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A new genetic study shows that cultural diversity in the so-called Southern Cone—the roughly triangular southernmost part of South America—was strongly influenced by extensive human migration. An ...

PHOENIX — Dawn Staley watched the final minutes of the game sitting down. There was nothing to see by standing and nothing to work out by pacing. It was an uncomfortable spot for the decorated coach.

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HONG KONG — With the surprise capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump declared U.S. authority over the entire Western Hemisphere — and warned China that it’s not welcome in ...

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Brazil, Guyana, and Argentina are leading a significant growth in non-OPEC oil production in South America, actively reshaping the continent's energy landscape. Colombia's oil industry faces a crisis ...