World

UN regional forum for Latin America and Caribbean marks 70th anniversary

ContinentalNewsShow June 5, 2025

The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) celebrated its 70th anniversary on Wednesday with a high-level seminar at its headquarters in Santiago, Chile, reaffirming its commitment to working for the dignity and well-being of all the region’s inhabitants.

Gang violence displaces a record 1.3 million Haitians

Gang violence displaces a record 1.3 million Haitians

ContinentalNewsShow June 11, 2025

In Colombia, UN chief meets with ex-combatants, expressing hope for future and peace process

In Colombia, UN chief meets with ex-combatants, expressing hope for future and peace process

ContinentalNewsShow June 5, 2025

In Bogotá, UN Secretary-General Guterres expresses full support for peace process in Colombia

In Bogotá, UN Secretary-General Guterres expresses full support for peace process in Colombia

ContinentalNewsShow June 5, 2025

Business

Trump’s Military Parade Is Designed for TV, but It Won’t Be on Every Channel

ContinentalNewsShow June 14, 2025

A minor-league football championship game will air on ABC. Fox News, CNN and C-SPAN will carry the four-hour festivities live.

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Iran’s Vital Oil Industry Is Vulnerable in an Escalating Conflict

ContinentalNewsShow June 14, 2025

The country’s exports mostly come from Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. But Israel’s energy facilities are also at risk.

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Latin America

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, 95, Dies; Led Nicaragua After Civil War

ContinentalNewsShow June 14, 2025

The first woman to lead a Central American country, she served in the 1990s after the nation had been shaken by political strife.

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Business

The Ad Industry’s A.I. Reckoning

ContinentalNewsShow June 14, 2025

A technological takeover of ad creative could bring both opportunity and disruption.

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Latin America

Group of 7 Mountain Summit Time

ContinentalNewsShow June 14, 2025

Canada is hosting the major global meeting with President Trump and other world leaders. Here’s what to expect.

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Festiva Sports

Islanders hand Flyers ninth straight defeat with shootout win in Philly

Rafael Acosta January 19, 2022

PHILADELPHIA — Oliver Wahlstrom scored in the ninth round of a shootout to lift the Islanders to a 4-3 win Tuesday night and send the...

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Nets’ Kyrie Irving wants all the smoke: ‘I love pressure’

Rafael Acosta January 20, 2022

Kyrie Irving wants all the smoke. Irving helped power the Nets through a wild ride in their 119-118 victory against the Washington Wizards at Capital...

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Coyotes claw past Devils behind Karel Vejmelka, Lawswon Crouse

Rafael Acosta January 20, 2022

Lawson Crouse scored a goal and added an assist, and Karel Vejmelka made 35 saves to help lead the Arizona Coyotes to a 4-1 win...

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The biggest questions for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs

Rafael Acosta January 20, 2022

After one of the most unpredictable NFL regular seasons in recent memory, that first round of the playoffs was largely predictable this past weekend. Five...

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Ex-Yankees pitcher Sergio Mitre sentenced to prison for 2020 murder of toddler in Mexico

Rafael Acosta January 21, 2022

Former Yankees pitcher Sergio Mitre is going to be behind bars for a long time after he was convicted of murdering his ex-partner’s daughter. Mitre...

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Kenny Golladay says ‘I’m good’ despite hamstring injury designation

Rafael Acosta November 18, 2022

Kenny Golladay did not acknowledge he has a hamstring injury on Thursday, even though the Giants listed him as limited with a hamstring the past...

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NFL shifts Bills home game vs. Browns to Detroit due to storm predicted to hit Buffalo

Rafael Acosta November 18, 2022

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Bills home game against the Cleveland Browns is being moved to Detroit on Sunday because of a lake-effect snowstorm set...

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Tracking Nets players who could qualify for end-of-season awards

Rafael Acosta November 18, 2022

It’s never too early to talk awards, and the Nets — even though they’re off to a slow start to the season — have a...

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WNBA star Brittney Griner arrives at Russian penal colony after unannounced transfer from detention center: report

Rafael Acosta November 17, 2022

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has reportedly been moved to a women’s penal colony in western Russia, where she will serve out a nine-year prison...

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Jets WR Berrios got ‘crazy looks’ when mentioning playoffs during summer

Rafael Acosta November 15, 2022

Before the regular season began, wide receiver Braxton Berrios said on the Rich Eisen Show that if the Jets didn’t make the playoffs, he would consider it...

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