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Dominican police investigate deaths of Maryland couple

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Haitian orphanage founder arrested in Dominican Republic

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File-This Nov. 1, 2018, file photo shows Graeme McDowell, of Northern Ireland, watching his drive off the 12th tee during the third round of the RSM Classic golf tournament in St. Simons Island, Ga. &quot;Getting my playing privileges was a huge goal this year. It's a goal I've never had before,&quot; McDowell said. &quot;When you're in the top 50 in the world and you're playing WGCs and majors, it's amazing how the points and money toward your playing privileges just kind of come automatically. But all of a sudden when you're grinding, when you're asking for invites like I've been doing this year, I felt like I had this monkey on my back that I couldn't shake off.&quot; (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)

Another clutch 6-iron for McDowell leads to big win

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FILE - In this June 17, 2014 file photo, French pilots Bruno Odos, left, and Pascal Jean Fauret, who have been formally charged with drug trafficking, are escorted to a courtroom in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Nine men go on trial in southern France for an alleged cocaine trafficking between the Caribbean and Europe, including two pilots who escaped the Dominican Republic to avoid 20-year prison sentences. (AP Photo/Ezequiel Abiu Lopez, File)

2 French pilots who fled Dominican Republic go on trial

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Brice Garnett plays his shot from the first tee during the second round of the Tournament of Champions golf event, Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Garnett goes from small Missouri college to PGA Tour winner

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FILE- In this July 30, 2017, file photo, Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre tips his helmet as he acknowledges cheers after hitting a double for his 3,000th career hit, that came off a pitch from Baltimore Orioles' Wade Miley in the fourth inning of a baseball game, in Arlington, Texas. Beltre has decided to retire after 21 seasons and 3,166 hits in the majors leagues. Beltre announced his decision in a statement released by the Rangers on Tuesday morning, Nov. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) **FILE**

Rangers’ Adrian Beltre retires after 21 seasons, 3,166 hits

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China hosts El Salvador as nations cut ties with Taiwan

By YANAN WANG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018 file photo, Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano warms up before a baseball game, in Cleveland, Ohio. Sano was under investigation Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in the Dominican Republic after authorities detained the third baseman following a traffic incident that injured a police officer. (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)

Police: Twins’ Sano will not face charges for incident in DR

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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Jordan Matthews, right, is tackled by Washington Redskins' Bashaud Breeland during the second half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. The Green Bay Packers have signed defensive back Bashaud Breeland to add a veteran to take Davon House’s place after the cornerback was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. A fifth-year player out of Clemson, Breeland played 60 games with 57 starts in four years with the Washington Redskins. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

CB Breeland adds veteran presence to Packers with House out

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, left, and the Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas, pose for a photo shaking hands after signing a bi-lateral agreement, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. Wang Yi is the first high-level Chinese official to visit the Dominican Republic since it opened ties with the Asian country and cut ties with Taiwan on April 30 in a blow to the self-ruled island democracy China has been trying to isolate on the global stage. Wang Yi also inaugurated his country's embassy in Santo Domingo, Friday. (AP Photo/Ezequiel Abiu Lopez)

Chinese minister inaugurates embassy in Dominican Republic

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Former soldier gets 3 years for smuggling guns overseas

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This undated photo made available by Hosseph Calderon shows his brother Helegner Tijera Calderon, a Venezuelan army officer who deserted the military and joined the opposition, in Merida, Venezuela. Moreno, fled to the U.S. in search of asylum but was rejected by an immigration judge. He’s being held at an immigration detention facility in New Mexico pending a final removal order or a last-minute reprieve. (Hosseph Calderon via AP)

Venezuelans find US asylum surprisingly elusive

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Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina address a high-level meeting on Hurricane Irma at the United Nations, Monday Sept. 18, 2017, U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) ** FILE **

Taiwan takes a hit as China influence rises on other side of world

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen listens to questions after inspecting navy exercises at Suao naval station, in Yilan County, northeast of Taiwan, Friday, April 13, 2018. Taiwan’s Armed Forces showed their capabilities of defending the Taiwan Strait with warfare involving submarine, surface ships with helicopter and Air Force strikes ahead of another drill conducted by China next week. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Dominican Republic severs Taiwan ties, forges China relations

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Ex-soldier convicted of smuggling guns to Dominican Republic

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Puerto Rico wins back-to back Caribbean Series titles

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Family fears no one searching for surfer missing since 2016

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Family fears no one searching for surfer missing since 2016

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In this Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 photo, Philadelphia Phillies' team translator Diego Ettedgui, center, watches as Andres Blanco, left, meets with fans before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Phillies players say Spanish translator is clutch for team

By STEPHEN GROSS and The (Allentown) Morning Call - Associated Press

Electricity poles and lines lay toppled on the road after Hurricane Maria hit the eastern region of the island, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years destroyed hundreds of homes, knocked out power across the entire island and turned some streets into raging rivers in an onslaught that could plunge the U.S. territory deeper into financial crisis. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

The Latest: Trump speaks with Puerto Rico governor

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