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Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with China’s Xi front and center as Trump whiplash looms
Read full article: Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with China’s Xi front and center as Trump whiplash loomsThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum has wrapped up with a spirit of detente that many fear the annual summit may not see again for four years.
A US aircraft carrier and its crew have fought Houthi attacks for months. How long can it last?
Read full article: A US aircraft carrier and its crew have fought Houthi attacks for months. How long can it last?Fatigue is setting in as a U.S. aircraft carrier nears its ninth month waging the most intense running sea battle since World War II.
Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants poisoning the nation's blood at Iowa rally
Read full article: Trump defends controversial comments about immigrants poisoning the nation's blood at Iowa rallyFormer President Donald Trump is defending his comments about migrants crossing the southern border, who he had said are poisoning the blood of America.
Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summer
Read full article: Copa América semifinals in New Jersey and Charlotte, among 14 U.S. cities hosting next summerFourteen U.S. cities will play host to Copa América next summer, with the semifinals at East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of the July 14 championship in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Organized thieves are targeting certain high-end homes in Oakland, Wayne counties
Read full article: Organized thieves are targeting certain high-end homes in Oakland, Wayne countiesAfter authorities in Oakland County alerted the public to a series of “high-end burglaries,” the suspected crew behind the robberies are believed to be expanding into new areas.
China leads list of labor abusers, sometimes akin to slavery, detected on fishing vessels worldwide
Read full article: China leads list of labor abusers, sometimes akin to slavery, detected on fishing vessels worldwideA new report has identified nearly 500 industrial fishing vessels where workers face hazardous, forced conditions sometimes akin to slavery.
In many Indigenous cultures, a solar eclipse is more than a spectacle. It’s for honoring tradition
Read full article: In many Indigenous cultures, a solar eclipse is more than a spectacle. It’s for honoring traditionA rare annular solar eclipse will be visible Saturday in eight western U.S. states, along with parts of Central and South America.
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along path
Read full article: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along pathTens of millions in the Americas are getting front-row seats for a rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun.
Biden vetoes two Republican-led bills to undo protections for prairie chicken and northern bat
Read full article: Biden vetoes two Republican-led bills to undo protections for prairie chicken and northern batPresident Joe Biden has vetoed Republican-sponsored bills intended to undo federal protections for two endangered species that have seen their populations plummet over the years.
US sanctions Lebanon-South America network accused of financing Hezbollah
Read full article: US sanctions Lebanon-South America network accused of financing HezbollahThe United States has slapped terrorism sanctions on a family network of seven individuals and businesses in Lebanon and South America accused of financing the militant group Hezbollah, including a Lebanese man who officials say was involved in two deadly attacks in Argentina in the 1990s.
Nearly 250,000 migrants crossed Panama's Darien Gap so far this year, more than in all of 2022
Read full article: Nearly 250,000 migrants crossed Panama's Darien Gap so far this year, more than in all of 2022The number of migrants crossing Panama's dangerous, jungle-clad Darien Gap has swelled to almost 250,000 in the first seven months of 2023, surpassing the number that crossed in all of 2022.
Pendants made from giant sloths suggest earlier arrival of people in the Americas
Read full article: Pendants made from giant sloths suggest earlier arrival of people in the AmericasNew research suggests humans lived in South America at the same time as now extinct giant sloths, bolstering evidence that people arrived in the Americas earlier than previously thought.
Study: China's squid fleet avoids Peru to dodge new port law
Read full article: Study: China's squid fleet avoids Peru to dodge new port lawA port regulation adopted by Peru to combat illegal fishing by Chinese squid vessels appears to have driven the world’s largest overseas fishing fleet deeper into the shadows and raised the risk of forced labor.
The magic of “America”
Read full article: The magic of “America”You know them for their hit songs “You Can Do Magic,” “A Horse With No Name,” and “Sister Golden Hair.” Now you have a chance to see the band America perform those songs you know and love, live. This Sunday, at 7:30 p.m., Greektown Casino is presents their a show at The Music Hall.
South America squid left exposed amid surge in China fishing
Read full article: South America squid left exposed amid surge in China fishingNegotiators from the U.S., China and 13 other governments failed to take action to protect threatened squid stocks on the high seas off South America amid a recent surge in activity by China’s distant water fishing fleet.
This hot new Detroit restaurant is giving you a taste of Argentina
Read full article: This hot new Detroit restaurant is giving you a taste of ArgentinaBARDA is bringing something different to Detroit, delivering savory flavors from Argentina, all cooked over a wood fire. Michelle Liver takes us there to Dine In The D.
Drought hits South America river, threatening vast ecosystem
Read full article: Drought hits South America river, threatening vast ecosystemThe Paraná River, one of the main commercial waterways in South America, has reached its lowest level in nearly 80 years due to a prolonged drought in Brazil that scientists attribute to climate change.
US sets aside habitat critical for survival of rare songbird
Read full article: US sets aside habitat critical for survival of rare songbirdU.S. wildlife managers have set aside areas in seven states as habitat that's critical to the survival of a rare songbird that migrates each year from Central and South America to breeding grounds in Mexico and the United States.
UK toughens up borders over Brazil virus variant fears
Read full article: UK toughens up borders over Brazil virus variant fearsThe U.K. is ramping up its mass vaccination program as the government seeks to protect the countrys oldest and most vulnerable residents before easing a third national lockdown. Under the travel corridor arrangements, anyone arriving in the U.K. from countries deemed safe was exempt from a period of quarantine. Though the decision was widely welcomed, including by lobby group Airlines U.K., Johnson was also accused again of tardy decision-making. Scientists have said there is no indication the U.K. variant reacts any differently to coronavirus vaccines. The U.K. is ramping up its mass vaccination program to the country’s oldest and most vulnerable residents.
Live stream: Total solar eclipse crosses South America on Dec. 14, 2020
Read full article: Live stream: Total solar eclipse crosses South America on Dec. 14, 2020This year’s only total solar eclipse will cross South American countries Chile and Argentina on Monday, Dec. 14. Watch live coverage of the eclipse beginning at 9:30 a.m. EST Monday in the video player below, courtesy of Slooh. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon is the perfect size and distance from Earth to block out the sun entirely when their orbits cross paths. A total solar eclipse will cross Chile and Argentina on Dec. 14, 2020. Another total solar eclipse is expected to cross just below Detroit in 2024.
Total solar eclipse to cross Chile, Argentina on Dec. 14, 2020
Read full article: Total solar eclipse to cross Chile, Argentina on Dec. 14, 2020The only total solar eclipse of the year will cross South America on Monday, Dec. 14. A total solar eclipse will cross Chile and Argentina on Dec. 14, 2020. So, in those rare occurrences where the moon makes a direct path across the sun, we get a solar eclipse. Watch Slooh’s live coverage of the Dec. 14 total solar eclipse below. In 2024, a total solar eclipse will take a path quite close to Detroit.
Ski resorts struggle to hire amid Trump's student visa ban
Read full article: Ski resorts struggle to hire amid Trump's student visa banBut Sotelo said there are plenty of jobs to go around, especially at and near ski resorts. Many industry leaders agree, saying that even with Trump’s order in place, it’s difficult to fill seasonal jobs with domestic workers. Another 1,000 to 2,000 workers come to U.S. resorts on H-2B visas, which are also barred by Trump's order. Huskey started recruiting foreign workers on J-1 visas in the mid-1990s after an improving economy made it harder to attract Americans. The NSAA and ski resorts across the country were keeping a close eye on two federal lawsuits challenging Trump’s order — one in Washington D.C. and the other in the Northern District of California.
Program allows some Alaska Native Vietnam vets to get land
Read full article: Program allows some Alaska Native Vietnam vets to get landStewy would be an Alaska Native leader today if he had hadnt been killed in a head-on collision while driving the Maserati in 1975, his brother said. Alaska Natives were allowed to apply for 160 acres (65 hectares) of land under the 1906 Alaska Native Allotment Act. The BLM and other federal partners have identified about 1,000 Alaska Native service members or their descendants who might be eligible for the program and is in the process of notifying them. There could be more since the BLM estimates 40% of the Alaska Native veterans or their surviving family members have moved out of Alaska and may not know the window will reopen to apply. Even if they cant get that preferred land, Carlo cant imagine trying to sell it back for cash to the government.
5 Iran tankers sailing to Venezuela amid US pressure tactics
Read full article: 5 Iran tankers sailing to Venezuela amid US pressure tacticsGiven the crushing U.S. sanctions imposed on Iran, also-sanctioned Venezuela appears to be the country that would have nothing to lose from accepting the shipments. Raja said Refinitiv had no data on any Iranian gasoline shipment ever going to South America before. Iran and Venezuela are two independent nations that have had trade with each other and they will in the future. Rob Lodewick, a Pentagon spokesman, declined to comment on the Iranian vessels. ___Associated Press writers Nasser Karimi and Amir Vahdat in Tehran, Iran, and Joshua Goodman in Miami contributed to this report.
How did Hispanic Heritage Month come to be?
Read full article: How did Hispanic Heritage Month come to be?National Hispanic Heritage Month is held annually from mid-September to mid-October, but what does that mean, exactly? The month is dedicated to celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America, hispanicheritagemonth.gov explains. It started as Hispanic Heritage Week, until President Ronald Reagan expanded it to a month in 1988. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Da de la Raza, which is Oct. 12, falls within this 30 day period.
Satellite captures powerful hurricane and solar eclipse at same time
Read full article: Satellite captures powerful hurricane and solar eclipse at same time"Not too often you catch a Category 4 hurricane and a solar eclipse occurring in the same satellite loop," the National Weather Service tweeted with a clip of video. The National Hurricane Center issued an advisory on Hurricane Barbara, which is more than 1,000 miles southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. Simultaneously, a total solar eclipse was visible across South America. Outside that area, a partial solar eclipse was visible. Thanks to the National Weather Service, we're able to see the two events from a different perspective.
Satellite captures Hurricane Barbara, solar eclipse at same time
Read full article: Satellite captures Hurricane Barbara, solar eclipse at same timeA total solar eclipse stretched across South America on Tuesday at the exact same time a Category 4 hurricane was developing near the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, and it was caught on the same satellite loop.