Rescue team ends search for a man overboard from Norwegian Cruise Line ship The tragedy marks the 19th overboard incident on a cruise ship this year, with only two passengers successfully rescued. Rebecca Rosman
Drug lord is deported to Colombia and walks free after 20 years in U.S. prisons Fabio Ochoa, one of Colombia's legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel, has been deported back to the South American country, where he has walked free. The Associated Press
Canada's finance minister resigns. Prime Minister Trudeau has a political crisis Canada's prime minister faces the biggest political crisis of his career after his top minister resigned. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to CBC journalist Catherine Cullen about the implications. Steve Inskeep
Canada's finance minister resigns, posing biggest test of Trudeau's political career The stunning move raised questions about how much longer the prime minister of nearly 10 years — whose popularity has plummeted due to concerns about inflation and immigration — can stay on. The Associated Press
Mexican troops seize a record fentanyl haul in northern Sinaloa state Mexican soldiers and marines have seized over a ton of fentanyl pills in two raids in the north, with officials calling it the biggest catch of the synthetic opioid in the country's history. The Associated Press
Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from U.S. prison after serving 25 years One of Colombia's legendary drug lords has been released from prison and is expected to be deported. Ochoa was first indicted in the U.S. for his alleged role in the 1986 killing of a DEA informant. The Associated Press
A major power plant fails in Cuba, plunging the island into darkness — again The blackout, on Wednesday, affected the entire nation, leaving millions without electricity and forcing authorities to suspend classes and work activities indefinitely. The Associated Press
Venezuelan imprisons mayors while cracking down on opposition politicians The Venezuelan governments crackdown on opposition politicians has led to the imprisonment of the mayor of the country's second largest city. John Otis
Venezuela's opposition leader says Maduro is 'weaker than ever' From hiding, María Corina Machado says she'll continue to fight for Venezuelan democracy. Alejandra Marquez Janse
Venezuela's opposition leader is in hiding, but still speaking out NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, on what is next after the incumbent president claimed victory without providing evidence. Alejandra Marquez Janse
