get what you give

Florida State Representative Don Brown is in trouble with Latino Republicans for sending an e-mail that read, "Don't forget to pay your taxes -- 12-million illegal aliens are depending on you!"

Masterpiece: The Commemorative Edition by Rakim y Ken-Y, debuts on April 17.

Ecuador votes overwhelmingly in favor of President Rafael Correa's referendum to bypass Congress and retool the country's constitution.

Fergie signs a deal to design handbags.

The trial of alleged American terrorist José Padilla begins today, starting with jury selection -- a process that Padilla's defense attorneys argue may already be tainted.

Police in Brazil disrupt a professional "assasination service." At least 20 killers-for-hire were arrested.

Stream Kelly Clarkson's new single, "Never Again." (via Arjan Writes)

California Congresswoman Linda Sanchez quits the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, citing inadequacies in leadership. Her sister Loretta Sanchez, also a Congresswoman, quit in January, accusing Chairman Joe Baca of calling her a "whore."

Miguel Bosé will add "writer" to his resume with the release of his first novel at the end of 2007.