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Colombia Deploys Troops to Violence-Hit Santa Marta
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— Sep 22, 2026
In Colombia, President Abelardo de la Espriella deployed troops to Santa Marta after gunmen attacked shops and killed senior members of the ACSN, prompting a militarized security push to retake control of the city. In the Caribbean region, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader urged the U.N. Security Council to renew and accelerate the multinational force for Haiti, calling for full deployment, an arms embargo, and stronger Haitian security institutions to address the crisis.
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World’s First Sperm Whale Reserve Being Created in Dominica
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— Nov 16, 2023
The Caribbean island of Dominica is declaring 300 square miles of ocean a no-fishing no-shipping zone to create the world’s first sperm whale reserve. The Good News Network reported Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit…
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Progress IV Sinks, All Crew Rescued
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— Aug 27, 2026
A Dominican-flagged merchant ship Progress IV caught fire and sank in Romania’s Black Sea exclusive economic zone on August 27, with all 12 crew rescued, one injured; authorities say the vessel was likely hit and an investigation will determine the cause. Romanian President Nicușor Dan noted the ship had been struck and said rescue operations, conducted despite rough seas, were completed with 12 sailors safe, while ongoing inquiries will clarify who or what caused the strike.
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MLB suspends Dominican prospect over fake-age plot
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— Aug 28, 2026
MLB suspended Dominican prospect Daury David Severino Damaso for one year after uncovering an elaborate age-fraud plot that used a fake birth date, records, and even a fraudulent death certificate to present him as a younger player, just as the Cleveland Guardians had agreed to a $2.8 million pre-deal that would have formalized in 2029. The case highlights ongoing concerns about integrity in international scouting and could disrupt Severino’s path to the amateur market, with the trainer involved and the player’s actual age now 16.
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Anthropic Launches New ‘Don’t Be Mean To The Clankers’ Policy
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Cartel Boat Obliterated By US Navy With Over 2,000 Pounds Of Cocaine Aboard
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— Sep 22, 2025
A cartel boat obliterated by the U.S. Navy as part of the Trump administration’s anti-cartel mission had over 2,000 pounds of cocaine on board, Dominican officials announced. Dominican authorities seized 377 packages in…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Nationwide Blackout Cripples Dominican Republic, Shuts Down Transit and Businesses
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— Nov 11, 2025
A massive power outage plunged the entire Dominican Republic into darkness on Tuesday, halting transportation, shuttering businesses, and bringing daily life to a standstill for nearly 11 million people. According to…
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Video: Dominican Republic President Openly Mocks Biden to His Face During Summit
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— Nov 3, 2023
The Dominican Republic is a great place to vacation, particularly given its pristine Caribbean coastline. However, the time to explore it is not when you’re representing the most powerful nation on Earth at the Summit…
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Biden Admin Shelling Out Millions In Aid to Foreign Gov’t That Imprisons Political Opponents
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— Sep 3, 2023
The Biden administration has sent over $100 million dollars in foreign aid to the Dominican Republic, with some of the aid aimed at correcting the country’s justice system. Yet the Dominican Republic’s ruling party has…
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St. Dominic Preaches Against Heresy Peacefully
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Founder of Dominicans uses persuasion.
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HBO Orders *Crazy Rich Asians* Sequel Series
HBO ordered an eight-episode Crazy Rich Asians sequel series with Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng returning as regulars; production begins in 2027.
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Watchdog reports forced labor persists in DR sugarcane
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— Aug 18, 2026
A human rights investigation by Corporate Accountability Lab finds ongoing forced labor on Central Romana Corporation’s sugarcane plantations in the Dominican Republic, where up to about 8,000 workers face low wages and poor living conditions, with ties alleged to U.S. figures including Donald Trump and Marco Rubio. The findings follow a 2022 CBP ban on Central Romana products that was reversed last year under the Trump administration, prompting calls to reinstate the ban and tighten U.S. trade enforcement to prevent abuses in supply chains.
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Bribery Allegations For Scandal-Prone DC Politician Get Even Worse
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— May 28, 2026
A Democratic Washington, D.C., councilman battling bribery allegations took two trips to the Dominican Republic that a campaign donor paid for, prosecutors said Tuesday. Trayon White took the trips around 2019 and 2021…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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ANDREA PICCIOTTI-BAYER: The Nuns Fighting New York To Serve Dying Cancer Patients
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— Apr 18, 2026
A small group of Catholic nuns is taking on one of the most powerful governors in the country. The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne are in a striking David-and-Goliath clash with Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and the full…
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Jet Sent for MLB Star Crashes in Fireball
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— Jun 8, 2026
A private jet dispatched to pick up former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina never reached its destination after crashing shortly after takeoff in the Dominican Republic, leaving both crew members dead…
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Singer Julio Iglesias Accused of Sexual Assault in Caribbean Homes
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— Jan 14, 2026
Spanish prosecutors are looking into allegations that singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees. The alleged assaults happened at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas between…
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
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Judge Holds ICE Agent Who Arrested Suspected Illegal Immigrant In Contempt
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— Apr 2, 2025
In Boston, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Brian Sullivan detained Wilson Martell-Lebron, a Dominican Republic defendant suspected of being in the United States illegally, as he left court. The…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Documents Reveal Ray Liotta’s Cause of Death Nearly a Year After His Unexpected Passing: Report
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— May 8, 2023
On May 26, 2022, Ray Liotta passed away on location in the Dominican Republic while shooting “Dangerous Waters.” Nearly a year later, according to TMZ , his fans now know the cause of death: fluid in his lungs that…
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