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LAPD investigating Chris Brown death threats
Losing Rihanna and losing to her at the Billboard Awards are said to be secondary to concerns of a deadlier nature in “Breezy’s” backyard.
Hurricane tracking and response may be affected by US sequestration
Cuts have included NHC personnel who are vital in getting forecasts and warnings on the Web and out to the media and the public....
Rihanna and Nicki Minaj bag Billboard awards
With seven awards between them, the two Caribbean stars did the region proud in a night filled with thrills and spills....
Medical milestone in human cloning
Opponents argue that all embryos, whether created in a lab or not, have the potential to become fully-fledged humans, making such experiments morally wrong....
US indicts American for conspiracy in Haitian immigrants case
The Florida woman’s alleged Haitian co-conspirator previously pleaded guilty to visa fraud conspiracy relating to her role in the scheme....
Insects may be food of the future, says UN
According to the FAO forest economics director, one-third of the world’s population are already eating bugs because they are “delicious and nutritious”. ...
US doctors indicted for federal tax crimes in the Caribbean
The Americans allegedly conspired with each other, a Swiss citizen and a UBS banker to defraud the IRS....
Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago on US copyright watchlist
The USTR called on foreign Governments to ensure that adequate copyright payments are made when US musical compositions are performed in TV and radio broadcasts, over cable systems and in other kinds of public performances....
Jamaica-born trafficker sentenced for murder in aid of racketeering
William Winter, special agent in charge of HSI Baltimore, said the Downer’s sentence for murder in aid of racketeering “is the culmination of a long-term investigation....
Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy inspires others to take stock
CNN anchor Zoraida Sambolin announces plans for her own surgery and the hope of encouraging more women to take control of their health....
Tears for rapper as hundreds mourn at emotional homegoing service
Chris Kelly was called “a true friend” by Kris Kross partner Chris Smith in a moving eulogy at an Atlanta Baptist church. ...