U.S. deports migrants from Afghanistan, Iran, other countries to violence-torn Central African Republic

The Trump administration on Friday deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, which the U.S. government warns Americans not to visit “for any reason” due to violence and unrest, a U.S. official told CBS News. The deportees included an Iranian pro-democracy activist who had … Read more

2 U.S. pilots killed in Dominican Republic plane crash en route to pick up former MLB star Yadier Molina

A pilot and co-pilot from the United States have died in a fiery plane crash as they attempted an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic, authorities said. The incident occurred Sunday near the southern coastal town of La Romana, according to a statement by the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation, which identified the pilot and … Read more

Trump honors ‘those who fell so that our republic might stand’ on Memorial Day

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. ‘Emotional’ and ‘humbling’: Veterans in Congress participate in washing of Vietnam Veterans Memorial 12:58 Trump’s deal to end Iran war appears ‘tilted’ in Tehran’s favor, foreign policy expert 18:37 Now Playing Trump honors ‘those who fell so that our republic … Read more

Rays’ Wander Franco found criminally responsible for abusing minor, avoids jail time in Domincan Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence for it, a Dominican judge ruled Monday. Judge José Antonio Núñez, in his decision, considered that Franco had been the victim of extortion and blackmail by the minor’s mother, … Read more

U.S. into third straight World Baseball Classic final after beating Dominican Republic 2-1

Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homered and the United States limited the Dominican Republic’s electric offense to win a thrilling semifinal 2-1 on Sunday and move one win from capturing its second World Baseball Classic championship. The loaded American roster led by NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes, and featuring stars Bryce Harper and … Read more