Tropical Wave Has Low Chance of Formation, NWS Says
SAN JUAN — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave with low formation chance (30%) in the next seven days. A tropical wave is located just to the…
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Dominican Republic rejects criticism of Haitian deportations
SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — The Dominican Republic said it “profusely rejects” criticism of its crackdown on Haitian migrants from a growing number of countries and human rights agencies. Dominican authorities…
Tropical wave could cause flooding in urban areas
SAN JUAN — There is an elevated risk of flooding in urban areas, roads, small streams, and washes with the arrival of a vigorous tropical wave today. Isolated flash floods…
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5 killed in St. Vincent as the eastern Caribbean island fights a surge in crime
KINGSTOWN (AP) — Five people were fatally shot in the capital of St. Vincent as the eastern Caribbean island struggles with a rise in violent crime, authorities said Thursday. The…
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First hurricane of 2023 season forms; Invest 95L lurks as possible rainmaker on Tuesday
MIAMI — The first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season formed on Saturday afternoon. Hurricane Don is still far from any land and hasn’t triggered any warnings. Forecasters are…
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EU says slavery inflicted ‘untold suffering,’ hints at reparations
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The European Union (EU) said this week that Europe's slave-trading past inflicted "untold suffering" on millions of people and hinted at the need for reparations for what…
Invest 95L has a high chance of development, would become Tropical Storm Emily
MIAMI — A tropical disturbance swirling in the Atlantic Ocean well off the coast of Africa has been designated "Invest 95L" by the National Hurricane Center Friday, and a bump in its…
Disturbance Could Become A Tropical Depression Before Reaching Caribbean
MIAMI — A disturbance tracking through the central Atlantic could form into a tropical depression over the next several days as it marches closer to the Caribbean. The disturbance, which…
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A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth, UN report says
NEW YORK —Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations agencies. This report, Trends in maternal mortality,…
New System May Head Towards Caribbean
MIAMI — An area of storm activity in the far eastern Atlantic, which is expected to move towards the Caribbean, is being monitored for possible storm development, the National Hurricane…