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A Mexican’s teen 15th birthday goes viral and more top photos this week from Latin America


Aug. 22-28, 2025 A Mexican teen’s 15th birthday turns into a viral stadium bash, deadly attacks in Colombia included a car bombing and the downing of a police helicopter, protesters throw rocks at Argentine President Milei’s convoy while he campaigns, and Brazil hosts the rhythmic gymnastics World Championships, mar

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Simone Biles offers Coco Gauff some inspiration and sense of calm at the US Open


Coco Gauff has credited Simone Biles with inspiring her to win a second-round match at the U.S. Open.

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Nick Lachey says his parenting hack is about staying on the same page as his wife: ‘It’s all a compromise’


“When people talk to us and we’re hosting these shows, you’ve got to meet in the middle,” Nick Lachey said.

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New Orleans marks 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with memorials and brass band parade


New Orleans is set to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s devastating landfall on the Gulf Coast.

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Colombia’s ombudswoman says 33 soldiers allegedly kidnapped under orders of a rebel group are freed


Thirty-three Colombian soldiers allegedly taken by villagers acting under the orders of a rebel group were freed after three days.

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Trump suggests more US cities need National Guard but crime stats tell a different story


President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago and other big cities as a way to fight crime.

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What to know about the US warships sent to South America and the reaction in Venezuela


The United States is boosting its maritime force in the waters off Venezuela to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels, with the expected arrival of more vessels to the area next week.

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Ex-CDC official says RFK Jr. never briefed on Covid, measles by his team


The revelation Kennedy did not seek expert advice comes amid chaos at the primary U.S. health agency.

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Today in History: August 29, Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana


1825: Treaty of Rio de Janeiro 1966: Beatles last public U.S. show 2004: Olympian attacked during marathon