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Drugs July 3

$20M worth of cocaine, marijuana intercepted by Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard, partners intercepted major drug shipments worth over $20 million, including cocaine and marijuana, following four Caribbean interdictions.

Caribbean July 3

Violent criminal gangs have 'near-total control' of nation's capital, UN says

U.N. officials warned that state presence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is approaching "total collapse" as violent gangs expand control beyond capital.

Missing Persons July 1

American tourist vanishes in tropical paradise after early morning walk from vacation rental

Brian Tarrence, 51, disappeared from Grace Bay while vacationing with his wife in Turks and Caicos, prompting investigation by local police and private investigator.

Natalee Holloway May 30

20 years after Natalee Holloway vanished, suspect’s confession still leaves questions: PI

Two decades after Natalee Holloway vanished, Joran van der Sloot's confession sheds light on her murder, but the search for complete truth persists.

Caribbean May 29

Police investigate vessel with 11 decomposed bodies washed ashore in Caribbean

Police investigate a vessel with human remains found on a Caribbean island linked to Mali passports, and decomposition complicates identification efforts.

Crime May 29

Blackwater founder Erik Prince teams with Haitian government to fight gang violence

Haiti enlists Blackwater founder Erik Prince, an ex-SEAL, as gang violence surges. Prince advises on security strategies to restore order and support police efforts.

Cruises April 30

Popular cruises suspend island stop over escalating gang violence: What to know

With summer travel on the horizon, the Royal Caribbean cruise line is avoiding a popular stop on one Caribbean island over safety concerns and "widespread protests."

Puerto Rico April 17

Puerto Rico hit with massive island-wide blackout ahead of Easter weekend

A massive island-wide blackout hit the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico midday Wednesday as residents were preparing for the Easter weekend.

Dominican Republic April 10

New Jersey woman identified as one of 200 Dominican Republic nightclub collapse victims

Family and friends of a New Jersey woman identified her as one of the more than 200 people who died in a nightclub collapse in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Tuesday.

Travel April 8

American man on Bahamas family vacation found dead after leaving dinner to get jacket: report

A Maryland man, Dinari McAlmont, who briefly disappeared during a vacation to the Bahamas with his parents, was found dead on a beach the next morning.

Travel March 26

Popular spring break activity lands American tourist in hospital: 'Felt like I was in a car accident'

Cierra Stockard recounts her terrifying experience at a Jamaican excursion after she was struck by a dolphin's fin when she slipped into the water during a spring break activity.