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Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez gives an speech during a meeting last year in San Salvador, El Salvador.

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Honduran Court Rules For Incumbent President Weeks After Disputed Vote

5:37am December 18, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The country's election court officially declared President Juan Orlando Hernandez the winner over his rival, TV star Salvador Nasralla, by barely 1.5 percentage points.

What's 'Casablanca' Without Nazis? After WWII, German Audiences Found Out

6:42pm December 17, 2017

by Isabelle Ross

The original Casablanca was passionately anti-Nazi. But when it was dubbed for German audiences, Warner Bros. deleted all scenes with Nazis in them, and almost all mention of the war.

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Saudi Banks And Businesses Feel Effects Of High-Profile Detentions

8:00am December 16, 2017

by Jackie Northam

Saudi banks and businesses are feeling the effects of the government's detention of some of its wealthiest citizens. But the government stands to gain billions if detainees opt to buy their freedom.

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U.K. Makes Progress In Brexit Plans

7:48am December 16, 2017

by Frank Langfitt

After making an agreement in Brussels, Britain and the European Union are moving on to more advanced talks about the terms of Britain's EU exit. The chaos up until now doesn't bode well.

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Amsterdam's 'Night Mayor' On The Nightlife Balancing Act

7:48am December 16, 2017

Mirik Milan helps oversee Amsterdam over night. NPR's Scott Simon asks him about being a "night mayor" and how he balances the needs of residents with the city's desire to have a vibrant nightlife.

China's Import Policies Are Affecting U.S. Recycling Companies

11:23pm December 15, 2017

China is the biggest importer of U.S. recyclables, but recent policy changes by the country mean it may not be much longer.

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Haitians Are Turning Plastic Waste Into Valuable Fabric

5:52pm December 15, 2017

by Carrie Kahn

Environmentalists haul illegal fishing nets in the ocean, while poor Haitians collect discarded plastic bottles of the streets of their country. All the waste is then turned into fabric and later into high end shoes and backpacks — a new trend in recycling.

Hurricane Irma significantly damaged nearly 90 percent of government buildings and the island's electricity infrastructure. Now 87 percent of the island's power has been restored.

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Caribbean Island Of Anguilla Bounces Back After Intense Hurricane Season

5:41pm December 15, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

Nineteen-year-old broadcaster Nisha Dupuis says Anguilla has made great progress towards a full recovery from Hurricane Irma. Eighty-seven percent of the island's power has been restored.

Cocktail avocados: adorable, seedless — safer for those who can't cut the kind with a pit?

Avocado Hand Injuries Are Real. Is A Seedless Fruit The Answer?

5:24pm December 15, 2017

by Maanvi Singh

Apparently people are showing up in the ER with nerve injuries from improperly cutting the pit out of an avocado. So now there's a cute new seedless variety.

The Justice Department has charged Zoobia Shahnaz, 27, with bank fraud and money laundering. She allegedly converted money from credit cards into cryptocurrencies including bitcoin and transferred it abroad in support of ISIS.

Long Island Woman Charged With Using Bitcoin To Launder Money To Support ISIS

4:45pm December 15, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Zoobia Shahnaz, 27, allegedly bought more than $60,000 in cryptocurrency, got a $22,000 loan and then transferred the money abroad. The Justice Department says she intended to join ISIS in Syria.