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Midfielder Jackson Yueill makes US debut against Jamaica

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FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2018, file photo, Jamaica's Dominique Bond-flasza (16) and Nicole McClure (13) celebrate after Bond-flasza scored the game-winning penalty kick to defeat Panama in the third place match of the CONCACAF women's World Cup qualifying tournament in Frisco, Texas. Just a handful of years ago, Jamaica didn’t even have a women’s national team. The Reggae Girlz, as they’re known, are also the first Caribbean team to qualify for the Women’s World Cup, which opens June 7 in France. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez, File)

Jamaica’s path to the World Cup includes help from a Marley

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif. speaks during the the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Kamala Harris’ Jamaican father, Donald Harris, rips 2020 Democrat for pushing marijuana ‘stereotype’

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

This Nov. 20, 2009, file photo, shows the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas docked at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk, File) **FILE**

Norovirus outbreak sickens 277 on Oasis of the Seas

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Woman convicted in Jamaican lottery scam to remain jailed

By BLAKE NICHOLSON - Associated Press

Jamaica midfielder Deneisha Blackwood (14) celebrates the goal by midfielder Khadija Shaw (11) during the first half against Panama in the third place match of the CONCACAF women's World Cup qualifying tournament, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Jamaica earns World Cup trip on penalties after draw

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department in Bismarck, N.D. shows Lavrick Willocks, of Jamaica. Willocks, the mastermind of a a Jamaican lottery scam that defrauded at least 95 of mostly elderly Americans out of millions of dollars, was sentenced Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in federal court in Bismarck, N.D., to six years in federal prison. (Burleigh County Sheriff's Department via AP, File)

Man said to be Jamaican lottery scam kingpin gets 6 years

By BLAKE NICHOLSON - Associated Press

Teammates celebrate after United States midfielder Julie Ertz (facing camera) scored a goal during the first half of a CONCACAF women's World Cup qualifying tournament soccer match in Frisco, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Andy Jacobsohn)

U.S. headed to Women’s World Cup with win over Jamaica

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Jamaica routs Cuba 9-0 in Women’s World Cup qualifying

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Jamaica upsets Costa Rica 1-0 in World Cup qualifying

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South Africa's Akani Simbine, left, celebrates after winning the men's 100m final at Carrara Stadium during the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, Monday, April 9, 2018.Jamaica's Yohan Blake, right, finished third. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

South Africa pair upstage Blake in 100 at Commonwealth Games

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

Man captured in Jamaica after 13 years on run from Jersey

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ADVANCED FOR RELEASE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2017 Tiwanda White-Pinkton smiles just a week after being found not guilty on all charges related to a June 2016 drug smuggling case where she was found bringing 11 lbs. of cocaine in PHL from Jamaica. (Rick Kauffman/Delaware County Daily Times via AP)

Mom acquitted of drug smuggling after 4 months in jail

By ROSE QUINN and Delaware County Daily Times - Associated Press

California teacher found fatally stabbed in Jamaica

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2 more defendants in Jamaican lottery scam reach plea deals

By BLAKE NICHOLSON - Associated Press

Radical Jamaican cleric indicted in US on terror charge

By KAREN MATTHEWS - Associated Press

Another Jamaican lottery scam suspect scheduled for trial

By BLAKE NICHOLSON - Associated Press

Jamaica's Usain Bolt performs his trademark pose on the finish line after placing third in the men's 100m final during the World Athletics Championships in London Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

After a weary week of track, Bolt returns for finale

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam makes an attempt in the long jump of the heptathlon during the World Athletics Championships in London Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

The Latest: Bowie wins 100 meters at world championships

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Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam looks on between attempts in the high jump of the heptathlon during the World Athletics Championships in London Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Leonore Schick)

Bowie gets gold, and Jamaica fails to medal in the 100

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press