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Podemos: Spain's Year-Old Anti-Austerity Political Party Tops National Polls for the Fourth Time

Mar 16, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Jaclyn Diaz

After only a year since its creation, Spain's Podemos Party is polled number one for the fourth time in five months.

Former Maldives President Arrested on Terror Charges

Mar 15, 2015 02:30 PM EDT By Jaclyn Diaz

Mohamed Nasheed, ex-president of the Maldives, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison

Tropical Cyclone Pam Leaves Death and Destruction in Vanuatu

Mar 14, 2015 03:30 PM EDT By Jaclyn Diaz

Six people reported dead after Tropical Cyclone Pam hit the Pacific Island, Vanuatu, Friday night.

Dozens of People Missing, Feared Dead After Ferry Sinks in Myanmar

Mar 14, 2015 03:15 PM EDT By Jaclyn Diaz

An overloaded ferry carrying more than 200 people sunk off the coast of western Myanmar after being hit by a large wave Friday night. At least 47 people are feared dead.

Los Angeles High School Student Sexual Assault Scandal: 10 Venice High School Teens Arrested, Four More Suspected

Mar 14, 2015 12:30 PM EDT By Jaclyn Diaz

10 Venice High School students were arrested in connection with the sexual assault of two students gong back to 2013.

Indianapolis the First City To Consider a Homeless Bill of Rights

Mar 07, 2015 04:57 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

The Indianapolis legislature adopted a bill that follows the Homeless Bill of Rights, ending the criminalization of homelessness.

Judge Recommends Former Florida Congressman Pay $57,821 in Fines

Mar 07, 2015 03:20 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

An administrative law judge recommends former Florida U.S. Rep. David Rivera should pay $57,821.96 in fines and restitution for ethics violations.

Bloody Sunday Commemorated by Thousands, Including President Obama

Mar 07, 2015 02:52 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

Thousands gather in Selma to commemorate Bloody Sunday.

Rape on Campus: Study Links 40 Percent of Reported Gang Rape Attacks to College Athletes

Feb 28, 2015 11:12 AM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

United Educators put out a new study titled Student Sexual Assault: Weathering the Perfect Storm, where it examined their client colleges from 2011 to 2013.

Study: Great Recession Tied to Higher Suicide Rates Among Middle-Aged Americans

Feb 28, 2015 10:38 AM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

New study shows connection between economic crisis after 2007 and suicide of middle-aged Americans

GM Promises Not to Lay Off 800 Brazil Employees, Strike Ends

Feb 27, 2015 04:53 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

The strike ended at the GM plant in Brazil after 6 days.

Arial Camacho Dead: Car Accident Causes Mexico 'El Karma' Singer's Death

Feb 27, 2015 04:18 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

Young Mexican pop star, Ariel Camacho, died Wednesday morning in a car crash outside of Sinaloa, Mexico. Camacho's full name was Jose Ariel Camacho Barraza. He was 22-years-old.

'Rock & Roll (Part 2)' Singer Gary Glitter Guilty of Child Sex Abuse in 70s and 80s

Feb 27, 2015 04:14 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

The former British glam rock singer was sentenced to 16 years in prison for sex offenses during the 1970s and '80s against three girls between the ages of 8 and 13

Knights of Templar Mexican Drug Cartel Leader Servando 'La Tuta' Gomez Captured While Eating a Hot Dog

Feb 27, 2015 03:27 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

Servando 'La Tuta" Gomez, leader of the Knights of Templar drug cartel in Mexico, was captured Friday morning

'Home' Movie 2015 Cast, Trailer & Soundtrack: Stars Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna Release 'Feel the Light' and 'Towards the Sun' [Watch]

Feb 27, 2015 02:02 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

Two of the world's biggest pop stars, Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna, are coming together to lend their voices to the new DreamWorks Pictures animated film, "Home."

Miami-Dade Transit Bus Accident: Driver Taken Into Custody After Crash Into Building Injures Dozens

Feb 26, 2015 04:49 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

A Miami-Dade Transit bus crashed into a building Thursday morning, resulting in two dozen injuries and the tying up of traffic during rush hour.

Apple to Appeal Patent Infringement Lawsuit Ruling, Doesn't Want to Pay Over $530M to Company 'With No US Presence'

Feb 26, 2015 03:27 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

A federal jury in Texas has ordered Apple Inc. to pay $532.9 million after finding the company guilty of infringing upon three patents owned by Smartflash LLC.

Singer Yamir Gorritz Arrested, Faces Human Trafficking Charges

Feb 26, 2015 02:59 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

Singer and Miami celebrity, Yamir Gorritz, is facing human trafficking charges.

Former Guatemalan President Completes Year in United States Prison Following Bribery Charges

Feb 26, 2015 02:55 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

Former President Alfonso Portillo returned to Guatemala after serving a year in prison for bribery

Venezuela Protests: Protesters Take Streets in Multiple Cities as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Condemns Shooting Death of 14-Year-Old Boy

Feb 26, 2015 01:36 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

Venezuelans took to the streets to protest the death of Kluibert Roa

Petrobras Scandal News: Oil Company Reportedly Hires JPMorganChase & Co. to Sell Assets as Corruption Prevents Financing

Feb 26, 2015 01:15 PM EST By Jaclyn Diaz

Brazil's state-controlled oil producer, Petróleo Brasileiro SA, commonly known as Petrobas, has hired JPMorgan to handle $3 billion in planned asset sales this year. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has been tasked with this duty after a corruption scandal blocked financing for the oil company.

New Orleans Airport Attack Update: Machete-wielding Assailant Now Dead