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.

Hamas Israel Defense Forces War: Militants Claim They Could Have Killed IDF Chief Last Year

Hamas said it's ready "for any possible aggression" in a new video.

Bill Clinton: My Criminal Justice Policy 'Made The Problem Worse' For Black Men

Former President Bill Clinton told the NAACP his criminal justice policies aimed at reducing violence haven't helped the nation's black youth.

ISIS Murders Baby In Revenge Killing: Islamic State Now Uses Infants To Teach Recruits About Bombs

"The organization does not care for the most basic human values."

Will Obama Expand Social Security Benefits For Seniors? Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren Demand More Money For Elderly

Democratic lawmakers say shrinking employer retirement packages have made it more difficult for retirees to survive without additional Social Security dollars.

Free Community College: Oregon Considers No-Cost Education As Obama Tuition Legislation Debated In Washington

An eligible student would have to live in Oregon for at least a year and maintain a 2.5 grade point average.

Read Yanis Varoufakis Blog Resignation Statement: Former Greek Finance Minister Hailed As Anti-Government Hero

"The referendum of 5th July will stay in history as a unique moment when a small European nation rose up against debt-bondage."

Was The Greek Referendum Legal? Brussels Claims Results Are 'Neither Legally Not Factually Correct'

Greeks were asked Sunday to support an EU bailout deal that would grant the debt-stricken country money in exchange for spending cuts.

Greece Referendum Results Reaction: How Newspaper Front Pages From Around The World Reported On Historic Vote

The election results have increased concerns that Greece could exit the eurozone currency bloc.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Government Shutdown, Tax Increases, High Unemployment, Other Woes Plague US Commonwealth

After years of governance under hefty deficits, Puerto Rico, which means "rich port" in Spanish, doesn't have enough money to pay its debts.

Dylann Roof Death Penalty: Nikki Haley, Uncle Call For Ultimate Sentence In Charleston Shooting

Carson Cowles said he would "push the button myself" if his nephew receives the death penalty.

NYC Black Churches On Alert After Charleston Shooting: NYPD Increasing Security At Houses Of Worship

Mayor Bill De Blasio said there were no known threats to city churches but sent officers to local houses of worship Thursday as a precaution.

Dylann Storm Roof, Rhodesia, South Africa And White Supremacy: South Carolina Shooter Motive Revealed In Facebook Picture?

After police released a surveillance camera photo, Roof was allegedly recognized by his uncle, who described him as "quiet, soft-spoken."

Who Is Denmark Vesey? Charleston Church Founder Was A Slave Rebellion Leader, African-American Hero

His plan called for slaves to slay their masters as they slept and then fight their way toward the docks, where they would sail for the republic of Haiti.

Rachel Dolezal's Many Lies: A Comprehensive List Based On What We Know So Far

"She's too nervous to just admit that she's not been telling the truth," said her black adopted brother.

Michelle Obama, Muslim Girls Controversy: Conservatives React After 'Your Story Is My Story' Comment

"When I look out at all these young women, I see myself. In so many ways, your story is my story," said Michelle Obama.

As ISIS Threatens Israel's Border, Israeli Military Vows To Protect Syrian Refugees From Islamic State Militants

Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot said Syria is disintegrating, and the war is drawing dangerously close to Israel’s border.

Did The Louvre Discriminate Against A Group Of Jewish Art Students? Paris Officials Investigating Claims From Tel Aviv University

The 12 students from Tel Aviv University had hoped to visit the Paris museum at the end of the month, but were turned down.

FBI Said Federal Budget Cuts Under Sequestration Were Equivalent Of Shutting Down Chicago, Miami, and Baltimore Field Offices

Sequestration, which largely applied to defense and domestic spending, began in March 2013 and is expected to continue until 2021.

China Prepares For War? Chinese Aircraft Carrier, Fighter Jets Conduct Navy Drills Amid Rising South Sea Tensions

Military officials declined to state where the exercises where taking place, but called the drills routine.

Is ISIS A Death Cult? Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Blasts Islamic State Group At Countering Violent Extremism Summit

"Above all, we need idealistic young people to appreciate that joining this death cult is an utterly misguided and wrong-headed way to express their desire to sacrifice."

FIFA Corruption Scandal: Walter De Gregorio, Top Soccer Spokesman, Resigns

Walter de Gregorio will continue to work for the soccer league on a consultancy basis through the end of the year.

After Ezell Ford Death, Protesters Demand Firing Of LAPD Chief Charles Beck

Firing Beck would send the message that the mayor is paying attention to the community's needs, protesters said.

Who Is ISIS Martyr Keith Broomfield? American Killed In Battle Against Islamic State, Kurdish Officials Announce

"I didn't want him to go but I didn't have a choice in the matter," said his mother, Donna.

Buhari Losing Influence In Nigerian Politics? Yakubu Dogara From Peoples Democratic Party Named House Speaker

The tense House and Senate leadership votes suggest President Muhammadu Buhari could be vulnerable to internal disputes and a future attack from the Peoples Democratic Party.

Accra Floods 2015 Pictures: Ghana Death Toll Climbs As Capital Is Inundated With Water

As the rain continued Thursday, the crisis was compounded when dozens of people seeking shelter at a gas station in central Accra where caught in an explosion.

Saudi King Says Allah Will Reward Citizens Who Report Government Corruption, But Royal Family Has Controversial Human Rights Record

Saudi Arabia has a history of government corruption, which Human Rights Watch has blasted. But there's a new king in town, and he's coming out strongly against corruption and even urging citizens to come forward with complaints.

In Iran, Female Genital Mutilation Embraced By Sunni Muslims As Shiite Government Looks The Other Way

There are no health benefits associated with the procedure, which can cause severe bleeding, infections and infertility, the World Health Organization has said.

Hezbollah Battles Islamic State: Lebanon Fighters Make Gains Against ISIS In Border Towns In Syria Civil War Dispute

Video footage broadcast by Al-Manar TV showed Hezbollah fighters advancing with machine guns and rocket propelled grenades.

Muslim Youth Leader Ahmed Saleem Arrested In Child Sex Predator Sting; Orlando Activist Worked For Council On American-Islamic Relations

Ahmed Saleem, who worked as a community organizer for the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Orlando, was arrested after he attempted to meet up with detectives posing as a girl.

Saudi Arabia To Israel: Don't 'Judaize' Jerusalem

The European Union criticized Israel in May for approving the construction of 900 new settler homes in East Jerusalem.