Former FARC Guerrillas Join Colombia's Congress
In Colombia, 10 former leftist guerrillas who fought in a war are newly-minted members of Congress. For some, the transition from jungle fighters to lawmakers is too soon.
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Colombia Health Official Gives Tips To Get Through A Heat Wave
The health secretary in Santa Marta said stay hydrated, wear loose clothing and no sex. The American Heart Association says sex doesn't strain the heart any more than walking up 2 flights of stairs.
Deported Parents Describe Agonizing Wait To Be Reunited With Their Children
The Trump administration is under pressure to reunify migrant children whose parents were deported. That can't come soon enough for many parents who haven't seen their children in months.
For Abortion Activists In Argentina, A Campaign Waged Online Faces A Disconnect
This week, Argentina's Senate rejected a bill to legalize abortion. The decision came as a letdown for feminist organizations that conducted their battle largely on social media.
Why Trading Venezuelan Bolivar For U.S. Dollars Is Dangerous
Venezuela's currency is losing value so quickly, residents are trying to trade it for anything else, like sacks of sugar. We meet a woman who helped citizens access U.S. dollars. Now she's on the run.
Julian Assange 'Seriously Considering' Testifying Before Senate Panel
The founder of WikiLeaks received a request to testify in person before the Senate intelligence committee about Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, his lawyer says.
An Orphanage That Doesn't Seem Like An Orphanage
If you were to build a franchise-type structure for raising orphans, what would it look like?
Argentina's Senate Rejects Legalizing Abortion, Dashing Hopes Of Rights Advocates
After 16 hours of debate, the country's Senate voted 38 to 31 against a measure passed earlier by the lower house of Congress that would have allowed abortions through the 14th week of pregnancy.
Argentina To Decide Fate Of Landmark Bill Legalizing Abortion
The legislation, which allows abortion before 14 weeks of pregnancy, passed the lower house of Congress by a slim margin. Now senators are debating it — and demonstrators are massing in Buenos Aires.
PHOTOS: What It's Like On Both Sides Of The U.S.-Mexico Border's Busiest Crossing
The Rio Grande Valley is the busiest stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border for crossing. NPR recently spent time on both sides of the border here, where immigration is part of everyday life.