Chevron confirms it’s expanding operations in Venezuela
Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand operations in Venezuela after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious…
What we know about new US-Venezuela oil deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Besides a social media post from President Donald Trump, the White House has said little…
Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now involves 20 US states
WASHINGTON (AP) — Parasitic illness cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have now been confirmed in 20 states,…
US declares drought disaster for areas in Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government announced a drought disaster on Wednesday for more than…
Pennsylvania reports first 2 US measles deaths in 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths…
US military expands anti-cartel operations in Latin America from sea to land
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hundreds of people have been killed in the year since the U.S. military began…
Judge allows Trump administration to build border wall along tribal land
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge refused on Friday to block the Trump administration from taking steps to…
Rescued lions and tigers leave Argentine zoo for sanctuaries abroad
LUJAN, Argentina (AP) — Thirty lions and tigers that were kept alive — barely — for years in…
7.4-magnitude quake strikes western Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 47…
Space experts certain a SpaceX rocket crashed into the moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers slammed into the…
Amazon nations carry out major multinational crackdown on environmental crime
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Police from five Amazon countries have arrested hundreds of people and seized timber, minerals…
Colombia’s deforestation rises 5% in 2025, Amazon pressure persists
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government said nationwide deforestation increased slightly in 2025 but that it had still…