Brazil June 18, 2020 Bolsonaro ally, ex-cop arrested in Brazilian in corruption inquiry Brazilian authorities on Thursday arrested a man in connection to money laundering and corruption allegations against President Jair Bolsonaro's son, Flavio.
Latin America June 18, 2020 US offers $10M rewards each for arrests of 2 Colombian rebel chiefs The United States is offering rewards of up to $10 million each for the arrests of two prominent Colombian rebels who were key figures in the nation’s historic peace process but have since returned to arms.
Reptiles June 16, 2020 Diego the tortoise, famous for saving species with his high sex drive, starts retirement Diego, the famed Galapagos tortoise whose high sex drive is credited with saving his species from extinction, has entered retirement after decades of breeding and fathering hundreds of tortoises.
Coronavirus June 15, 2020 Argentina pastor opens ‘worship bar’ to protest coronavirus lockdown An evangelical pastor in Argentina turned his church into a bar to protest the coronavirus restrictions he says are discriminating against houses of worship, according to local media.
ӣƵ Flash June 6, 2020 Minneapolis restaurant owner who watched dream go up in smoke: 'One night it's over' A Minneapolis restaurant owner was devastated to watch his dream of 17 years set ablaze by rioters during a Facebook Livestream last weekend.
Coronavirus May 22, 2020 WHO: South America 'effectively' new epicenter for coronavirus The number of daily new cases continues to increase in countries across the continent.
Coronavirus May 21, 2020 Dr. Siegel warns officials should watch South America ahead of possible coronavirus 'second wave' ӣƵ medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Thursday that U.S. officials should keep an eye on the spread of coronavirus in South America as they prepare for a possible second wave of the pandemic in the fall and winter.
Odd News May 13, 2020 World's shortest man regains crown after previous Guinness record holder dies The world's shortest living man regained the Guinness World Records honor this week after the previous record-holder died in January.
Venezuelan Political Crisis May 2, 2020 Venezuela prison riot kills at least 40, including warden A prison riot in Venezuela has left at least 40 dead and 50 others injured, authorities said Saturday.
World Health Organization April 26, 2020 Coronavirus immunity not assured after infection, WHO says, imperiling ‘passport’ idea There is “currently no evidence” that people who recover from coronavirus are protected from a second infection, the World Health Organization wrote Friday in a scientific briefing.
SCIENCE April 25, 2020 Fossil shows cold-blooded frogs lived on warm Antarctica A 40 million-year-old frog fossil has revealed that cold-blooded frogs once inhabited a warm Antarctica.