What's The Difference Between Children's Books In China And The U.S.?
How much can you tell about a country from its children's books? Some psychology researchers decided to find out.
Latin America
After Controversial Pardon, Peru's Former Strongman Leaves Clinic A Free Man
Alberto Fujimori, who had been serving a 25-year sentence for human rights crimes, received a Christmas Eve pardon from Peru's sitting president — but many critics suspect a quid pro quo.
U.S. Bakeries Grab A Slice Of A Latin American Tradition: 3 Kings Cake
In some Latin American countries, Three Kings Day — Jan. 6 — is a bigger deal than Christmas. As the U.S. Latino population grows, so does interest in the holiday's signature cake, rosca de reyes.
De-Mining In Colombia: The Slow Process Of Clearing Away Land Mines
Colombia is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world. Now that a peace deal has been reached in that South American country, the tedious process of getting rid of land mines is underway.
Thousands Of Hondurans May Be Forced To Leave The U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security renewed their Temporary Protective Status or TPS until July, but it doesn't look like the Trump administration will grant any more extensions.
Plane Crash In Costa Rica Kills 10 Americans, 2 Locals
The plane came down in mountainous Punta Islita, a popular tourist destination about 140 miles west of the capital of San José, killing all 12 people on board. The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Mexican Peso Falls To Its Lowest Level Since March
Mexican consumers are feeling the pinch as the national currency continues to struggle against the dollar. Worries over the U.S. corporate tax cut seem to have dealt the latest blow to the currency.
Fujimori Pardoned After Peru's President Survives Impeachment Vote
Former President Alberto Fujimori thanked his countrymen and the Peruvian president for his humanitarian pardon, which has sparked days of massive protests throughout the South American country.
Guatemala Follows U.S. Lead, Will Move Its Israel Embassy To Jerusalem
President Jimmy Morales announced on Christmas Eve that Guatemala would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. On Dec. 6, President Trump announced he was recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
How Venezuela's President Maintains His Grip On Power
Nicolas Maduro has outmaneuvered his opponents amid an economic free fall. New Yorker reporter Jon Lee Anderson explains to NPR's Scott Simon how Maduro has managed to do it.