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San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start on the mound for Team USA in its first World Baseball Classic game Friday night against Brazil, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil
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Jalisco cartel leader 'El Mencho' buried in a golden casket in a Guadalajara cemetery

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been buried in a shiny golden casket with enormous flower wreaths and a large military presence in the state that gave name to one of Mexico’s most powerful cartels

Jalisco cartel leader 'El Mencho' buried in a golden casket in a Guadalajara cemetery
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Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother’s home in first sighting there since disappearance

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie and her sister returned to their mother’s home outside Tucson in their first sighting at the house since Nancy Guthrie went missing a month ago

Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother’s home in first sighting there since disappearance
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Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say

Federal and city authorities say the gunman who opened fire outside a Texas bar, killing three people and wounding more than a dozen was not on their radar before the attack

Gunman was not on the FBI's radar before he opened fire on a crowded Texas bar, authorities say
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle

Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Haiti opens registration for what would be the 1st election in a decade

Haiti’s government has opened a 10-day registration period for political parties to run in an upcoming general election

Haiti opens registration for what would be the 1st election in a decade
Americas|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Man killed by state trooper after fatally stabbing a woman and a dog in road rage incident near DC

Man killed by state trooper after fatally stabbing a woman and a dog in road rage incident near DC

Man killed by state trooper after fatally stabbing a woman and a dog in road rage incident near DC
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Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei opened Congress with a fiery 90-minute speech highlighting his government’s achievements and praising his relationship with American President Donald Trump

Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle

Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies

Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies

Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies
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Dan Serafini sentenced to life without parole for Lake Tahoe shootings of in-laws

Dan Serafini sentenced to life without parole for Lake Tahoe shootings of in-laws

Dan Serafini sentenced to life without parole for Lake Tahoe shootings of in-laws
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Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15 people, official says

An official says a cargo plane carrying money has crashed near Bolivia’s capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead

Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15 people, official says
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Argentine lawmakers approve historic labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei has scored a crucial victory in congress with the approval of a sweeping labor reform aimed at radically altering labor relations in the South American country

Argentine lawmakers approve historic labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei
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Trump administration designates Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention

Trump administration designates Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention

Trump administration designates Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention
Americas|Crime|Europe|World

In Minnesota, US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations and call for reconciliation

Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. denounced the mass deportations in Minnesota under the federal government’s immigration crackdown

In Minnesota, US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations and call for reconciliation
Americas|MidEast|Political|World

A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

A new Gallup poll shows that American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians after decades of overwhelming support for the Israelis

A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Americas|Sports|World

Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico

Soccer star Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami’s friendly match in Puerto Rico

Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|World

Bad Bunny says reggaeton is Puerto Rican, but it was born in Panama

Emerging from a swirl of sonic influences, reggaeton began as Panamanian protest music long before Puerto Rican artists turned the genre into a global phenomenon.

Bad Bunny says reggaeton is Puerto Rican, but it was born in Panama
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FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has full confidence in Mexico as a World Cup host, even after a deadly wave of cartel violence

FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence
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US citizen was among those killed in Cuba speedboat shootout. Here’s what we know

US citizen was among those killed in Cuba speedboat shootout. Here’s what we know

US citizen was among those killed in Cuba speedboat shootout. Here’s what we know
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Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as US pressure mounts

Word from the Cuban government of a deadly encounter between its troops and a boat carrying armed expatriates is casting a spotlight on Cubans living in the U.S. who still harbor aspirations of a counter-revolution 67 years after a guerrilla uprising ushered in communism

Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as US pressure mounts
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Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asks judge to toss out indictment against him

The lawyer for deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has asked a judge to toss out the indictment against his client on the grounds that the United States has violated his rights to defend himself by blocking funds to pay his legal costs

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro asks judge to toss out indictment against him
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Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country

Cuba says the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism

Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country
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What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4

Cuban soldiers confronted a speedboat carrying 10 people as the vessel approached the island and opened fire on the troops, who fired back

What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4
Americas|Business|Crime|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Stowaway Svetlana Dali successfully sneaks on plane to Europe again, sources say

Stowaway Svetlana Dali successfully sneaks on plane to Europe again, sources say

Stowaway Svetlana Dali successfully sneaks on plane to Europe again, sources say
Americas|Crime|Europe|Travel|World

Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy

A woman on probation for stowing away on an international flight has been arrested again after sneaking onto a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Milan, Italy, A law enforcement official familiar with the matter said Thursday that Svetlana Dali was taken into custody Thursday at Milan’s Malpensa Airport

Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy
Americas|Crime|World

Victims held at gunpoint in Milwaukee; suspect fired shots inside residence

Victims held at gunpoint in Milwaukee; suspect fired shots inside residence

Victims held at gunpoint in Milwaukee; suspect fired shots inside residence
Americas|Crime|Travel|World

Experts urge informed planning for spring break in Mexico after cartel-related violence

Cartel-linked violence in parts of Mexico may have some spring break travelers rethinking their plans

Experts urge informed planning for spring break in Mexico after cartel-related violence
Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Political|World

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons
Americas|Crime|US|World

As Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance nears one month, other Tucson families have been waiting decades for answers

As Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance nears one month, other Tucson families have been waiting decades for answers

As Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance nears one month, other Tucson families have been waiting decades for answers
Americas|Asia|Crime|Political|World

The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security law

A Hong Kong court has sentenced the father of a U.S.-based activist to eight months in prison in the first case brought against the relative of a pro-democracy activist wanted by the city's authorities under a national security law

The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security law
Americas|Crime|World

Cuba says its forces kill four in gunfight after Florida speedboat tries to ‘infiltrate’ island

Cuba says its forces kill four in gunfight after Florida speedboat tries to ‘infiltrate’ island

Cuba says its forces kill four in gunfight after Florida speedboat tries to ‘infiltrate’ island
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FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead

FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
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Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges

Residents in a Southern California city want local police to stop letting federal immigration agents train at a publicly owned firing range

Residents want local governments to end contracts that let ICE train on their gun ranges
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Maduro's lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader's drug defense

The lawyer for deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro says the United States is blocking funding for the cost of defending himself against drug trafficking charges

Maduro's lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader's drug defense
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Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle

Cal Raleigh has already gone deep this spring

Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|World

Floods ravage southeastern Brazil and kill 46 as rescuers race to find the missing

Floods in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state have killed at least 46 people and forced thousands from their homes

Floods ravage southeastern Brazil and kill 46 as rescuers race to find the missing
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Freed Venezuelan political prisoner reunites with niece at Trump’s State of the Union address

Freed Venezuelan political prisoner reunites with niece at Trump’s State of the Union address

Freed Venezuelan political prisoner reunites with niece at Trump’s State of the Union address
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Trial begins for group accused of antifa links in shooting at Texas immigration detention center

Federal prosecutors are describing those who participated in a July 4 gathering outside a Texas immigration detention center that left a police officer wounded as antifa members intent on a “violent campaign” to influence U.S. policy

Trial begins for group accused of antifa links in shooting at Texas immigration detention center
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|World

Legal advocates seek to halt CBP policy pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deport

Legal advocates are asking a judge to stop U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents from urging unaccompanied immigrant children to voluntarily deport themselves

Legal advocates seek to halt CBP policy pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deport
Americas|Crime|Education|US|World

Justice Department lawsuit says UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility

The Justice Department is suing the University of California over allegations that UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic harassment amid pro-Palestinian protests that roiled the campus in 2023 and 2024

Justice Department lawsuit says UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility
Americas|Crime|US|World

A group of Mexican mothers with years of experience looking for missing people joins Guthrie search

A group of Mexican mothers with years of experience looking for missing people joins Guthrie search

A group of Mexican mothers with years of experience looking for missing people joins Guthrie search
Americas|Crime|Travel|World

What travelers need to know as situation in Mexico calms

What travelers need to know as situation in Mexico calms

What travelers need to know as situation in Mexico calms
Americas|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Ohio sanitation worker finds wanted suspect hiding in trash can

Ohio sanitation worker finds wanted suspect hiding in trash can

Ohio sanitation worker finds wanted suspect hiding in trash can
Americas|Crime|Travel|World

American recounts Mexico violence following drug lord's killing

CNN's Jim Sciutto speaks with Yoni Pizer, who was in Puerto Vallarta with his husband and friends when he says they were attacked by members of a cartel.

American recounts Mexico violence following drug lord's killing
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Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March

The Portuguese soccer federation says it is monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March

Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March
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US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of student

The U.S. ambassador to France has reached out to defuse a new diplomatic spat after skipping a French summons over U.S. comments on French politics

US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of student
Americas|Crime|Travel|World

Travel agency offers advice for tourists considering trips to Mexico

Travel agency offers advice for tourists considering trips to Mexico

Travel agency offers advice for tourists considering trips to Mexico
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of two key ports on the Panama Canal once run by a Hong Kong company

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal
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Witness who saw friend fatally shot by immigration agent in Texas last year dies in car accident

A Texas man who saw his friend get shot and killed last year by a federal immigration agent died last weekend in a fiery car crash

Witness who saw friend fatally shot by immigration agent in Texas last year dies in car accident
Americas|Crime|Travel|World

Bay Area travelers stranded in Puerto Vallarta after cartel violence cancels flights

Bay Area travelers stranded in Puerto Vallarta after cartel violence cancels flights

Bay Area travelers stranded in Puerto Vallarta after cartel violence cancels flights
Americas|Crime|World

Mexican military helicopters fly over Puerto Vallarta

Videos show helicopters flying low over Puerto Vallarta as part of the Mexican military operation that killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the head of Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mexican military helicopters fly over Puerto Vallarta
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Violent clashes erupt across Mexico after death of ‘El Mencho’

Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, one of the world’s most wanted traffickers, died following a Mexican military operation carried out on Sunday – sparking violent clashes across the country.

Violent clashes erupt across Mexico after death of ‘El Mencho’
Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man arrested after falling into stranger's pool

Man arrested after falling into stranger's pool

Man arrested after falling into stranger's pool
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects

Hungary has blocked the European Union’s latest sanctions plan against Russia, and said it will hold up a big new loan for Ukraine

EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects
Americas|Crime|Sports|World

Soccer matches postponed amid violence after army kills Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho'

Violence linked to a major cartel leader’s death has forced Mexico to postpone four high-level soccer games

Soccer matches postponed amid violence after army kills Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho'
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture him

The Mexican army says it has killed the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in a military operation

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture him
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Pro-Trump lawmaker in Colombia faces questions after son’s detention by ICE

Pro-Trump lawmaker in Colombia faces questions after son’s detention by ICE

Pro-Trump lawmaker in Colombia faces questions after son’s detention by ICE
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals

Britain’s monarchy faces fresh strain as police investigate the former Prince Andrew over alleged misconduct as a former trade envoy

From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics

The U.S. men's hockey team will play for gold against Canada and it has honored Johnny Gaudreau’s memory along the way

US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's amnesty

Venezuela’s government says it is freeing large numbers of people held for political reasons after passing a new amnesty law

Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's amnesty
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her

A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran, who he found in the 1970s in an Iranian orphanage and raised as a Christian, is being threatened with deportation to Iran, a country notoriously dangerous for Christians and on the brink of war with the United States

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3

The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|World

Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances

Bad Bunny’s huge global rise is finally breaking through in Brazil, a market that overwhelmingly favors national artists

Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela’s new amnesty law gets a chilly response from the opposition and detainees’ families

Venezuela has passed a new amnesty law, but some families of political detainees and prisoners' rights groups are reacting with mixed feelings

Venezuela’s new amnesty law gets a chilly response from the opposition and detainees’ families
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Nathan MacKinnon scores late as Canada beats Finland to reach the Olympic gold-medal game

Nathan MacKinnon scored the go-ahead goal with 35.2 seconds left to help Canada survive another scare at the Olympics, rallying to beat Finland 3-2 in the semifinals and advance to the men’s gold-medal game

Nathan MacKinnon scores late as Canada beats Finland to reach the Olympic gold-medal game
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others

Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons
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Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after US pressure. Here’s why some welcome it cautiously

Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after US pressure. Here’s why some welcome it cautiously

Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after US pressure. Here’s why some welcome it cautiously
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea as US continues lethal strikes

El Salvador and Mexico have reported major cocaine seizures at sea this week, as U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats leave 11 people dead

Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea as US continues lethal strikes
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Timeline: How Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fell from grace over his ties to Epstein

Timeline: How Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fell from grace over his ties to Epstein

Timeline: How Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fell from grace over his ties to Epstein
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Dead iguana kills dog, paralyzes another

Dead iguana kills dog, paralyzes another

Dead iguana kills dog, paralyzes another
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade

José María Balcázar has become Peru's new interim president, replacing another interim leader who was removed over corruption allegations just four months into his term

José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade
Americas|Election|Finance|Political|World

Peru’s leader José Jerí ousted over ‘Chifa-gate’ scandal, as presidential ‘curse’ strikes again

Peru’s leader José Jerí ousted over ‘Chifa-gate’ scandal, as presidential ‘curse’ strikes again

Peru’s leader José Jerí ousted over ‘Chifa-gate’ scandal, as presidential ‘curse’ strikes again
Americas|Political|World

US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture

The top U.S. military commander for Latin America has met with Venezuela’s acting president in Caracas as both sides discuss security and policy goals

US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade

Argentina’s President Javier Milei deepens ties with U.S. President Donald Trump while trying to avoid a break with China, Argentina’s top trading partner

Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade