Chile's Central Coast Rattled By Strong Off-Shore Earthquake
The 8.3-magnitude quake caused high waves to hit towns on Chile's central coast. A million people fled their homes following a tsunami alert.
Latin America
In Divided Nicaragua, National Dish Brings Rich And Poor Together
Nicaragua's civil war and dictatorship exacerbated social problems and economic disparity. But the richest and the poorest eat vigorón, a hearty dish of yucca and pork, side by side.
If You're Expecting In Brazil, You Need A Pregnancy Photographer
At the parks and beaches of Rio de Janeiro on a Saturday, you're likely to find photographers clicking away at pregnant women with form-fitting outfits that highlight their bellies.
The Powerful Photos That Rocked Getty Images' First Instagram Grant
For many photojournalists, Instagram has become a "modern-day Polaroid camera" used to take quick snapshots of important issues — and visual media giants have taken notice.
#NPRreads: Counting Casualties And Reauthorization Of The State Department
Also this week: Instead of "hit and run," it's often "hit to kill" in China. And, the demise of the liberal arts degree.
Trump's Immigration Comments Used In Mexican Soccer Commercial
Mexican broadcaster Azteca created a promo for the upcoming U.S. versus Mexico match that spliced snippets from Trump's controversial remarks with footage of the U.S. team losing to the Mexican side.
America's Forgotten History Of Mexican-American 'Repatriation'
With a scarcity of jobs during the Depression, more than a million people of Mexican descent were sent to Mexico. Author Francisco Balderrama estimates that 60 percent were American citizens.
Puerto Rico's Governor Announces Plan To Reduce $72 Billion Debt
Puerto Rico's governor has announced a plan to reduce the island's $72 billion debt and restore fiscal stability through cutting spending and increasing tax collections. But it also depends on help from Washington, D.C., and renegotiating debt terms with lenders. Unless there's action, Puerto Rico says it will run out of cash by June.
How Many Children Under 5 Die A Year In The U.S. Vs. Angola?
A new report emphasizes significant progress in cutting the number of deaths of children before age 5. But in some parts of the world, the rate is still depressingly high.
Guatemalans Doubt Their Jailed President Will Be Held Accountable
Guatemala's president was just jailed on corruption charges. As the country goes to the polls, NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with novelist Eduardo Halfon about his country's hopes for change.