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Mexican Navy Helping Protect Endangered Vaquita Marina Porpoises

Jul 07, 2022 10:04 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Illegal gill nets have killed millions of marine life around the world, from sharks to dolphins to sea turtles. In the Gulf of California, this has caused problems as these illegal gill nets are also killing several endangered vaquita marina porpoises. Now, the Mexican navy is doing something about saving these tiny and elusive aquatic mammals.

Highland Park Shooting: New Details Reveal Gunman Was a Depressed Drug User, Once Threatened to “Kill Everyone”

Jul 07, 2022 08:56 PM EDT By Rick Martin

New details have come out about Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, the gunman in the Highland Park shooting during a 4th of July parade. The 21-year-old killed a total of seven people and severely wounded two dozen others.

Colombia: Here Are 5 Aspects of Colombian Culture That We Love

Jul 07, 2022 07:07 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Let's take a look at five of Colombia's many cultural aspects that have made itself known to the world.

Cocaine Worth Over $5 Million Offloaded by US Coast Guard in Puerto Rico

Jul 07, 2022 02:52 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded more than $5 million worth of cocaine in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Tuesday.

Mexico: Police Save Big Cats, Others From Animal Rescue After Reports of Mistreatment

Jul 06, 2022 11:09 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Authorities hauled away 177 lions, tigers, jaguars, and other exotic big cats, as well as other animals from the animal sanctuary that was supposed to rescue, help, and take care of these creatures.

Mexico Is Ending Daylight Saving Time

Jul 06, 2022 09:54 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador submitted a bill to end setting the clocks for Daylight Saving Time.

Highland Park Shooting: $2 Million Raised for 2-Year-old Boy Whose Parents Were Killed in Deadly Attack

Jul 06, 2022 08:29 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Among the seven people killed during the Highland Park shooting were Kevin McCarthy, 37, and Irina McCarthy, 35, parents to 2-year-old Aiden.

Arrest of Sinaloa Cartel Leader 'El Tolin' Prompts US Embassy in Mexico to Issue Security Alert for Baja California

Jul 06, 2022 06:51 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The U.S. Embassy has issued a security alert for its citizens in Mexico's Baja California following the arrest of Sinaloa Cartel leader "El Tolin."

Nicaragua Police Have Taken Over 5 Opposition-Held Towns Ahead of Elections

Jul 06, 2022 02:25 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Ahead of municipal elections, police in Nicaragua have taken over the city halls of five municipalities held by mayors affiliated with the opposition political party.

Georgia Files Subpoena for Rudy Giuliani and Lindsey Graham in Trump Election Probe

Jul 05, 2022 11:27 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The state of Georgia is investigating the actions of former President Donald Trump and his allies following the 2020 presidential elections.

Argentina Peso Plunges After New Leftist Finance Minister Named

Jul 05, 2022 10:15 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Argentina is facing some financial woes after the peso fell, with stock prices in the country also going down. This comes after moderate finance minister Martín Guzmán resigned from the cabinet and Argentinian President Alberto Fernández named leftist Silvina Batakis as his successor.

Mavs: Knicks Could Be Punished for Tampering After $110 Million Jalen Brunson Signing

Jul 05, 2022 08:54 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The New York Knicks may have tampered with former Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson before his free agency officially opened. And because of this, the NBA may be penalizing the team. The guard reportedly decided to leave Dallas for New York as the Knicks offered him a lucrative four-year, $110M contract.

Gun Battle Between Sinaloa Cartel Hitmen Loyal to El Chapo's Sons and Mexico's Army Leaves 1 Soldier Dead

Jul 05, 2022 05:57 AM EDT By Rick Martin

A soldier was killed after Mexico's Army fought against a group of hitmen loyal to four sons of Sinaloa Cartel boss "El Chapo" in a deadly shootout.

Chile President Gabriel Boric Receives New Constitution's Draft | What’s in It?

Jul 05, 2022 02:25 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Change is coming to Chile, as a Constitutional Assembly has drafted a new proposed constitution that was presented to President Gabriel Boric.

San Antonio Truck Migrant Tragedy: Guatemalan Survivor Says They Can't Breathe Inside Trailer

Jul 04, 2022 11:11 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A survivor of the tragic semi-truck incident that killed 53 migrants trying to get to the United States has talked to the media from her hospital bed in Texas. Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás is 20 years old and hails from the capital of Guatemala, Guatemala City.

Highland Park Shooting: Key Details About Suspect That Killed 6, Injured 2 Dozens in Chicago

Jul 04, 2022 09:49 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Tragedy struck the Highland Park Independence Day parade when a shooter open fired from a rooftop and killed at least six people, as well as injured two dozen others. And after a brief police chase, law enforcement officers detained the suspect "without incident."

Brittney Griner Update: WNBA Star Sends Emotional Letter to Joe Biden Amid Russia Detention

Jul 04, 2022 09:08 PM EDT By Rick Martin

WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since mid-February, has sent a letter directly to U.S. President Joe Biden. In her letter, she asked the president to fight for her freedom as she remained imprisoned in Russia.

Texas State Supreme Court Rules Against Abortion, Texas Clinics Halt Abortions After

Jul 03, 2022 11:35 PM EDT By Rick Martin

In the latest blow to women's right to choose what to do with their bodies, the Texas State Supreme Court blocked an order which briefly allowed abortions to resume within the state. This forced abortion clinics to shut down and stop abortions within the state entirely.

R. Kelly on Suicide Watch 'For His Own Safety' According to Feds

R. Kelly Remains on Suicide Watch in Prison | Here's Why

Jul 03, 2022 10:26 PM EDT By Rick Martin

R. Kelly, who got 30 years in prison for sexually abusing minors, was placed on a suicide watch and is now challenging the decision of jail authorities.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Targets Ron DeSantis, Calls for Florida to Join Fight for Freedom in July 4 Ad

Jul 03, 2022 09:18 PM EDT By Rick Martin

California Governor Gavin Newsom is continuing his attacks on red conservative states and is targeting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis this time.

Inside Terrifying Mexico's 'Cannibal Serial Killer' Murder Spree: 'El Chino' Butchered Victims to Sell Meat, Give Them Away

Inside Terrifying Mexico's 'Cannibal Serial Killer' Murder Spree: 'El Chino' Butchered Victims to Sell Their Meat, Give Them Away

Jul 02, 2022 07:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Here's how Mexico's cannibal serial killer 'El Chino' went on a terrifying murder spree and butchered his victims to sell their meat or give them away.

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy Talks to Argentina and Chile Presidents Amid Russia's Invasion

Jul 02, 2022 01:16 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks more support from other countries like Argentina and Chile as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukrainian territory.

Pope Francis Appoints Leonardo Steiner as the First Cardinal From Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

Pope Francis Appoints Leonardo Steiner as First Cardinal From Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

Jul 02, 2022 12:10 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Pope Francis is about to make history as he is set to appoint Manaus, Brazil Archbishop Leonardo Steiner as the first cardinal from the Amazon region.

Peru: Inca Mummies Making Peruvian Home's Construction Complicated

Jul 01, 2022 10:11 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Imagine saving up for decades to be able to build your own house... only to find out that there are mummies buried in the lot you are planning to build on. That is exactly the problem that Peruvian mechanic Hipólito Tica is facing as he tries constructing his house in the capital of Lima.