Dominican Republic July 15, 2019 Georgia man confirmed dead in Dominican Republic only the latest case in string of American fatalities there The State Department on Sunday confirmed another American fatality in the Dominican Republic, a tourist who died of "respiratory illness" in March -- and who is the 11th American to die in the Caribbean country this year.
Boston Red Sox July 11, 2019 David Ortiz needed third surgery after suffering complications from gunshot wound, wife says Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz underwent a third surgery for complications after suffering a gunshot wound in a shooting at a Dominican Republic bar last month, his wife said Thursday.
Dominican Republic July 11, 2019 Plastic surgeon warns against 'medical tourism' after third plastic surgery-related death in Dominican Republic A plastic surgeon warned Thursday against traveling abroad for cosmetic surgeries following the death of a New York woman who had sought a procedure in the Dominican Republic, marking the third such fatality in the Caribbean country in recent weeks.
Sex Crimes July 10, 2019 New York woman says she was drugged, raped, thrown from balcony at Dominican Republic resort: report A New York woman was allegedly raped and thrown from the second-story balcony while vacationing in the Dominican Republic last month, according to a report.
Cosmetic Surgery July 9, 2019 New York mom dies after undergoing plastic surgery in Dominican Republic, family says Her death marks the third plastic surgery-related fatality involving an American in recent weeks.
Dominican Republic July 3, 2019 Hard Rock's Dominican Republic resort, where two US tourists died, pulls minibar dispensers from all rooms The Hard Rock resort in the Dominican Republic, where two U.S. tourists died in the past year, says it is removing minibars from all its guest rooms.
Music July 1, 2019 Rick Springfield cancels Dominican Republic concert 'in an abundance of caution' Rick Springfield has canceled his upcoming concert in the Dominican Republic "in an abundance of caution" and "well-being" for his fans, band and crew.Â
Dominican Republic June 30, 2019 Chuck Schumer weighs in on Dominican Republic deaths, says ATF should also investigate The Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, D-NY., says the U.S. government needs additional support from the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to determine what caused the deaths of over 10 Americans who vacationed to the Dominican Republic since June 2018.
Dominican Republic June 28, 2019 Argentinian teen wakes from coma after falling ill in Dominican Republic An Argentinian teen who was hospitalized in the Dominican Republic after falling into a coma while on vacation has woken up, according to media reports.Â
MLB June 28, 2019 Mastermind behind shooting that left David Ortiz wounded arrested, officials say Authorities in the Dominican Republic arrested the mastermind behind the shooting that left Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz wounded earlier this month in an apparent case of mistaken identity.
Reality June 27, 2019 Reality star Melissa Rycroft says her parents thought she died after Dominican Republic vacation Melissa Rycroft is finally feeling better after a recent health scare following a family vacation to the Dominican Republic.