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June 8, 2023

Haitians in severely overcrowded jails dying of thirst, starvation

Many inmates in Haiti’s overcrowded jails have been dying of thirst and starvation as malnutrition-related diseases strike the area. Gang violence has also lead to shortages of food.

June 7, 2023

US issues travel advisory for Caribbean hotspot amid violence, sex assault concerns

The State Department has issued a level two advisories urging travelers to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to the Dominican Republic.

May 25, 2023

Joran van der Sloot once claimed he shoved Natalee Holloway into a rock, cracking her skull, court docs allege

Joran van der Sloot once claimed he had shoved missing Natalee Holloway to the ground so hard that she hit her head on a rock and died, according to court documents.

May 25, 2023

Natalee Holloway, suspect Joran van der Sloot: Timeline of Alabama teen's death

Joran van der Sloot, 36, a Dutch national serving time in Peru for another woman's murder, is the prime suspect in Natalee Holloway's 2005 disappearance.

May 21, 2023

Tourist kidnappings, rampant crime spark travel warnings in Caribbean, South America

The State Department issued warnings for seven countries, five of which are in the Caribbean or South America, over concerns of elevated crime and safety for Americans abroad.

May 18, 2023

Natalee Holloway case: Joran van der Sloot's lawyer reveals 'ill' client is gambler, like a 'drug addict'

Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot has "psychological problems" but maintains innocence in a $250,000 plot targeting her mother, lawyer says.

May 15, 2023

Natalee Holloway case: Suspect Joran van der Sloot's mother enjoys drum session with mystery man

As Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot awaits extradition to the U.S. from Peru, his mom spent Mother’s Day with an unidentified man in Aruba.

May 14, 2023

Natalee Holloway case: Extradition of 'murderous' Joran van der Sloot could stall for months

Joran van der Sloot's extradition to the United States to charges of extorting Natalee Holloway's family could be delayed until August, authorities said.

May 12, 2023

Natalee Holloway case: Joran van der Sloot’s lawyer fears additional US charges

Joran van der Sloot's lawyer believes U.S. prosecutors may be weighing more charges against his client in relation to the unsolved murder of Natalee Holloway.

May 4, 2023

Joint venture building ‘underwater space station’ to study marine life, climate change

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is collaborating with Proteus Ocean Group to build an underwater space station to research marine life.