Costa Rican raft accident turns bachelor party into 'living nightmare'
It took less than five minutes for a weekend bachelor party in Costa Rica to turn into a tragedy that claimed the lives of four men, including the groom's brother.
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$7M in cocaine found in pineapple shipment
Nearly 100 pounds of cocaine was found inside a shipment of pineapples in Delaware.
Costa Rica overwhelmed with Nicaraguan asylum seekers
An average of 200 Nicaraguans a day are applying for asylum in neighboring Costa Rica, overwhelming the nation's immigration authorities, according to the UN's refugee agency (UNHCR).
Brazil wins to set up last-16 tie against Mexico
There were no World Cup shocks in Moscow as Brazil secured a 2-0 win against Serbia to progress to the knockout stages as Group E winners.
Coutinho, Neymar secure late win for Brazil over Costa Rica
Fears that Brazil may not qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup were eased after injury-time goals from Philippe Coutinho and Neymar earned the five-time champions a 2-0 win against Costa Rica.
Aleksandar Kolarov's stunning free kick gives Serbia victory over Costa Rica
Aleksandar Kolarov scored one of the goals of the tournament as his stunning free-kick, one which Cristiano Ronaldo would have been proud of, earned Serbia three crucial points against Costa Rica.
Hedge fund exec, family among Costa Rica plane crash victims
An executive at the world's largest hedge fund was among the victims of the plane crash in Costa Rica -- killed along with his wife and three sons.
10 Americans among 12 dead in Costa Rica plane crash
A small plane crash Sunday in northwest Costa Rica killed 12 people, including 10 US citizens, officials said.
Alternative Thanksgiving: 6 ideas for new traditions
Want to make Norman Rockwell roll over in his grave? This Thanksgiving, take your hand out of the turkey's body cavity and turn off the football game to make some new, alternative traditions and travel plans with friends and family.
Hurricane Otto kills 3 in Panama
Three people in Panama have died and four are missing as Hurricane Otto approaches Central America, Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela told reporters Tuesday.
