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Miss America drops swimsuit competition…'won't judge on looks'

``We're not going to judge you on your appearance because we are interested in what makes you you,'' Gretchen Carlson, a former Miss America and the new head of the organization's board of trustees, said in making the announcement Tuesday on ABC's ``Good Morning America.''

Americas | 2018-06-07 10:32

Nearly 200 missing, 75 dead from Guatemala volcano

Lilian Hernandez wept as she spoke the names of aunts, uncles, cousins, her grandmother and two great-grandchildren - 36 family members in all - missing and presumed dead in the explosion of Guatemala's Volcano of Fire.

Americas | 2018-06-06 15:27

Designer Kate Spade dead in apparent suicide

Designer Kate Spade, one of the biggest names in American fashion especially known for her sleek handbags, was found dead Tuesday in her New York apartment after committing suicide. She was 55. A police spokeswoman confirmed Spade had killed herself but told AFP the exact circumstances of her death were not yet clear.

Americas | 2018-06-06 12:05

US top court sides with baker who refused to make gay wedding cake

The Supreme Court ruled Monday for a Colorado baker who wouldn't make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in a limited decision that leaves for another day the larger issue of whether a business can invoke religious objections to refuse service to gay and lesbian people.

Americas | 2018-06-05 09:34

Starbucks to close 8,000 US stores in fight against racism [PHOTOS]

Starbucks, trying to put to rest an outcry over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores, is closing more than 8,000 stores for an afternoon of anti-bias training, a strategy some believe can keep racism at bay.

Americas | 2018-05-29 11:40

At least eight dead in Texas high school shooting

At least eight people were killed when a male student opened fire at a Texas high school on Friday, a local sheriff said, as President Donald Trump expressed his "heartbreak" over the "horrific" shooting.

Americas | 2018-05-19 10:46

Woman admits bogus rape claim - 26 years after two men were convicted

Two men have been exonerated of a gang rape that the victim now admits never happened - 26 years after they were imprisoned. According to U.S. media, the 1992 convictions of VanDyke Perry and Gregory Counts for rape, sodomy and kidnapping were vacated in a New York court Monday (local time).

Americas | 2018-05-10 13:45

Trump declares US leaving 'horrible' Iran nuclear accord

President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the landmark nuclear accord with Iran on Tuesday, abruptly restoring harsh sanctions in the most consequential foreign policy action of his presidency. He declared he was making the world safer, but he also deepened his isolation on the world stage and revived doubts about American credibility.

Americas | 2018-05-09 08:10

Hawaii volcano destroys 26 homes, spews lave 70 meters in air [PHOTOS]

Hawaiians forced to flee repeated eruptions of the Kilauea volcano, which has already destroyed 26 homes as it spews rivers of lava and fountains of toxic gases into residential areas, were allowed to make a quick visits home on Sunday to rescue pets, medication and other essentials.

Americas | 2018-05-07 11:25

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, forcing evacuations [PHOTOS]

The eruption occurred after a series of earthquakes on the island over the last couple of days, including a 5.0 tremor at about 10:30 a.m., the U.S. Geological Survey reported on its website.

Americas | 2018-05-04 14:26

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