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Vigorón served at El Gordito in Granada, Nicaragua. The combination of soft, starchy yucca; salty, rough pork cracklings; and tangy, cool slaw made with cabbage, onions, tomato, mimbre fruit (also known as mimbro), chile and vinegar offers a distinct interplay of textures and flavors.

In Divided Nicaragua, National Dish Brings Rich And Poor Together

Nicaragua's civil war and dictatorship exacerbated social problems and economic disparity. But the richest and the poorest eat vigorón, a hearty dish of yucca and pork, side by side.

Senators Cross Aisle To Call For New Sanctions On Iran

A bipartisan measure defying President Obama would impose new sanctions on Iran if it breaks an interim deal to curb its nuclear program.

A house on Texas Street is reflected in a puddle of water from an irrigated front yard, July 9, 2014.

Mayor Recommends Mandatory Water Conservation In San Diego

Mayor Kevin Faulconer is recommending San Diego move to a “drought alert” status on Nov. 1, if approved by the City Council.

Feds Hopeful Hispanics Will Respond As Open Enrollment Comes To A Close

Sunday January 31st is the deadline in most states to buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Federal officials are reaching out to those previously uninsured, with a focus on Hispanics.

Leahya Ellis and other spinning class participants use exercise as a way to shake away stress, anger and depression.

Biking Behind Bars: Female Inmates Battle Weight Gain

Women in prison often eat to relieve stress or boredom. The resulting weight gain can make other physical and emotional problems worse. In one prison, spinning helps keep the pounds and rage at bay.

A woman looks at an open DecoBike bike share station next to Petco Park in downtown San Diego on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015.

First San Diego Bike Share Stations Open For Business

After more than a year of delays, San Diego's first 20 bike share stations opened for business on Friday. Sixty more stations will be opened over the next two weeks, and all 180 stations are expected to be operational in the next two months.

Malala Yousafzai poses for photographs in New York. Yousafzai, who survived being shot by the Taliban because she advocated education for girls, has been been named one of two recipients for the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.

Pakistani Teen Malala Yousafzai Shares Nobel Peace Prize

The activist who was shot by Taliban militants for promoting education for girls will share the prize with Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian campaigner against the exploitation of children.

VA San Diego Healthcare Director Says New Clinic, Hires Will Decrease Wait Times

San Diego’s VA Healthcare System is not one of those being audited, but officials admit the wait times for new patients is too long.

Tunisian soldiers patrol on the outskirts of Ben Guerdane, in southern Tunisia on March 8. Islamic State extremists crossed over from nearby Libya on March 7. They were beaten back, but the episode raised concerns that Libya's chaos could spread to Tunisia.

Tunisia's Fragile Democracy Faces A Threat From Chaotic Libya

Islamic State fighters from neighboring Libya stormed into a Tunisian border town this month. The Tunisian security forces beat ISIS back — this time. But the Tunisians fear more attacks are coming.

Kevin Faulconer celebrates being elected San Diego mayor with his family and supporters on election night, Feb. 11, 2014.

Which City In San Diego County Is The Most Politically Conservative, Liberal?

Politically speaking, people in San Diego County cities are among the state's more conservative, according to a recent survey.

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