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July 19, 2023

Florida man bitten by 7.5-foot alligator while snorkeling in water designated for swimming: 'Use caution'

A man who went snorkeling in the designated swimming area of Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest was bitten by an alligator, authorities say.

July 19, 2023

Parties, courts interfered in Guatemalan elections, observers' report states

A report by election observers in Guatemala accuses political parties and other actors of unnecessarily litigating the outcomes of last month's elections.

July 19, 2023

Venezuelan ex-spy chief, Chávez confidant, extradited to US on drug trafficking charges

Retired Maj. Gen. Hugo Carvajal of Venezuela, once a close advisor to Hugo Chávez, has been extradited to New York from Spain over decade-old drug trafficking charges.

July 19, 2023

Chattahoochee River in Georgia reopens to the public after E. Coli contamination incident

Officials in Georgia announced on Wednesday that the Chattahoochee River, which had been partially closed last month due to a spill, is now open to the public.

July 19, 2023

State Department sanctions 2 former presidents of El Salvador

Former Salvadoran Presidents Mauricio Funes and Salvador Sánchez Cerén are among dozens of officials sanctioned by the U.S. for alleged obstruction, corruption, and anti-democratic practices.

July 19, 2023

Germany arrests 4 for stealing nearly 500 ancient Celtic gold coins

German authorities on Wednesday announced the arrests of four suspects accused of stealing 483 Celtic gold coins, which were estimated to be from the first century, B.C.

July 19, 2023

Alaska man films own drowning on glacial lake with GoPro strapped to helmet; his body remains missing

Officials in Alaska reviewed footage from a recovered GoPro camera and determined Paul Rodriguez Jr., 43, had inadvertently recorded his own drowning.

July 19, 2023

Honduras to establish island prison colony for gang leaders, emulating El Salvador's approach

Honduras is set to construct a unique island prison colony, taking inspiration from El Salvador's hardline approach to help combat the gang violence in the region.

July 19, 2023

Americans should remain 'ultra conscious' if traveling to Europe due to serious heat wave: expert

The record highest temperature in Europe occurred in 2022 as Sicily recorded near-120 degrees Fahrenheit, but temperatures this week have already reached close to that point.

July 19, 2023

Vacationers turned away from beach oasis after stomach-churning discovery made in water

Officials on the Spanish island of Ibiza shut down the Playa Es Pinet beach after discovering an alarming amount of fecal matter in the water.