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Hurricane Maria pushes toward already battered Caribbean: ‘This storm...
Hurricane Maria grew into a Category 3 storm on Monday as it barrelled toward a potentially devastating collision with islands in the eastern Caribbean. Forecasters warned it was likely to grow even...
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‘In the teeth of a hurricane’: Mother and children rescued from boat caught...
The distress call came at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Two adults and two children were on a disabled vessel adrift in 20-foot waves and extreme winds. At that point, Hurricane Maria was a dangerous Category...
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Canadian diplomats have also suffered bizarre injuries in Cuba — but won’t be...
WASHINGTON — The United States has ordered a sudden reduction in its diplomatic staff in Cuba, cutting its presence at the Havana embassy to emergency personnel only. The stated reason for the move:...
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Mysterious sonic attacks in Cuba struck the core of U.S. spy network
HAVANA – Frightening attacks on U.S. personnel in Havana struck the heart of America’s spy network in Cuba, with intelligence operatives among the first and most severely affected victims, The...
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Want to travel but don’t care where? ‘Surprise vacations’ have you covered
For five long days, the envelope seemed to be staring Kelly Bemmes down, daring her to peek. Inside were the destination and itinerary for a weekend trip that the 22-year-old was taking with her mom,...
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This is how chef José Andrés is feeding thousands of people in Puerto Rico
Chef José Andrés spent his morning preparing to serve 8,000 people paella at an arena in San Juan, Puerto Rico. According to his Twitter feed, the Washington, DC-based chef has been on the ground of...
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Nine things cruise newbies need to know before walking the gangplank
First-time cruisers have a lot to wrap their heads around. There are hundreds of cruise lines out there, and sifting through the options – like the themes (“The Walking Dead” or “Oprah”?) destinations...
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While cruising, learn more by tapping the power of plugged-in local guides
During a Caribbean cruise in January, we found ourselves on a half-hidden, empty beach on the island of Dominica. Shrouded by sea grapes and visited only by brown pelicans, it was, we learned, the...
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Caribbean cruising options abound offering fall, winter incentives
The Caribbean has always been the quintessential cruise destination, but this might be the best time to take a cruise there in recent memory. Repairs have been made quickly to many of the affected...
View ArticleMagnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Caribbean Sea between Honduras and Cayman Islands
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between the coast of Honduras and the Cayman Islands on Tuesday night, shaking the mainland and causing officials to...
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