1 killed in large fire at luxury resort, several others injured
One person was killed and several others were hurt when a fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
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Massive fire at resort in Dominican Republic
One person was killed and several others were hurt in a massive fire at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.
2 pilots killed in plane crash en route to pick up former MLB star
MLB All-Star former catcher Yadier Molina said on social media that the plane was bound for Texas to pick him up, along with family and friends.
Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to advance to WBC final
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
The Dish: Antilles
The Dominican Republic and Haiti share an island once known as Hispaniola. The two nations speak different languages but are connected by a shared history. At a New York City cafe, two friends are bringing the communities together with food.
Rare blackout hits Dominican Republic, snarling traffic and shutting down businesses
A rare blackout hit the entire Dominican Republic on Tuesday, snarling traffic and paralyzing businesses in the country of nearly 11 million people.
At least 28 dead as Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba reeling
People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed.
Hurricane Melissa bearing down on Jamaica as a Category 5
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding to the northern Caribbean.
Hurricane Melissa begins assault on Jamaica
Category 4 Hurricane Melissa is expected to bring "life-threatening and catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, the southern parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic over the next few days. Jason Allen has a report from Kingston and meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast.
Boat destroyed by U.S. held 1,000 kilos of cocaine, Dominican Republic says
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they have confiscated cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy.
Parents kill 4 children in Dominican Republic amid spate of such murders
Four children were murdered by their parents over the weekend in the Dominican Republic, which has suffered a spate of such killings.
Feds: Scam targeting grandparents eliminated
Federal law enforcement officials say they have taken down a coordinated scam ring that targeted grandparents. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex has the details.
Former U.S. Embassy worker smuggled cocaine in cigarettes and sweets, DOJ says
Jairo Eliezer Arias Caceres, 35, recruited couriers to smuggle cocaine from the Dominican Republic to the United States, federal prosecutors allege.
Dominican authorities find 1.5 tons of coke after 12-hour boat chase
It's one of the Caribbean country's biggest seizures in history, a spokesperson for the country's Anti-Drug Agency said.
Owner of Dominican nightclub whose roof collapsed arrested
A government-appointed committee that includes international experts is still investigating what caused the roof to collapse.
Death of U.S. teacher in Dominican Republic
The death of an American teacher in the Dominican Republic is being investigated as murder. Police say they found Patricia Anton in her apartment in Puerto Plata. Her hands and feet were bound. Officials say the 63-year-old was strangled. Jericka Duncan reports.
Octavio Dotel, former MLB pitcher, dies in Dominican nightclub roof collapse
Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco died after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez.
Hopes fade of finding survivors of roof collapse at Santo Domingo nightclub
Rescue crews in the Dominican Republic dug through the remains of a legendary nightclub whose roof collapsed, but hopes of finding survivors were slim.
Recovery effort in deadly roof collapse
A roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic killed more than 200 people. One woman is waiting for word on multiple family members, including her father. She told CBS News, "My dad is my hero, like I, I can't live without him."
Dominican Republic collapse recovery
Officials in the Dominican Republic declared a rescue mission at the scene of the nightclub collapse in Santo Domingo where nearly 200 people died. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Death toll tops 100 in roof collapse at nightclub in Dominican Republic
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 184 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
Dominican Republic club rescue efforts
Loved ones are standing by as they seek more details about their family members who may still be stuck under the rubble of a Santo Domingo nightclub roof collapse that killed more than 100 people. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports from the Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic collapse deaths rise
Search and rescue crews continue digging out bodies from the rubble of a roof collapse in the Dominican Republic. It is not clear how many people were at the Jet Set nightclub at the time of the incident. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Death toll rises from nightclub roof collapse
Dozens of people died early Tuesday when a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capitol of Santo Domingo. Yamell Canaán, journalist and anchor at Noticias SIN, reports.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles in Iran war, sources say
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
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Progress made in Strait of Hormuz talks, Rubio says
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Man carrying ammo arrested near Trump National Golf Course before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Course in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP
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Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot deep crater
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Virginia's 2nd District to see rematch between Kiggans, Luria
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FBI not conducting civil rights probe into ICE shooting in Maine, sources say
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Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Chipotle removes jalapeños linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Dow soars 900 points on strong corporate profits, hopes of Iran deal
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
More adult children live at home now than during the pandemic
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
"Peanut butter" pay raises are out, as employers shift to merit hikes
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Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican advance in Washington primary
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun will advance to a general election in Washington's 3rd District, one of the most hotly contested House contests of this year, CBS News projects.
Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Wesley Bell beats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic House primary rematch
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Shannon Taylor wins Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st District
Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district.
Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
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Chipotle suspected in salmonella outbreak
At least 110 people have fallen ill from salmonella in Minnesota, the vast majority of whom reported having eaten at the Mexican chain Chipotle. Tom Hanson has the story.
Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs
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State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles, sources say
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Nazi ships, mammoth bones emerge as Danube River dries up
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Gaza holds mass funeral for extended family recovered from wartime rubble
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Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Ariana Grande on her plans to take break
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Jordan Roth talks "The Shards"
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Hollywood on hot streak at the box office
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
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Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
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Lindsay Clancy speaks in court for first time
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy testifies in court
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Police actions in Guthrie case under scrutiny
The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joins CBS News to discuss her reporting on crucial missteps made by authorities in the days following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
Officials give update on Spokane fire arrest
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage. KREM reporter Regan Gallo has more.
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Wayward SpaceX rocket to slam into moon, leave 16-foot-deep crater
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SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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