The Aston Martin Music rapper is facing aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and kidnapping charges for allegedly attacking groundskeeper Jonathan Zamudio at his Atlanta home in June (15). Ross was released on $2 million (£1.4 million) bail, and had initially been …

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(James Gathany/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via AP) NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Concerns about the spreading Zika virus are being considered by local travel agencies. At Pioneer Valley Travel in Northampton, they are advising clients considering pregnancy against traveling …

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ORANJESTAD, Aruba — While Hollywood’s hottest celebrities dazzle as “lead actor” or “best new artist,” Aruba stars as “best in show” for advertising and marketing this awards season – with achievements ranging from the most digitally-savvy island in the Caribbean …

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The Caribbean islands drew 28.7 million stopover arrivals in 2015, a 7% increase from the year before, and not unexpectedly, Cuba led the way with 17.4% growth, according to Caribbean Tourism Organization statistics. The U.S. has been gradually loosening Cuba …

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During presentations at the recent Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Nassau, two different sets of data testified to the growth of hotel product and the rise in demand to the Caribbean in 2015. Hospitality research firm STR said that Caribbean hotels …

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Last SlideNext Slide Orient Bay in St. Martin has a lively nightlife.(Photo: Laurent Benoit) SAINT MARTIN/SINT MAARTEN—Alain Joe, a.k.a Scooby, proprietor of a beachside barbecue joint that bears his nickname, considers himself both French and Dutch. His mother was born …

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