Amid tensions with Venezuela, ramped up US military presence splits Puerto Ricans

As U.S. tensions with Venezuela intensify, so does the American military presence in Puerto Rico.

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US warplanes stage in Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tension

Venezuela is preparing for war, conducting military drills on its Caribbean island amid a growing U.S. military presence in the region.

Shooting attack at Jerusalem bus stop kills 6

A shooting attack in Jerusalem on Monday morning injured at least 15 people, according to police and Israel’s paramedic service, Magen David Adom.

Researchers target world’s deadliest animal – the mosquito

The mosquito might be small, but it’s actually the world’s deadliest animal, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Growing city in Brazil attracts immigrants in search of jobs

Curitiba is not as big as São Paulo and not as known as Rio de Janeiro, but it is the fastest-growing city in Brazil.

5.7-magnitude earthquake hits near Dominican Republic

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake was reported overnight near the Dominican Republic.

South Florida places of worship boost security amid Israel-Iran conflict

As tensions escalate in the Middle East following Israel’s strike on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attack, religious institutions across South Florida are heightening security ahead of weekend services and events.

Miami archbishop says new ‘global’ pope needs to ‘hold back the barbarians’

South Florida’s Catholic community is celebrating the historic selection of the first American pope, with the Archdiocese of Miami calling him not just a U.S. citizen, but a “global citizen” shaped by missionary work abroad.

Argentinians in South Florida mourn Pope Francis’s death with pride, stories and sadness

From diners at a Little Buenos Aires café to visitors fresh from Argentina, South Florida’s Argentine community is mourning the death of Pope Francis — the first Latin American pope and a native son of Buenos Aires — with sadness, pride, and stories of personal connection.