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Guns smuggled from the US are blamed for a surge in killings on more Caribbean islands
Officials are blaming illegal firearms for an increase or a record number of killings in a growing number of Caribbean islands this yearWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Blackout hits French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe as striking workers shut down power
Workers on strike have shut down power across the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and left its more than 370,000 inhabitants without electricityWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
A tiny island in the Caribbean seeks help from London after a politician is slain
The government of Antigua and Barbuda is seeking help from authorities in London to solve the killing of a Parliament member who was found stabbed to death this weekWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe orders a curfew a day after a strike prompted a blackout
The government of the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has ordered a curfew, a day after a strike by workers left 370,000 people in darkness for nearly 24 hoursWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
At least 7 killed, several injured in dock collapse on Georgia's Sapelo Island
Crowds had gathered on Sapelo Island for a celebration of its tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
'Catastrophic failure' cited in gangway collapse that killed 7 on Georgia island
At least seven people are dead and several others critically injured after a gangway collapse at a landing dock on Georgia's Sapelo Island.Top stories - ABC News - October 21 -
Volcano eruption burns homes, killing at least 10 on Indonesian island
Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of the "husband and wife mountains" on Flores island, erupts, covering villages in thick ash and hot embers.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Hurricane Oscar forms in the Caribbean
Hurricane Oscar formed in the Caribbean on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Miami-South Florida. NWS said Oscar is expected to move toward the Turks and Caicos Islands, ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
Tropical Storm Nadine Forms in the Caribbean
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain to Mexico, Belize and Guatemala this weekend.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
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Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.Top stories - CBS News - 2 hours ago -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
Oct. 11-17, 2024 One Direction fans flocked to the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after singer Liam Payne died in a fall from a hotel balcony. Businesses in Ecuador’s capital have ...World - ABC News - October 18 -
Nadine forms in Caribbean, makes landfall in Belize
The Atlantic Hurricane season has been busy with 15 named storms already forming this year. The season runs through Nov. 30.Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
Oct. 18-24, 2024 Millions of Cubans were left without electricity for days after the nation’s energy grid went down when one of the island’s major power plants failed. The Amazon River naturally ...World - ABC News - October 25 -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
Oct. 25-31, 2024 Fans of Argentina's Lanús launch fireworks ahead of a Copa Sudamericana match against Brazil's Cruzeiro. Kayapos protest a proposed constitutional amendment in Brazil that ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Weather system in Caribbean expected to become tropical storm
A weather system in the Caribbean is expected to become a tropical storm on Monday, the National Hurricane Center said.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
From California to the Caribbean: 5 Sunny New Getaways
Sea, desert, gardens and sun: If you’re looking to escape chilly weather, we have some suggestions.Business - The New York Times - November 5 -
Next tropical weather threat forming in the Caribbean
The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Harris wins Rhode Island
Vice President Harris has won Rhode Island, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Her victory does not come as a surprise in the deep blue New England state, where she had a 98 percent ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Royal Caribbean set for strong quarter, momentum into 2025, says analyst
An analyst points to “ongoing momentum and no signs of consumer softness.”Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Royal Caribbean CEO: Americans are ‘wealthier than ever’ and love to travel
Royal Caribbean’s stock pulls back from a record after revenue, profit outlook for the current quarter disappoint.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Caribbean disturbance likely to become hurricane before it moves into Gulf
A tropical disturbance in the Caribbean is likely to become a hurricane as it passes over Cuba and into the Gulf of Mexico by midweek, federal forecasters said Sunday.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
Tropical Storm Rafael expected to become a hurricane
A disturbance in the Caribbean strengthened Monday afternoon into Tropical Storm Rafael, which is forecast to become a hurricane Tuesday.Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Tropical Storm Rafael gains intensity in Caribbean as it nears Cuba
Storm expected to reach hurricane status but should weaken before it hits the US Gulf coast. Tropical Storm Rafael has grown more powerful in the Caribbean Sea and is poised to reach hurricane ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Photos show damage aboard Royal Caribbean cruise rocked by rough winds
The Explorer of the Seas was traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Miami, Florida, when it was struck by a strong wind gust.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Monkey Island Fans Create Their Own Game, The Booze of Monkey Island
Although Ron Gilbert came back to the Monkey Island franchise with Return To Monkey Island in 2022, it's unclear when or if the series will ever get another official sequel. But that hasn't ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Our future lies in floating islands
Reducing overall methane emissions is the best lever we have for reducing near-term warming. Aquatic methane could be the best lever for reducing overall methane emissions; it’s time to pull that ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
13 Scary Islanders Facts On Halloween
The Islanders' numbers aren't pretty through the first 10 games of the season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Royal Caribbean facing lawsuit after ex-crew member put hidden cameras in state rooms
Royal Caribbean is facing legal trouble after passengers filed a lawsuit over hidden cameras placed in state rooms by a former employee.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip
Climate-related disasters are destroying precious records. At next week’s Commonwealth summit, King Charles can show his support for their protection. Quacou, Hankey, Cuffee, Fatima, Fanny Ibo and ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Search underway for passenger who fell overboard from Taylor Swift-themed cruise
A 66-year-old woman fell overboard from a Taylor Swift-themed Royal Caribbean cruise ship in the Bahamas, officials said.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean and threatens flash floods and mudslides in Central America, forecasters say
Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean and threatens flash floods and mudslides in Central America, forecasters sayWorld - ABC News - 5 hours ago
