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.

GoGo Squeez Applesauce Mold Recall: How To Find Out If You're Affected Or If Your Child Could Get Sick

Some mothers said their children were sick after eating the contaminated applesauce product.

Facebook Gay Pride: How LGBT People Are Using Social Media To Come Out

Roughly 6 million of the social networking site's U.S. users identify as LGBT -- and 800,000 announced their sexuality on the site in the last year.

Manuel Rosales Arrest Update: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Arrested At Maracaibo Airport After Exile

"I feel a knot in my throat and my heart is jumping. I'm on my way to my beautiful homeland," wrote Rosales, via Twitter before boarding a commercial flight from nearby Aruba.

Democratic Debate Lacking Diversity? What White Candidates Had To Say About Black Lives Matter

During Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate, candidates offered ideas for addressing racism, including criminal justice policies that target black men.

When Is The Next Presidential Debate? Republicans Donald Trump, Jeb Bush Will Share Stage During CNBC Event

The qualifying criteria for the debate will likely result in a smaller field of candidates on the main stage.

14 Sexy Halloween Costumes For Women 2015: It's Time To Think Beyond Tight Dresses And Low-Cut Shirts

"Men may be the only ones having fun with their Halloween costumes. Because the pressure is rarely on them to look hot or sexy."

Ted Cruz Calls Latinos 'Violent Criminal Illegal Aliens,' Slams Democrats For Protecting Immigrants

“They support amnesty. They support releasing criminal illegal aliens.”

Rapper TI-Hillary Clinton Women Can't Be President Reaction: Sexist Remarks Draw Rebukes On Twitter

"It’s kinda like, I just know that women make rash decisions emotionally -- they make very permanent, cemented decisions -- and then later, it’s kind of like it didn’t happen, or they didn’t mean for it to happen."

29 Cheap Halloween Costume Ideas For Your 2015 Celebration

Time to get creative. And cheap.

Interest Rate Hike 2015: China Warns Against Federal Reserve Increase Because Of Critical Dollar

Asian markets rallied after the U.S. Federal Reserve moved to keep rates steady in September.

Halloween 2015 Costume Ideas From Books: Harry Potter, Alice In Wonderland And Other Literary Characters For Men, Women And Children

You need more than a wand to pull off a good Harry Potter costume.

TPP Treaty Full Text: WikiLeaks Releases Trans-Pacific Partnership Intellectual Property Rights Chapter

WikiLeaks claims to have the final negotiated text of the Obama administration's Trans-Pacific Partnership that covers intellectual property rights.

Pope Francis Vatican Conspiracy Theories: Amid Gay Debate, Pontiff Warns Bishops Against 'The Hermeneutic Of Conspiracy'

The Vatican spokesman said Thursday that the pontiff warned bishops and cardinals behind closed doors not to get caught up in "the hermeneutic of conspiracy."

Republican Candidates Love Tacos, Not Central American Immigrants: How Growing Popularity Of Mexican Food Is Shaping 2016 Elections

Some Latino activists claim the popularity of tacos, burritos and other south of the border staples may persuade Americans to embrace Mexican immigrants and immigration reform.

Does China Have A Debt Problem? Amid Slowdown, Beijing Reports Soaring Debt

China's growth from 2000 to 2012 was fueled in part by a rapid acceleration in debt.

Will Federal Government Shut Down? Troops And Civilian Military Employees Won't Get Paid Under Budget Fight

The vote sends an ongoing debate over federal funding for healthcare to the House, where far-right Republicans threaten to close the government over Planned Parenthood.

Catalonia Independence Election: Barcelona Exit Could Hurt Spain's Already Sluggish Economy

Fueled by rising tax demands from Madrid, separatist leaders want Catalonia to secede from Spain, but "given Spain’s fragile economic recovery, this is the last thing the country needs."

Planned Parenthood Slams Pope Francis Over Abortion Speech, Women's Rights

“Despite Pope Francis’ progressive stance on climate change and economic equity, he has taken a back seat when it comes to reproductive health and women’s rights."

John Boehner Crying Again? Pictures Of The House Republican Getting In Touch With His Feelings Over The Years

That's right. The Ohio Republican cried in public. Again.

Will The Federal Government Shut Down Because Of John Boehner's Resignation? Conservatives Celebrate Victory

John Boehner's departure comes after years of intense struggle with right-wing Republicans unhappy with federal spending levels.

Pope NYC Live Stream St Patrick's Cathedral Prayer Service: Watch Francis' First Visit To New York City

The pontiff was to lead a prayer service Thursday evening at St. Patrick's Cathedral after his arrival from Washington, D.C.

Volkswagen Scandal: Who Is Matthias Müller? Porsche AG Executive Expected To Replace Martin Winterkorn

A flurry of top-level firings is likely at VW following the company’s admission it cheated on U.S. emissions tests.

Saudi Arabia Hajj Stampede Video And Death Toll 2015: Iran Nationals Among Dead

Officials initially said 450 people had been killed, but the death toll soon rose to 717 victims, including several dozen Iran nationals.

Lloyd Blankfein, Goldman Sachs CEO, Has Cancer, Will Start Chemotherapy Treatment

"Late this summer after several weeks of not feeling well, I underwent a series of tests, which culminated in a biopsy last week."

Donald Trump Calls Carly Fiorina 'Terrible At Business' In Latest Feud

"Carly Fiorina is terrible at business -- the last thing our country needs!" Donald Trump wrote Monday.

Ann Coulter Jewish Controversy During CNN Debate: How Many Jews Are In The United States?

She wrote: "How many f---ing Jews do these people think there are in the United States?"

Can John Kasich Beat Hillary Clinton? Ohio Governor Fights For Relevancy In GOP Debate

Ohio Gov. John Kasich says he can beat Hillary Clinton.

Republicans Ignore Science? During CNN Debate, Candidates Tackle Climate Change, Vaccines

"America is not a planet," Rubio said, as candidates tackled issues having to do with science, including vaccines and climate change.

Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton React To GOP Debate

The event hosted by CNN at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library featured the top 11 Republican presidential candidates according to an average of public polls.