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Monthly Archives: November, 2015

It’s time for the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York

NEW YORK – It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in one of the United States' most iconic events: the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. So fears about terrorism aren't stopping anyone.

Panthers, Packers top US Thanksgiving holiday lineup

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – Undefeated Carolina will try to reach 11-0 while the Green Bay Packers seek an NFL division lead Thursday in their first U.S. Thanksgiving Day home game since 1923.

US Republicans move to dump Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Many say the populist crazy talk is typical of the White House primaries, but Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's increasingly incendiary remarks are leading some conservatives to brand him a "fascist" and party rivals to ramp up attacks against him.

Honduras court orders house arrest for US-targeted tycoon Jaime Rosenthal

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras – A court in Honduras Wednesday ordered house arrest for one of the country's biggest tycoons over suspected tax evasion, adding to his legal woes after being targeted by the U.S. for laundering drug traffickers' money.

Brazil billionaire Andre Esteves arrested in Petrobras probe

SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Andre Esteves, the Brazilian billionaire who transformed BTG Pactual into the largest independent investment bank in Latin America, was arrested in the corruption probe that has shaken the country's political and economic leadership.

Costa Rica sex promoter ‘Cuba Dave’ won’t be making it home for the holidays this year

"Cuba Dave," who became known for his Internet publications that detailed the Costa Rica sex and prostitution scene, has been given an extended preventive prison sentence that will run at least until 2016, after initially getting a two-month sentence in September.

Obama: No sign of credible terror plot against US

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday there is "no specific and credible intelligence" to suggest that terrorists have any plans to strike the United States over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Boozy bandit tries to steal $50,000 ambulance in Costa Rica

The thought of the holidays might drive some to drink but drinking and stealing an ambulance?

Costa Rica marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with calls for action

San José’s Parque Nacional was filled with a sea of orange on Wednesday, as groups from across the country gathered for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a day designated by United Nations resolution in 1999.

San José tops rankings of most competitive cities in Latin America

Costa Rica's capital leads the region in four of the 12 categories of “The World's Most Competitive Cities 2015” ranking that analyzes the most attractive cities for investment worldwide.

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