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.

Turkey Opens Syria Border To Kurdish Refugees Fleeing ISIS

Turkey has accepted more than 847,000 Syrian refugees fleeing ISIS since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad began in 2011.

Eric Frein: Pennsylvania Fugitive Manhunt Grows As State Trooper's Funeral Held

Cpl. Bryon Dickson was walking to his car after his shift Friday night when Eric Frein, a survivalist and military re-enactor, allegedly opened fire.

Is Spanking Child Abuse? Adrian Peterson Sparks National Debate On Physical Discipline

NFL star Adrian Peterson, who's being investigated for child abuse, has sparked a national debate on physical discipline.

Midterm Election Poll: Republicans Outperforming Democrats Ahead Of November Elections

President Barack Obama's low voter approval ratings could help deliver Congress to the Republicans.

Scotland Independence: Bill Clinton, Mariano Rajoy Slam 'Yes' Campaign

"Unity with maximum self-determination sends a powerful message to a world ..."

2014 MacArthur Fellows: Award Recognizes Poet, Historian, Labor Organizer And Physicist

“They expand our view of what is possible, and they inspire us to apply our own talents and imagination," according to the fellowship program.

Suicide Bomber Kills 2 American Soldiers At US Military Base in Kabul

The International Security Assistance Force would not identify the nationalities of the victims.

Ground Troops In Iraq, Syria? Pentagon Outlines US Campaign Against ISIS

Obama has ruled out "boots on the ground" as part of the campaign to wipe out ISIS, but the nation's top general said that could change.

Affordable Care Act Means More Americans Have Health Insurance, Federal Government Reports

The National Health Interview Survey found 3.8 million more people have health care insurance this year compared with 2013.

Obama Library Could End Up In Chicago, Hawaii Or New York

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Obama's former White House chief of staff, has been vocal about hosting the library.

Cameron Campaigns Against Scottish Referendum: Separation Would Be 'Painful Divorce'

With just three days until the Scottish independence referendum, British PM David Cameron pleads with Scots to stay.

Who Is Meghan Trainor? 'That Bass' Singer Rules Pop Charts

Admit it. That song is stuck in your head right now. And if it's not, it soon will be.

Drones, Surveillance Technology Becoming 'Orwellian,' Says Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor

Americans need to be more protective of their right to privacy, Sotomayor said.

Celebs Talk Scotland Independence: Mike Jagger, Judi Dench, Mike Myers Among Stars Taking Sides In Historic Vote

"I love Scotland. I hope they remain part of Britain - and if they don't, I still love them," Mike Myers said.

T.J. Lane Manhunt: School Shooter Escaped From Overcrowded Prison

T.J. Lane was taken back into custody at about 1:20 a.m. near the Allen Correctional Facility in Lima, Ohio.

Obama Deportations Down, Fewer Immigrants Removed Amid Stalled Immigration Debate: AP Report

The White House has removed more than 2.1 million immigrants since President Barack Obama took office in 2009.

9/11 Memorial Museum Among New York's Most Popular Attractions Months After Grand Opening

Museum officials have said the attraction was designed as a place for quiet reflection.

Panera Bread Bans Guns, Latest Company To Ask Customers To Leave Firearms At Home

Other retail and fast-food chains, including Target, Chipotle, Chili’s and Starbucks, have made similar requests.

David Haines ISIS Hostage: Wife Under Police Protection, Employer Calls For Release Of British Humanitarian Worker

The U.K. government has said it will not pay a ransom for the release of David Haines.

Someone Commits Suicide Every 40 Seconds: Poisoning, Hanging and Firearms Among Most Common Methods

Pesticide poisoning, hanging and firearms are among the most common methods, according to the World Health Organization.

NSA Surveillance: Supreme Court Could Debate Data Collection Program After ACLU Lawsuit

The U.S. government claims the National Security Agency uses its data collection program to track terrorist suspects. Not everyone agrees.

Steven Sotloff Beheading: Social Media Users Refuse To Share Video, Images

Social media sites also declined to publish video and images of the beheading video of James Foley.

Steven Sotloff Beheading Video Released Days After Mother Begged For His Freedom: Reports

“I want what every mother wants: to live to see her children’s children," Shirley Sotloff said last week.

Gold Bar Hunt: German Artist Hides Treasure At British Beach

The gold bar hunt is part of the Folkestone Triennial, a popular art festival on the southern coast of England.

U.S. Customs Seizes $37 Million In Cocaine Drug Bust

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 3,317 pounds of cocaine valued at more than $37.6 million.

Natalee Holloway Suspect Joran Van Der Sloot Threatens To Kill Warden

Van der Sloot, 27, was moved Sunday from the prison north of Lima to Challapalca in the Andes.

Ebola Cure: UK Researchers Race To Test Vaccine As Ebola Outbreak Grows

The potential vaccine uses a single Ebola virus protein to generate an immune response.

Illegal Immigration: Mexico President Calls For Justice For Immigrants During California Trip

Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto was scheduled to address the California Legislature Tuesday.

Beheaded Journalist James Foley Honored At Hometown Memorial

Nearly 1,000 people showed up in Rochester, New Hampshire, for a memorial service for slain journalist James Foley.

James Foley Video Boycott: Should Americans Avoid Watching ISIS Behead An American Journalist?

Relatives of the slain journalist have urged social media users not to watch the beheading video.

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