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July 11, 2024

MS-13 gang leader pleads guilty to eight brutal murders, including two teens honored by Trump in SOTU speech

A MS-13 gang leader pleaded guilty Wednesday to his involvement in eight brutal murders in New York, including the horrific killings of two high school girls.

July 9, 2024

Climber's body found on Peru's highest mountain after 22 years

Peruvian authorities reported Tuesday the discovery of William Stampfl's body near the country's Huascaran summit, 22 years after the 58-year-old mountaineer's death.

July 9, 2024

Colombian illegal migrant wanted for drug trafficking in Spain arrested after crossing Texas border

A illegal immigrant fugitive from Colombia who is wanted in Spain for drug trafficking charges was arrested in Massachusetts after he was driving an unregistered vehicle without a license.

July 4, 2024

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro indicted by Federal Police in undeclared diamonds case: AP

Brazilian Federal Police have reportedly indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro over alleged, undisclosed diamond receipts from Saudi Arabia, AP sources say.

July 2, 2024

Venezuelan migrants allegedly choke, rob Chicago man on train, video shows

Video shows the moment a group of Venezuelan migrants allegedly attacked a 49-year-old man before robbing him as he rode a Chicago commuter train in February.

July 2, 2024

Wine drinkers may have dinosaurs to thank after 60M-year-old grape fossil seeds are found by scientists

Scientists found grape seed fossils from 60 million years ago during a dig in South America. They believe dinosaurs may be to thank for the regrowth and evolution of seeds.

June 28, 2024

Bolivia’s president denounces 'self-coup' accusations as 'lies' as supporters rally

Bolivian President Luis Arce has denied accusations linking him to an alleged coup attempt that was allegedly orchestrated by General Juan José Zúñiga.

June 27, 2024

New fish species with human-like teeth named after popular movie villain

A new fish species with a mark that resembles "The Eye of Sauron" from "The Lord of the Rings" has been named by researchers in the Amazon after a genetic analysis.

June 27, 2024

Bolivia grapples with aftermath of failed coup attempt as nation strives to restore stability

Bolivia has been left reeling after troops, led by General Juan José Zúñiga, briefly seized the presidential palace in La Paz during an attempted coup.

June 26, 2024

Bolivian president survives failed coup, calls for 'democracy to be respected,' army general arrested

Bolivia's president survived an attempted coup Wednesday when military units rammed an armored vehicle into the presidential palace.