Americas:

Fidel Castro Gives Major Public Speech
Former Cuban President warned students at University of Havana that world stands at brink of nuclear war

In New Video, Chilean Miners Appear in Better Condition
Miners appear cleaner - shaved and wearing red shirts, which were sent down to them with other supplies

Arrested Mexican Drug Lord May Face US Extradition
Alleged drug trafficker, known as The Barbie, had become the leader of one of Mexico's largest drug cartels

Iran Loans More than $250 Million to Bolivia
Iran says loan could be used to fund mineral exploration and the development of the textile industry

Drilling in Progress to Save Chilean Miners
Drill will first create narrow pilot hole, then larger drill bit will be used to make hole wide enough for rescue capsule

Hurricane Earl Moves Along US East Coast
Severe weather expected, along with possible flooding and evacuations, as powerful Category 4 storm moves north

As Oil Ebbs, the Turtles Return
What will it take to get the Gulf's endangered sea turtles back in the swim?

NASA to Aid Trapped Chilean Miners
Space agency to send team of expert to Chile on Monday to advise how to help keep the trapped miners healthy while they await rescue

Engineers to Attempt Speedier Rescue of Chile Miners
Engineers say a second rescue tunnel could be completed in two months under ideal conditions

14 Bodies Found in Mexican Resort
Officials say several of bound, blindfolded victims had drug gang messages left near bodies

Chilean Miners Exhibit Signs of Depression
5 of 33 miners who have been trapped underground for 3 weeks struggling with depression

Video of Chilean Miners Released Late Thursday
Officials say it may take four months to dig rescue shaft to free miners




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