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Brazil court has majority to bar Bolsonaro from public office for 8 years

Brazil's highest electoral court formed a majority to ban former President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro from running for office until 2030 on Friday on charges alleging that he abused his political power and misused of public resources. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/PRZXeuc

A professor and 2 students were stabbed during class at Canada's University of Waterloo police say. A suspect is in custody

A professor and two students were stabbed during a gender studies class at the University of Waterloo in Canada on Wednesday, and one person is in custody, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/rjQCoKE

At least 21 people die from heatwave in northern Mexico

At least 21 people have died as a result of an ongoing heatwave in northern Mexico, according to a statement from the Tamaulipas state's Secretary of Health. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/gTXI0Rh

Large pieces of the doomed Titan submersible arrive in Canada

Huge pieces of the doomed submersible Titan were hoisted onto a Canadian pier Wednesday nearly a week after authorities announced a "catastrophic implosion" had killed all five men onboard the minivan-sized vessel, according to the company leading the effort and photos of the task. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/fackbZG

Canadian wildfire smoke reaches Europe as Canada reports its worst fire season

Canada has officially marked its worst wildfire season on record, with smoke from the blazes crossing the Atlantic Ocean and reaching western Europe on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/qN7Xfvx

Putting salt in tap water and drilling wells in parks: one city's desperate quest to avoid running dry

Uruguay, grappling with a multi-year drought and high temperatures, is running dry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/oKNLyB3

Voice recordings and data from the mother ship that carried the Titan submersible before it imploded will be examined investigators say

As a remotely operated robot maps out the debris field from the fatal Titan submersible implosion, investigators will be reviewing voice recordings from the mother ship that carried the vessel and its five occupants on its journey to the site of the Titanic wreckage, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/MNhKdsB

What's next in the search for the imploded submersible?

The search for the Titan submersible that captivated the world came to an abrupt and grim end this week after fragments of the vessel were detected on the ocean floor near the Titanic. The discovery led the US Coast Guard to announce the ship likely imploded, killing all five passengers aboard. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/5PjLsfE

'That could've been us' say father and son who pulled out of doomed Titan trip

A father and son gave up their seats on the Titan submersible out of safety concerns just weeks before its "catastrophic implosion", they told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/6NwyBTe

Guatemala will vote for new president but critics say many anti-corruption candidates were weeded out

Guatemalans head to the polls on June 25 to pick a new president, as regional watchers warn of a downward spiral of kleptocracy and weakening rule of law in Central America's most populous nation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/D0pXryB

Missing Titanic sub crew killed after 'catastrophic implosion'

The Titanic-bound submersible that went missing on Sunday with five people on board suffered a "catastrophic implosion," killing everyone on board, US Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger said Thursday. Follow here for live updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/Xy70U3J

Bolsonaro's trial on abuse of political power charges begins in Brazil

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's trial on charges of abuse of political power and misuse of public media began in the country's highest electoral court on Thursday in Brasilia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/zi6jUOr

Missing Titanic sub search continues as oxygen runs out

A massive search operation continues for the missing Titanic submersible. The US Coast Guard has not identified the source of noises pick up by sonar. Follow for live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/OJxmNPv

Missing Titanic sub search continues as banging sounds heard

Banging sounds were heard Tuesday during the search for the missing Titan submersible indicating "continued hope of survivors," according to an internal US government memo. Follow for live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/GJAfvDa

At least 41 killed in riot at Honduras woman's prison

A deadly riot at a women's prison in Honduras led to at least 41 people being killed, Public Ministry spokesperson Yuri Mora told CNN en Español. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/qhZ6V27

Canadian air force members missing after helicopter crash

Two Royal Canadian Air Force members are missing after a Chinook helicopter crashed into the Ottawa River during an early morning training flight. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/aMo6pZB

Search mission continues for missing Titanic tour sub

Officials are using aircraft and sonar to try to locate a submersible with five people on board that has been missing since Sunday. It lost communication on the way to the wreckage of the Titanic. Follow for live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/a8AjCbn

Search mission underway for missing Titanic tour sub

Officials are conducting a search and rescue mission for a missing submersible operated by a company that handles expeditions to the Titanic wreckage. Follow for live news updates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/g5EAMKS

Woman who was previously discovered to be alive in her coffin during her wake has died

A woman in Ecuador who was previously discovered to be alive in a coffin at her own wake has now actually passed away. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/ST136jy

'Extratropical cyclone' in South Brazil leaves 11 dead

At least 11 people have died, 20 are missing and more than 2,000 have been left homeless after an "extratropical cyclone" hit Brazil's Rio Grande Do Sul, local authorities say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/li8OPq0

'Fruits seeds and water' were pivotal in keeping four children alive in the Amazon rainforest

When four young indigenous children were found last week after 40 days in the Colombian Amazon jungle, their rescuers noticed that the oldest, 13-year-old Lesly Jacobombaire Mucutuy, had something hidden between her teeth. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/XZuTJkh

At least 15 dead in Canada highway collision

Fifteen people are confirmed dead after a collision between a bus and a truck on a rural highway near Carberry, Manitoba, on Thursday afternoon, according to police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/GcdhQoi

American woman and unidentified man found dead in hotel room in Mexican resort town authorities say

An American woman and an unidentified man were found dead Tuesday in a hotel room in Mexico, authorities said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/BeuYRKL

Mayor forced to live at army base after receiving gang threats in Mexico

The mayor of the Mexican border town of Tijuana has been forced to take up residence at an army base, following escalating threats from organized criminal groups. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/vs843Jf

An 'unprecedented drought' is affecting the Panama Canal. El Niño could make it worse.

An "unprecedented drought" is affecting the Panama Canal's water supply and leading authorities to impose surcharges and weight limits on ships traversing the key global trade route, according to the Panama Canal Authority. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/LC47Jch

Woman presumed dead found alive in coffin at her wake in Ecuador

A 76-year-old woman who was declared dead at a hospital in Ecuador was found to be alive and knocking on her coffin during her own wake in the city of Babahoyo. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/PGHSjXq

Analysis: As China, Russia, and Trump challenge the old rules of global politics, G7 aims to shore them up

The old rules of politics are being smashed all over the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/IMe6YBK

Lottery winner gives $40 million jackpot away

Tom Crist decided to honor his late wife by donating a $40 million lottery win to charity, saying he had enough money. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/fbtnIHQ

Mexico investigates army personnel seen on video appearing to beat and kill suspected cartel members

An investigation has been launched into what Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has described as an "execution," after a video circulating on local media appeared to show Mexican army personnel dragging men in civilian clothing out of a car, beating them, and then engaging in a shootout. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/VORoSzc

Human remains found in 45 bags are missing call center staff, Mexico confirms

Human remains found in 45 bags discovered in a suburb of Guadalajara belong to call center workers who went missing in May, Mexican authorities have confirmed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/umbp10E

Floods and intense rain displace thousands in Haiti

Thousands of homes in Haiti have been flooded following heavy rains over the weekend, leaving at least 42 people dead and 85 injured, according to a statement released by the country's Civil Protection Agency on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/pCMgLEU

Alleged 'mastermind' named in deaths of British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira

Two more suspects have been named in the alleged murders of British journalist, Dom Phillips, and indigenous expert, Bruno Pereira, including the alleged mastermind of the crime, according to a statement Brazil's Federal Police provided to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/jpAHluJ

4 children dead after getting caught in tide while fishing in Quebec, police say

Four children were found unresponsive on a beach in Quebec Saturday morning and later pronounced dead after a group of people on a fishing trip got caught in the tide, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/murk1fQ

Mexico police find 45 bags containing body parts 'matching characteristics' of missing call center staff

Forty-five bags containing human remains with characteristics matching seven missing call center staff has been discovered in a ravine in a suburb of Guadalajara, according to the state prosecutor's office in Jalisco. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/2nFPRYr

How could four children survive a plane crash in the Amazon? A new report offers clues

One month after four children vanished into the Colombian Amazon, a preliminary report by the country's Civil Aviation Authority offers clues to how they could have survived the devastating airplane crash that killed every adult onboard. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/uz9rAdx