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Costa Rica celebrates the Fourth of July

Spectators watch the fireworks display at Avenida Escazú's Fourth of July event.

PHOTOS: American Colony celebrates US Independence Day at annual picnic

Hundreds of people converged on the Cervecería Nacional on the outskirts of San José to attend the 54th annual Fourth of July Picnic, a Costa Rican tradition since 1961. Here are some snapshots from U.S. Independence Day morning.

Dueling Anthems: ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ vs. ‘Hermosa Bandera’

A look at the history of the U.S.' "Star-Spangled Banner" and Costa Rica's "Noble Patria, Tu Hermosa Bandera." Plus a free download of our July 4 Picnic program.

Hurricane Arthur puts a damper on July 4 celebrations in US

Arthur was designated as the first Atlantic hurricane of the season at 5 a.m. Thursday as it headed toward the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
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Ancient Caribbean Bread Casabe Gets UNESCO World Heritage Status

Casabe, an indigenous flatbread made from cassava root, has recently been recognized by UNESCO as part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This acknowledgment...

Nicaragua Faces Criticism Over Expelled Opposition Leaders

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ordered Nicaragua on Tuesday to adopt provisional measures in favor of 115 opposition members due to the country's...

Costa Rica Faces Continued Flooding as Cold Front Persists

Costa Rica continues to grapple with severe flooding as Cold Front No. 3 maintains its grip on the country. The National Meteorological Institute (IMN)...