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Major earthquake hits Haiti

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MIAMI — A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near the capital of Haiti Tuesday afternoon, crippling the poor island nation and knocking out most of its communication with the outside world...

U.S.-led offensive gets under way in southern Afghanistan

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KABUL — A U.S.-led force unleashed a major offensive in southern Afghanistan early Saturday, with thousands of Marines, together with Afghan and British soldiers, going into battle against a Taliban stronghold, according to reports...

Castro makes rare appearance on Cuban TV

MEXICO CITY — What he said mattered so much less than the fact he said it, or said anything at all...

Four American hostages killed by Somali pirates during rescue attempt

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SAN DIEGO — Four Americans, including a couple from Southern California...

Fears of drug traffickers grow as more migrants pass through quiet...

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OJINAGA, Mexico — Jose Spencer's small motel is bustling...

China gives nod for Disney theme park in Shanghai

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HONG KONG — Walt Disney Co. announced Wednesday that it has...