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Drug Violence Plagues Mexican Resort Town Of Acapulco

Secret Islands in Mexico for Beach Lovers Who Want to Avoid the Crowds

Mexico has earned its spot as one of the hottest destinations in this side of the world, but most tourists are limited to the best-known hotspots in the country. There are idyllic islands here beyond the fan favorite Cozumel and these secret hideaways can give travelers a taste of picturesque shores, adventure and fewer people around to mess up a well-deserved vacation.
President Obama Meets With NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg

NATO Steps in to Prevent People-Smuggling Between Greece, Turkey in the Aegean Sea

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has taken the responsibility of securing migrants in the Aegean Sea to avoid being victims of people smuggling in Turkey to Greece.
School Shooting In Nevada Leaves Two Dead, Two Critically Injured

Father of Slain Nicole Lovell Opens Up: ‘I’m Doing a Lot of Blaming Myself’

The emotional David Lovell, Nicole Lovell's father, opened up in an interview with "Dr. Phil" aired Wednesday, Feb. 11, as he shared how he felt towards the incident that cost his daughter's life.
Titanic II Set to Navigate the Seas in 2018; Doomed Ship Replica’s First Voyage Postponed?

Titanic II Set to Navigate the Seas in 2018; Doomed Ship Replica’s First Voyage Postponed?

The replica of the world-famous luxury liner Titanic is set to navigate the seas soon. Unfortunately, the first voyage of the new ship called, Titanic II, has been postponed to 2018, instead of its original plan this 2016, CNN noted.
Neanderthal Man

Inherited DNA from Neanderthals Possibly Linked with Depression, Nicotine Addiction

A new study published in the recent issue of Science magazine found out that a person's risk of having depression or being addicted to nicotine may have been inherited from Neanderthal DNA. The group of researchers studied 28,000 electronic health records of Americans with European ancestry and used a new method to scan for Neanderthal gene variants that are linked to depression and other disorders like skin lesions and blood clots.
Chicago's O'Hare Airport Hosts Air Industry's World Route Forum

United Airlines Changing Sydney-LAX Flights With Boeing 787 Dreamliner in March

United Airlines will make the Australian market the first to have all of its flight in a Boeing 787 Dreamliner at the end of March. The Chicago-based company decided to upgrade the route from Sydney to Los Angeles and San Francisco that still flies in a Boeing 777.
Street Dogs Of Athens

Puerto Rico Pupppies Rescued and Transported to the US for Adoption

Puerto Rico's unwanted furbabies might just find a forever home in the United States.
New York Rangers v Philadelphia Flyers - Game Four

Lonely Planet Reveals Top Travel Destinations in the U.S. for 2016

There are so many destinations all over the world, but the tourist spots in the U.S. are more than enough to keep the explorer's heart satisfied as well. Lonely Planet trained the spotlight on the country's best sights and sounds as they released their top U.S. picks for travelers who are planning to hit the road this year.
The 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Backstage and Audience

'House of Cards' Season 4 Spoilers: Who Will Guest Star?

The political drama series will soon hit the screens, leaving the fans excited after Netflix released the 4th season's official teaser last week.
Kate Middleton and Prince William

Kate Middleton, Prince William Expecting Twin Girls?

Royal couple Kate Middleton and Prince William are once again in the middle of another pregnancy rumor. And this time, reports claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting twin girls.
Cuba Poised For Change As Diplomatic Relations Reestablished With U.S.

Cuba's Tourism Boom Still Fails to Benefit Some Black Cubans

While Cuba's tourism starts to pick-up courtesy of its renewed relationship with the U.S., some black Cubans believe that it only benefits the wealthy and not those who are less fortunate.
Colombia, Ecuador’s Flower Industries Flourish as Valentine’s Day Looms

Colombia, Ecuador’s Flower Industries Flourish as Valentine’s Day Looms

Latin American nations Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador are three of the major suppliers of flowers in the United States. As a matter of fact, around 500 million cut Colombian flowers was delivered to the U.S. market on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Brazil Faces New Health Epidemic As Mosquito-Borne Zika Virus Spreads Rapidly

Demand for Mosquito-Eating Frogs Rises as Argentinian Households Fight Zika Outbreak

Argentinians have been demanding for more adult toads and frogs that can chomp on mosquitos that are immune to the pesticides.
2012 Dakar Rally - Previews

Peru's Carpayo Beach Listed as Dirtiest in Latin America

Peru's Carpayo beach tops Latin America's dirtiest beaches with the presence of trash highly attributed to the booming business construction in nearby Lima.
Cast And Crew Of 'Saints & Strangers' Volunteer At The Food Bank Of NYC Community Kitchen As Part Of National Geographic Channel And Feeding America's Partnership To Fight Hunger Nationwide

MANNA Foodbank Reaches 1 Million in Food Packs Given to Local Children

MANNA FoodBank recently hit another milestone when it reached its one millionth food pack given to local children.
Pope Francis

Mexicans Highlight Call for Social Justice Amid Pope Francis’ Upcoming Visit

As Mexico prepares for the upcoming five-day visit of Pope Francis on Feb. 12 to 17, dozens of Mexican activists have called for the Pontiff’s attention especially on social justice issues, corruption and human rights abuses in the country.
30-year-old Clouded Leopard at Chengdu Zoo

Leopard Cats May Have Been Domesticated Back in Ancient China

A new study on catlike fossils shows that wild leopard cats may have been domesticated more than 5,000 years ago in Ancient China. The modern cat or the Felis catus is known to have descended from the native wildcat found in the Middle East and Southwest Asia, but researchers suggest that a second type of cat acted as pets by ancient Chinese farmers.
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