| Yunék Journal: In Venezuela’s Savanna, Clash of Science and Fire The Pemón Indian tradition of burning grassland and forest to hunt and grow food is dividing scientists in Venezuela and beyond. feeds.nytimes.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Colombia: A Fourth Rebel-Held Soldier Is Found Colombian authorities said the rebel-held soldier fled and became lost during a confrontation between his captors and government troops conducting a surprise raid that freed three other hostages. feeds.nytimes.com |
US Considering Changes in Cuba Travel Policy Officials speaking on condition on anonymity say US administration looking into easing travel to Cuba for educators, students www1.voanews.com |
Plane With 47 on Board Crashes in Venezuela A Venezuelan official says a plane has crashed with 47 people on board shortly after takeoff, and it is unclear how many were hurt or killed. feeds.nytimes.com |
Rousseff Pulls Away In Brazil Runoff as Vote Nears SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Ruling party candidate Dilma Rousseff is pulling away in Brazil's presidential race, gaining momentum as the campaign shifts from social issues and back to the economic gains under her political benefactor, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. feeds.nytimes.com |