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.

Islamic Group Wants To Name New Mosque In Moscow After Putin; Russian Muslims Complain About Too Few Places Of Worship

Moscow counts about 300,000 Muslims of varied ethnicities among its nearly 17 million residents.

Jason Hendrix Killed His Family, Then Went To Church; Pastor Said Teen Was Recently Baptized

The teen was baptized in December and helped set up every Sunday morning before church services.

ISIS Bans Cell Phones: Islamic State Chops Off Women's Hands, Whips Men For Calling Their Relatives, Using Telephones

ISIS opposes all phone use amid concerns residents will share sensitive information that would help the U.S.-led airstrike campaign.

Valentine's Day Love Poems For Her, Him, Friends And Children: Share Romantic, Funny And Sad Literature With Someone You Care About

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

Who Is Muhammad Musallam? ISIS Claims It Captured Israeli Mossad Spy In Syria

A number of Israeli citizens have reportedly joined the Islamic State, which has attracted roughly 20,000 foreign fighters.

New Kim Jong Un Golf Game Makes It Impossible To Get Anything But A Hole In One

In the online game featuring a very overweight Kim and retro arcade graphics, it's impossible not to get a hole-in-one.

Nicaraguan Army Wants Russian Fighter Jets To Combat Drug Trafficking In Nicaragua, But Colombia Suspects Ulterior Motives

Some have speculated the military upgrade will prompt Nicaragua's neighbors, including Colombia, to reinforce its own aerial firepower in retaliation.

Valentine's Day Flowers: Give The Perfect Bouquet With These Tips On How To Select, Arrange And Preserve The Gift Everyone Really Expects

Avoid supermarket flowers or any other limp, unimaginative bouquets.

Indian Grandfather Sureshbhai Patel Was Beat Up By Alabama Police For Having 'Brown Skin,' Lawyer Claims

Sureshbhai Patel was left temporarily paralyzed and hospitalized with fused vertebrae only two weeks after he arrived from India.

Elizabeth Warren For President Poll Claims She Could Beat Hillary Clinton In Iowa, New Hampshire

The poll conducted by YouGov shows Warren besting Clinton 31 percent to 24 percent in Iowa, and 30-27 in New Hampshire.

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Yourself: Spending February 14 Alone? 20 Ideas On How To Romance The Most Important Person In Your Life

Spend Feb. 14 paying tribute to your favorite person: You.

Netanyahu Breakfast Scandal: Israel Leader Treated US Defense Secretary To Extravagant Meal

“This was a work meeting between the prime minister and the defense secretary of the world’s biggest superpower. That is no time for stinginess,” Haaretz wrote.

Tax Day 2015 Quotes: Memorable Sayings To Share When Filing Your Return And Waiting For Your Refund

In the end, you will either get a refund or have to send a check for unpaid taxes.

Venice Carnival 2015: History, Masks, Costumes, Balls Abound At Italian Festival [PHOTOS]

Costumes are only limited by the wearer's imagination, with ancient Egyptian themes, jeweled accessories, creative headdresses and white masks often part of the style.

Illegal Immigration 2015: Obama Administration Creates Immigrant Complaint Hotline, White House Targeting Border Agents, Union Leader Says

The White House has directed Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents not to arrest some immigrants.

Ukraine War: Rebels Seize Control Of Key Route Used By Ukrainian Military To Ship Ammunition As Battle Over Debaltsevo Intensifies

A spokesman for the rebels said Ukrainian forces were pushed out of Logvinovo, but Ukrainian forces dispute that.

Valentine's Day Restaurants 2015: London's Most Romantic Eateries For Your Special Date

One of the world's most cosmopolitan cities has a growing food scene, with dishes for every budget and from all corners of the world.

Valentine's Day Crafts 2015: Make Easy, Cheap Gifts At Home, Ideas For Fun Activities For Children, Adults

These gifts can be made cheaply and with very little effort by people of all ages, including adults stumped over what to gift their partner.

Mardi Gras Recipes 2015: How To Make Gumbo, Jambalaya, Beans, Etouffee, Muffulettas, Grits, Okra And Other Easy Creole Dishes

Authentic gumbo demands a classic roux of oil or flour and butter and the holy "trinity" of green bell pepper, celery, and onion.

Veterans Slam Brian Williams' Iraq Story, But Say Scandal Shouldn't Detract From Value Of Embedded Journalism

U.S. soldiers who were actually in harm's way take a dim view of the broadcaster's fabricated tale of danger.

Valentine's Day Card Ideas: Homemade Messages For Your Boyfriend, Girlfriend Or Spouse

A little patience and skill can go a long way toward creating a beautiful, emotion-filled display of affection.

Valentine's Day Date Dresses: Ideas For What Shoes, Clothes And Lingerie To Wear When You Want To Dress Up

Something tight and revealing is a better aphrodisiac than any plate of oysters.

Julian Edelman Tinder, Snapchat Photo Raises Questions About Revenge Porn, Online Dating Safety

Nearly 20 states have passed laws criminalizing revenge porn, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Idaho, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin.