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.
US Sends Japan Advanced Military Planes Citing Threats From China, North Korea
U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez said the plane’s signaled Washington’s “ever, ever, ever strong commitment” to Japan.
France Could Ban Burqas, Yarmulkes And Turbans If Marine Le Pen Becomes President
Le Pen, whose far-right politics have been labeled racist by critics, said she is not starting a religious war.
Why We Switch To Daylight Savings
Germany was the first country to embrace daylight saving time in 1916 to save energy. After other European nations did the same, the U.S. eventually adopted daylight saving time in 1966 after...
Trump Compares Obama To Joseph McCarthy Anti-Communist Hearings
"Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my 'wires tapped' in Trump Tower just before the victory," Trump tweeted Saturday. "Nothing found. This is McCarthyism!"
Sikh Man Shot At Home By White Man After 'Go Back To Your Own Country' Comment
The victim said the shooter told him to “go back to your own country.”
Medical Weed Becomes Legal in Germany
Only around 1,000 people have received prescriptions so far for chronic pain or a serious loss of appetite due to an illness.
Being In A Relationship Is Good For Your Health
Being in a loving relationship helps your nervous system relax, keeps your brain healthy and reduces all kinds of pain. In contrast, lonely people tend to die younger.
Here's How Much The World Spends On Defense
Russia has the world's second biggest military, with more than 1 million troops, 3,500 war planes and 15,000 tanks. China is the world's third biggest military with roughly 2.3 million soldiers and...
Trump Wants Republican Supermajority In Senate To Protect His Policies
As Democrats and Republicans alike demand to know more about any ties between the Trump administration and Russia President Vladimir Putin, Trump outlined his vision for his future at the White House.
After Latest ISIS Battle, Unesco World Heritage Site In Syria In Better Shape Than Expected
The Syrian victory marked the latest instance where ISIS has lost territory in recent months as international forces fighting in Syria have pushed the group from its former territory in the north.
NATO General: Europe Needs A Grand Military Strategy
Sir Adrian Bradshaw, a British general and NATO’s deputy supreme allied commander, said Russian President Vladimir Putin is a threat to the West who "has his hands on all the levers of power."
Beijing Defends South China Sea Construction
Wang Guoqing, spokesman for the country’s top political advisory body, said criticism from the U.S., Japan and other nations over its construction in the coveted waterway was “much ado about nothing.”
Hungary Border Wall Sends Electric Shocks To Undocumented Immigrants
At the peak of the migrant crisis, Hungary erected a razorwire fence. But now Budapest is going high-tech.
Very Old People Share Their Secrets For Beating Death
Emma Morano, who turned 117 in November, eats three raw eggs a day, as well as a steady diet of bananas, ladyfingers and brandy.
Black People Will Buy More Homes Over Next Decade
The average homeowner spends $1,436 per month in housing costs, including their mortgage.
Islamic State Emir Killed By Iraqi Forces In Western Mosul
ISIS fighters have begun to flee western Mosul as the fighting has increasingly cut off fractions of the militant group from communicating with each other.
First Lady Won't Direct White House Cooking And Entertaining Staff In DC
"Without a hands-on first lady, they're just pumping out food and seeing what the reaction is," explained presidential food writer Adrian Miller.
Obama Memoirs Will Make Former First Family Very Rich
The famous couple is expected to sell their memoirs for a record sum of money.
Army's Christian Leader Is A Muslim
Lt. Col. Khallid Shabazz can relate to many soldiers' Christian faith. He was born Michael Barnes, into a large Lutheran family in Alexandria, Louisiana, near New Orleans.
Millennials With $100,000 In Investable Assets Taking Over US Economy
People with that much money are a powerful bunch, representing 91 percent of the total investable assets in the U.S.
