Cristina Silva

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Cristina Silva has written for the Associated Press, the Tampa Bay Times, Salon and NPR. She has reported from Mexico, Honduras, Cuba, Germany, Italy and Bahrain, as well as from across the United States. She graduated from New York University.

Victoria Martens Update: Mother Watches Boyfriend Rape And Strangle Daughter For Personal 'Sexual Gratification'

Family and friends hosted a “heavenly birthday” memorial Sunday for Victoria Martens at an Albuquerque park.

Brittanee Drexel Update: Teen Girl Raped, Fed To Alligators While On Spring Break In South Carolina

Brittanee Drexel, 17, disappeared from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 2009 while on vacation

Germany Wants To Lift Sanctions On Russia: Merkel Debates European Union Action To Promote 'Common Security'

Merkel said as long as pro-Russian fighters in Ukraine keep the peace, she is prepared to ask the European Union to immediately lift energy, financial and defense sanctions sanctions against Russia.

Watch Gene Wilder's 'Pure Imagination' With Lyrics Performance: RIP 'Willy Wonka'

Wilder's longtime collaborator Mel Brooks tweeted that he was "one of the truly great talents of our time."

Anthony Weiner Sexting Scandal Facts: Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater, Science Explains

Huma Abedin said she was separating from Anthony Weiner, a former U.S. representative from New York, after the New York Post posted pictures late Sunday of his latest sex chats with another woman.

Russian Politics Under Putin Dirtier Than Ever: Why Is The Russian President Purging His Closest Allies?

Putin is sending a warning to elites to remain loyal, observers claim.

Is It Safe For Women To Travel In India? Don't Wear Skirts Or Walk Alone, Tourism Minister Warns Foreign Women

India has seen declining rates of female tourism in the wake of high-profile attacks on female tourists and women across the country.

China's New Missile Defense System Aimed At United States And South Korea? Arms Race Leads To 'Powerful' Attack Weapon

China's air force will oversee the new missile defense system, spokesman Shen Jinke said Monday on the Ministry of Defense website.

Juan Gabriel Best Lyrics, Songs And Quotes To Pay Tribute To Legendary Mexican Singer

The Latin American music icon who sold more than 100 million records was on a U.S. tour scheduled through December.

European Union Military Force Needed To Fight Off Russia, Eastern Europe Nations Warn

Hungary’s right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban has championed the idea of an EU army and urged Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, to begin talks on the controversial issue.

ISIS Wants Trump As President? Islamic State Twitter Users Say Republican Will Help Recruit New Followers

One ISIS member said: "I ask Allah to deliver America to Trump."

Who Is Sally Jones? New ISIS Children Video Shows British Boy Killing Kurdish Soldiers

Sally Jones, 47, fled to Syria to join the militant group also known as ISIS in 2013 and has been raising her son as a jihadi.

How To Find An Apartment In NYC: Rentals In Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens Hard To Find In August, September And October

Rents are at their highest in August, September and October in a city notorious for staggering rental contracts.

Russia's New Military Helicopter Is Faster, Tougher: Mi-28H Night Hunter Is 'Virtually Invulnerable To Enemy Fire'

A laser system will fend off all existing heat-seeking missiles and the aircraft's maximum speed of 340 kilometers per hour will increase by 10 percent.

iPhone 7 Coming Features And Release Date: 8 Things To Expect From Apple's Latest Smartphone

Without a headphone jack, the new iPhone 7 would be slimmer and more water resistant.

Iran Military Unit Will Destroy Israel Within Two Decades, Former General Claims

The military unit has been tasked with fighting from Iraq, Syria and Yemen with the goal of ending the Jewish state.

Amid NATO Tensions, Russia And Serbia To Host Joint Military Training

Serbia has juggled its commitments to the U.S.-led NATO and Russia for years, even as Moscow and Washington have increasingly exchanged heated rhetoric over missile defense, territory and other delicate topics.

Goodluck Jonathan Fears Terrorists Will Kill Him: Former Nigeria President Slams Niger Delta Militants

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said a regional terror group wants him dead.

New York Medical Marijuana Law A Failure? Legal Cannabis Is Hard To Obtain And Sell

New York Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, who sponsored the medical marijuana legislation, said state lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo intentionally made it difficult for needy patients to obtain legal pot.

Philippines President Duterte Calls US Ambassador Philip Goldberg A Gay Son Of A Bitch

"I am OK with him," Duterte said of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, before adding, "I quarreled with his gay ambassador."

Delta Airlines Outage 2016: How To Check If Your Flight Is Cancelled And Get A Waiver

The world's second largest airline said Monday there would be "large-scale cancellations" as passengers scrambled to look up flight information.

Olympics Schedule Diving: Everything You Need To Know, Including 2016 Start Times, History And Who To Watch

The 2016 Summer Games represents a showdown between China, which won six gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics, and the United States, which came in second with four medals.

Best Olympic Quotes 2016: 7 Motivational Sayings From Olympians For The Summer Games In Brazil

The athletes to watch include Simone Biles in gymnastics, Serena Williams in tennis, Katie Ledecky in swimming, Usain Bolt in track and field and hometown hero Neymar, who will be representing Brazil in men's soccer.

What Is National Night Out 2016? NYC, California And More Celebrate With Activities, Block Parties And Other Events

With tensions high between minorities and police departments across the nation, local leaders will host National Night Out activities Tuesday to bolster ties between law enforcement leaders and the communities they serve.

Bernie Sanders 2016: How To Write In Vermont Senator For President On November Ballot

Still gunning for a political revolution, Bernie Sanders supporters plan to write in his name on ballots across the nation in November.

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DNC Live Updates: Hillary Clinton Convention Speech, Thursday Speakers Schedule, Twitter Reaction And More

Clinton has time and again highlighted her historic candidacy as a step forward for all women.

Racism Is Bad For Your Health: Minorities Have Poor Mental Health Because Of Racial Discrimination

The study published in the American Journal of Public Health studied racial attacks experienced across five years including being shouted at, being physically attacked, avoiding a place or feeling unsafe.

Humans Cause Animal Extinction: Large Mammals Including Elephants And Gorillas Are Under Threat, Study Finds

Animals including gorillas, rhinoceroses and bears could be wiped out if challenges such as expanding livestock and crop operations and human population growth aren't addressed, scientists said Wednesday in the journal BioScience.