6 DETAINED IN MEXICO THEFT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON A cameraman films the radiation head that was part of a radiation therapy machine, in the patio of the family who found…
Central America
ICY STORM SLAMS SOUTHWEST, SHUTS DOWN NORTH TEXAS
By NOMAAN MERCHANT Icy conditions make for light traffic on the highways in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. As snow and freezing rain blanketed normally sun-swept North Texas, residents accustomed…
MEXICO PLANS HOW TO SAFELY BOX UP RECOVERED COBALT
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Police agents cordon off an area in the village of Hueypoxtla, Mexico, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. Mexican troops and federal police kept a nighttime vigil guarding…
MEXICO RECEIVES LETTER FROM DRUG CAPO SOUGHT BY US
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON The undated file photo distributed by the Mexican government shows Rafael Caro Quintero, a founding member of one of Mexico’s earliest and biggest drug cartels. Mexico’s…
MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS NOW MAKE MONEY EXPORTING ORE
By MARK STEVENSON In this Aug. 14, 2013 photo, Mexican army soldiers enter the iron ore mine in the town of Aquila, Mexico. A resident of Aquila, said that since…
Ruling party candidate leads in Honduras pres vote
By ALBERTO ARCENational Party presidential candidate Juan Orlando Hernandez speaks to supporters during his victory speech, after partial election results in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013. The electoral court…
US Vice-President praises Panama cooperation
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, left, smiles as he stands next to Panama’s President Ricardo Martinelli after a meeting at the presidential palace in Panama City, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013.…
Mexican president denies meeting Justin Bieber
FILE – In this Nov. 6, 2013 file photo, Canadian pop star Justin Bieber performs in concert during his Believe world tour in Asuncion, Paraguay. The pop star’s controversy-filled tour…