U.S. brands Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben's to change amid protests

(UPDATED) The Aunt Jemima line of pancake syrup and batter will be renamed, while the Uncle Ben's brand of rice dishes will 'evolve'

Europe loosens lockdown as virus tightens grip on Americas

In a grim new landmark, infections in Latin America and the Caribbean surge past one million

U.S. borders with Canada, Mexico closed another month

The US Department of Homeland Security says the closure, first ordered on March 20 and due to expire May 20, will be extended until June 22 and reviewed every 30 days

Canada aims to ratify trade deal after lifting of tariffs

But Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says it would be 'naive' to think US protectionism is no longer a threat

U.S. nears metal tariffs deal with Canada, Mexico

'I think we are close to an understanding with Mexico and Canada,' says US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin

'Crazy Rich Asians' sparkles at North America box office

The movie, adapted from Kevin Kwan's best-selling novel of the same title rake in $34 million since its August 15 opening in the US

Dog gone: European canines replaced New World's ancient breeds

'People in Europe and the Americas were genetically distinct, and so were their dogs,' says Greger Larson, senior author of the study

Trump would prefer separate deals with Canada, Mexico – White House

'He prefers bilateral negotiations and he is looking at two much different countries,' says Donald Trump's economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Fox News.

North America or North Africa – 2026 World Cup host to be revealed June 13

There are speculations that the evaluation process in unfair on Morocco's part

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As cold wave sweeps North America, Trump makes light of climate change

The National Weather Service says 'dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills' were pummeling much of the central and eastern part of the country

U.S., Canada to host North Korea crisis talks

(UPDATED) 'We believe a diplomatic solution to the crisis is essential and possible,' says Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' second-highest opening ever in North America

(UPDATED) The latest installment of the epic space opera is bettered only by 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which took $248 million on its debut weekend

LIVE: August 21, 2017 North America solar eclipse

The first total solar eclipse to sweep North America in nearly a century will march across the continent August 21 Watch it here courtesy of NASA

First eclipse in 99 years to sweep North America

The last time an eclipse crossed from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean was on June 8 1918 when a total eclipse was visible from Washington to Florida

'Spider-Man' casts a wide web to top weekend box office

The Spider Man opening is the 3rd largest this year behind Beauty and the Beast and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2

American Muslims decry Trump travel ban

His statements and his rhetoric have caused a great amount of harm to the American Muslim community says Azhar Azeez president of the Islamic Society of North America

Trump agrees to NAFTA talks, no exit – for now

3rd UPDATE Trump s unrelenting back and forth seemed certain to keep Washington s two closest trade partners on edge as they move to revamp one of the world s biggest trading blocs

Top Twitter accounts hacked by Erdogan supporters

The attack is tracked to a third party application called Twitter Counter which had been been hacked and used as a route into other accounts

At least 11 U.S. Jewish centers get bomb threats

The latest phoned in threats at 11 separate sites bring to 69 the total number of such incidents – at 54 Jewish community centers in 27 US states and one Canadian province

End of an era: Last VCR rolling off factory line

Funai Electric which says it is the world s last VCR manufacturer points to a sharp decline in demand and trouble sourcing parts for its decision to stop production at a plant in China by the end of this month

Toyota recalling 3.37 million vehicles over defects

The vehicles are mostly sold in Japan North America and Europe

JK Rowling reveals more about wizarding world in 'History of Magic in North America'

The Harry Potter author releases stories about the history of the wizarding community in North America

Toyota gives up on hipster brand Scion

The car maker will stop selling its Scion line noting changes in buying habits of American millennials

Despite poor sales in Indonesia, Toyota reports rise in profits

The steady performance in North America is offsetting stagnant sales in emerging economies in Asia especially Indonesia and Thailand

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Americas linked up 10 million years earlier than thought – study

A deep strait called the Central American Seaway used to separate the two continents and at some point morphed into a land bridge – the Panama arc Previous research had found the hook up happened about 3 million years ago

Pacific Rim sky-gazers witness 'unusually brief' lunar eclipse

UPDATED The eclipse is seen in northern Japan parts of Australia and parts of western North America

HIGHLIGHTS: Blood moon, April 4,2015

UPDATED Watch the April 4 2015 lunar eclipse on Rappler courtesy of the Slooh Community Observatory

Petraeus to plead guilty to spilling secrets to mistress

Petraeus signs a plea deal and statement that indicate he will plead guilty to unauthorized removal and retention of classified material

Total domination: 'Fifty Shades of Grey' scores at US box office

The erotic tale of billionaire Christian Grey and his sadomasochistic relationship with college graduate Anastasia Steele pulls in 81 7 million over opening weekend

Scientists try to unravel warming's impact on jet stream

The Arctic is warming faster than other parts of the world and scientists believe that is having a dramatic impact on the jet stream

Muslim leaders to ISIS: Return to 'religion of mercy'

In an open letter against the Islamic State Muslim leaders say Islam forbids the murder of innocent people including journalists and aid workers

He was among us but few cared: When Ninoy was in the US

There is talk of a generation gap – those in the Philippines born after martial law who know next to nothing about those years And those who can only understand the events of the 1980s through the generation that experienced it

Toronto's immigrants: The hidden homeless

Racialized newcomers and recent immigrants are much more likely to live in overcrowded conditions while Canadian born and long term immigrant respondents are more likely to live in bad building conditions

The world in 2013: Chaos, disruption, surprises

The world took a crazy chaotic ride in 2013 with conflicts leaks surprises and even a government shutting down for 16 days

US releases chilling Newtown massacre documents

Disturbing details about last year s mass shooting surface

Pinoys abroad organize aid for typhoon victims

We couldn’t just stand around and do nothing I can t even begin to imagine what they re going through

#YolandaPH (Haiyan): Filipinos worldwide heed call to action

Learning about the storm through international news and social media Filipinos outside the country have heeded the call to help

Pressure mounts on Toronto mayor after crack admission

The mayor s brothers urges him to take a short break

Toronto mayor admits he smoked crack

Mayor Rob Ford says he must have done it about a year ago in one of my drunken stupors but says he is not an addict

Solar eclipse sweeps Africa, Europe and US

A total eclipse could be seen over parts of Africa and one of the best views was in northern Kenya s Sibiloi national park

'Gravity' stays top of N. America box office

Hostage drama Captain Phillips at No 2 followed by animation Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

WikiLeaks source Manning sentenced to 35 years

UPDATED US soldier Bradley Manning is sentenced to 35 years in prison and dishonorably discharged for the biggest breach of official secrets in American history

Britain's Harry 'irritated' by landmine inaction - charity

HALO: [Prince Harry] is irritated about the countries that supplied these landmines not actually putting in any funds to clear them 25 years later

Growing up multi-ethnic: My awakening

I don t think I even cared to learn about my Filipino side growing up But I ve started small Little by little I m getting a sense of what it s like to be Filipino

EU among priority spy targets for NSA - report

Documents: US secret services interested in gathering intelligence concerning the 28 member bloc s foreign policy international trade economic stability

How to perform a bamboo dance

The singkil looks beautifully regal to any audience but it says nothing of the effort and stress that tax the performers

Manning convicted of espionage, but not of aiding enemy

UPDATE Tuesday s verdict follows an exhaustive two month court martial at the Fort Meade military base in Maryland near the US capital

Whistleblower or traitor? US judge to rule in Manning trial

US military judge Denise Lind plans to issue her judgment at 1700 GMT as the trial which got under way in June draws to a close