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March 18, 2025

Dominican judge rules in Iowa witness' favor in missing American student case

The State Department has confirmed it is assisting in the search for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, whom authorities believed drowned on March 6.

March 18, 2025

Small plane crashes after take off from Caribbean island along Honduras' coast, killing at least 12

At least 12 were killed when a small plane crashed into the sea off the Caribbean coast of Honduras on Monday. Five were rescued, and one is missing.

March 18, 2025

FBI issues spring break travel warning after American college student's disappearance

The State Department and FBI are warning spring break travelers to take certain precautions and be extra vigilant when traveling. Here is a list of tips from the agencies.

March 17, 2025

Legal fight over American college student’s resort disappearance could come down to who was ‘reckless’: lawyer

The disappearance of an American college student in the Dominican Republic has prompted questions about liability that the resort where she was staying could potentially face.

March 16, 2025

Key witness in American college student's disappearance has his passport seized

Joshua Riibe, who was seen with University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki before she went missing, no longer has his passport, according to his attorneys.

March 14, 2025

Spring break travelers urged to take certain precautions amid search for missing American college student

Former U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic Robin Bernstein, who served between 2018 and 2021, has a warning for spring breakers in light of the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki.

March 12, 2025

Missing American in Dominican Republic: Unpredictable ocean currents, beachfront pose major search challenge

The Dominican Republic beach where UPitt student Sudkisha Konanki vanished last week is known for unpredictable currents and is located near the end of a protective coral reef.

February 24, 2025

Terrifying video gives inside look at what it would be like to be eaten by a shark

A tiger shark swallowed a camera, which gave divers an inside view of its mouth during a feeding, according to reports.

February 21, 2025

Spring break warning: Most unlikely American tourist hot spots emerge as deadly risk

The Caribbean, a popular spring break destination for Americans, is relatively safe, but the State Department is warning U.S. tourists to stay away from certain countries.

February 11, 2025

China expands influence near wealthy Florida enclave as migrants from communist country flood into US

Gordon G. Chang discussed China's growing influence in the Caribbean region and the national security threat it could present.