Dominican Republic
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sportsWander Franco Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse, Avoids Prison via Judicial Pardon
Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco avoids prison after a Dominican Republic judge grants a judicial pardon for sexual abuse of a minor.
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sportsWander Franco Found Criminally Responsible for Abuse, Avoids Jail Time
A Dominican judge ruled Rays star Wander Franco is criminally responsible for abusing a minor but exempted him from punishment, citing extortion by the victim's mother.
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world250 kg of Cocaine Hidden in Flatbread Intercepted at Halifax Port
CBSA officers in Halifax discovered nearly 250 kg of suspected cocaine hidden inside flatbread in a shipment from the Dominican Republic.
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worldQuebec Teen Killed in Dominican Republic Robbery; Two Arrested
19-year-old Tristan Primeau-Pointras was fatally shot during a robbery on a Dominican highway. Two men arrested; police seized drugs and cash.
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sportsWWE Signs Indie Star Nikki Blackheart Amid Bayley Endorsement
Nikki Blackheart, a rising indie wrestler from the Dominican Republic, has been signed by WWE after a standout tryout. Bayley, a WWE veteran, endorsed her potential and attended the evaluation.
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sportsMientkiewicz Criticizes Coverage After U.S. WBC Win
World Series champ Doug Mientkiewicz calls for balanced coverage after Team USA edged the Dominican Republic in a tense World Baseball Classic semifinal.
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sportsTeam USA Edges Dominican Republic 2-1 to Reach 2026 World Baseball Classic Final
In a tightly contested semifinal at Miami’s loanDepot Park, Team USA defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 behind home runs from Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony, securing a spot in the WBC final.
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sportsLA28 Ticket Lottery Nears Deadline as Olympic Qualifiers Emerge
Los Angeles 2028 organizers set March 18 ticket registration deadline amid surging global demand and early baseball qualification results.