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March 24, 2023

Northern Lights dazzle in over half-dozen states: New York, Minnesota, Arkansas

Residents in over a half-dozen state took to social media to share their encounters with the Northern Lights as they make a rare appearance in northern states this weekend.

March 24, 2023

No opposition candidates running in Cuban elections

Cuba's National Assembly elections are set to take place Sunday, though opposition candidates and campaigning have been a sight unseen in the communist country this year.

March 21, 2023

Mexico reports 22% drop in Monarch butterfly winter migration

Mexican environmental authorities reported a 22% drop in monarch butterflies wintering in the country, a former hotspot for the species.

March 20, 2023

Guatemalan prosecutor eyes stripping presidential candidate of legal immunity

A Guatemalan prosecutor has called for courts to strip Edmond Mulet of legal immunity after the presidential hopeful called for a judge's investigation.

March 20, 2023

Dominican presidential candidate, former treasury minister among 19 caught in corruption investigation

Former Dominican presidential candidate Gonzalo Castillo and 18 others, including three former government officials, have been arrested on embezzlement and campaign finance charges.

March 17, 2023

Federal government ships 3 mega generators to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced Friday that the federal government has shipped three mega generators to the Caribbean territory.

March 16, 2023

Canadian pastor arrested for second time after protesting drag queen storytime for kids

Pastor Derek Reimer was arrested for the second time in recent weeks for protesting drag queen storytime for children in Calgary, Alberta.

March 15, 2023

UN warns Haitian gangs taking over country, extra police support not enough

U.N. special envoy Helen La Lime on Wednesday warned of Haiti's increasingly dire gang crisis, and stated that increased police funding and resources have been insufficient.

March 15, 2023

Trudeau taps former governor general to investigate Chinese election interference claims

Liberal Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed former Governor General David Johnston to investigate Chinese interference in recent elections.

March 14, 2023

Canadian officials insist man intentionally ran over pedestrians in random attack

Canadian authorities believe Steeve Gagnon acted deliberately when he rammed a pickup truck into pedestrians in Amqui, Quebec, two of whom died.