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OBIT: POPE FRANCIS DIES AT 88

Pope Francis, voice for the poor who reshaped the Catholic Church, dies at 88, the Vatican has announced.

OBIT: POPE FRANCIS DIES AT 88
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis led the church with humility and simplicity

Pope Francis understood the power of a simple touch

Pope Francis led the church with humility and simplicity
Americas|Crime|US

Texas Walmart shooter who killed 23 avoids death penalty by pleading guilty

The gunman who killed 23 people and injured 22 others in a 2019 mass shooting aimed at Latinos at a Texas Walmart pleaded guilty to murder on Monday and was sentenced to life

Texas Walmart shooter who killed 23 avoids death penalty by pleading guilty
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponed

Top-flight soccer matches in Italy and Argentina have been postponed after the death of Pope Francis

Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy and Argentina postponed
Americas|Sports|US

'The runners are coming': Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record, John Korir takes men's race

Sharon Lokedi broke the Boston Marathon course record, and fellow Kenyan John Korir joined his brother as a race champion on Monday as the city celebrated the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War

'The runners are coming': Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record, John Korir takes men's race
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Who are the people Bukele wants to exchange for Venezuelan detainees in El Salvador?

El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele proposed a deal on Sunday to send 252 Venezuelans deported by the United States and imprisoned in his country back to Venezuela in exchange for

Who are the people Bukele wants to exchange for Venezuelan detainees in El Salvador?
Americas|Economy|Election|Political

Carney ahead in polls as Canada enters last week of election campaign

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, ahead in polls in the run-up to an April 28 election, renewed calls on Monday for voters to

Carney ahead in polls as Canada enters last week of election campaign
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest,

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest
Americas|Sports

Kenya's John Korir follows brother's advice to men's Boston Marathon title, place in history

Six months after claiming the top spot on the podium at the Chicago Marathon, John Korir toed the start line of his third Boston Marathon feeling good about his chances

Kenya's John Korir follows brother's advice to men's Boston Marathon title, place in history
Americas|Business|Food|US

Chipotle heads south of the border with opening of 1st location in Mexico

Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Mexico

Chipotle heads south of the border with opening of 1st location in Mexico
Americas|Environment|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Pope Francis dies at age 88

Pope Francis has died at age 88

The Latest: Pope Francis dies at age 88
Africa|Americas|Sports|World

Sharon Lokedi smashes women’s course record at the Boston Marathon, John Korir wins men’s race

Sharon Lokedi smashes women’s course record at the Boston Marathon, John Korir wins men’s race

Sharon Lokedi smashes women’s course record at the Boston Marathon, John Korir wins men’s race
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Shell to complete survey at Venezuela gas field as license wind-down approaches

Oil and gas group Shell plans to complete a marine survey at Venezuela's offshore Dragon gas field before a U.S.-set May deadline to wind down all licenses related to energy projects in the

Shell to complete survey at Venezuela gas field as license wind-down approaches
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Technology|World

Billion-dollar cyberscam industry spreading globally, UN says

Asian crime syndicates behind the multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry are expanding globally including to South America and Africa, as raids in Southeast Asia

Billion-dollar cyberscam industry spreading globally, UN says
Americas|Crime|US

Texas man's murder conviction overturned after two decades based on false testimony

Texas man's murder conviction overturned after two decades based on false testimony

Texas man's murder conviction overturned after two decades based on false testimony
Americas|Business|Food

Chipotle plans Mexican foray with first outlet in 2026

Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding internationally with a location in Mexico that is set to open early next year, it said on Monday, bringing its tacos and burritos to the region for the

Chipotle plans Mexican foray with first outlet in 2026
Africa|Americas|Asia|Business|Crime|World

UN researchers warn that Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world

A new U.N. report warns that transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe in response to increased crackdowns by authorities

UN researchers warn that Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world
Americas|Sports|US

Switzerland's Hug gets 8th Boston Marathon wheelchair win, American Scaroni a 2nd in milestone year

Marcel Hug of Switzerland blitzed to the front of the field to win his eighth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, claiming the victory in the 129th edition of the race in 1 hour, 21 minutes, 34 seconds

Switzerland's Hug gets 8th Boston Marathon wheelchair win, American Scaroni a 2nd in milestone year
Americas|Political|US|World

US Congress members visit El Salvador to facilitate release of deported man

Four Democratic U.S. representatives arrived in El Salvador on Monday hoping to compel the Trump administration to release Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported and

US Congress members visit El Salvador to facilitate release of deported man
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes

European equity funds drew massive inflows in the week ended April 16, while U.S. funds faced hefty outflows, as investors continued to shift capital on concerns over U.S. trade tariffs and

Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes
Americas|Health|Political|World

Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff, never returned home

Argentines long waited for Pope Francis to visit the homeland he left in 2013 to become the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Pope Francis, the Argentine pontiff, never returned home
Americas|Lifestyle|Travel|US|World

Denver woman recalls meeting Pope Francis on her honeymoon, and being inspired to serve others

Denver woman recalls meeting Pope Francis on her honeymoon, and being inspired to serve others

Denver woman recalls meeting Pope Francis on her honeymoon, and being inspired to serve others
Americas|Political|World

Argentina mourns its compatriot Pope Francis

Argentines held a special Mass and lit candles on Monday, mourning in shock for their countryman Pope Francis, who has died after battling

Argentina mourns its compatriot Pope Francis
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Putin praises Pope Francis, sends his condolences

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Putin praises Pope Francis, sends his condolences
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Venezuela’s Maduro demands El Salvador’s Bukele release ‘kidnapped’ deportees after prisoner swap offer

Venezuela’s Maduro demands El Salvador’s Bukele release ‘kidnapped’ deportees after prisoner swap offer

Venezuela’s Maduro demands El Salvador’s Bukele release ‘kidnapped’ deportees after prisoner swap offer
Americas|Environment|Health|Political|World

Francis: The ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reforms

Francis: The ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reforms

Francis: The ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reforms
Americas|Political|World

From Buenos Aires to Rome: Key dates in the life of Pope Francis

The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936

From Buenos Aires to Rome: Key dates in the life of Pope Francis
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship

‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship

‘Shock and awe’: USA defeats Canada in overtime to win women’s hockey world championship
Americas|Environment|Political|World

Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition

Pope Francis was the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pontiff and the first to take the name of Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi

Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire

Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning much of its pomp and privilege, but his attempts to make the

Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire
Americas|Asia|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo faces trade war test with Switch 2 launch

Nintendo's Switch became a source of much-needed escapism during pandemic restrictions.

Nintendo faces trade war test with Switch 2 launch
Americas|Election|Political

Conservative Poilievre seemed poised to be Canada's next leader. Then Trump declared economic war

Until a few months ago, Pierre Poilievre was seen as a shoo-in to become Canada’s next prime minister and shepherd his Conservative Party back into power for the first time in a decade

Conservative Poilievre seemed poised to be Canada's next leader. Then Trump declared economic war
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|US

South Korea's Hyundai, Posco agree to cooperate on US steel plant

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group said on Monday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Posco Holdings for cooperation on its planned U.S. steel plant.

South Korea's Hyundai, Posco agree to cooperate on US steel plant
Americas|Crime|Political|World

3 Haitian soldiers warring with gangs are slain outside of Port-au-Prince

Authorities say at least three Haitian soldiers were killed in an apparent gang ambush in a town on the outskirts of Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince on Sunday

3 Haitian soldiers warring with gangs are slain outside of Port-au-Prince
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has proposed carrying out a prisoner swap with Venezuela, suggesting he would exchange Venezuelan deportees from the United States his government has kept imprisoned for who he called “political prisoners” in Venezuela

Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees
Americas|Political|World

El Salvador proposes swapping US-deported Venezuelans for Venezuelan 'political prisoners'

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele on Sunday proposed sending 252 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. and imprisoned in his country to Venezuela, in exchange for taking "

El Salvador proposes swapping US-deported Venezuelans for Venezuelan 'political prisoners'
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

South Korea April 1-20 exports fall as US shipments drop amid tariffs

South Korea's exports for the first 20 days of April fell 5.2% from a year earlier, dragged down by U.S.-bound shipments, customs data showed on Monday, amid President Donald Trump's

South Korea April 1-20 exports fall as US shipments drop amid tariffs
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Alito criticizes US Supreme Court's decision to 'hastily' block deportations

U.S.

Alito criticizes US Supreme Court's decision to 'hastily' block deportations
Americas|Crime|Environment|US

Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas

A slow-moving, active storm system has brought heavy rain, large hail and tornadoes to parts of Texas and Oklahoma and left three people dead

Tornado-producing storm deals deadly weather to Oklahoma and Texas
Americas|Political|US

Alito's dissent in deportation case says court rushed to block Trump with middle-of-the night order

Justice Samuel Alito has written a sharp dissent that castigates the seven-member majority for blocking the Trump administration from deporting any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th-century wartime law

Alito's dissent in deportation case says court rushed to block Trump with middle-of-the night order
Americas|Sports|US

Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars

New Colorado goalie Mackenzie Blackwood is already having a big impact on the Avalanche in their eighth consecutive postseason

Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

The U.S.

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law
Americas|Economy|Election|Political

Canada votes in federal elections under shadow of Trump threats. Here’s what you need to know

Canada votes in federal elections under shadow of Trump threats. Here’s what you need to know

Canada votes in federal elections under shadow of Trump threats. Here’s what you need to know
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

South Korea, US, to hold trade talks this week, Seoul says

South Korea and the United States will hold trade consultations this week in Washington at the suggestion of the United States, Seoul's trade ministry said on Sunday.

South Korea, US, to hold trade talks this week, Seoul says
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|US|World

DHL to suspend global shipments of over $800 to US consumers

DHL Express, a division of Germany's Deutsche Post, said it would suspend global business-to-consumer shipments worth over $800 to individuals in the United States from April 21, as

DHL to suspend global shipments of over $800 to US consumers
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Man who fatally shot 23 at El Paso Walmart set to plead guilty to murder nearly 6 years on

Nearly six years after a man fatally shot 23 people in a racist attack targeting Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in Texas near the U.S.-Mexico border, the gunman's criminal case is set to come to a close

Man who fatally shot 23 at El Paso Walmart set to plead guilty to murder nearly 6 years on
Americas|Sports

Akie Iwai shoots 64 playing alongside twin sister for share of the LPGA Tour lead at El Caballero

Akie Iwai shot an 8-under 64 playing alongside her twin sister Saturday for a share of the third-round lead in the JM Eagle LA Championship with Lauren Coughlin and Ingrid Lindblad

Akie Iwai shoots 64 playing alongside twin sister for share of the LPGA Tour lead at El Caballero
Americas|Sports|US

Cremaschi lifts Inter Miami to 1-0 win over Crew before record 60,614 fans in Cleveland

Benjamin Cremaschi scored on a diving header in the 30th minute and Inter Miami beat the Columbus Crew 1-0 on Saturday

Cremaschi lifts Inter Miami to 1-0 win over Crew before record 60,614 fans in Cleveland
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th-century wartime law

The Supreme Court has blocked, for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th-century wartime law

Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th-century wartime law
Americas|Sports|US

García hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Rangers past Dodgers, denying Roki Sasaki 1st win

Adolis García hit a two-run homer off former Texas closer Kirby Yates in the ninth inning, lifting the Rangers to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

García hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Rangers past Dodgers, denying Roki Sasaki 1st win
Americas|Political|US

Trump said he didn’t sign controversial proclamation. The Federal Register shows one with his signature

President Donald Trump downplayed his involvement in invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelan migrants, saying for the first time that he hadn’t signed the proclamation, but that he stood by his administration’s move. The proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act appears in the Federal Register with Trump’s signature at the bottom. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins reports.

Trump said he didn’t sign controversial proclamation. The Federal Register shows one with his signature
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine wary of Putin’s Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire

Ukraine says it will reciprocate any genuine ceasefire by Moscow, but has voiced skepticism after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter truce in Ukraine starting Saturday

Ukraine wary of Putin’s Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire
Americas|Travel

The world’s first motel opened 100 years ago, but now only ruins remain

The world’s first motel opened 100 years ago, but now only ruins remain

The world’s first motel opened 100 years ago, but now only ruins remain
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

The U.S.

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law
Americas|Environment|World

Pupy the elephant arrives at a Brazil sanctuary after 30 years in Argentine zoo

Pupy the elephant has arrived at her new home in a sanctuary in Mato Grosso, Brazil, following a 2,700-kilometer journey from a zoo converted into an ecological park in Argentina’s capital where she had spent 30 years in conditions criticized by activists

Pupy the elephant arrives at a Brazil sanctuary after 30 years in Argentine zoo
Americas|Lifestyle|World

Men toting chains and pierced with cactus keep a Good Friday tradition in Atlixco, Mexico

Every year, crowds fill the streets of the central Mexican town of Atlixco on the Catholic holiday of Good Friday to witness the sight

Men toting chains and pierced with cactus keep a Good Friday tradition in Atlixco, Mexico
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from deporting Venezuelans

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Friday denied a request to block the Trump administration from deporting suspected Venezuelan gang members.

Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from deporting Venezuelans
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US senator returns from El Salvador trip, says Abrego Garcia case is about far more than one man

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported, told him he has been moved from the notorious Salvadoran prison known as CECOT to a detention center with better conditions

US senator returns from El Salvador trip, says Abrego Garcia case is about far more than one man
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration reserves right to deport Venezuelans on Saturday, DOJ lawyer tells judge

A U.S. Justice Department lawyer told a judge on Friday that the Trump administration reserves the right to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members on Saturday.

Trump administration reserves right to deport Venezuelans on Saturday, DOJ lawyer tells judge
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US senator met wrongly deported Salvadoran man at hotel, calls for release

U.S.

US senator met wrongly deported Salvadoran man at hotel, calls for release
Americas|Crime|Education|US

FSU shooting victims include a school employee whose dad was a Cuban exile turned CIA operative

Two people were killed and six others were injured when a gunman opened fire at Florida State University

FSU shooting victims include a school employee whose dad was a Cuban exile turned CIA operative
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Lawyers ask US Supreme Court to halt 'imminent' deportations of Venezuelan migrants

Lawyers for Venezuelan men detained by the Trump administration asked the U.S.

Lawyers ask US Supreme Court to halt 'imminent' deportations of Venezuelan migrants
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World

Colombian government declares health emergency due to increase in yellow fever cases

Colombian government declares health emergency due to increase in yellow fever cases

Colombian government declares health emergency due to increase in yellow fever cases
Americas|Political|US

Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Abrego Garcia described being ‘traumatized’ at CECOT, has been moved to different detention center

Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Abrego Garcia described being ‘traumatized’ at CECOT, has been moved to different detention center

Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Abrego Garcia described being ‘traumatized’ at CECOT, has been moved to different detention center
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Mid-commute traffic stop left US citizen detained under an ICE order. Then, a Florida judge verified his US birth certificate

Mid-commute traffic stop left US citizen detained under an ICE order. Then, a Florida judge verified his US birth certificate

Mid-commute traffic stop left US citizen detained under an ICE order. Then, a Florida judge verified his US birth certificate
Americas|Crime|US

Colorado man gets life in prison for killing his wife after posing as ex-boyfriend and stalking her

A Colorado man has been sentenced to life in prison for stalking his wife while posing as her ex-boyfriend and then murdering her, acts that the woman's father said were “pure selfish evil” that have robbed the couple’s three children of their parents

Colorado man gets life in prison for killing his wife after posing as ex-boyfriend and stalking her
Americas|Political|US|World

Legal group sues Costa Rica alleging the rights of 81 children deported by Trump were violated

A group of human rights lawyers is suing Costa Rica, alleging the Central American nation violated the rights of dozens of migrant children

Legal group sues Costa Rica alleging the rights of 81 children deported by Trump were violated
Americas|Political|US

For now, Pentagon and DHS won’t recommend that Trump invoke the Insurrection Act

For now, Pentagon and DHS won’t recommend that Trump invoke the Insurrection Act

For now, Pentagon and DHS won’t recommend that Trump invoke the Insurrection Act
Americas|Political|US

Indiana takes a first -- and long -- shot at acquiring parts of Illinois

Indiana is taking a first step toward merging parts of Illinois into its state

Indiana takes a first -- and long -- shot at acquiring parts of Illinois
Americas|Sports|US

1-on-1 with former star Clint Dempsey on state of U.S. men's national team

With just 15 months to go until the biggest World Cup ever, the USMNT is arguably in crisis. A torrid start to 2025 saw them lose all three games in the CONCACAF Nations League Finals with the pressure building on an underperforming set of players and Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino. The team's all-time joint scorer couldn’t hide his concern at the team's recent performances but believes that eventually this squad can come good.

1-on-1 with former star Clint Dempsey on state of U.S. men's national team
Americas|Political|US|World

US to impose visa restrictions on over 250 Nicaragua government officials

The United States will impose visa restrictions on more than 250 officials of the Nicaraguan government of President Daniel Ortega, U.S.

US to impose visa restrictions on over 250 Nicaragua government officials
Americas|Crime|US

Bank robber captured with a cat on his back, officials say

Bank robber captured with a cat on his back, officials say

Bank robber captured with a cat on his back, officials say
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Court rejects Trump bid to end Venezuelan migrants' legal status

A federal appeals court rejected on Friday a request by U.S.

Court rejects Trump bid to end Venezuelan migrants' legal status
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Tucsonans hold Midtown vigil for deported Maryland man

Tucsonans hold Midtown vigil for deported Maryland man

Tucsonans hold Midtown vigil for deported Maryland man
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Military officials identify 2 Marines killed in crash during border deployment

Military officials have identified the two Marines from California who were killed when their vehicle crashed as a convoy was traveling along the U.S.-Mexico border

Military officials identify 2 Marines killed in crash during border deployment
Americas|Health|US

Measles cases in 25 US jurisdictions rise to 800 in 2025, CDC says

Measles cases rose to a total of 800 patients so far in 2025 as of Thursday in 25 U.S. jurisdictions, including Texas and New Mexico, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on

Measles cases in 25 US jurisdictions rise to 800 in 2025, CDC says
Americas|Sports

PWHL chooses Vancouver as 1st expansion city with 2nd market to be determined, AP source says

The PWHL’s first expansion team will be based in Vancouver with an announcement scheduled for next week

PWHL chooses Vancouver as 1st expansion city with 2nd market to be determined, AP source says
Americas|Crime|Political|US

A US citizen was held for pickup by ICE even after proving he was born in the country

A U.S. citizen was arrested in Florida for allegedly being in the country illegally and held for pickup by immigration authorities even after his mother showed a judge her son’s birth certificate and the judge dismissed charges

A US citizen was held for pickup by ICE even after proving he was born in the country
Americas|Political|World

Colombia's Petro pauses FARC offensive in order to progress in peace talks

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday ordered the suspension of a military offensive against a faction of what was once the armed Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)

Colombia's Petro pauses FARC offensive in order to progress in peace talks
Americas|Business|Economy

Petrobras approves tender to restart fertilizer plants in Brazil's northeast, say sources

The board of Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras on Thursday approved plans to select a partner to restart operations at its

Petrobras approves tender to restart fertilizer plants in Brazil's northeast, say sources
Africa|Americas|Economy|Political|World

200 years ago, France extorted Haiti in one of history’s greatest heists – and Haitians want reparations

After being exploited for decades by France, Haiti ended up forking over huge sums of money to its former colonizer. Now, the Caribbean nation’s calls for restitution are becoming harder to ignore.

200 years ago, France extorted Haiti in one of history’s greatest heists – and Haitians want reparations
Americas|Health|US

Texas says measles cases rise to 597 since late January

The Texas Department of State Health Services on Friday, reported 597 measles cases in the state since late January, an increase of 36 since the update on Tuesday.

Texas says measles cases rise to 597 since late January
Americas|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico

Officials in Puerto Rico say power has been restored to more than 98% of customers after an island-wide blackout hit the U.S. territory earlier this week

Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico
Americas|Sports

Max Verstappen dismisses concerns over possible Red Bull exit after turbulent start to season

Max Verstappen dismisses concerns over possible Red Bull exit after turbulent start to season

Max Verstappen dismisses concerns over possible Red Bull exit after turbulent start to season
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Indonesia says to increase US imports, lower orders from other countries

Indonesia will increase imports of U.S. food and commodities and reduce orders from countries where the Southeast Asian nation currently buys the products, chief economic minister

Indonesia says to increase US imports, lower orders from other countries
Americas|Asia|Crime|World

US YouTuber remains in custody in India after visiting restricted island with a Diet Coke can

A 24-year-old American YouTuber who visited a restricted island in the Indian Ocean last month with a Diet Coke as offering for an isolated tribe has been further detained

US YouTuber remains in custody in India after visiting restricted island with a Diet Coke can
Americas|Political|US|World

Maryland Democrat meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

Maryland Democrat meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

Maryland Democrat meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has met in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man who was sent there by the Trump administration in March despite an immigration court order preventing his deportation

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return
Americas|Crime|Political|US

US intelligence contradicts Trump claims linking gang to Venezuelan government to speed deportations

U.S. officials say a new intelligence assessment finds no coordination between the Tren de Aragua gang and the Venezuelan government

US intelligence contradicts Trump claims linking gang to Venezuelan government to speed deportations
Americas|Political|US

US Senator Van Hollen meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador

Democratic U.S.

US Senator Van Hollen meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador
Americas|Sports

Yan Liu, Ashleigh Buhai share lead at 63 in the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship

Yan Liu birdied the final three holes in chilly conditions Thursday afternoon for a 9-under 63 and a share of the first-round lead with Ashleigh Buhai in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle Championship at El Caballero

Yan Liu, Ashleigh Buhai share lead at 63 in the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship
Americas|Sports|World

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits CNN ahead of revamped tournament

The next 15 months promise to be a busy one for soccer in America. This summer sees the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup taking place on American soil, with 32 teams battling it out to be world champion, and for a cut of a record $1 billion prize pool. The man who is in charge of global football, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, recently paid a visit – with the Club World Cup trophy – to CNN’s Techwood Studios in Atlanta, where he spoke with CNN Sport’s Coy Wire about the reasoning for the bigger tournament.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits CNN ahead of revamped tournament
Americas|Economy|Election|Political

Carney says lower internal trade barriers will help Canada more than Trump's tariffs will harm it

Prime Minister Mark Carney says eliminating trade barriers within Canada would benefit Canadians far more than U.S. President Donald Trump can ever take away with his trade war as he made his case to retain power at the last debate ahead of the April 28 vote

Carney says lower internal trade barriers will help Canada more than Trump's tariffs will harm it
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|US

Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout

Crews are working to restore power to Puerto Rico after a blackout across the entire island affected the main airport, several hospitals and hotels filled with Easter vacationers

Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout
Americas|Economy|Political|US

A look at why an island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico and what caused it

An island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico this week, leaving 1.4 million customers without power and more than 400,000 without water

A look at why an island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico and what caused it
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court says

A federal appeals court says it is “shocking” that The Trump administration claims it can’t do anything to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S. A three-judge panel from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday unanimously refused to suspend a judge’s decision to order sworn testimony by Trump administration officials to determine if they complied with her instruction to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return

Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court says
Americas|Health|US

Michigan reports first confirmed outbreak of measles since 2019

The Michigan health department confirmed a measles outbreak in Montcalm County on Thursday, marking the first such occurrence in the state since 2019.

Michigan reports first confirmed outbreak of measles since 2019
Americas|Crime|Economy|Food|World

Haitians face record hunger as gang violence grips country in throes of economic crisis

A new report has found that more than half of Haiti’s population is expected to experience severe hunger through June, and another 8,400 people living in makeshift shelters are projected to starve

Haitians face record hunger as gang violence grips country in throes of economic crisis
Americas|Business|US|World

More than 40% of Puerto Rico customers without power after island-wide blackout

Nearly half of the homes and businesses in Puerto Rico that receive electricity from the commonwealth's main utility were still without power on Thursday

More than 40% of Puerto Rico customers without power after island-wide blackout