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.

ISIS News Update: Islamic State Poised To Seize Kobane From Kurdish Fighters In Syrian Border Town

ISIS has continued to advance in Iraq and Syria amid airstrikes by a U.S.-led coalition in both countries.

Where's Kim Jong Un As North, South Korea Launch Talks?

Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un of North Korea has been noticeably absent as South Korea and North Korea launch talks to improve relations.

Khorasan Ready To Attack US? FBI Director Warns Of Imminent Terrorist Attack From Syrian Al Qaeda Affiliate

FBI Director James Comey said Khorasan may still be working on an attack against the U.S. or its allies despite airstrikes in Syria.

ISIS Helicopter Attack: Islamic State Shoots Down Iraqi Military Aircraft With Rocket Launcher Amid Baghdad March

Beiji is located 130 miles north Baghdad and is home to Iraq's biggest oil refinery.

Nobel Prize 2014: Edward Snowden, Pope Francis And Malala Yousufzai Vying For Peace Award?

The 2014 Nobel Peace Prize may come down to Pope Francis, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden or Malala Yousufzai.

Brazil Recession Drives Heated Election Between President Dilma Rousseff, Marina Silva

Brazil's technical recession has become a central theme of its presidential election, along with falling investment and infrastructure woes.

Has Kim Yo-Jong Taken Over For Kim Jong Un? Sister Assumes North Korea State Duties While Brother Undergoes Medical Treatment

Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of the North Korean Supreme Leader, has allegedly taken over state duties.

President Jeb Bush? George W. Bush Says Brother Should Run In 2016 Presidential Contest

The ex-president's brother was Florida governor and has long considered a run for president. Will he do it? Big brother W thinks he should.

Mitt Romney Running For President? 2016 Republican Presidential Race Could Get More Crowded With Romney Entry

“It really kills me,” Mitt Romney said this month of his 2012 finish. With no clear GOP contender for 2016, could it be Romney again?

Oklahoma Beheading Suspect Faces Murder Charge: Alton Nolen Allegedly Premeditated Attack

Nolen, 30, has made international headlines for the gruesome attacks and his religious fanaticism.

Secret Service Security Breach: Mistakes Plague Obama Security Detail After White House Intruder, Colombia Trip, Salahi Party Crashers

The White House intrusion is only the latest Secret Service security breach during the Obama administration.

Spain Catalonia Independence Referendum: Mariano Rajoy Seeks Court Ban On Catalan Vote

"Nobody and nothing will be allowed to break up Spain," Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said.

ISIS Baghdad March: Is Islamic State Targeting The Iraqi Capital?

"Most of the people who watch Iraq say if ISIS is going to punch, it's going to be in the Baghdad area," a Middle East expert said.

Chicago Flights Grounded At O'Hare, Midway Airports After Air Traffic Control Fire

A fire at the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center has grounded hundreds of flights at O'Hare and Midway airports.

Mexican Army Soldiers Detained After 22 Killed In Alleged Massacre

Human Rights Watch said the incident could prove to be one of the "most serious massacres in Mexico."

FBI Identifies ISIS Hostage Executioner From Beheading Videos After James Foley, Steven Sotloff Deaths

The videos of the brutal beheadings of James Foley, Steven Sotloff and David Haines helped rally global opinion against the extremist Islamic State group.