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Ex-US President Jimmy Carter Ends Cancer Treatments

On Sunday, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced that he is ending his cancer treatment. Carter was diagnosed with skin cancer that spreads to his liver and brain.

Dr. Thomas Rea Dies at 86 -- Here's How He Pioneered Leprosy Treatment

There is a sense of mourning and loss in the medicine field, particularly for leprosy patients. This is due to the passing of Dr. Thomas Rea.

El Chapo Paid Mexican Authorities to Facilitate Jailbreak, Daughter Hints

The daughter of Joaquín Guzmán, Rosa Isela Guzmán Ortiz, has claimed that the drug lord paid politicians to facilitate his jailbreak from the Altiplano federal prison in July 2015. Guzmán's dirty money likely ended up in political campaigns.

Scott Kelly Returns 2 Inches Taller, Thanks to Spending a Year in Space

NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly reportedly grew taller once he returned to earth after spending a year in space.

Venezuela Opposition's Official Plan to Oust Nicolas Maduro Now Revealed

Venezuela’s opposition is building up its strategy to oust President Nicolás Maduro before the end of his term.

Zika Virus Prevention is up a Notch in Bolivia [Watch Video]

Bolivia is practicing Zika virus prevention with a unique approach -- through a song. Bolivia is spreading awareness on Zika virus prevention through a song.

Obama's Cuba Visit May be on the Rocks Due to Kerry's Cancellation

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s cancelled visit to Cuba may also lead to the cancellation of President Barack Obama’s trip to the communist nation.

Latin America's Facebook Obsession, by the Numbers

Facebook is beyond popular in Latin America. Facebook is beyond popular in Latin America. Latin Americans are very fond of using social media as a doorway into the Internet at large.

Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Increase Risk of Cancer: How to Reduce Diabetes Risk

A new study revealed that there is association between type 1 diabetes and cancer risk. Diabetes has been linked to several serious health complications.

Zika Virus: Cuba Reports First Travel Case in Venezuelan Doctor

Cuba health officials announced Wednesday that the country has their first Zika virus case. Cuba health officials announced Wednesday that the country has their first Zika virus case.

Facebook Safety: Why Posting your Children's Photos can be Risky?

France’s national police has warned parents of the repercussions of posting their children’s photos on Facebook.

Why Former Argentine Nobel Peace Prize Winner Adolfo Perez Esquivel Does Not Want Obama to Visit Argentina on March 24

A former Argentine Nobel Peace Prize Winner disagreed over U.S. President Barack Obama’s planned visit to Argentina on March 24.

Microcephaly, Dengue Cases Continue to Rise in Brazil

Microcephaly and dengue cases in Brazil continue to grow. The diseases that the Aedes aegypti mosquito spread in Brazil are getting worse. New reports suggest that more babies are born with microcephaly while dengue cases are also rising.

'El Chapo' Asks for Speedier Extradition to the US; Cries Being 'Tortured' in Mexico

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán wants to be extradited to a U.S. prison as soon as possible due to harsh treatment in Mexican prisons.

Nestlé May Have Been Using Coffee Beans Cultivated by Slave Laborers in Brazil

Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts admitted that their companies may have been using coffee beans cultivated by slave laborers in Brazilian plantations.

Pope Francis Says No to ‘Dirty Money’ Donated to Church

Pope Francis has distinguished himself as a progressive thinker in the Catholic Church and he recently dismissed the ill-gotten alms from individuals who are simply trying to sate their guilty conscience by donating a small slice of their wealth to the Church.

Acapulco, Mexico Launches the World's All-Female 'Young, Sexy' Police Force

Mexico creates the first all-female police force in Acapulco. Mexico creates the first all-female police force in Acapulco. Acapulco's all-female police force in Mexico is called the Tourist Assistance Brigade.

Brazil's Jailing of Facebook Executive Casts Shadow Over Fight between Apple, FBI

Brazil's arrest of a Facebook executive, however brief, casts a dark shadow on the debate over privacy and security.

Vitamin D Deficiency can Increase Men's Risk for Prostate Cancer: How to Improve Vitamin D Levels

A new study revealed that men with low levels of vitamins D have more aggressive prostate cancer. A new study reveals that men with vitamin D deficiency are at higher risk of developing prostate cancer.

Paleontologists Might Have Discovered a New 'Jurassic World' in Argentina

The Jurassic World has been uncovered and it's in Argentina. It might be a while before the world could see dinosaurs roaming in a deserted island, but palaeontologists revealed that they have found a major Jurassic-era fossil site in Patagonia.