Costa Rica
Viral Video Shows DHL Cargo Plane Crash, Split in Two in Costa Rica
One crew member was undergoing medical checks as a precaution after a DHL aircraft turned 180 degrees on landing and split in two as it went into a ditch.
Zip-Liners Encounter Sloth Hanging Out on Wire in Video Viewed 7.2M Times
A routine zip line excursion recently turned into an even greater experience.
Megan Fox Recounts Drinking Hallucinogenic Tea with Machine Gun Kelly
Actress Megan Fox has revealed that she and her boyfriend, Machine Gun Kelly, recently traveled to Costa Rica to drink psychoactive tea ayahuasca.
Costa Rica President: Nation Won't 'Compromise' Dignity for COVID Shots
"We're talking about saving lives, but that doesn't mean in receiving a donation we will compromise our dignity as a nation," Alvarado said at a news conference with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Miss Universe 2021 Participants Top 10 in Full
Mexico's Andrea Meza claimed the Miss Universe title last night, while Miss Brazil Julia Gama was declared the runner-up.
Biden and the Promise of the People's Vaccine
President Joe Biden is uniquely placed to deliver the People's Vaccine and convert the lessons of the crisis to build a new, transformative economy centered on the shared prosperity of humankind.
New Worm Species With Glamorous Iridescent Scales Discovered in Ocean Abyss
The bizarre creatures are colloquially known as "Elvis worms" due to their shiny scales being reminiscent of the King of Rock's famous sequinned suits.
Worms on the Seafloor That Gobble up Methane Through Their Skin Discovered
Bacteria that consume methane were found to burrow into the worms' skin, allowing them to get nutrients from the greenhouse gas.
Researchers Discover 3,400-year-old Ballcourt in Mexican Highlands
Ballgames played an important role in the civilizations of ancient Central America.
Watch Rare Video of Baby Sloth Being Born and Dangling From Umbilical Cord
Footage was shot by a tourism guide near La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
Bananas Aren't Going to Do Well Under Climate Change, Scientists Warn
"Limiting the temperature increase during the 21st century will help to avoid it," an expert told Newsweek.
Four Americans Killed in Costa Rica Rafting Accident
The American tourists and their Costa Rican guide were killed when their rafts flipped over on the Naranjo River.
Costa Rica Supreme Court Orders End to Gay Marriage Ban
Costa Rica will join numerous other Latin American nations and countries around the world that legalized same-sex unions.
Hardy Microbe Discovery Could Help Us Find Life on Mars
Laguna Caliente in Costa Rica is one of the harshest environments on Earth for life.
Who Is Epsy Campbell? Costa Rica Elects First Black VP
"It will be a responsibility not only to represent people of African descent but to represent all women and men in the country," Campbell Barr said.
Gay Marriage Debate Shapes Costa Rica President Race
Voters took to the polls in Costa Rica on Sunday as a same-sex marriage debate rocked the predominantly Catholic state's presidential election.
Costa Rica Plane Crash: What We Know About the Victims
A New York couple and their three sons were aboard a small plane when it crashed into the side of a mountain.
The Earth's Happiest Country Falls Prey to Drug Trade
One of Central America's most stable countries and home to breathtaking tourist destinations and the world's happiest people, Costa Rica is now having an increasing role in the global drug trade.
Costa Rica Struck By 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake, Causing
The country's president has issued an appeal for calm.
United Airlines Flight Delayed by Scorpion
It's the second time one of the eight-legged creatures has been spotted on one of the airline's flights in less than a month.
Watch: Costa Rica's Turrialba Volcano Erupts
Turrialba volcano erupted, causing disruption across the capital.
White Pizza: Police in Costa Rica Bust Coke Ring Linked to New York Pizzeria
Five Costa Ricans and two Cubans were arrested over the course of ten raids.
Baby Sloth Gets to Know Stuffed Toy Mom
When the sloth's mother stopped producing milk, London Zoo found a solution—in its gift shop.
Firefighting Drones Could Save Costa Rican Tropical Forests
Firefighters that protect the national park lands of Costa Rica have invested in drone technology to help survive this year's fire season.