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Some villages in Colombia are facing uncertain economic times due to a problem that they have never had deal with before: too much cocaine. According to a new report by the New York Times (via Yahoo News), the small, remote Colombian village of Cano Cabra has shrunk from 200 residents down to just 40 because […]
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Colombia Facing Economic Crisis Caused By The Production Of Too Much Cocaine

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Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Jonathan Brandis, who committed suicide in 2003, had appeared in several TV shows and movies by the time he was a teen. He became best on the big screen for his leading role in 1991's The Neverending Story 2: The Next Chapter, and on the small screen for two seasons on Steven Spielberg's acclaimed science series, SeaQuest DSV. Brandis was only 27 when he opted to end his life.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Jonathan Brandis ('SeaQuest'/'Never Ending Story')

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Could there be a Pepe Aguilar and Christian Nodal collaboration on the way? Last night (Aug. 8), Nodal and his new suegro were spotted singing the classic “Por Mujeres Como Tú” together. Last month, Nodal became a part of one of the most famous families in música...

WATCH: Christian Nodal Sings With His Suegro Pepe Aguilar

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Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

IFLScience

A strange "plague of sleepiness" once afflicted the city's inhabitants.

Map Of First Ever Spanish City On The American Mainland Reveals Dramatic 14-Year History

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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Soul food, a favorite from the South, is loved by many Floridians who used to live up North. Florida is home to popular soul food places like Seth's and Happy Soul. Unfortunately, another favorite, Angel's Soul Food in Sanford, has been closed after a state inspection.

Florida soul food restaurant found with debris, "Mold-Like" substance, and raw sewage on the floor

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's President Gustavo Petro on Friday suggested that Ivan Mordisco, the commander of the Estado Mayor Central rebel group, was planning to have him assassinated by snipers. Relations between the government and certain factions of the EMC have reached new lows after a ceasefire between the two...

Colombia's Petro Suggests Rebel Group Commander Planning Assassination

Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

The flavor combos in this will blow your mind! At only 20 minutes from start to finish, that's a dinner winner in my book! Here's all you'll need to make it (4 servings):. 1 Tbl light soy sauce (I like Shoyu)

Garlic Shrimp with Browned Butter Honey Sauce

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

New artifacts have been found on the legendary Spanish galleon San Jose, Colombia's government announced Thursday, after the first robotic exploration of the three-century-old shipwreck. The San Jose was owned by the Spanish crown when it was sunk by the British navy near Cartagena in 1708.

New finds in treasure-laden shipwreck off Colombia

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Mexico’s president called Donald Trump “a friend” Friday and said he would write to the former U.S. president to warn him against pledging to close the border or blaming migrants for bringing drugs into the United States. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador called Trump, president from 2017...

Mexican president calls Donald Trump ‘a friend’ and says he’ll warn him against closing border

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

As of a couple of years ago, countries in South America were responsible for collectively producing close to 2,000 tons of pure cocaine on an annual basis, and officials in Ecuador managed to seize six of them with the help of the drug-sniffing dogs that discovered a massive stash hidden inside a shipment of bananas. […]
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Drug-Sniffing Dogs Discover Over Six Tons Of Cocaine Worth $224 Million Hidden Amongst Bananas In Ecuador

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Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino made sure to clarify the reach of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) he signed with the U.S. a few weeks back regarding the managing of the flow of migrants through the Darien Gap, minimizing his country's overall involvement. In the agreement, the Biden...

Panamanian president says migrants crossing the Darien Gap will only be repatriated if they agree

Panamanian border police arrested 15 people Wednesday connected to a criminal organization that helped smuggle Chinese migrants across the Darien jungle via a "VIP route" with fewer challenges to traverse.  All 15 suspects arrested were Panamanian, though Marquez alleged they worked for Colombian gangs.

Panama dismantles 'VIP' Chinese migrant route in Darien jungle

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BRASILIA (Reuters) -Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has requested a phone call with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva amid tensions over a contested election, a Brazilian source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

Venezuela's Maduro asks for phone call with Lula, says source

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David Heitz

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

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The star of chocolate in Cuba

Adolfo Dollero, an Italian writer and traveler, during his pilgrimage through Havana to write the volume Cultura cubana, published in 1916, visited the largest confectionery factory...

The star of chocolate in Cuba

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