The Americas - Page 40

August 28, 2019

Brazilian governors say now is 'not the moment to turn down money' as Amazon wildfires rage

Brazilian governors are urging President Jair Bolsonaro to accept foreign aid to help combat the raging fires in the Amazon rainforest after he criticized such donations and said he'd think about accepting the money if French President Emmanuel Macron apologized to him following a spat.

August 25, 2019

Louisiana defeats Curacao for first Little League World Series title

Louisiana won its first Little League World Series title on Sunday, defeating the international champions of Curacao 8-0 off a two-hit shut by pitcher Egan Prather.

August 25, 2019

Leonardo DiCaprio-backed fund pledges $5M in aid for Amazon wildfires

Leonardo DiCaprio has joined with other philanthropists in pledging $5 million dollars through their environmental foundation to aid the Amazon as massive wildfires continue to burn across the region.

August 23, 2019

Canadian single dad faces human rights complaint for asking about babysitter’s gender

A single father in Canada may have violated his province's human rights act by asking about the gender and age of a potential babysitter, according to a lawsuit.

August 22, 2019

Major League Baseball banning players from Venezuelan Winter League during offseason

The Venezuelan Winter League is a place where some major leaguers and minor leaguers play in the offseason. That will not be an option this upcoming offseason, as Major League Baseball is citing the Trump administration’s recent policies toward Venezuela.

August 22, 2019

Brazilian environmental minister heckled over record Amazon fires: 'Stop Ecocide!'

The environmental minister of Brazil was met with boos and heckles when he took the stage at a meeting on climate change Wednesday as massive wildfires continued to rage for more than two weeks in the world’s largest rainforest.

August 21, 2019

Mexican judge allows recreational cocaine use … for 2 users, reports say

In a ruling hailed as a “historic step” for ending the country’s “war on drugs,” a Mexican judge granted two plaintiffs permission to possess, transport and use cocaine recreationally, according to reports Wednesday. 

August 21, 2019

Smoke from Amazon wildfires plunges Sao Paulo into darkness in middle of day

The largest city in Brazil was suddenly plunged into darkness in the middle of the day on Monday after billowing smoke from ongoing wildfires in the Amazon region combined with a weather pattern, creating an ominous, dark blanket over the metropolis. 

August 20, 2019

Octavio Dotel, Luis Castillo -- ex-MLB stars -- linked to Dominican Republic drug trafficking ring: reports

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel and infielder Luis Castillo -- each of whom played 15 seasons and won a World Series ring -- were implicated in connection with a major drug ring in the Dominican Republic, officials said in a Tuesday news conference announcing a sweep targeting a drug-trafficking and money-laundering network.

August 20, 2019

US Navy 'ready' for whatever 'needs to be done' in Venezuela, Naval commander says

The U.S. Navy is prepared to take action if needed in Venezuela, a top U.S. Naval commander said this week.