North America

Mexico March 21

Mexican authorities find 10 dead, burned bodies in vehicle near US border

Investigators in Nuevo León, a state along Mexico's northern border, said Thursday that they found at least 10 charred human corpses in a vehicle near Monterrey.

Mexico March 20

Mexican authorities find 5 dead bodies loaded into bulletproof SUV

Prosecutors in Mexico's tumultuous Jalisco state announced Wednesday the discovery of five dead bodies piled into a bulletproof vehicle.

Mexico March 19

Mexico City residents help police chase loose wolf

Mexico City residents assisted local police in pursuit of a wolf spotted Monday roaming about a neighborhood on the city's north side .

Mexico March 19

AMLO praises Pancho Villa, attack that killed 18 Americans

Left-wing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Tuesday praised revolutionary Pancho Villa's 1916 attack on Columbus, New Mexico.

Mexico March 18

3 Mexican police officers killed in highway assault

Three members of the Civil Guard of Mexico's western Michoacan state were killed in a highway attack, security officials reported Monday.

LIFESTYLE March 18

Maple butter offers a sweet and secret taste of springtime in North America

Maple butter, also known as maple cream, is a sweet spread made from 100% maple syrup, drawn from trees each spring. The syrup is concentrated and whipped to a creamy texture.

MILITARY March 14

More Marines arrive in Haiti, with Pentagon 'ready' to evacuate Americans, commander says

The Pentagon and U.S. Southern Command remain prepared to execute a noncombatant evacuation order to rescue Americans trapped in Haiti as the country's violent collapse continues to unfold.

Mexico March 13

Another Mexican politician murdered in leadup to June elections

Tomás Morales, a leading contender for mayor of Chilapa, Mexico, has reportedly been found murdered, according to prosecutors in the country's south.

Mexico March 13

Top Mexican journalist found alive after 'violent' kidnapping, disappearance

Jaime Barrera, a prominent journalist with family ties to Mexico's ruling Morena party, has been found alive after being kidnapped Monday by armed men.

Mexico March 12

Prominent Mexican journalist disappears after being kidnapped 'in a violent manner'

Jaime Barrera, a prominent Mexican journalist, has been abducted "in a violent manner" by armed men and remains unseen ever since, according to prosecutors.