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Jamaicans in Florida Energized by Harris on 2020 Ticket
President Donald Trump and Joe Biden are entering the final stretch of the campaign in a fierce battle for Latino voters who could sway the results in Florida and determine who wins the White House. But in this ultimate battleground state where nearly 10 million voters participate in elections often decided by a mere percentage point, other communities could suddenly…
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7.7 Magnitude Quake In Caribbean Felt in Miami
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake originating 70 miles off the coast of Jamaica was felt in the Caribbean nation and also in Miami on Tuesday.
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Anderson, No. 15 Utah St. Pull Away Late, Beat UNT 68-59
Alphonso Anderson scored 10 of his 19 points down the stretch, Justin Bean had a double-double, and No. 15 Utah State scored the final 11 points to beat North Texas 68-59 to win the Montego Bay division of the Jamaica Classic.
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Black Restaurant Week Spotlights African American Restaurateurs
A culinary experience kicks off this Sunday aimed at highlighting African American restaurants. It’s called Black Restaurant Week.
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Black Restaurant Week Spotlights African American Restaurateurs
A culinary experience kicks off this Sunday aimed at highlighting African American restaurants. It’s called Black Restaurant Week.
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Felix, Other Top Stars, Fight Track's Pregnancy Penalty
For decades, the message to women in track and field was crystal clear: get pregnant, lose sponsorship money. A rebellion led by some of the sport’s top runners, Allyson Felix, Kara Goucher and Alysia Montano, is helping to change that. Two months after the U.S. women’s soccer players stated their case for equal pay, women in track and field come...
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Surprise Rescue of Jamaica Coral Reefs Shows Nature Can Heal
Everton Simpson squints at the Caribbean from his motorboat, scanning the dazzling bands of color for hints of what lies beneath. Emerald green indicates sandy bottoms. Sapphire blue lies above seagrass meadows. And deep indigo marks coral reefs. That’s where he’s headed. He steers the boat to an unmarked spot that he knows as the “coral nursery.” ”It’s like a...
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Bob Marley's Son Seeks NJ Marijuana Dispensary
The son of reggae legend Bob Marley and a Colorado firm have applied to open a medical marijuana dispensary in New Jersey.
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Niece Sentenced for Killing Aunt With Meat Cleaver Inside Queens Home They Shared
A woman who killed her aunt with a meat cleaver in the New York City home they shared has been sentenced to 23 years in prison
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In-N-Out Mystery Solved: 16-Year-Old Details How Burger Got to Queens
Lincoln Boehm wanted to know how a pristine In-N-Out burger ended up on a New York City street and he got his answer Wednesday from a 16-year-old girl in Queens.
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Woman Wearing Romper Forced to Cover Up in Order to Board Flight to Houston
A Houston doctor is speaking out after she was forced to cover up her outfit on an American Airlines flight last month.
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Video Review Tech Creates Drama at Women's World Cup
Video review has created confusion and brought questions at the Women’s World Cup. The Video Assistant Referee, or VAR, was integrated into the men’s World Cup in Russia last year, leading to calls for it to also be used for the women’s tournament in France. But it certainly hasn’t gone as smoothly as it did for the men. VAR has...
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Women's World Cup: Italy Beats China 2-0, Reaches First Quarterfinal Since 1991
Italy made its case to be considered a contender in the Women’s World Cup after a convincing 2-0 win over China on Tuesday night. Coach Milena Bertolini believes Italy is set to play in its first quarterfinal since 1991 because her players are striving for a goal that goes beyond the final result. “They have a mission. Their mission is...
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Women's World Cup: Dutch Advance to Quarterfinals With 2-1 Win Over Japan
Lieke Martens scored her second goal on a late penalty kick to send the Netherlands into the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time with a 2-1 victory over 2015 finalist Japan on Tuesday. The new handball law led to referee Melissa Borjas awarding the penalty because Saki Kumagai’s hand blocked Vivianne Miedema’s shot, even though there...
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Women's World Cup: Italy Beats China 2-0, Reaches First Quarterfinal Since 1991
Italy made its case to be considered a contender in the Women’s World Cup after a convincing 2-0 win over China on Tuesday night. Coach Milena Bertolini believes Italy is set to play in its first quarterfinal since 1991 because her players are striving for a goal that goes beyond the final result. “They have a mission. Their mission is...
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Women's World Cup: Dutch Advance to Quarterfinals With 2-1 Win Over Japan
Lieke Martens scored her second goal on a late penalty kick to send the Netherlands into the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time with a 2-1 victory over 2015 finalist Japan on Tuesday. The new handball law led to referee Melissa Borjas awarding the penalty because Saki Kumagai’s hand blocked Vivianne Miedema’s shot, even though there...
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Norway Beats Australia on Penalties to Reach Quarterfinals
Ingrid Hjelmseth proved to be a shootout hero once again as Norway beat Australia on penalties Saturday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup. Hjelmseth saved Emily Gielnik’s kick and Ingrid Engen, who is playing in her first World Cup, hit the decisive penalty as Norway won the shootout 4-1 after the match had finished 1-1....
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Norway Beats Australia on Penalties to Reach Quarterfinals
Ingrid Hjelmseth proved to be a shootout hero once again as Norway beat Australia on penalties Saturday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup. Hjelmseth saved Emily Gielnik’s kick and Ingrid Engen, who is playing in her first World Cup, hit the decisive penalty as Norway won the shootout 4-1 after the match had finished 1-1....
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Think the Dominican Republic Is Suddenly More Dangerous? Take a Look at These Charts
The Dominican Republic has been in the news a lot in recent months, and not for its pristine beaches. The recent deaths of American citizens on the island has sparked a lot of questions about the safety on the island but are things getting worse than in previous years?
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Think the Dominican Republic Is Suddenly More Dangerous? Take a Look at These Charts
The Dominican Republic has been in the news a lot in recent months, and not for its pristine beaches. The recent deaths of American citizens on the island has sparked a lot of questions about the safety on the island but are things getting worse than in previous years?