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Takeaways from AP's report on a boom in mercury mining in central Mexico

The soaring price of gold is fueling a mercury boom in central Mexico. A surge in the demand for the toxic metal, which is ...

Blake Baker's 2 TDs helps Louisiana Tech roll past New Mexico State 49-14

Blake Baker accounted for 285 yards and two touchdowns to lead Louisiana Tech to a 49-14 win over New Mexico State on Saturday night in the Conference USA opener for both teams. Baker was ...

Mario weakens to tropical depression off Mexico's Pacific coast

A tropical storm that formed off Mexico's Pacific coast on Friday has already weakened into a tropical depression.