great crisis for the nation.

NASA celebrates 50 years of art exploration [RARE PHOTOS]

From May 28- October 9, 2011, art lovers across the world will able to dwell in a different form of creativity as NASA teams up with the Smithsonian to showcase some of the most unique collections in the field of space art.

Smelling Vs. Social Networking: Kids Prefer The Technology

in a survey, more kids aged 16-22 said they would rather have Facebook than be able to smell.

Latin America ‘has the credentials’ to run IMF: IADB president

Pushing Mexico’s bid for IMF chief, Luis Moreno, president of the Inter-American Development Bank told Reuters on Thursday that next IMF chief deserves to be from Latin America.

Mexican police officers make woman strip [VIDEO]

Fifteen police officers in Tijuana, Mexico, have been suspended after it was discovered that the men forced a female detainee to put on a strip show for them.

WWOOFing: An Alternative Green Vacation

As the world slowly turns greener, alternative vacations allow people to immerse themselves in organic farming and clean living.

Fleet Week begins with a Parade of Ships in New York city

Today marks the beginning of the 24th annual Fleet Week in New York City with a parade of military vessels sailing up the Hudson river.

Geithner praises both IMF candidates Lagarde and Carstens

The next chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will likely be one of two candidates, France Finance Minister Christine Lagarde (who has officially announced her interest in the job) and Mexico’s central bank governor Agustin Carstens, who is also lobbying for the sought-after position.

Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (QTWW, CPKI, LTXC, VVUS, AVGO, AKRX, EXLP, AVNR, AMAT, COST)

The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, California Pizza Kitchen, LTX-Credence, VIVUS, and Avago Technologies. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Akorn, Exterran Partners, Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Applied Materials, and Costco Wholesale.

Fed probes allegations that Avon bribed officials: report

Federal prosecutors are investigating allegations that former employees of Avon Products Inc bribed foreign officials, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

BRICs slam European grip on IMF, Lagarde leads race

Top emerging economies joined forces to slam Europe's obsolete grip on the IMF's top job, even as France's finance minister appeared to strengthen her lead in the race to replace Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

Peter Fonda Threatens Obama

Peter Fonda has made some vague threats against US President Barack Obama.

California Prison Overcrowding: How’s That ‘War on Drugs’ Working Out?

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that California prisons violated the US constitution – their cramping of prisoners in overcrowded conditions constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.

IMF hopeful Lagarde's support grows but emerging economies express reservation

After Dominique Strauss-Kahn's resignation from IMF, French finance minister Christine Lagarde has emerged as the leading candidate for IMF chief, receiving the support of European nations. On the other hand, countries such as China, India and Mexico are calling for an IMF chief from among an emerging economy.