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TRAVEL May 21, 2023

Tourist kidnappings, rampant crime spark travel warnings in Caribbean, South America

The State Department issued warnings for seven countries, five of which are in the Caribbean or South America, over concerns of elevated crime and safety for Americans abroad.

Natalee Holloway May 18, 2023

Natalee Holloway case: Joran van der Sloot's lawyer reveals 'ill' client is gambler, like a 'drug addict'

Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot has "psychological problems" but maintains innocence in a $250,000 plot targeting her mother, lawyer says.

Natalee Holloway May 15, 2023

Natalee Holloway case: Suspect Joran van der Sloot's mother enjoys drum session with mystery man

As Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot awaits extradition to the U.S. from Peru, his mom spent Mother’s Day with an unidentified man in Aruba.

Natalee Holloway May 14, 2023

Natalee Holloway case: Extradition of 'murderous' Joran van der Sloot could stall for months

Joran van der Sloot's extradition to the United States to charges of extorting Natalee Holloway's family could be delayed until August, authorities said.

Natalee Holloway May 12, 2023

Natalee Holloway case: Joran van der Sloot’s lawyer fears additional US charges

Joran van der Sloot's lawyer believes U.S. prosecutors may be weighing more charges against his client in relation to the unsolved murder of Natalee Holloway.

Oceans May 4, 2023

Joint venture building ‘underwater space station’ to study marine life, climate change

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is collaborating with Proteus Ocean Group to build an underwater space station to research marine life.

Caribbean May 4, 2023

Fire tears through Haiti street market, consumes goods worth thousands of dollars

A fire has ravaged a popular street market near the capitol of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Vendors became devastated as the fire consumed thousands of dollars’ worth of goods.

Caribbean May 2, 2023

Haitian vigilantes kill, set fire to 5 more suspected gangsters

Five more men have been killed and set on fire by vigilante crowds in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, raising the death toll from the extrajudicial slayings to at least 18 in the past week.

Caribbean April 26, 2023

FBI issues dire warning to Americans thinking of traveling to Caribbean nation as crime skyrockets in 2023

The FBI, the State Department and the United Nations are warning Americans not to travel to Haiti amid a spike in gang violence and kidnappings in the impoverished Caribbean nation.

Cruises April 23, 2023

Princess Cruises' biggest ship ever to make debut in 2024 with Caribbean sailings: 'Most elevated experience'

Princess Cruises' upcoming 1,133-foot Sun Princess ship will homeport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, when it debuts in the U.S. in 2024. The ship will sail to the Caribbean first.

Beach April 11, 2023

3 messages in bottles found on Texas beach during search for stranded sea turtles: 'Mysteries of the ocean'

Beach surveyors with the Mission-Aransas Reserve in Texas found two messages in bottles written by high school graduates who claim to have visited Jamaica in June 2022.