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Christmas Eve Climate This Year Comparable to the 4th of July's, Find Out How Warm It'll Be

There's little hope for a white Christmas this year, as weather experts say Christmas Eve will be the warmest on record for the eastern region of the United States.

US-Mexico Travel Could Improve With New Air Service Agreement

Passengers traveling between the United States and Mexico may soon benefit from additional flights, after the two countries signed a new air service agreement on Friday.

Edward Norton Starts Fundraising Campaign for Syrian Refugees

Edward Norton decided to start raising funds to help support the Syrian refugees. Edward Norton decided to start raising funds to help support the Syrian refugees.

Cuba Embargo News: As Travel Becomes Easier, Cuba Restricts Doctors' Travel

Cuban physicians will once again have to ask for government permits if they plan to travel abroad, and the island nation's communist government has also reinstated restrictions on doctors planning to work in the United States and other countries.

Cuba Embargo: US, Cuba Deal on Regular Flights Near

Regularly scheduled flights between the United States and Cuba might begin in coming months, after government officials in Havana said that they and their counterparts from Washington are close to signing an agreement on the normalization of air travel between the two countries.

Syria, Russia Bombing: US Intel Casts Doubt on Effectiveness of Russian Support for Assad

Russia's increased military support for Bashar al-Assad, which in recent weeks has expanded to a campaign of airstrikes, has not significantly improved the dictator's strategic outlook in the Syrian civil war, the U.S. intelligence community believes.

Syria War News: Cuban Military to Helps Russians Prop Up Bashar al-Assad?

A high-ranking Cuban general, who also serves as Havana's defense minister, recently visited Syria to help support Bashar al-Assad in the country's civil war, in which the dictator's forces are fighting both rebel groups and the ISIS terror organization.

Syrian Refugee Crisis: Donald Trump ISIS 'Trojan Horse' Among Dispaced Syrians

Wealthy Middle Eastern nations -- and not the United States -- should protect the thousands of refugees who are fleeing the civil war in Syria, many of whom could be ISIS sympathizers, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump claimed on Sunday.

Columbus Day 2015: Many American Cities Replace 'Columbus Day' With 'Indigenous People's Day'

The holiday marking the continent's discovery - "Columbus Day" to most Americans and "Día de la Raza" in many Spanish-speaking nations - is increasingly being celebrated as "Indigenous Peoples Day" by jurisdictions across the United States.

Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande To Reunite For 'Several Stadium Dates'

Multiple sources claim Justin Bieber will be going on a worldwide tour after he releases his new album in Novemeber and Ariana Grande will be his special guest.

Maduro Bashes Obama for Refusing to OK Venezuelan Ambassador

President Barack Obama is deliberately delaying his consent for Venezuela's proposed new ambassador in Washington, the country's embattled leader Nicolás Maduro complained on Sunday.

Venezuela News: Top Venezuelan Official Blames US for Interrogation at Mexico Airport

A high-ranking Venezuelan government official has accused the U.S. government of trying to "provoke and inconvenience" him, after he was stopped at a Mexican airport on Saturday.

Talks on US-Cuba Flights Slow but Ongoing

The United States and Cuba this week conducted a second round of talks on matters of civil aviation, but it remains unclear when regularly scheduled flights between the countries might finally be able to take off.

Immigration News: Asians to Replace Latinos as Top Immigrant Group in US: Pew

Migrants from Asia are set to replace Latinos as the largest immigrant group in the United States over the next 40 years, and the nation's overall population will feel the impact of that shift, a large-scale survey of U.S. immigration trends predicts.

Syria Civil War: Russia Sends Warplanes, Drones; Increases Military Prescence in Region

Reports indicate Russia has increased its military presence in the war-torn country of Syria within the last week.

Pope Francis US Trip: First Stop at White House on Wednesday

For the first time in six years, the leader of the Catholic Church comes to the White House this Wednesday. This will mark the second time President Obama will meet with Pope Francis.

US to Defend 'Sexual Rights' at UN Ahead of General Assembly Opening

"Sexual rights" is the term the U.S. government plans to use to refer the prerogatives of people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, the State Department announced in remarks made to a United Nations panel.

Vatican News: Most Pope Francis Speeches In US Will Be Spanish

During his upcoming visit to the United States, Pope Francis will give the majority of his speeches in his native tongue of Spanish.

Mexico & USA Preparing for Gold Cup Championship Game, Winner Plays in Confederations Cup

Mexico and the United States will play each other next month in one of the biggest soccer games in North American history. Neither the USA or Mexico have looked great lately, but immediate changes will have to made in preparation for the finals.

Pope Francis US Visit to Help Close Detention Centers, Immigration Activists Hope

Pope Francis's visit to the United States this month might help prompt the Obama administration to end immigrant detentions, immigration reform activists hope.

US, Mexico Open First New Rail Link in Century

The United States and Mexico this week opened their first new rail link in more than a century, connecting Brownsville, in Texas' Cameron County, with the neighboring city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas.
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