Owner of Dominican Republic Nightclub Where Roof Collapsed Knew About Structural Issues

The owners of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic where the roof collapsed killing 235 people face a maximum of just two years in prison.

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In the Dominican Republic, Las Terrenas Abounds With Lush, Endless Beaches

In Las Terrenas, a lush corner of the Dominican Republic, the ceviche practically swims into your bowl, and the soft sand and palm trees seem to have no end.

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Owner of Dominican Club Whose Roof Collapsed Is Charged With Involuntary Homicide

After the collapse killed 236 people, an employee came forward with evidence the owners had been warned the roof posed a danger.

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In Puerto Rico, a Rise in Detentions Under Trump Creates Unease

Federal authorities on the island have recently detained hundreds of Dominicans, who often share the same ethnic background, language and culture as Puerto Ricans.

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See Historical Records Documenting the Pope’s Creole Roots in New Orleans

The documents, including census records, baptismal rolls and marriage certificates, trace the story of Pope Leo’s mother’s family and their diverse background before moving to Chicago.

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Pope Leo XIV’s Creole Roots Tell a Story of New Orleans

“This is like a reward from God,” a local parishioner said, as researchers unearthed more details about the lives of Leo XIV’s ancestors in the heart of the city’s Afro-Caribbean culture.

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A Small City That Lost Big in the Dominican Nightclub Tragedy

Haina, a city just outside the Dominican capital, lost 25 people in the Jet Set disaster, including community leaders and cultural icons.

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Death Toll in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse Hits 218

The number of dead in a roof collapse in Santo Domingo keeps rising. Officials have not said how many people were in the club at the time of the disaster.

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Death Toll in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse Hits 113

The scene at a nightclub in Santo Domingo was increasingly grim, as bodies but no more survivors were recovered.

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Man Last Seen With Missing Student Leaves the Dominican Republic

The man, Joshua Steven Riibe, was never named as a suspect in the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki in Punta Cana, but he said he had not been allowed to leave the Dominican Republic.

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