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Caribbean October 27, 2023

Ex-Colombian army officer gets life for role in Haitian president's assassination plot

A federal judge in Miami sentenced Germán Alejandro Rivera García, a former Colombian army officer, to life in prison for his role in the successful plot to assassinate Jovenel Moïse.

U.S. Virgin Islands October 27, 2023

Virgin Islands officials warn of lead, copper-contaminated water on St. Croix

The U.S. Virgin Islands' government warned Friday against consumption of lead-and copper-contaminated tap water on the island of St. Croix.

Mexico October 25, 2023

Hurricane Otis, strongest storm in eastern Pacific's history, tears through Acapulco

Hurricane Otis made landfall on Mexico's southern Pacific coast Wednesday as a Category 5 storm, tearing through the resort city of Acapulco.

Mexico October 24, 2023

Otis to be upgraded to hurricane before making landfall near Acapulco

Tropical Storm Otis is now forecast to reach hurricane status before making landfall, continuing its creep toward the area surrounding Acapulco, Mexico.

Canada October 24, 2023

Canada set to allow assisted suicide for people with mental illness as MP warns of 'culture of death'

Canada is expected to allow medically assisted suicide for individuals suffering only mental health problems beginning in March 2024.

Caribbean October 23, 2023

Hurricane Tammy re-enters open waters after making landfall in Barbuda

Hurricane Tammy brought torrential rainfall to the northeast Caribbean on Monday, with sustained winds of 380 miles per hour being reported north of Anguilla.

Mexico October 20, 2023

Hurricane Norma closes in on Mexico's Los Cabos resorts

Hurricane Norma is nearing the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, threatening Mexico's Los Cabos resorts, with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph being reported.

Mexico October 13, 2023

5 killed in riot at Mexican prison

Five inmates at a prison in Mexico's Tabasco state have been reported dead after a riot erupted late Thursday. 16 prisoners have been detained in connection with the incident.

Caribbean October 12, 2023

Haitian border crossing remains shut over canal disagreement with Dominican Republic

Haiti on Thursday declined to reopen a key commercial crossing along its border with the Dominican Republic amid an ongoing dispute over the construction of a canal.

Odd News October 12, 2023

Charcuterie board weighing a stunning 769 pounds shatters world record in Florida

A charcuterie board built in West Palm Beach, Florida, has broken the record for the world's largest board. The selection of meats and cheeses weighed 769 pounds.

Mexico October 11, 2023

Hurricane Lidia dissipates after leaving 1 dead, 2 hurt in Mexico

Hurricane Lidia dissipated Wednesday after making landfall in western Mexico near Puerto Vallarta. One person was reported dead and two others sustained injuries.