By way of Brazil, where they migrated in recent years, many Haitians are now hoping to resettle in the U.S. But a shift in policy has left some 5,000 stranded at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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U.S. Rushes Aid To Haiti, Where Hurricane Matthew Killed Hundreds
USAID is airlifting supplies that could help up to 100,000 people, including 40,000 blankets, 20,000 hygiene kits, and nearly 18,700 kitchen sets.
In Search Of The Red Cross’ $500 Million In Haiti Relief
An investigation by NPR and ProPublica finds a string of poorly managed projects, questionable spending and dubious claims of success, according to a review of the charity’s internal documents.
Dozens Of Haitian Migrants Abandoned Near Puerto Rico
Dozens of Haitian migrants were abandoned on barren islands off Puerto Rico in three separate incidents in recent days, the latest indication of the growing smuggling problem in the Caribbean.
Sick Ship Sets Dubious Record For Royal Caribbean
It was a record-setting voyage, but not one that Royal Caribbean’s public relations team is likely to be bragging about: The cruise line’s MS Explorer of the Seas now has the distinction of more sick passengers (630) and crew (54) than any cruise ship since the CDC starting keep stats 20 years ago.
Recent Earthquakes That Shook the World
– Monday at 8:00 – Science for Alaska hosts seismologist Natalie Ruppert from the Alaska Earthquake Information Center. Ruppert provides a look at the occurrence and effects of the 2010 earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and New Zealand, 2008 earthquake in China and 2011 earthquake in Japan. These earthquakes occurred in different socio-economic and tectonic settings. […]
Pumps And Polls: Why Americans Wait In Lines
You don’t need the threat of a menacing storm like Hurricane Sandy to get folks in line. Look around — we line up to dance and dine, to buy tickets and the newest iPhone, and for the opportunity to cast an early ballot.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us