By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
Texas I-14 highway plans worry homeowners along proposed route
The proposed I-14 highway in Central Texas has homeowners worried about losing their land. TxDOT says the wide corridors are just for study,
El Niño's extreme strength could reshape US winters, with regional impacts
El Niño is projected to reach super strength, with a 90% chance of extreme intensity. The northern US and Ohio River Valley face warmer, dri
US job losses in July signal cooling labor market and wage stagnation
The US labor market lost 23,000 jobs in July, a sharp reversal from forecasts. Unemployment fell to 4.1% but only because many stopped looki
Florida dengue outbreak triggers health alerts in three counties
Florida's Department of Health has issued alerts after confirming locally acquired dengue cases in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Miami-Dade co
Texas Head Start changes could reshape enrollment for immigrant families
Federal proposals could open 236,000 new Head Start spots nationwide, but Texas families face uncertainty over language rules and staffing.
Rotting Food Pile Creates Health Crisis in Boyle Heights
A warehouse fire in Boyle Heights left 80 million pounds of rotting meat, creating a foul odor and fly infestation. Residents demand action
Darren Robinson: The FBI fugitive behind a $100 million Ponzi scheme
Darren Anthony Robinson, 56, is accused of running a $100 million Ponzi scheme through QYU Holdings. He admitted to federal agents that inve
Queens candle thief arrested nearly 150 times sparks bail reform debate
Shaquan Seth, 40, has been arrested nearly 150 times in New York, mostly for stealing scented candles from Target. Despite a long rap sheet,
Argentine Beef Recall Hits Texas and Florida: What to Check at Home
Federal inspectors flagged a 29,628-pound Argentine beef shipment that entered the U.S. without required reinspection. The recall affects sp
NYC's trash bin mandate backfires as supplier goes bankrupt
The company manufacturing New York City's official trash bins has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after sales plummeted. Property owners now
Beyond the Big Cities: Where US Housing Is Building Equity Now
US housing demand is shifting to suburbs outside major metros, with some ZIP codes seeing sales above asking. Buyers face higher down paymen
Powerball jackpot: how taxes shrink $975M to $266M
The $975M Powerball jackpot drops to about $422.4M with the lump sum option. Federal withholding and top tax rates reduce that to roughly $2