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Mayan stone ruins in a field of foliage

Scientists turn to the ancient Mayans for lessons on sustainability

Lisa Lucero, an anthropology professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and an expert on Mayan civilization, discussed her findings with The World's host Marco Werman.

Scientists turn to the ancient Mayans for lessons on sustainability
In this file photo, then-Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the closing session of the US-China Climate Leaders Summit in Los Angeles, California, Sept. 16, 2015.

Paris agreement gets ‘new lease on life’ under Biden, climate advocates say

Paris agreement gets ‘new lease on life’ under Biden, climate advocates say
A line of soldiers in fatigues hold up their right hand

Marine vet denied entry to US for scheduled citizenship interview

Marine vet denied entry to US for scheduled citizenship interview
Simone Biles of USA celebrates winning gold in the women's individual all-around final.

Belizeans celebrate Simone Biles' victory at the Rio Games

Belizeans celebrate Simone Biles' victory at the Rio Games
Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez calls his latest album "pure Garifuna."

Music is a 'weapon to make change' for this Garifuna guitar player and activist

Music is a 'weapon to make change' for this Garifuna guitar player and activist
Blood Sport

The story behind the story of Alex Rodriguez's suspension from Major League Baseball

In the new book, "Blood Sport: Alex Rodriguez, Biogenesis, and the Quest to End Baseball's Steroid Era" authors Tim Elfrink and Gus Garcia-Roberts dive into a world of anti-aging clinics, a bond between superstars and a medical school dropout, and a covert police force run by Major League Baseball.

The story behind the story of Alex Rodriguez's suspension from Major League Baseball
A Honduran child sleeps at an immigrant shelter in Chiapas, in southern Mexico.  His is traveling with his family from his impoverished and violent neighborhood to northern Mexico or the US.

Central American migrants become prey on their journey north to the US

Like their neighbors in Mexico, many Central Americans head to the United States for better opportunities. They come from impoverished towns, some rife with gang violence and high crime rates. But on their journey north, hundreds of these migrants become targets for gangs, organized crime and even police.

Central American migrants become prey on their journey north to the US
Las Vegas workers picketing The Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas, Jan. 31, 2014. Thousands, from The Cosmo and other union hotels, have regularly been picketing demanding better compensation and benefits.

Las Vegas maids are taking on The Strip's hottest hotel

Nevada's unemployment rate peaked during the Great Recession at 14 percent. A lot of people looking for work were immigrants: the maids, line cooks, and blackjack dealers who keep the Nevada tourism industry afloat. Now with the Nevada economy picking up, many of those workers want more job security and better pay. They want to be in a union. But it’s not coming easy for some.

Las Vegas maids are taking on The Strip's hottest hotel

Ancient Mayan Pyramid Bulldozed, Mostly Reduced to Rubble for Use as Road Fill

Archaeologists are up in arms after learning that an ancient Mayan pyramid has been destroyed in the Central America.

Ancient Mayan Pyramid Bulldozed, Mostly Reduced to Rubble for Use as Road Fill

A Former Undocumented Immigrant Shares Her Story

A Former Undocumented Immigrant Shares Her Story

Founder of McAfee in Hiding After Murder in the Caribbean

McAfee is wanted for questioning in connection with the apparent murder of his next-door neighbor on Sunday. From his hide-out, the British-born millionaire fugitive today contacted Josh Davis, a journalist with Wired, to again protest his innocence.

Founder of McAfee in Hiding After Murder in the Caribbean
The World

Britain Named Most Prolific Invader

A new book claims that Britain has invaded more countries than any other. Anchor Aaron Schachter discusses the claim with the World's News Editor and resident history buff, Chris Woolf.

Britain Named Most Prolific Invader
The World

Video: Coming Face to Face with a Whale Shark

Whale sharks are said to be gentle and curious and don't seem to mind snorkelers who visit their underwater hunts.

Video: Coming Face to Face with a Whale Shark

VIDEO: Endangered cranes, other migratory birds confounded by Texas drought

Migratory birds, like the endangered whooping crane, are struggling because their typical wintering grounds are gripped by a drought that's reduced their habitat and food supplies. But favorable conditions elsewhere may help them survive in places like Nebraska.

VIDEO: Endangered cranes, other migratory birds confounded by Texas drought
HI

He sings to save Garifuna, the language of his ancestors and community

James Lovell grew up in Belize and heard Garifuna spoken by his parents and grandparents. He didn't really want to speak the language until he heard music of a local musician. Now, James Lovell wants to spread the language of Garifuna through song.

He sings to save Garifuna, the language of his ancestors and community