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PD James Death: Famous Crime Novelist PD James Dies at the Age of 94

PD James, a British crime novelist who has written over 20 books, has died at the age of 94. PD James, a British crime novelist who has written over 20 books, has died at the age of 94.

Kate Middleton Pregnancy Update: Dutchess Experiencing Morning Sickness With Second Baby

18 weeks pregnant with her second child, the Duchess of Cambridge juggles morning sickness and a busy schedule.

'Chespirito' Actor Roberto Gómez Bolaños Dead at 85

Roberto Gómez Bolaños, the beloved Mexican actor and comedian who played "Chespirito", passed away on Friday at the age of 85.

Argentina Charges HSBC Bank for Assisting Residents With Tax Evasion: Bank Allegedly Put Money in Swiss Accounts

Argentina's tax agency charged HSBC bank Thursday with helping more than 4,000 Argentines evade taxes by placing their money in secret Swiss accounts.

Missing 43 Mexican Students Update: Mexican President Outlines New Security Plan to Reduce Corruption, Calls Municipal Police "Criminals"

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in a speech from the National Palace on Thursday revealed his new security plan for the country in response to protests against the disappearance, and presumed murder, of 43 students two months ago. In his speech he announced a series of measures to check organized crime in municipal governments.

Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto Anounces Anti-Crime Plan After Discovery of 11 Bodies Possibly Belonging to Drug Cartel Members

Eleven bodies were found burned and decapitated on the side of the road Thursday in the southern state of Guerrero in Mexico. The same day, President Enrique Pena Nieta announced a nationwide anti-crime plan.

Venezuela News Update: Opposition Leader Will Go to Court for Attempted Assassination Charges

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will be formally charged on Dec. 3rd for her alleged involvement to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Names Former Treasury Secretary Joaquim Levy as Finance Minister

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has just named Joaquim Levy, a former treasury secretary, as finance minister of the Latin American country.

Indian Court Bans Comedy Central From Television

India has suspended the American channel Comedy Central for six days for showing “obscene and vulgar” programming.

Pablo Escobar's Hippos Now Being Sterilized With Money Taken From Drug Traffickers

The consequences of Pablo Escobar's actions are still being felt in Colombia. The consequences of Pablo Escobar's actions are still being felt in Colombia.

Thanksgiving 2014: Rebecca Rupp, Author, Talks First Thanksgiving and its Influence on American Tradition

There is not much known about the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621. From the little that is known is 90 Wampanoag and 50 pilgrims came together for a three day feast, and the women did all the waiting on table. The major foods at the feast were most likely venison and cornmeal mush.

Missing Mexican Students Update: Mexican President To Announce New Strategy For Country's Dysfunctional Justice System

Mexico President Enrique Pena Nieto, facing the biggest crisis in his two-year-old administration, will announce on Thursday his new strategy for reforming the country's dysfunctional justice system and tackling police brutality and corruption.

Cairo Building Collapses, Killing 18

At least 18 people were killed from a building that collapsed in Cairo, Egpyt Monday night. Officials said Tuesday that the death toll is expected to rise.

ISIS Terrorist Group: Islamic State Recruiting Children for Battle

The Islamic State is training young boys for battle, according to evidence from residents, activists and human rights groups.

NASA CubeSat Cube Quest Challenge Will Enable Commercial Deep Space Exploration; Registration Now Open to All, Winners Take $5 Million in Prizes

NASA opened up the registration process this week for its CubeSat Cube Quest Challenge, calling on competitors around the world to come up with the technology to enable small satellites – or CubeSats – to be used for deep space exploration in both scientific and commercial arenas.

Hong Kong Protests: 7 Hong Kong Police Officers Arrested in Beating of Protester

Seven police officers were arrested in Hong Kong on Wednesday for last month's beating of a pro-democracy protester.

Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto's Stepdaughter Sofia Castro Storms Off When Asked About Comments on 43 Missing University Students

A video that was recently released has many questioning why Sofia Castro, the stepdaughter of Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, would be allowed to go to Las Vegas for the Latin Grammys amid the backlash her family is facing.

Bubonic Plague 2014 Symptoms & Outbreak: Disease Kills 47 People in Madagascar

The Black Death, also known as the bubonic plague, is estimated to have killed a third of Europe's population in the 14th century.

Hong Kong Protests News: Police Use Pepper Spray, Batons and Force to Arrest Activists Against China Electoral Reform

Demonstrations in Hong Kong turned violent Tuesday as police used pepper spray to dispel protesters in the Mong Kok neighborhood. But authorities' "often-tough tactics triggered hundreds more to rally to the demonstrators' cause and take to the streets," the newspaper group added.

500 Sea Lion Corpses Wash Up on Peru Shore: Local Governor Blames Animal Poison From Fishermen

Peruvian authorities are currently investigating the circumstances under which 500 sea lions died and washed ashore in the northern part of the country’s coastline. Authorities are currently cleaning up the beaches, as the corpses could become health hazards.