South America

Fishing 4 days ago

Peruvian fisherman found alive after 95 days at sea reveals how he survived

A Peruvian fisherman said he ate roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive 95 days adrift in the Pacific Ocean after his boat encountered stormy weather.

VIDEO 4 days ago

Peruvian fisherman reunited with brother after 95 days adrift in Pacific Ocean

Peruvian fisherman Maximo Napa embraces his brother after being rescued following 95 days at sea. (Credit: La Republica/Reuters)

Lifestyle March 12

Archaeologists uncover 'creepy' puppets in odd location: 'This thing almost moved'

Multiple clay puppets with creepy open-mouthed expressions were discovered at the top of a pyramid in El Salvador. The figurines are around 2,400 years old.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez March 7

Former illegal immigrant aide to AOC self-deports to Colombia amid questions about employment: report

A former aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has self-deported after living in the United States illegally since his childhood.

Immigration March 2

Warrant issued for migrant gang member suspected of murder, sexual assault

An arrest warrant was issued for a suspected migrant gang member who was released from custody in Chicago despite police believing they had probable cause to keep him for murder.

South America February 25

Power outage in Chile leaves millions without electricity as officials scramble for answers

A widespread power outage in the South American nation of Chile left millions of people without electricity Tuesday, according to news reports.

Illegal Immigrants February 21

Nearly 200 Venezuelan illegal immigrants detained at Guantánamo Bay are flown back home

Flights that left from Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, Thursday transported nearly 200 illegal immigrants detained on the island back to Venezuela.

Immigration February 21

Group of Venezuelans sue Trump admin for temporary immigration protections

A group of migrants are suing the Trump administration for ending the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 600,000 Venezuelans, claiming the move is unlawful and racially motivated.

South America February 13

'I thought I was dead': Kayaker gets swallowed by humpback whale in dramatic moment caught on camera

A kayaker is lucky to be alive after being swallowed by a humpback whale off the coast of Chilean Patagonia and getting spit out by the leviathan.

VIDEO February 13

Video shows the moment a kayaker was briefly swallowed by whale off Chile

Video captured the moment a kayaker off the coast of Chile was swallowed briefly by a humpback whale. (Credit: Dell Simancas)