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VIDEO February 20, 2024

American Airlines passenger arrested, removed from plane following in-flight disturbance

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that a passenger on board American Airlines flight 1219 was arrested after he attempted to open the emergency exit door mid-flight. (@DonnieDoesWorld/X)

Mexico February 20, 2024

Mexican army takes over highway maintenance, filling potholes, AMLO says

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador acknowledged Tuesday that the country's armed forces have begun assuming highway maintenance duties.

Mexico February 19, 2024

Coastal Mexico car wreck kills 5 Argentine tourists, 1 local

Five Argentine nationals and one local were killed in a car crash on a Quintana Roo highway. Two others were injured in the crash, with no immediate word on their condition.

Caribbean February 16, 2024

St. Vincent and the Grenadines upholds gay sex ban

A high court ruling in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Friday upheld the Caribbean nation's laws criminalizing gay sex, a significant loss for regional human rights activists.

VIDEO February 13, 2024

Plane makes emergency landing on Mexico beach, killing man

A man has been killed in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, after being struck by a plane carrying skydivers that made an emergency landing, officials say. (Credit: Puerto Global/Reuters)

Mexico February 12, 2024

Mexican authorities reportedly seize over 20 tons of meth in Sonora state bust

Over 20 tons of methamphetamine were reportedly seized by Mexican authorities in Quiriego, a remote township in the nothern border state of Sonora.

VIDEO February 8, 2024

Canadian tourist, 40, who opened plane door says he was 'paranoid'

Startled passengers stand to watch computer programmer Wong Sai Heung, 40, try to disembark from the Airbus A320 as it was departing from Chiang Mai International Airport on Wednesday evening, Feb. 7, 2024. (Credit: Viral Press)

Mexico February 7, 2024

Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico at second-lowest level on record

The level at which migratory monarch butterflies are wintering in Mexico has reached its second-lowest level since recordkeeping began following a 59% drop over last year.

America Together February 5, 2024

Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, MLK Jr. and other famous figures to remember during Black History Month

Every February is Black History Month, which honors Black Americans who have made impactful differences in society. Here are a group of historic figures to celebrate.

Holiday February 2, 2024

Groundhog Day's history, meaning and how the superstitious tradition made its way to the US

Since 1887, Groundhog Day has been an American celebration focused on a groundhog predicting the weather. Each year, thousands gather in Pennsylvania to experience the festivities.

Canada January 23, 2024

'Heli-ski' crash kills 3 in western Canada

Three people were killed and four others were seriously injured after a "heli-ski" helicopter crashed in Canada's British Columbia province, authorities reported Tuesday.