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The Virgencita Plis character from Distroller in Mexico.

Mexico's Patron Saint Is Also Its Hello Kitty

As many as 6 million pilgrims have made their way to the Mexican capital to pay homage to the Virgin of Guadalupe on Thursday. One woman has turned the country's most revered religious icon into a cartoon characterization, using it to build a multimillion-dollar company.

Oregon's newest Congressional district is a toss-up as Republicans make gains

Oregon has long delivered for the Democratic Party. But in its newest Congressional district, the race is a toss-up as Republicans make gains across the state.

Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores as it posts a fourth quarter loss

Dollar Tree has been attracting consumers that have been stung by inflation as they seek to cut spending.

A protester participates in a “wage strike" demonstration on May 26th, 2021 in Washington, DC.

It has now been 15 years since the federal minimum wage rose to $7.25

Fifteen years ago this Wednesday, the federal minimum wage went up from $6.55 per hour to $7.25. It hasn't budged since.

2. Week In Review

HOST ALEX CHADWICK AND DANIEL SCHORR, WEEKEND EDITION'S SENIOR NEWS ANALYST, TALK ABOUT THE TOP NEWS STORIES OF THE WEEK.

2. Week In Review