Icky to some, ‘diamonds’ to others: How eels figure into money laundering in Haiti
In Japan, a prepared dish costs up to $90 a plate, while in the northeastern United States they are worth thousands of dollars a pound, fresh out of the water.
In visit to Haiti, Colombian President Petro recounts historic ties, seeks forgiveness
I want to thank you for helping my America, my Colombia, achieve freedom,” he said. “You even gave us our flag.” ...
The 44 Percent: Brownsville cityhood, minority business grant, Black residents on Trump presidency
Artist Marvin Weeks stands in front of the mural he is painting of Martin Luther King Jr. on the side of a building near N.W. 18th Avenue and 62nd Street in Liberty City to prepare for the MLK parade.
Cuban smuggler promised $5K, then caught with over 20 Chinese migrants in Miami: feds
A Cuban man agreed to transport over 20 migrants for $5000 — a decision that landed him and two others in federal custody ...