Yearly Archives: 2018

American grad student held in Vietnam after street protest

The family of an American graduate student jailed in Vietnam a week ago for his role in an anti-government protest called on the Trump administration to ask Hanoi officials to resolve his case. Will Nguyen, 32, of Los Angeles was arrested June 10.          

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Waymo self-driving vehicle involved in Arizona crash

The driver of the vehicle that crashed into the Waymo vehicle in Mesa, Arizona, was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired. One child was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.          

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Mexico Euphoric Over Germany World Cup Defeat

Thousands of exuberant Mexican soccer fans took to the streets Sunday to cheer their national team’s long-shot win against Germany in Mexico’s first match of the 2018 World Cup soccer tournament.   The 1-0 stunner, with Hirving Lozano scoring the winning goal, has given Mexicans hope that their team might win the tournament for the first time ever. Mexico has …

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Fernando Alonso Wins on Debut in 24 Hours Le Mans Race

Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso won the 24 Hours Le Mans on his debut in the classic endurance race on Sunday to move closer to motorsport’s unofficial Triple Crown.

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Chicharito Weeps, and Mexico Shakes

Vinson Cunningham writes on Mexico’s massive upset against Germany, after a goal by Hirving Lozano. Fans back home were so happy that they caused a small earthquake, while the team’s star forward, Javier (Chicharito) Hernández, wept.

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