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Powerful earthquake hits off coast of Chile updated 3 days ago

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattled the coast of southern Chile early Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Reports: Video appears to show Toronto mayor smoking from crack pipe updated 5 days ago

Toronto's mayor has purportedly been filmed on cellphone video smoking crack cocaine, the Toronto Star reported.

Quake reported in eastern Canada updated 5 days ago

Eastern Canada got the shakes on Friday. Even the northern U.S. twitched.

Ex-Argentine dictator dies updated 6 days ago

Jorge Rafael Videla, a former Argentinian dictator, has died, the state news agency said, quoting a prison official Friday.

Tropical Storm Alvin strengthens in eastern Pacific updated 7 days ago

Tropical Storm Alvin, the first named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season, should soon become a hurricane, forecast says.

Venezuela to 'saturate the market' with 50 million rolls of imported toilet paper updated 7 days ago

To avoid getting caught with their pants down, Venezuelan officials say they will confront a toilet paper shortage by importing 50 million rolls to meet demand.

Belize deputy PM calls for prosecutions in pyramid destruction updated 7 days ago

The deputy prime minister of Belize is calling for full prosecution of those responsible for destroying a 2,300-year-old Mayan pyramid to turn it into rock for roads.

Ancient Mayan pyramid destroyed for road fill updated 8 days ago

A Mayan pyramid that has stood for 2,300 years in Belize has been reduced to rubble, apparently to make fill for roads.

Brazilian judicial council orders notaries to recognize same-sex marriage updated 8 days ago

The Brazilian National Council of Justice passes a resolution that denies notaries the right to refuse to perform same-sex marriages and civil unions.

Mexican priest fights for immigration reform in U.S. updated 9 days ago

Known for his outspoken, unapologetic support of migrants in Mexico, the Rev. Alejandro Solalinde is bringing his message to the United States.

Two men arrested in killing of grandson of Malcolm X updated 9 days ago

Two bartenders have been arrested in connection with the killing of the grandson of civil rights activist Malcolm X, according to the office of the Mexico City attorney general.

Guatemala's Rios Montt guilty of genocide updated 9 days ago

Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt was found guilty of the genocide of more than 1,700 indigenous Ixil Mayans during his 1982-83 rule.

Grandson of Malcolm X killed in Mexico updated 12 days ago

The grandson of civil rights activist Malcolm X, Malcolm Shabazz, died in a Mexico City hospital after suffering an apparent beating, police told CNN.

Cuban spy, back in Havana after years in U.S. prison: No regrets updated 12 days ago

A Cuban intelligence agent now back in Havana said Friday he has no regrets about the spying that landed him in U.S. prisons for 13 years.

Is in-jail night club Venezuelan inmates' latest perk? updated 13 days ago

It is a surprising scene -- a picnic-like atmosphere with children playing in the pool under the tropical sun. The adults are also in celebration mode. The crowd is listening to a couple of rappers and some people dance to the beat.

Rios Montt rejects genocide charges as history-making trial nears end updated 13 days ago

Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt waited until closing arguments to speak in his own defense in his genocide trial in Guatemala City on Thursday.

Woman survives after harpoon shooting by husband updated 13 days ago

A Brazilian woman escaped death by less than an inch after her husband accidentally shot her in the mouth this week with a harpoon, authorities said.

Colombia arrests fake nuns with cocaine under their habits updated 15 days ago

Three women, pretending to be nuns, were arrested in Colombia recently and are accused of hiding cocaine in their habits.

23 dead in Mexico tanker blast updated 15 days ago

At least 20 people died and 33 were injured when a tanker carrying gas exploded on a highway near Mexico City Tuesday, officials said.

Journalists' sons slain in Mexico updated 16 days ago

The office of Mexico's top prosecutor is investigating the slaying of the sons of two well-known journalists

'Cuban Five' spy renounces U.S. citizenship to stay on island updated 16 days ago

A member of the "Cuban Five" spy group renounced his United States citizenship at the U.S. diplomatic mission in Havana on Monday, removing the final obstacle to his permanent return to the island.

Police seek man in rape, robbery on bus in Brazil updated 17 days ago

Police in Rio de Janeiro were searching Monday for an armed man who robbed passengers and raped a woman on a moving bus.

'A new Mexico is emerging,' Obama says; speech addresses immigration, education updated 19 days ago

President Barack Obama said Friday he came to Mexico to break down stereotypes between the United States and its neighbor to the south.

Economy, security in spotlight as Obama heads to Costa Rica updated 20 days ago

As President Obama prepares to head to Costa Rica to meet with Central American leaders on Friday, a top official there says he's sensed a shift in attitude.

U.S., Mexican presidents push deeper economic ties; security issues still key updated 20 days ago

U.S. President Barack Obama and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto agreed Thursday to create a new high-level group to discuss economic and trade relations.

Security dominates talk of U.S.-Mexico relations updated 20 days ago

Ahead of their meetings in Mexico City, President Obama and Mexican President Peña Nieto hinted that they wanted to put economic ties atop their agenda.

Venezuelan opposition contests presidential vote in country's high court updated 20 days ago

Venezuela's opposition filed a lawsuit with the country's Supreme Court Thursday, contesting last month's presidential vote.

Bolivian President Evo Morales orders expulsion of USAID updated 21 days ago

Bolivian President Evo Morales said he's booting the U.S. Agency for International Development from his country for allegedly conspiring against the government.

Key issues on Obama's Mexico trip: Trade, immigration and drug war updated 21 days ago

Several key topics will be on the table when U.S. President Barack Obama heads to Mexico this week.

Lawmakers report brawl in Venezuelan National Assembly updated 22 days ago

A brawl broke out in Venezuela's National Assembly on Tuesday as political tensions mounted over disputed elections in the South American country.

Mexico: Drug lord's father-in-law arrested updated 22 days ago

Mexican authorities say they've detained the father-in-law of one of the country's most wanted drug lords.

Mexico: 6 killed in government plane crash, including police updated 22 days ago

A plane crash Tuesday killed six public servants working for Mexico's attorney general's office, officials said.

Court clears path for Bolivia's Morales to run for 3rd term updated 22 days ago

Bolivia's constitutional court voted unanimously to allow President Evo Morales to run for a third term in office.

Mexico: Traffickers abandoning immigrants at sea updated 23 days ago

Mexican authorities said Monday that they've spotted a troubling immigration trend: large numbers of migrants abandoned at sea by traffickers.

5 found, 2 missing after balloon crash in Peru updated 24 days ago

Five people were rescued Sunday, but two more remain missing, after their hot air balloon crashed off the coast of Peru.

Venezuela accuses American filmmaker of instigating unrest updated 25 days ago

Timothy Tracy went to Venezuela to make a documentary about the political division gripping the country.

U.S. siblings recovering after Caribbean shipwreck updated 26 days ago

One moment they were reeling in a fish, and the next they were shipwrecked .

Nicolas Maduro Fast Facts updated 26 days ago

Here's an in-depth look at the life of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Carlos the Jackal Fast Facts updated 27 days ago

Here's a look at the life of Carlos the Jackal, once one of the world's most wanted terrorists.

After close Venezuelan vote, opposition candidate vows to contest results updated 27 days ago

Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles Radonski said Thursday that he will formally contest the South American country's presidential vote.

Canadian terror suspect decries charges in hearing updated 28 days ago

One of two men accused in a Canadian terror plot appeared to criticize the charges against him during a hearing Wednesday in Toronto.

Guatemalan court begins to untangle genocide trial standstill updated 28 days ago

Guatemala's Constitutional Court began to answer some of the questions that are holding up a genocide trial.

Lawyer: Suspect in alleged train terror plot in 'shock' as new details emerge updated 29 days ago

The lawyer for one of two men accused of planning an al Qaeda-backed attack against a U.S.-to-Canada train said his client is in "shock."

Congressman: Thwarted terror plot targeted train from Canada to U.S. updated 30 days ago

Canadian authorities have arrested two men accused of plotting to attack a passenger train in an al Qaeda-supported plot, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.

Magnitude-5.9 earthquake hits Mexico updated 31 days ago

A magnitude-5.9 earthquake hit central Mexico near the Pacific Coast on Sunday night, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Maduro sworn in as Venezuela's president updated 31 days ago

Hugo Chavez's handpicked successor was sworn in as Venezuela's president on Friday.

Judge nullifies testimony in Guatemala genocide trial updated 31 days ago

Weeks of testimony in the genocide trial of former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt were nullified by a judge on procedural grounds, state-run media says.

Official: Venezuela will audit 100% of election results updated 34 days ago

Venezuela's top election official said Thursday that authorities will complete a 100% audit of votes cast in Sunday's presidential election.

Manual recount not possible in Venezuela, chief justice says updated 34 days ago

A manual recount of votes isn't possible in Venezuela, the head of the country's Supreme Court said Wednesday.

Corruption charges dropped against retired Mexican general updated 35 days ago

A imprisoned former Mexican general has been released for lack of evidence nearly a year after his arrest on corruption charges.

Tensions mount after tight Venezuelan vote; government says 7 killed in post-election violence updated 36 days ago

The sounds of clanking pots and pans and bursting fireworks rang out in Caracas on Tuesday night as tensions mounted over Venezuela's tight election results.

Why Venezuela is so divided updated 36 days ago

As if on cue, Ermelinda Briceno entered the makeshift shrine to Hugo Chavez and shed a tear. This place of reverence to "el Comandante," the president of Venezuela for 14 years, popped up in this poor neighborhood after Chavez's death last month.

Hugo Chavez's political heir Nicolas Maduro named Venezuela's president-elect updated 37 days ago

Hugo Chavez's handpicked successor won a narrow victory in Venezuela's presidential vote, but his opponent slammed the results and demanded a recount.

37 years in prison, but was he sentenced? updated 37 days ago

Juan Navarro spent nearly 37 years in a Peruvian prison before his release this week. Neither he nor officials remember if he ever was convicted of a crime.

Detainees, U.S. guards clash at Guantanamo Bay updated 38 days ago

Guantanamo Bay detainees wielding "improvised weapons" clashed Saturday with guards, an episode that occurred amid simmering tensions at the U.S. military base.

Maduro: From bus driver to Venezuelan leader updated 38 days ago

He began his career as a bus driver, and then become a member of Hugo Chavez's inner circle. On Sunday voters picked Nicolas Maduro to be Venezuela's president.

Venezuelan opposition candidate demands recount updated 38 days ago

Denouncing election irregularities, Venezuelan opposition candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski demanded a recount and said early Monday that he will not recognize the country's presidential results "until every vote is counted."

At least 33 dead in Peru bus crash updated 38 days ago

A packed passenger bus tumbled into a river near the Peruvian city of Trujillo early Saturday, killing at least 33 people, state media reported.

American, Canadian pilots killed in Guyana plane crash updated 38 days ago

Two pilots, an American and a Canadian, were killed Saturday when the small aircraft they were flying crashed into a house in Guyana, officials said.

Funeral held for Canadian teen allegedly raped and bullied updated 39 days ago

A funeral took place Saturday for Canadian teen Rehtaeh Parsons, who hanged herself after she was allegedly gang-raped and no charges were filed.

Imposing central Mexican volcano spews ash skyward updated 39 days ago

Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano rumbled Saturday with explosions and expulsions of ash and gas.

Police reopen probe over dead Canadian teen girl who was allegedly gang-raped updated 40 days ago

Police in Canada "are reopening the probe involving Rehtaeh Parsons, 17, who tried to kill herself after being allegedly gang-raped and bullied.

Addicts shoot up in safe haven in Canada updated 41 days ago

Heroin, cocaine and amphetamines are the kind of street drugs you expect to find in the shady corners of any city, hiding away from the glare of law enforcement.

Rape victim's family: We want justice, not vigilante justice updated 41 days ago

The family of a Canadian teenager who committed suicide after she was allegedly gang-raped and bullied opposes any kind of "vigilante justice."

Chavez's legacy looms large as Venezuelan campaigns close updated 41 days ago

For the first time in 14 years, Hugo Chavez isn't running for president in Venezuela.

Same-sex marriage bill awaits president's signature in Uruguay updated 41 days ago

Uruguayan senators voted 28-3 in favor of a same-sex marriage measure on Tuesday.

Venezuelan candidate's second chance to defeat 'Chavismo' updated 41 days ago

For the second time in six months, Henrique Capriles Radonski will be in an electoral fight for the presidency of Venezuela.

Q&A: Venezuela's presidential election updated 41 days ago

Less than six weeks after President Hugo Chavez's death, Venezuelans will head to the polls Sunday to pick a new leader.

13 die in gunfights with police in Mexico updated 42 days ago

Gunmen in Mexico fired on police and civilians Wednesday. At least 13 people died.

Guatemala confronts a dark chapter updated 42 days ago

The soldiers killed Jacinto Lopez's teenage daughter Magdalena by repeatedly stabbing her in the neck.

Poet's story becomes a murder mystery: Chile exhumes Pablo Neruda's remains updated 42 days ago

Pablo Neruda wooed readers with his romantic poetry, but the latest lines in his story could be ripped from a murder mystery.

Dancing, singing Toronto woman rejoices in $40 million lottery win updated 43 days ago

A 51-year-old grandmother from Toronto dances with joy after winning $40 million in the lottery.

Brazil police arrest 4th person in tourist attack updated 44 days ago

Police in Brazil say they have arrested a fourth person in connection with the March 30 rape of an American woman on a minibus in Rio de Janeiro.

Mexico foils assassination plot targeting lawmakers updated 48 days ago

Mexican authorities say they've foiled a plot to assassinate two lawmakers.

Enrique Peña Nieto Fast Facts updated 48 days ago

Here's a look at the life of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.

Dozens killed in Argentine storm, floods updated 49 days ago

Argentina's president declared three days of national mourning after heavy rains claimed dozens of lives.

4 charged in deadly Brazil nightclub fire updated 49 days ago

Prosecutors this week indicted four people connected to a deadly blaze at a Brazilian nightclub that left hundreds dead.

Uruguay's senate approves same-sex marriage bill updated 50 days ago

Uruguayan senators voted 28-3 in favor of a same-sex marriage measure on Tuesday.

Is fine to avoid military service fair? Debate surges in Peru updated 50 days ago

Is paying a fine to get out of military service fair? A debate is raging over new draft rules in Peru.

Hero dog helps pull girl from icy river updated 51 days ago

A dog named Rocky is being hailed for pulling a 9-year-old girl from an icy river on Easter Sunday. His owner, Adam Shaw, 27, is getting similar praise.

Brazil police make 3rd arrest in rape of American woman updated 51 days ago

A female foreign tourist was kidnapped, raped and robbed on a minibus in Rio de Janeiro, police said.

Tourist raped on minibus in Rio, police say updated 51 days ago

A female foreign tourist was kidnapped, raped and robbed on a minibus in Rio de Janeiro, police said.

Brazilian doctor killed 7 patients to free up hospital beds, police say updated 55 days ago

A Brazilian doctor appeared in court for allegedly killing seven patients to free up hospital beds in the southeast city of Curitiba.

A grisly crime surges into spotlight as Mexico shifts drug war strategy updated 55 days ago

Violence surges in Mexico as the government pushes a new drug war strategy focused on social and economic issues.

Inside San Pedro Sula, the 'murder capital' of the world updated 56 days ago

San Pedro Sula, in northwest Honduras, tops a list of the world's 50 most violent cities.

Obama to visit Mexico, Costa Rica in May updated 56 days ago

U.S. President Barack Obama will travel to Mexico and Costa Rica in May, officials said Wednesday.

Earthquake hits Mexico's Pacific coast updated 58 days ago

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico's Pacific coast in the southern state of Oaxaca Tuesday morning, near the city of Santiago Pinotepa Nacional.

Skier dies in avalanche in Canada's Glacier National Park updated 58 days ago

A 38-year-old skier died after being caught in an avalanche in Canada's Glacier National Park, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.

Falklands lawmakers: 'We have no desire to be governed by Argentina' updated 58 days ago

Falkland Islands lawmakers say they won't back down in the face of Argentina's efforts to claim the South Atlantic territory.

After risque images surface, Mexican model's candidacy sparks controversy updated 61 days ago

After risque images surface, a Mexican model's political candidacy sparks controversy. She denies accusations that she was an escort, but loses a party primary.

Dominican military officials among 35 arrested in drug bust updated 62 days ago

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested 35 people in a drug bust at the country's busiest airport.

100 injured in Canadian crash updated 62 days ago

About 100 people suffered minor to moderate injuries in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday south of Edmonton, Canada.

Behind closed doors, pope supported civil unions in Argentina, activist says updated 62 days ago

An activist in Argentina says Pope Francis supported same-sex civil unions when the pope was an archbishop

Guantanamo video device watches, but doesn't listen to privileged conversations updated 63 days ago

A photo of a listening device in a room where attorneys met with terror detainees at Guantanamo Bay caused a stir this month, but a senior military official says it is a relic from the days when interrogations occurred in the facility.

Venezuela cutting off contact with U.S. diplomat, foreign minister says updated 63 days ago

Venezuela is cutting off contact with a top U.S. diplomat, the country's foreign minister said Wednesday.

Venezuelan leader: Pentagon, CIA involved in plot against country updated 65 days ago

Venezuela's interim leader has upped the ante in his accusations about U.S. plots to destabilize his country, calling on President Barack Obama to investigate.

Canadian prisoners captured after daring helicopter escape updated 65 days ago

Canadian police have arrested the fourth and final suspect suspected in a dramatic, airborne prison escape.

Pope's sister prayed he wouldn't be picked; now she's proud, from afar updated 65 days ago

Maria Elena Bergoglio was in her home west of Buenos Aires last week when she heard the shocking news: Jorge Mario Bergoglio -- her brother -- was the new pope.

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