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Zetas break out of prison in Mexico. Who are they?
According to Mexican authorities, the Zetas have become the biggest drug trafficking organization in Mexico. On Feb. 19 Zeta members allegedly instigated a prison riot, killing members of the opposing Gulf Cartel, and covering up their escape. Here are four questions about the Zetas, answered.
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The Zetas now Mexico's largest drug gang. Who are they?
According to Mexican authorities, the Zetas have become the biggest drug trafficking organization in Mexico. A recent report from Stratfor, based on data from Mexico's attorney general's office, says the group now operates in 17 states, surpassing the geographical sway of the once-dominant Sinaloa Federation.
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10 best picture books for children
In "100 Best Books for Children," Anita Silvey recommends picture books for children ages 2 to 8. Some of these titles have excited the eye for decades, while others are more recent additions to the canon. But all make excellent bedtime reading.
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Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono cast in Dancing with the Stars Season 13
Monday night, the cast for season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars was revealed. The show opens on Sept. 19. Who are the contestants?
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London riots: 4 key questions
Violent riots and looting across London resulted in burned-out buildings and hundreds of arrests. What were the origins of London’s conflagration?
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Qatar investigates mall fire as young victims mourned
The blaze and equipment failures that hampered firefighting raised questions about safety measures in the megastructures across the wealthy Gulf.
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Fire safety in Qatar questioned after new blazes Tuesday (+video)
Two more fires broke out Tuesday at separate locations, following Monday's deadly blaze at a shopping mall in Doha.
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Nuclear sub fire doused, leaves seven with minor injuries (+video)
A fire aboard the USS Miami, docked in a Maine shipyard, was put out Thursday morning. The nuclear reactor was shutdown, and no weapons were on board.
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Colorado wildfire prompts more evacuation notices
The blaze northwest of Fort Collins is still only about 5 percent contained. Nearly 400 firefighters headed back to the fire lines on Thursday.
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Cory Booker Stories: Top 10 tweets about fearless Newark mayor
When a politician actually acts like a superhero, Twitter can't sit still. Enter Cory Booker Stories, appreciative tweets about the mayor who rushed into a burning building.
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Newark mayor Cory Booker rescues neighbor from burning house (+video)
Newark mayor Cory Booker ran into a burning home to rescue a woman. Booker called it a "come to Jesus moment."
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Florida plane crash at Publix: Five injured, no fatalities (+video)
Florida plane crash: A small experimental aircraft crashed into a Publix supermarket Monday. Five people were injured, including the pilot and passenger.
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Zetas break out of prison in Mexico. Who are they?
According to Mexican authorities, the Zetas have become the biggest drug trafficking organization in Mexico. On Feb. 19 Zeta members allegedly instigated a prison riot, killing members of the opposing Gulf Cartel, and covering up their escape. Here are four questions about the Zetas, answered.
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Latin America Monitor
Honduras prison fire kills more than 300, highlights regional problem (+video)
This is the third fatal Honduras prison fire since 2003. The region as a whole lags on fire prevention measures and oversight.
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Honduras prison fire kills at least 300 inmates
A deadly fire swept through a Honduran prison Tuesday night. Over 350 are still unaccounted for, as of Wednesday morning.
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Rioting, fires break out in Athens amid protests against Greek austerity
Rioting broke out in Athens, with fires engulfing multiple buildings, as Greek citizens protested against a government plan to slash wages and eliminate government jobs in exchange for an international bailout.
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The Zetas now Mexico's largest drug gang. Who are they?
According to Mexican authorities, the Zetas have become the biggest drug trafficking organization in Mexico. A recent report from Stratfor, based on data from Mexico's attorney general's office, says the group now operates in 17 states, surpassing the geographical sway of the once-dominant Sinaloa Federation.
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10 best picture books for children
In "100 Best Books for Children," Anita Silvey recommends picture books for children ages 2 to 8. Some of these titles have excited the eye for decades, while others are more recent additions to the canon. But all make excellent bedtime reading.
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L.A. arson spree: Investigators drill down on motive
Harry Burkhart was arrested Monday in connection with the L.A. arson spree where more than 50 fires were started over four days. Pinpointing a motive is made difficult by ravaged crime scenes.
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German mother of L.A. arsons suspect asks if 'Nazis' took her son
L.A. arsons: Was Harry Burkhart setting fires in reaction to the arrest last week of his mother? German authorities want her for multiple counts of fraud.
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German arrested in L.A. arsons declares, 'I hate America' (Video)
Harry Burkhart, a German citizen and resident of Hollywood, was arrested in connection to the 53 arson fires set across Los Angeles.
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LA arson fires: 'Person of interest' in custody
LA arson fires now total 55. But Los Angeles police say they have a 'person of interest' in custody. Is he the LA arsonist?
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More car fires hit LA on New Year's
Four more car fires broke out in the Los Angeles area New Year's Eve, leaving authorities to probe for links to a series of arson blazes that burned dozens of cars and spread to some structures.
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Russia says nuclear submarine fire is finally extinguished
Russian officials say the nuclear submarine fire, which began yesterday, did not cause any radiation leaks.
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Deadly fire prompts review of India's booming hospitals
New hospitals are popping up around India, but last week's hospital fire that killed more than 90 in Kolkata raise questions about safety regulations and oversight.
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EPA on scene at massive Texas chemical fire to test for toxic fumes
A massive fire at a chemical plant in Waxahachie, Texas, led to evacuations and worries about toxic fumes. But the EPA says there is no threat to the public so far.
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Texas's record as death penalty capital: a help for Rick Perry?
Gov. Rick Perry, a top-tier GOP presidential candidate, has public opinion on his side on the death penalty. With another execution set for Thursday night in Texas, the danger may be if moderate voters perceive him to be cavalier about taking human life.
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Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono cast in Dancing with the Stars Season 13
Monday night, the cast for season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars was revealed. The show opens on Sept. 19. Who are the contestants?
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Latin America Monitor
Monterrey casino tragedy worsened by lax safety regulations
The Casino Royale fire in Mexico may have been sparked by organized crime, but if proper safety regulations had been in place, the tragedy could have been minimized.
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London riots spread to northern cities as police issue stark warnings [VIDEO]
While a massive police showing seems to have largely deterred a fourth night of rioting in London, three youths died after being hit by a car during riots in Birmingham.
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