Caribbean

A vast cloud of Sahara dust is heading toward the U.S. and could impact Illinois as it inches north. The dust is currently blanketing the Caribbean with a size and concentration that experts say hasn’t been seen in half a century. Air quality across most of the region fell to record “hazardous” levels and experts who nicknamed the event...

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area.

Operators of a British cruise ship that was turned away from its destination due to fears of the new coronavirus say they’ve chartered planes to ferry passengers home — but don’t yet have permission to dock anywhere.

Hector Muñoz owns a coffee farm in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and hurricanes aren’t the only natural disasters he’s worried about. “If a drought comes it could be catastrophic,” he said. He has reason to be concerned. Powerful El Niños are expected over the next decade and they typically bring drought conditions. Adding to the challenge is the possible impact...

The NYC medical examiner’s office has determined Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide; he was found in his federal prison cell Saturday morning. Jonathan Dienst reports.

The grandfather of a toddler who died after falling off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico in July has been charged with negligent manslaughter. San Juan Investigations Chamber judge Jimmy Sepúlveda ordered the arrest of Salvatore Anello Monday after prosecutors submitted evidence and said the 18-month-old girl fell when he raised her up to an open...

The grandfather of a toddler who died after falling off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico in July has been charged with negligent manslaughter.

Johnny is inspired by the diversity and vibrancy of Curacao’s art scene, where painting and blue daiquiris are both works of art. After dabbling with the paint brush himself, he gets a lesson in mixology from the makers of Curacao Liqueur.

Johnny explores the island’s colorful capital Willemstad and takes a trip underwater on the Curasub; one of the world’s first mini sub-marines for tourists.

Never a dull moment as Johnny Bananas experiences the perfect Caribbean getaway in Curacao, an island known for its vibrant architecture, beautiful beaches, and flavorful liqueurs.

From desert to lush national parks, Johnny explores the diverse landscapes of Curacao.

Johnny visits seafood restaurant De Visserij, enjoys an evening of dancing at the island’s weekly event Punda Vibes and tries his hand at beach tennis and flyboarding.

The judge who gave a hug and Bible to a former Dallas police officer after she was sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing her neighbor said Monday that she watched the woman change during her trial and wants her to live a purposeful life.

A white Dallas police officer who said she mistook a neighbor’s apartment for her own and fatally shot him in his living room was sentenced Wednesday to a decade in prison in a stunning courtroom scene that included the dead man’s brother and the black judge embracing the sobbing officer. People outside of the courtroom reacted angrily to the sentence...

We’re on the Caribbean island of Curacao. Known for its crystal-clear water, beautiful landscape, diverse culture and unique colors of their capital city, Curacao is also home to beautiful residences. Perched high overlooking the sea to take full advantage of the trade winds, this spectacular property was built for seamless indoor-outdoor living and features one of the most unique pools...

Mexican women on Saturday marched for abortion rights, highlighting increased efforts across Latin America to lift some of the world’s most restrictive abortion laws. Efforts to legalize abortion have emerged in the region as some societies become more liberal and the Roman Catholic Church loses sway amid clerical sex abuse cases. Mexico City, along with Cuba and Uruguay, are the...

A Dallas police officer broke her silence Friday about the night she killed a young accountant who lived in the apartment right above hers, telling jurors that she has to live with the guilt every day and that she wished their roles were reversed. Amber Guyger tearfully told the packed courtroom at her murder trial that she was sorry for...

Authorities in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands reported limited power outages, flooding and landslides as Tropical Storm Karen swirled away from the northeast Caribbean early Wednesday. Some schools and government offices were expected to reopen in the region with the exception of those in St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Ernesto Morales, a meteorologist with the National...