the americas
California's Sea Lion Die-Off (Trailer)
Coming soon: Sea lions are washing up in record numbers along California’s coast. VICE News visits the marine mammal rescue centers struggling to keep up.
Alberta's Boom Time Hangover (Trailer)
Coming soon: Canada sells 99 percent of its oil — its number one export — to the United States. Does that make good business sense?
Spies, Lies, and Silicon Valley: Shane Smith Interviews Ashton Carter (Part 4)
In the final part of the series, Secretary Carter speaks about how the Edward Snowden revelations have affected the NSA and big tech, and about his push to bring Silicon Valley innovation to the Department of Defense.
The Challenge of the Islamic State: Shane Smith Interviews Ashton Carter (Part 2)
In the second of a four-part series, Secretary Carter explains how the Islamic State became so popular so quickly, and what will have to be done to ensure a lasting defeat.
Cyberspies, Nukes, and the New Cold War: Shane Smith Interviews Ashton Carter (Part 1)
In the first part a four-part series, VICE founder Shane Smith speaks with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter about cybersecurity and tensions between Russia and the West.
Shane Smith Interviews US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter (Trailer)
VICE founder Shane Smith interviews US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter about Putin's nukes, the rise of the Islamic State, Afghan tumult, and repairing the NSA's reputation.
VICE News Capsule - Wednesday, October 15
Mexican police clash with protesters in Guerrero state over missing students, Denver police departments warns marijuana edibles may find their way into Halloween candy, and more.
VICE News Capsule - Monday, October 13
Thousands protest against police violence in St. Louis over the weekend, Russia says Ebola vaccine may be ready in 6 months, US announces $212m in new aid to rebuild Gaza, and more.
The Discovery of Mexico's First Coca Plantation Could Upend the Cocaine Business
Authorities in Mexico recently found 1,639 coca plants near the Guatemalan border, suggesting the country's cartels could eventually try to cut ties with their Colombian suppliers.
Hugo Chavez and the Global Poverty Conspiracy
How the late, great President revolutionised Latin America's relationship with the US.