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A U.S. man hijacked a small plane in Belize on Thursday, stabbing two passengers and a pilot, before one of the stabbed passengers fatally shot him, officials said.

The Penn Relays are back bringing an amazing spirit to the Franklin Field track and field in Philadelphia from April 24 to 26, 2025.

April 5, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died March 21​ at the age of 14 while on vacation with his family.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former deep-sea treasure hunter who has served nearly a decade in jail for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of missing gold coins has had that term ended by a federal judge in Ohio, but he will remain behind bars for now. U.S. District Judge Algenon Marbley

From a shoeshine booth turned taco stand, Socorro 'Mama Yuca's' Herrera was a taco champion and James Beard Award winner at her Yuca's Hut in Los Feliz.

NASA and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) invite media to the official launch celebration of the new SERVIR Central America regional hub,

The discovery of complex fish trapping networks from 4,000 years ago hint at how the Maya rose up as a civilization in Central America and what is now southern Mexico.

Tropical Storm Sara made landfall in northern Honduras late Thursday and threatened to dump torrential rains across parts of Central America and southern Mexico.

As many LGBTQ people and political activists express fears over a second Donald Trump term in the presidency, some think fleeing the country may be the safest option for their families. There are many options for those hearing Trump's promise for "retribution." When exploring relocation options, con...

For young people in some small island nations, a big decision always looms in the back of their minds

Trina McGee of 'Boy Meets World' fame revealed in June that she was pregnant at 54. But by the time she appeared on TV to talk about it, she had miscarried.

Sean "Diddy" Combs created a hit-making empire with big name performers, earning his place as a savvy music mogul and becoming a three-time Grammy winner while securing high-profile deals across other industries

A new generation of rum producers are hoping to capture the hearts of a new generation of drinkers.

Gliselle Marin joins the "Bat-a-thon," a group of 80-some bat researchers who converge on Belize each year to study these winged mammals.

In the lush jungle of northern Guatemala -- in the largest protected area in Central America -- 30 leaders from Colombia's Amazon basin region are swapping strategies with local ethnic Maya farmers on how to live off this dense forest without destroying it.Under the soaring, leafy mahogany and cedar...

In the lush jungle of northern Guatemala—in the largest protected area in Central America—30 leaders from Colombia's Amazon basin region are swapping strategies with local ethnic Maya farmers on how to live off this dense forest without destroying it.

Why Celine Dion's comeback amid stiff person syndrome is so special

It's the 16th Bat-a-thon in Belize. Researchers think the flying mammals can teach us about warding off pathogens and managing diabetes. They trap bats in nets, draw blood ... but no bats are harmed.

Caribbean officials on Friday demanded more access to funding and help in fighting climate change, weeks after Hurricane Beryl devastated the region. The...