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3 Columbia University Students Die in Honduras Bus Crash

Three Columbia University students participating in a volunteer mission in Honduras were killed on Jan. 14 when a bus on which they were traveling veered off a road and fell at least 260 feet into a ravine east of the Tegucigalpa, the country's capital.

MLB to Return to Mexico City for Spring Training

The Astros and Padres will play two games in Mexico City Major League Baseball is returning to Mexico City for Spring Training this year for the first time since 2004.

US, Mexican Officials Meet to Discuss Guzmán Extradition

U.S. and Mexican authorities have kicked off discussions to plan the extradition of drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera to the United States, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Jan. 14.

FIFA Fines Latin American Countries for Homophobic Slurs

FIFA has fined football associations in five Latin American countries due to their fans chanting homophobic slurs during matches,

Dinosaur Bigger Than T-Rex Found in Argentina Displayed in the American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History has publicly displayed the "Titanosaur," a dinosaur believed to be bigger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex. It is a new species that measure 122-foot long, but no formal name has been given by palaeontologists, CNN reports.

Pope Francis, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt to Have a Rare Meeting About Tech Industry

In a rare but important meeting with the Pope, Google chairman Eric Schmidt is set to discuss with him issues about the tech industry.

French Teacher Faces Manslaughter Charge After Alps Avalanche Deaths

A French PE school teacher is under investigation after he led schoolchildren onto a closed French Alps ski slope where an avalanche killed two of them and a Ukrainian tourist, a prosecutor announced Thursday.

Mother, Son Reunited With the Help of US Border Patrol Agents

A dramatic turn of events between a Mexican mother and her son was recently reported to have been resolved with the help of U.S. Border Patrol agents. The incident where the mother lost her son and was found in the arms of another, happened in light of the recent influx of immigrants trying to enter U.S. borders illegally.

'Harry Potter' Fans Flock Platform 9¾ to Pay Tribute to Alan Rickman

"Harry Potter" fans are left devastated after news broke out that Alan Rickman, who is also known as Professor Severus Snape, passed away Jan. 14.

Was the Winning £33 Million Lottery Ticket Bought From Morrisons Bolton?

Numerous speculations emerged after an unidentified Morrisons' employee informed some of his friends that the winning Lottery ticket with the numbers 26, 27, 26, 47, 52 and 58 was purchased from their store.

The Best Latin American Countries to Live in

Latin America consists of the North and South American countries. Every year, millions of people around the world troop to this region to enjoy the sites and create memories while visiting its spectacular beaches, mountains and rainforests.

Ted Cruz Did not Include Goldman Sachs Loan on His Federal Fundraising Reports

Presidential candidate Ted Cruz is in hot seat as he did not declare his loan from Goldman Sachs during his federal fund raising.

Why Hermès Birkin Bags Are Better Investment Than Gold, Stocks

Did you know that buying an Hermès Birkin bag is a much safer way to invest rather than in the stock market? Well, good news for those who spend their fortunes on these luxury handbags because you are actually making quite a clever move. According to a recent study, investing in these notoriously expensive bags are much better than gold and the stock market since their values just keep on increasing.

Italian Police Arrests Ashley Olsen Murder Suspect Cheikh Tidiane Diaw Over ‘Decisive’ DNA Evidence Connected With American Artist’s Death

The Italian authorities have arrested Cheikh Tidiane Diaw, the suspect who killed American artist Ashley Olsen in Florence, at his home on Wednesday night. According to chief prosecutor Giuseppe Creazzo, a “decisive” DNA evidence connected to the murder case led to the capture of Diaw, who was an illegal immigrant from Senegal.

Activists Call for Better Animal Protection in Puerto Rico

Activists are appealing to the Puerto Rican government to amp up their efforts for animal protection after the country was revealed to be last among U.S. territories in animal welfare.

Travel Checklist: Tips on Staying Safe in Foreign Land

Traveling halfway across the world is unparalleled: the sights and sounds, the culture and the natural high of venturing out of one’s comfort zone. However, it also leaves people more vulnerable than ever as they traverse unfamiliar lands surrounded by total strangers speaking a different language. Here are some guidelines travelers should heed for getting home safe and sound.

Why Mexican Director Alejandro González Iñárritu Calls Donald Trump a ‘Poor Man’

Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu, who also helmed the Oscar-nominated film “The Revenant,” has some words to say about Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his racist comments about Mexican immigration in the United States. During his interview with WNYC’s “Studio 360” show, the director said he pitied Trump and called him a “poor man.”

Celine Dion’s Husband Rene Angélil Dies at 73 After Years-Long Battle with Throat Cancer

Celine Dion’s show this weekend at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas have been cancelled due to the death of her husband Rene Angélil. According to the reports, Angélil died at his home in Henderson on Thursday at the age of 73, following a years-long battle with throat cancer.

Queen Elizabeth II Forcing Kate Middleton to Curtsy in Public?

In a rare sighting, Kate Middleton was photographed mid-curtsy with Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday, Jan. 10, a day after the Duchess of Cambridge’s 34th birthday. And since royal curtsies are normally done in private, there have been circulating rumors that the British royal matriarch might have forced Prince William’s wife to do it in public to command respect.

Texas Attorney General Announces New Unit to Fight Human Trafficking

Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas announced the launch of Human Trafficking and Transnational Organized Crime unit (HTTOC), a new unit focused on combating human trafficking on Thursday.