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NASA Satellite Studies: The Southwest US Is Using Up All Its Groundwater

A recent satelite study from NASA reveals a dramatic drop in ground water in the Colorado River Basin over the last 10 years.

Canadian Emergency Landing: Passenger Aboard Airliner Makes Bomb Threat

By Rodrigo Ugarte
The suspect has been arrested and will face charges in Toronto. His family, however, argue he is mentally ill and needs help.
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White House Calls for Pardon for Al-Jazeera English Journalists Sent to Egypt Prison

By Chaka Phillips
What do these arrests mean for journalists everywhere?
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Study: Ballroom Dancing Can Help Delay Onset of Dementia

By Anjalee Khemlani
Dancing is one of the newest activities thought to delay the onset of dementia in those at risk for Alzheimer's.
Venezuelans Loyal To Former President Hugo Chavez Mark One Year Anniversary Of His Death

Venezuelan Top Officials Detained: US Warrant Cites Ties to Drug Trafficking; Venezuela Resumes Flights to Aruba

By Anjalee Khemlani
Three top Venezuelan officials were arrested in connection with drug trafficking allegations from 2004-2010.

ISIS Fighters Take Over Syria Base Filled With Weapons, Behead Soldiers

By Rodrigo Ugarte
Monitoring groups report that ISIS troops have beheaded Syrian troops and images have surfaced on Twitter.
Obama Meets With Leaders Of Honduras, Guatemala And El Salvador At White House

Honduran President: The US is the Largest Consumer of Drugs, Shares Blame in Immigration Crisis

By Anjalee Khemlani
Honduran President said that the issue is a humanitarian crisis and sprouted from the fight against drugs in the US, despite the fact that the US is the biggest consumer of drugs. And while the US only has to fight the public health and safety aspect, the backstage fight is the one affecting Central America and encouraging the migration.
Acquario Aquarium in Fortaleza

Fortaleza Ceara, Brazil: Oyster Shell-Shaped Aquarium is $105 million Investment by US Federal Bank

By Anjalee Khemlani
The announcement was made in 2012 and the aquarium is set to open next year, amid doubts and anger from locals.

Sierra Leone Nurse Says Ebola Virus Is a Ruse Meant to Encourage Cannibalism, Sparks Protests

By Rodrigo Ugarte
Ebola has surfaced in the Nigerian capital of Lagos putting 21 million people at risk.
Climate Change

International Poll: 54 Percent of Americans Think Climate Change Is Man-Made, Others Think It's a Government Tax Fraud

By Chaka Phillips
How skeptical are Americans about Climate Change?
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China Could Help With Argentina's $1.5B Debt : A Look at China's Impact on Latin America and the Caribbean Region

By Chaka Phillips
What could China do to help Argentina pay off the country's debt?

European Union, Russia Sanctions: New Individuals and Organizations Added to List

By Rodrigo Ugarte
The sanctions target 15 individuals and 18 organizations but the E.U. remains reluctant to damage its gas supply.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: Visits Mexico, Begins Latin America Tour

By Rodrigo Ugarte
The Japanese and Mexican leaders signed various economic and trade agreements and pledged their continued support towards the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Brazil's Controversial Belo Monte Dam Project To Displace Thousands in Amazon

Brazil, Indigenous Rights: Dangers of Uncontacted Amazon Tribes' Exposure to Flu

By Anjalee Khemlani
Despite years of work with the tribes, there are more than 70 uncontacted tribes in the Amazon and as the world evolves and progresses, they remain vulnerable to the flu and other infections.
California residence using geothermal

Geothermal Energy: Is It the New Frontier in Latin America?

By Rebecca S. Myles
Enhanced data, a drop in costs and increased demand for electricity has provoked many countries to reconsider geothermal as an energy source. Large projects are planned for East Africa, Indonesia, with increasing interest being shown in Latin American countries like Argentina, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Honduras and Mexico.
Preparations Are Being Made In Qunu Ahead Of the Funeral For Nelson Mandela

US Embargo on Cuba: South Africa Joins Other Nations in Condemning America

By Anjalee Khemlani
The UN and other nations have repeatedly condemned the U.S. embargo, which has been repeatedly upheld by each president since it was first enacted, and South Africa is the latest to join the condemners.
Argentine Fans Flock To Rio Ahead Of Country's Would Cup Final Against Germany

Argentina's Economic Struggles: Argentines Hide in Brazil Long After World Cup

By Anjalee Khemlani
Its been weeks since the end of the World Cup and the heartbreaking loss for Argentines, but many refuse to return to their home country. Rio's tourism agency said they weren't prepared for this and had no procedure to ensure the visitors would leave-- to enter Brazil from Argentina all you need is a government ID.
German Electricity Grid Insufficient For New Energy Needs

Colombia-Panama Power Grid: Project to Restart Transmission Line After Two-Year Hiatus

By Anjalee Khemlani
Fromer Panamanian prez balked at price tag of a project that would increase electricity to region, but new prez is all for it saying it will give Panama energy security; also has potential to expand and provide for all of Central America and Mexico.
Pro-Russia Militants

Pentagon Official: Russian Troops Possibly Amassed at Ukraine's Border Again

By Jessica Michele Herring
As more sanctions were imposed on Russia Friday, a Pentagon official said there is some evidence that Russia is once again amassing troops at Ukraine's border.
Israeli Ground Invasion of Gaza

Gaza Strip Violence: 85 Palestinian Bodies Found Under Rubble During Temporary Cease-Fire

By Selena Hill
At the start of a temporary cease-fire, the death toll in the Gaza Strip reached over 900 Palestinians and three dozen Israelis who have been killed after almost three weeks of brutal fighting and bloodshed.
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  2. Venezuela Sends More Army at Guyana Border Amid Growing Tensions
  3. Viggo Mortensen, Lord of the Rings Actor, Slams Argentina President Javier Milei, Calls Him a Clown
  4. Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation Declared as 'Deliquent' Due to Late Tax Returns
  5. Cuba Removed from List of Countries Not Cooperating with Fighting Terrorism by US State Department
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