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Mother’s Day Celebrations From Around The World

Ever wanted to know how and when Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world? We take a look at the annual traditions of five countries to find out.

2013/04/29

Northridge Kidnapping Suspect In LAPD Custody After Arrest In Mexico

Mexican police have captured a fugitive suspect wanted in the kidnapping of a Northridge girl, according to the FBI.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/24

(credit: California Department Of Corrections and Rehabilitation)

LAPD Chief: Northridge Kidnapping Suspect Spotted In Mexico

Northridge kidnapping Tobias Summers has been spotted in Mexico, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck said Friday.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2013/04/05

USC Student Dies In Hotel Balcony Fall During Spring Break In Mexico

A University of Southern California student died after he fell from a hotel balcony in Cabo San Lucas Tuesday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/20

Lawsuit Filed In SoCal Tour Bus Crash That Killed 8

A mother and daughter injured in a Southern California tour bus crash that killed eight people filed a lawsuit Friday against the tour bus operator and the charter company that organized the fatal trip.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/22

Stolen Championship Women’s Boxing Belts Found At Home Of Convicted Burglar About To Be Deported

Two championship belts have been returned to a women’s boxing champion after they were recovered at the home of a convicted burglar who was about to be deported to Mexico.

2013/02/18

Court Documents Say Dorner May Have Tried To Flee To Mexico

Federal court records filed Monday indicate that the former LAPD police officer accused of killing three people may have tried to flee to Mexico with the help of a friend.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/12

7 Dead, 38 Hurt In Bus Crash On Highway 38

A collision involving a tour bus and a pickup truck has claimed the lives of at least seven people and injured dozens more.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/04

Viewing Parties To Be Held Downtown For Presidential Immigration Rally

A viewing party will be held in the Westlake District Tuesday during President Barack Obama’s rally for public support of immigration overhaul.

2013/01/29

Voice Actor For Charlie Brown Charged With Stalking Ex-Girlfriend, Plastic Surgeon

The man who was the voice of Charlie Brown in several “Peanuts” television shows was charged Wednesday with stalking and threatening his former girlfriend and a plastic surgeon.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/23

Couple Wanted By U.S. Marshals For Toddler’s Death, Child Neglect And Animal Cruelty

The U.S. Marshals are asking for the public’s help to find a couple who have been on the lam for more than three years after they were charged in the death of their 2-year-old daughter.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/28

Opinion: Walmart Bribery And Mexico

According to news reports, the allure of building a Wal-Mart near ancient pyramids in Mexico, and thus gaining access to global tourists nearby, was so strong that Wal-Mart circumvented democratic institutions and bribed the right people to get their way.

2012/12/19

Mexican-American singer and television star Jenni Rivera died on Dec. 9, 2012 in a plane crash. She was 43. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for LARAS)

Public Memorial Service For Jenni Rivera Will Be In Universal City

Family of Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera announced Monday that a public memorial service for the star will be held at Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/17

The last known photo taken of Jenni Rivera. Here she is surrounded by friends who also perished aboard the plane. (credit: Jacob Yebale)

Official: Plane Carrying Jenni Rivera, 6 Others Nose-Dived, Hit Ground At 600MPH

Mexico’s top transportation official says a plane carrying Mexican-American music superstar Jenni Rivera plunged almost vertically from more than 28,000 feet and hit the ground in a nose-dive at more than 600 miles an hour.

2012/12/11

‘Diva De La Banda’ Jenni Rivera Won Fans Over With Her Resilience, Soulful Singing

Jenni Rivera launched her career hawking cassette recordings of her songs at flea markets, but a powerful voice, soulful singing style and frank discussion of personal troubles powered her to the heights of a male-dominated industry, transforming her into the one of the biggest stars of the genre known as grupero.

2012/12/10