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United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz Undergoes Heart Transplant; Potential Return Delayed as Airline Company Continues to Assuage Shakeups

Almost three months after suffering a heart attack on Oct. 15, United Airlines’ parent company United Continental Holdings Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer Oscar Munoz underwent a heart transplant on Wednesday. While his return was previously reported in the first quarter of 2016, latest report said his imminent comeback will be by the end of the first quarter or the start of the second quarter.

Kate Middleton, Prince William Expecting Third Baby? Royal Pregnancy Reports Emerge on Prince George’s First Day at School

There are some new developments on the lives of the world’s most followed royal couple, Kate Middleton and Prince William. Aside from being proud and supportive parents to their son, Prince George, who enjoyed his first day of school on Tuesday, Jan. 5, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are reportedly expecting their third child.

7,802 Stuck Cubans Asked to Pay $555 Each to Board El Salvador Flight

Cubans travelling to the U.S. who have been stuck in Costa Rica since Nov. 14 are now being asked by the Tico government to pay cash for their flight out of the country so they could reach the southern Mexican border.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Commonwealth Confirms Default on Certain Bonds

The Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority (PRIFA) failed to transfer funds to its bond trustee on Jan. 1 debt.

Supplier Cutbacks Add to Mounting Evidence Apple's iPhone Dominance Is Slipping Away

Apple is scaling back supply chain orders for the iPhone, according to a new report. The news follows a series of developments that signal what could be the first marked decline in the consumer dominance of the Apple iPhone since its inception.

Mexican Mayor's Murder Blamed on Gang Dispute, Politics

The governor of the central Mexican state of Morelos is blaming the violent death of a newly elected town mayor on a battle between several gangs, all of which are trying to gain control of local security forces.

Archaeologists Closer to Deciphering Ancient Inca Records

Archaeologists may be closer than ever to deciphering the mystery of ancient Inca "khipus," or knotted string records, after they discovered several of the records at the the place where they were originally used.

Venezuelan Opposition Party Calls for Government Change Within 6 Months

The new opposition speaker of the Venezuela’s National Assembly, Henry Ramos Allup, announce on Dec. 5 that his party would soon take measures to force Socialist President Nicolas Maduro out of office.

North Korea Hydrogen Bomb Test: Marco Rubio Blames Clinton, Obama

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio has criticized Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama for North Korea's experimentation with a hydrogen bomb.

North Korea Announces Hydrogen Bomb Test, Draws Condemnation, Doubts

North Korea said on Jan. 6 that it had successfully detonated a hydrogen bomb for the first time. Officials across the globe immediately moved to condemn the move, while others openly doubted Pyongyang's claim.

Is El Salvador the World's New Murder Capital?

Killings have increased by close to 70 percent in El Salvador last year, authorities said Monday. Killings increased by close to 70 percent in El Salvador last year, authorities said Monday.

British Parliament to Debate Petition to Ban Donald Trump From UK

In addition to raising eyebrows with divisive rhetoric in the U.S., Donald Trump's controversial comments are also causing a stir overseas.

Real-Life 'King Kong' Mystery Solved? Climate Change Likely Killed Giant Ape

A team of scientists believe that they have discovered the most likely reason why a giant ape -- known as Gigantopithecus -- died more than 100,000 years ago.

Drug Raid in Spain Yields 3 Tons of Cocaine, Nets Britons, Dutch Drug Smugglers

Spanish police raided a hideout in the town of Galicia in Malaga province of Spain. It was a successful drug bust operation which yielded three tons of the highly prohibited drug substance known as cocaine.

Maps Compare How Fast It Takes to Travel the World in 1914 and 2016

How much has the world changed in a hundred years? A lot, and a pair of maps -- a century apart -- have emerged to illustrate what has and hasn't changed in the art of travel in that span of time.

Brazil Declares State of Emergency Amid Widespread of Zika Virus

Brazil has declared state of emergency in some regions greatly affected by the Zika virus. the new epidemic has now been linked to birth defects in Brazilian newborns.

Ozzy Osbourne Travels to Cuba to Enrich Knowledge on 'Anything Past World War 2'

Accompanied by the History Channel team, Ozzy Osbourne and his son Jack travels to Cuba to learn more about World War 2.

FBI Wants Public Help to Complete Timeline Gap of San Bernardino Attack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the help of the public in completing the timeline gap of the San Bernardino attack that killed 14 people last Dec. 2, 2015. Agents are trying to find the unknown whereabouts of the shooters for 18 minutes just a couple hours after the incident.

Rio Olympics 2016: Unpaid Utility Bills Leave Track and Field Stadium Without Power

Rio Olympics 2016 is fast approaching but issues with the venues that will be used for the games are coming up one by one. Most notably, the Estádio Olímpico João Havelange which has been assigned for the track and field and soccer events has no electricity and water supply because the services were cut off due to unpaid bills.

US Raids Target Central American Immigrants; Advocates Urge to Keep Doors Closed

In light of the emerging immigration raids by the Obama administration targeting Central American Immigrants who crossed borders seeking political asylum and some juvenile visa, have been asked by consulates, activists and other legal advisers to keep their doors closed for immigration agents.