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NYC man charged in international 'grandparent scam' that preyed on elderly from NY, NJ
A Bronx man was charged in an international “grandparent scam” that preyed on elderly people with grandchildren.
Experience an affordable family summer getaway in Punta Cana
In the heart of Punta Canta lies a magnificent hotel surrounded by exotic gardens beside the Caribbean Sea. This all-inclusive resort, Meliá Caribe Beach, is the perfect destination to immerse...
Dominican Republic national accused of stabbing ex to death dragged out of NYC court as it's revealed he was deported in 2002
“I promise I didn’t do anything to her,” he yelled through tears at nine family members of Woods who were sitting in the courtroom.
Want to book a summer vacation? This is the cheapest week to travel, experts say
It's something that only 4% of travelers are actually taking advantage of, according to the site.
Wild caught-on-camera machete fight ends with man calmly picking up severed hand off ground
Horrifying video shows two men in a violent machete fight outside a gas station in the Dominican Republic -- which ended with one of the men picking up his own...
Migrants charged with smuggling exotic birds to US soil — and drowning them when the Coast Guard closed in
"When confronted by law enforcement, the defendants tried to cover up those crimes by killing the protected birds by throwing them into the sea while still in their wooden crates."
Flight attendants smuggled $8M in drug money through JFK in international scheme: feds
Four flight attendants used their security clearance to smuggle illegal drug proceeds through JFK to traffickers in the Dominican Republic, federal investigators said.
Coast Guard cutter intercepts 52 Dominican, Haitian migrants bound for US soil on 'makeshift' boat
The US Coast Guard's latest operation in the waters of the Mona Pass picked up 52 illegal migrants trying to get to US soil in Puerto Rico, with all of...
Bob Menendez's wife was reported missing to cops by her other lover during secret trip with senator
Nadine Arslanian left on the TV and lights, pinned a note to the door and didn't even tell her children where she was, attorney Doug Anton is revealing.
Nine busted in $686M Ponzi scheme that targeted medical marijuana investors
The arrests occurred April 11 and the suspects were charged with suspicion of fraud.
Coast Guard intercepts 101 US-bound migrants in boats on the high seas, then sends them back home
Three ships packed with migrants were intercepted by the US Coast Guard over the weekend and sent back home to the Dominican Republic on Monday, the maritime enforcement agency said.
Mets relief pitcher set to 'reinvent career' under Hall of Famer and his brother
Yohan Ramirez felt as if his career needed a jump-start after pitching to mixed results from the bullpen for the Pirates and White Sox last season.
Mom of two who died on flight home from DR vacation drank mojitos, ate steak the day before: pal
Stefanie Smith, 41, was seemingly the picture of health during her five-night stay at the Iberostar Grand Bavaro in Punta Cana.
41-year-old mom of two dies after sudden illness on American Airlines flight from Dominican Republic to North Carolina
The unidentified 41-year-old was onboard American Airlines flight 2790 from Punta Cana to North Carolina when she suddenly became ill, the Royal Turks and Caicos Island Police Force announced on...
This is the most popular spring break destination — it's also the least safe
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93 Americans have died from cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic: CDC
"Infections regularly occur after cosmetic surgery performed outside the United States," the CDC warned.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine dons bulletproof vest, helmet for hearing on domestic violence charges
Tekashi 6ix9ine was ushered into court shackled at the wrists and wearing a bulletproof vest and helmet.
Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested on domestic violence charges in Dominican Republic
No further details about the 27-year-old's Wednesday arrest were immediately available, and it is unclear whether he has an attorney who can speak on his behalf.
Authorities raid two homes in search for MLB star after disturbing allegations
Authorities in the Dominican Republic searched two homes for Rays star Wander Franco amid allegations that he had inappropriate relations with a minor, according to a local news report.
Off-duty pilot steps in when captain suffers 'uncontrollable nosebleed'
An airline captain suffered an “uncontrollable nosebleed’ on a flight from Canada to the Dominican Republic -- but an off-duty pilot of equal rank jumped in.