Argentine President Takes On Godson — But Not To Keep Werewolf At Bay
The tradition, it now appears, is from czarist Russia and began during mass Russian migration to Argentina in the early 20th century.
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For Venezuela, Drop In Global Oil Prices Could Be Catastrophic
The South American nation is home to the world's largest oil reserves and earns most of its foreign reserves from oil. It faced a deep economic crisis even before petroleum prices began their plunge.
Argentinian Orangutan May Be Free To Enjoy Some Privacy
Sandra, a shy Orangutan in Argentina, has been granted some legal rights that will allow her some freedom. NPR's Linda Wertheimer tells us more.
For Cubans In Key West, A Longing To Fill In 'Gaps Of Who We Are'
Some Cuban-American families are rejoicing at the possibility of visiting their homeland, but not everyone has embraced President Obama's new policy toward the island nation.
Body Of Catholic Priest Found In Southern Mexico
Rev. Gregorio Lopez Gorostieta's body was recovered after his abduction earlier this week in the southern state of Guerrero, where 43 students disappeared in September.
Contractor Freed By Cuba Will Get $3.2M From U.S.
A USAID official confirmed the payment to Alan Gross, who spent five years in a Cuban prison. It's part of a settlement with the Maryland-based company for which he worked at the time of his arrest.
A Copper Bedrail Could Cut Back On Infections For Hospital Patients
Around the world, patients acquire new infections simply from spending time in a hospital. One way to fight back: replacing hospital bed rails with copper, a natural infection-killer.
Guyanese Christmas Gives A Whole New Meaning To Slow Food
Two classic Christmas dishes beloved by the people of Guyana are pepperpot and garlic pork. To get the flavors just right, you have to cook them and let them sit out for weeks.
Cubans Celebrate The Return Of Three Last Spies
The three intelligence agents were the remaining imprisoned members of the Cuban Five spy ring. Cubans view them as heroes: Their faces are everywhere, and Cubans even know them by their first names.
In Miami, Mixed Emotions Over Release Of Cuban Spies
Obama's release of three Cuban spies sparked outrage among Miami's white-haired Cuban exiles, but the exiles' American-born children and grandchildren see a bright future in U.S.-Cuba relations.