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April 28, 2023

Back from COVID break, Mexico's Obrador vows to abolish transparency agency

Mexico's president has resumed press briefings after recovering from COVID-19, and has come out with a vow to disband the Institute for Information Access and Transparency.

April 28, 2023

Texas photographer captures huge snake devouring fish: 'If you're squeamish, then scroll'

A man in Texas photographed a large diamondback water snake eating a sizable fish. Social media users appear to be amazed by the predator-meets-prey moment.

April 28, 2023

2 Haitian journalists killed in recent weeks as gang violence continues

In the past few weeks, two journalists in Haiti were killed as gang violence in the country continues. At least nine journalists were killed in the country last year.

April 28, 2023

Motive for Canadian knife massacre may remain unknown, police say

Police in Canada say Myles Sanderson's motive for killing 11 people and injuring 17 in a stabbing spree last year may forever remain a mystery.

April 26, 2023

New Jersey library receives book return after 44-year mystery: 'Looking like new'

A library in New Jersey announced that it received a book return 44 years after its due date. The book was originally due for a 1979 return, according to its "intact" checkout card.

April 24, 2023

Mexican Navy seizes 11,520 tequila bottles full of liquid meth from Pacific seaport

Mexican Navy inspectors have intercepted a reported 11,520 tequila bottles containing liquid methamphetamine from a seaport in Manzanillo.

April 20, 2023

Mexican airliner lands in Puerto Vallarta after engine failure

A Viva Aerobus flight landed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, after a reported engine failure forced the Guadalajara-bound flight to divert its course. No one was injured.

April 19, 2023

Caribbean leaders agree to introduce nationwide bans on assault weapons

Caribbean leaders have agreed to introduce bans on so-called "assault weapons" in their respective countries, blaming illegal gun imports for unprecedented spikes in gang violence.

April 18, 2023

Mexican president accused of wiretapping activists, violating pledge

Press freedom groups are accusing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of illegally allowing his military to spy on human rights activists.

April 17, 2023

Texas museum to return stolen Roman bust after woman bought it at Goodwill for $35

A centuries-old Roman bust that was once part of a German monarch's art collection will soon be returned home after first making headlines as a $35 Goodwill find in Texas.