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AC Milan is hoping for compensation from the U.S. Soccer Federation because defender Oguchi Onyewu was injured in a World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica.
Jonathan Bornstein headed in a corner kick in the fifth minute of stoppage time, giving the United States a 2-2 tie against Costa Rica on Wednesday night that put Honduras in next year's World Cup.
Phew! So much happened to the U.S. soccer team in just five days.
Ghana held on with 10 men to beat Brazil in a penalty-kick shootout Friday, becoming the first African team to win the Under-20 World Cup and ending a decade of South American dominance.
Costa Rica beat Trinidad & Tobago 4-0 on Saturday to put itself in position to qualify for the 2010 World Cup.
One day soon, our society will be ruled by an all-intrusive advertising technique in which individuals are paid to walk around 24/7 holding a product next to their wide-smiling faces.
A former Costa Rican president was convicted and sentenced to five years in prison Monday for embezzling funds from a Finnish loan intended for medical equipment for public hospitals.
The Czech Republic rallied to beat Costa Rica 3-2 at the Under-20 World Cup on Saturday, but Costa Rica still reached the knockout stage on goal difference, eliminating the United States.
Costa Rica's President Oscar Arias on Tuesday commended the interim president of Honduras for saying he will reverse an emergency decree suspending civil liberties in his country.
Two photographers sued New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen for $1 million Tuesday, saying they were shot at during a post-wedding party in Costa Rica.
Rene Simoes is the new soccer of Costa Rica, and has problems after one day on the job.
A Costa Rican court has ordered three Colombians jailed for up to a year pending an investigation into charges they smuggled 54 U.S.-bound migrants from Africa and Nepal.
Costa Rican authorities detained 54 U.S.-bound migrants from Africa and Nepal after their boat arrived on the Central American country's coast, officials said Sunday.
The Red Cross says a search team in Costa Rica has resumed the hunt for a missing U.S. hiker after police spotted what may be a body floating in a crater lagoon.
Nicaragua will reroute a river on the border with Costa Rica that has been at the center of a lengthy dispute between the two Central American countries, the Nicaraguan government announced Tuesday.
Injured Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez was left off Mexico's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Honduras next month, while young forward Nestor Calderon was added.
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre would love to see El Tri back in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final.
Ousted President Manuel Zelaya took a symbolic step into his homeland Friday, vowing to reclaim his post a month after soldiers flew him into exile.
The United Nations' highest court set travel rules Monday for the Nicaraguan river that borders Costa Rica, affirming freedom for Costa Rican boats while upholding Nicaragua's right to regulate traffic.
Talks to resolve Honduras' political crisis deadlocked over a proposal to reinstate the ousted president and form a national unity government, leading the mediator to appeal for more flexibility when negotiations resume Sunday.
Canada tied Costa Rica 2-2 Friday night and clinched the top spot in its group at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Celso Borges' goal in the 64th minute gave Costa Rica a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their CONCACAF Gold Cup match Tuesday night.
Supporters of ousted President Manuel Zelaya paid tribute Saturday to a teenager killed during protests and expressed fear the interim government will drag out negotiations to resolve the crisis so it can remain in power through November elections.
Osael Romero scored two goals, including the winner in the 86th minute, to give El Salvador a 2-1 victory over Costa Rica in Group A at the Gold Cup on Friday night.
Costa Rica draws sex tradeThe global recession has attracted more prostitutes and patrons to Costa Rica, where sex tourism thrives.
A simulated disaster relief operation in Costa Rica has tested years of preparation between WSPA and local agencies, gauging both agencies' and the community's ability and readiness to care for animals if the Turrialba volcano were to erupt.
Melbourne Victory's Carlos Hernandez called up by Costa RicaTwo blistering goals by Melbourne Victory midfielder Carlos Hernandez last weekend have earned him a call-up for Costa Rica's next two internationals.
Mother seeks help for missing U.S. student The mother of a missing Chicago doctoral student says the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica should help in the search for her son.
Crocodile Crazy: The Man Who Enjoys Giving His Dangerous 'Companion' a Cuddle"Costa Rican animal lover 'Chito' swims, plays and even feeds 'Pocho' the giant crocodile in what is one of the world's most unlikely friendships."
Honduran army smothers media after coupHonduras has shut down television and radio stations since an army coup over the weekend, in a media blackout than has drawn condemnation from an international press freedom group.
Ask Sid: Better Retirement Living South of the Border?I have traveled in Costa Rica so know it would be a cheap, safe and beautiful place to live. I have also heard that many US seniors do retire there and that there are a number of large retirement communities.
The Chavez-Obama Team? U.S. Steers Left on Honduras When Hugo Chávez makes a personal appeal to Washington for help, as he did 11 days ago, it raises serious questions about the signals that President Barack Obama is sending to the hemisphere's most dangerous dictator.
A Coup is Not a Coup. A Not-Coup is a Coup.On Sunday June 28th, the Honduran military kidnapped their president, Manuel "Mel" Zelaya, and flew him to Costa Rica in his pajamas. In doing so, the military enforced an unconstitutional and undemocratic transfer of power from the Honduran left to the right.
Honduran Rivals See U.S. Intervention as Key to Ending CrisisWhen President Óscar Arias of Costa Rica set out to find a negotiated solution to the Honduran political crisis, he hailed it as an opportunity for Central Americans to show they could resolve their own problems, and he established some simple ground rules.
Stalemate Ahead of Honduras TalksThe BBC's Stephen Gibbs, in Honduras, says Costa Rican President Oscar Arias faces a huge challenge as mediator.
Costa Rica is world's greenest, happiest countryCosta Rica is the greenest and happiest country in the world, according to a new list that ranks nations by combining measures of their ecological footprint with the happiness of their citizens.
Honduras is in shambles at the moment and nobody in the mainstream media, the State Department any international organizations seems to be able to get it right.
Chavez threatens to invade as Honduran army stages coupHonduras was plunged into a political crisis that threatened to spill across the region hours after President Manuel Zelaya was thrown out by the army and exiled to Costa Rica prompting his leftist ally in Venezuela, President Hugo Chavez, to threaten military intervention.
Potential Military Coup In Honduras - Troops Detain President Ahead of Constitutional ReferendumTroops in Honduras have detained the president ahead of a referendum on plans to change the constitution. President Manuel Zelaya was flown to Costa Rica from an air force base outside the capital, Tegucigalpa. Mr Zelaya, elected for a non-renewable four-year term in January 20 …
Life-saving medicine costing $160,000 a year is one girl's hope, a nation's dilemma, and key to a drug company's successThe article is six short pages long. If you prefer reading it all on one page, click here.
My, I'm Stuck in Bed: Myleene Klass Stuck to BedpostsMyleene Klass got "stuck to her bed" due to "insect repellant that reacted with varnish."
Kite -surfer stranded in poisonous jellyfish shoal A British kite-surfer was left fighting for life after he became trapped in a two mile slick of poisonous jellyfish off the coast of Costa Rica.
UPDATE: Body of missing USF student found | WFTS-TVThe body of missing USF student Aly Lakdawala has been found, according to officials at the University of South Florida.
USF student missing in Costa Rica | WFTS-TVA student from the University of South Florida is missing in Costa Rica, according to university officials. According to USF, the 21-year-old student went missing while swimming in the Pacific Ocean during a community service trip in the South American country.
Fidel Castro: The Secret SummitNeither represented nor excommunicated, only today could I learn what was discussed at the Summit of Port of Spain. They led us all to entertain hopes that the meeting would not be secret, but those running the show deprived us of such an interesting intellectual exercise.
Philippines in OECD blacklist of tax havensTHE Philiippines is one of the four countries in the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development's list of noncooperative tax havens, news reports from Paris today said.
Middle-class conservatives are considering moving to Costa Rica if the country goes downhill under President ObamaDallas Morning News columnist Rod Dreher may have to fly to Costa Rica if he wants to see some of his friends.
Dance duet helps male birds mateIt is the ultimate "gentleman's agreement". Rather than compete for females, male long-tailed manakins co-operate with their friends. The tropical birds pair up to perform a courtship song and dance, but the alpha male gets the girl every time.
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