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.

MH370 Latest Update: Missing Plane Won't Be Found Near Search Area, Likely Crashed Further North, Investigators Say

The flight wreckage may have instead traveled farther north, a team of international investigators looking for the plane said.

Winter Poems: Famous Poetic Verses For December Cold Weather

"The wild winds coldly blow," wrote Emily Brontë.

Electoral College Vote: Bernie Sanders Democrats Refuse To Pick Hillary Clinton As Donald Trump Is Declared The Winner

In Maine, Democratic elector David Bright said he wanted to vote for Sanders in a display of solidarity for the many young voters who backed the Vermont senator in the state's presidential caucuses.

Teens And Drugs: Drug Testing Students Law Proposed In Wisconsin To Battle Heroin Crisis

Across the nation, drug use among teens is at an all-time low, according to a survey released this week by the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Who Is Markeith Loyd? Pregnant Mother Sade Dixon Killed By Ex-Boyfriend In Florida, Police Allege

The gunman was identified by police as Markeith Loyd, 41, Dixon's ex-boyfriend. He fled after the shooting and was considered armed and dangerous.

Election Recount Latest Update 2016: Pennsylvania, Wisconsin And Michigan Battle Didn't Help Hillary Clinton, But Could Protect Future Voters In Detroit

To avoid future problems, state Elections Director Chris Thomas said Wednesday night the city will purchase all new voting machines ahead of its 2017 mayoral and City Council elections.

US Could Go To War With Russia, North Korea In 2017, Top Security Experts Warn

A Council on Foreign Relations survey asked foreign policy experts to predict what conflicts the U.S. might find itself ensnared in during 2017.

Christmas Spending 2016: How Much Money Do Americans Spend On Gifts?

In all, Americans spend more on holiday shopping than nearly any other country.

When Is The End Of The World? NASA Scientist Warns Earth Is Due For 'Extinction-Level Events, Things Like Dinosaur Killers'

Government officials are already looking into how to protect the Earth from a disaster that could signal the end of the world.

Syrian Women Choose Between Suicide Or Rape In Crisis Called 'A Complete Meltdown Of Humanity'

Syria's civil war has taken the lives of 400,000 Syrians since 2011, according to the United Nations.

Pope Francis 80th Birthday: 15 Quotes To Celebrate The First Latin American Pontiff

"Charity, and charity alone, frees us."

How To Pay Off Your Credit Card: 5 Easy Steps To Get Out Of Debt

The average credit-card interest rate is 18.76 percent, adding up to $1,292 in credit-card interest each year.

Jerusalem Stabbing Attack: Police Officer Stabbed With Screwdriver In Old City

The incident began when the 21-year-old suspect approached some officers standing near the Lions’ Gate in the Old City. He then pulled out a screwdriver and stabbed one of the officers.

What Is Life Like For Refugees? 10 Facts About Crisis In Europe, Middle East [PHOTOS]

Nearly 34,000 people are forced from their homes every day because of conflict or persecution.

Who Is Katrina Pierson? Trump's National Spokeswoman Has A Way With Facts

Trump has yet to name his press secretary, and Pierson could want the job.

White People Killed By Police: Unarmed 73-Year-Old California Man Killed While Standing In Driveway

Francisco Serna suffered from dementia and was standing in a driveway when he was killed.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Gets Drunk, Punishes Military Leaders Until They Cry

Some of the military leaders began crying, fearful that Kim would order their executions or forced deportations from North Korea.

Clinton, Trump Latest 2016 Election Results: Electoral College Protest Planned For Dec. 19

Critics have called on doing away with the Electoral College altogether and letting the popular vote decide who wins the White House.

Who Is Yahya Jammeh? Africa Reacts After Gambia President Rejects Election Results

Jammeh has 60 days to vacate his post after the election.

Saudi Prince: Arabs Have 'Wronged Islam And Distorted The Image Of Muslims'

The prince's remarks were brief and did not reference any recent events in the Arab world.

Castro Stabbing: Man Found With Knife In Chest In San Francisco Street As Crime Rate Grows

Local transit was shut down in the area while the street was closed for the investigation.

Largest Military In The World: Ranking Shows China, US, Russia, India And Saudi Arabia Competing For Most Powerful Army Title

The United States remains the world's biggest military spender, with $622 billion set aside for weapons and personnel in 2016.

Why Is ISIS In Syria And Iraq? Amid Aleppo Bombing, Mosul War, Here Are 8 Key Facts About The Islamic State Group's Territory In The Middle East

The force fighting ISIS in Mosul includes about 54,000 members of the Iraqi Security Forces, 40,000 Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, 14,000 members of paramilitary units and roughly 500 U.S. service members.