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September 14, 2019

Humberto dumps more rain on Dorian-battered Bahamas

Tropical Storm Humberto moved away from the Bahamas on Saturday after dumping rain on parts of the archipelago's northwest region that were already hammered by Hurricane Dorian two weeks ago.

September 13, 2019

Dominican Republic minister promotes safety measures after tourist deaths, insists island is safe

The Dominican minister of tourism touted new safety measures that been put in place after the public relations nightmare that erupted over the summer following the deaths of at least 9 American tourists at hotels in the Caribbean destination.

September 12, 2019

Canadian coroner caught stashing bodies in refrigerated truck

Canadian justice officials are investigating a local medical examiner in Alberta for stashing bodies in a refrigerated truck outside the coroner’s office, according to a report.

September 12, 2019

Feral hogs headed for US from Canada; wildlife officials warn of widespread damage

An underreported threat along America's northern border has U.S. officials and local residents warning of widespread damage due to the reckless invaders: Feral hogs from Canada.

September 12, 2019

Bahamas say 2,500 people missing after Hurricane Dorian, death toll 'expected to significantly increase'

More than a week after Hurricane Dorian ripped through the Bahamas, claiming 50 lives, officials said Wednesday that an estimated 2,500 people are still missing. 

September 11, 2019

Justin Trudeau's Liberals in fight of their lives as Canadian election campaign kicks off

Justin Trudeau officially kicked off Canada's election campaign Wednesday, after months of bad headlines and scandal which has created an opportunity for the opposition Conservative Party to seize control from the Liberals.

September 11, 2019

Ex-Taliban hostage tells court he hit wife with broom handle because ‘she enjoyed it’

A Canadian man who with his American wife was held hostage by the Taliban for five years in Afghanistan reportedly testified that he only struck her with a broom handle because she asked to be spanked, as his sexual assault trial continued Tuesday.

September 9, 2019

Canadian man says he pleaded with black bear during attack: 'You don't have to do this'

A Canadian man fighting for his life begged his assailant to let him go, but his pleas went unheeded — which is probably because black bears don't understand English.

September 9, 2019

Canadian man allegedly breaks into property, but leaves behind photocopy of his face

A Canadian man may be the ultimate copycat criminal after police say he broke into a building and photocopied his face — and then left a senseless selfie behind.

September 8, 2019

Hurricane Dorian's Bahamas death toll rises to 44 as dozens of rescue, recovery crews descend on islands

The death toll from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas has risen to 44 after battering the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama for more than a day and a half last week, according to the health minister.