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"Calm My Nerves," a new video by Don Omar ft. Rell. (via Blog de Reggaetón)

Teachers in Argentina go on a nationwide one-day strike after a colleague is killed during a protest.

Babo of Mexican rap group Cartel de Santa asks fans to make a donation to his legal defense fund after he is charged with murder. He faces up to 40 years in prison. (via Musik is Life)

U.S. President George W. Bush launched a new effort to push through immigration reform legislation which would provide for guest worker visas and expand border security measures. Conservatives have rejected the plan as "amnesty for illegals" while Hispanic and immigrant rights groups object to its emphasis on border enforcement. President Bush made his entreaty in Yuma, Arizona, a state where, in just one year and only on public land, over 205 thousand illegal immigrants were detained.

Rap Covers by Professional Non-Rap Musicians – a video collection of rap covers by not-quite-gangsta artists. (via Neatorama)

Pharrell will design a Pepsi can as a part of the soft drink company's Design Our Can promotional campaign.

Beto Cuevas of La Ley denies rumors that the group will reunite.