“Peru” on The Daily Caller

A mom of four was trapped in her bed for six months by her massive boobs. (more)

CARACAS, Venezuela — Foes of President Hugo Chavez have largely put their differences aside and come up with a unified lineup of candidates, hoping to win control of a congress that has done the socialist leader’s bidding for years. (more)

Ministers of energy from across the Western Hemisphere will descend upon Washington this week. While they may be able to catch the cherry blossoms, their principal reason for visiting is not tourism. Instead, they have been invited to Washington by Energy Secretary Steven Chu to forge a new chapter in energy cooperation and collaboration in our hemisphere. (more)

Peru’s most treasured archaeological site, Machu Picchu, has formally re-opened after it was closed for two months. (more)

MELBOURNE, Australia—Last week the United States concluded its first round of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement here. The U.S. delegation was led by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, who engaged in trade talks with counterparts from seven countries: Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. (more)

The 82nd annual Academy Awards, arguably Hollywood’s biggest night, is scheduled to begin tonight at 8 pm on ABC. In an effort to increase ratings, the Oscars are rolling out some changes that are aimed to bring in a wider audience. For the first time in decades, the Academy Awards will feature 10 Best Picture nominees, instead of the usual five. Musical performances from movies will be eliminated, due to time constraints. Young celebrities, such as Miley Cyrus, Zac Efron, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner, will be presenting at the show, with the hopes of bringing in the younger crowd.  Hosts Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin are sure to provide laughs, but the focus will be on the individuals and films that will be honored. (more)

President Obama is likely to meet with congressional roadblocks, if, as he promised in last week’s State of the Union address, he intends to pursue a policy “that opens global markets.” (more)

Authorities in Peru hope to rescue the last stranded travelers Friday from a town near one of South America’s most popular tourist destinations, a state-run news agency reported. (more)

WAMSUTTER, Wyo. (AP) — Alone and thousands of miles from home, the immigrant sheepherder roams some of the West’s most desolate and frigid landscapes, tending a flock for as little as $600 a month without a day off on the horizon. (more)