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March 13, 2024

Indigenous communities in Argentina and Chile grapple with soaring demand for lithium

The prevalence of lithium mining is threatening to disrupt traditional ways of life for indigenous groups living in a region spanning Argentina, Chile and Bolivia.

March 13, 2024

Retired British couple found dead during Caribbean beach vacation

A retired British couple may have drowned while vacationing in the Caribbean after their bodies were found by police on a beach

March 13, 2024

Miami Beach braces for spring break weekend with 'most bloodshed': commissioner

Miami Beach city commissioner David Suarez said this upcoming weekend saw the "most bloodshed" in previous spring break seasons.

March 13, 2024

US national park facing removal of wild horses gains support from Congress

Advocates for wild horses roaming North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park are hoping a signal of support from Congress will prevent the removal of the animals.

March 13, 2024

Boeing whistleblower's lawyers demand full investigation into mysterious death mid-deposition

Boeing whistleblower found dead of gunshot wound mid-deposition in retaliation lawsuit was in good spirits, no indications of suicidal thoughts, lawyers say.

March 13, 2024

California lot built on top of sacred tribal land returns to Ohlone people

A Berkeley, California, parking lot, that was built over a sacred tribal shell has been returned to the Ohlone tribe. A commemorative park is planned to be built on the cultural site.

March 13, 2024

Former FBI agent applauds Miami Beach for '180' on spring break

Former FBI special agent and Miami resident Nicole Parker shares her perspective on the South Florida city’s efforts to ‘break up’ with spring break,

March 13, 2024

Haiti's future governance faces struggle between political power and gang influence

Haiti's future is facing a conflict between traditional political channels and the influence of powerful gangs. International involvement in the affair has been criticized.

March 13, 2024

California woman on hike goes missing after being swept away by river

A 59-year-old woman is missing after she was swept away in a powerful river current while hiking the Heaton Flats Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains.

March 13, 2024

American texted friend just before dying on flight from Dominican Republic after resort vacation

Indiana mother Stefanie Smith suddenly died aboard a plane flying home from Punta Cana Feb. 28. Her friend says Smith texted her just before her plane took off toward Charlotte.