US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days later

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 3, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, National Politics, Network, News, Politics, Social, World News.

By BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said Friday it’s still searching for people in the eastern Pacific Ocean who had jumped off alleged drug-smuggling boats when the U.S. military attacked the vessels days earlier, diminishing the likelihood that anyone survived. Search efforts began Tuesday afternoon after the military notified the Coast Guard that survivors were in the water about 400 miles southwest of the border between Mexico and Guatemala, the maritime service said in a statement. The Coast Guard dispatched a plane from...

Trump’s blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 19, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics, World News.

By BEN FINLEY, ERIC TUCKER, KEVIN FREKING and JOSHUA GOODMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast is raising new questions about the legality of his military campaign in Latin America, while fueling concerns that the U.S. could be edging closer to war. Related Articles Head of workplace rights agency urges white men to report discrimination Kansas tribe ends nearly $30 million deal with ICE US Justice Department sues 3 states, District of Columbia for voter...

Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for ‘blockade’

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 18, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics, World News.

By DAVID KLEPPER and AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump demanded Wednesday that Venezuela return assets that it seized from U.S. oil companies years ago, justifying anew his announcement of a “blockade” against oil tankers traveling to or from the South American country that face American sanctions. Related Articles Watch live: President Trump addresses the nation The Lumbee Tribe’s federal recognition is assured with a final push by Trump Sleepy. Divisive. A fan of young Trump: A look at the new...

JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US Air Force tanker

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on December 15, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News, Social, Transportation, World News.

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — A JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker on Friday, and the pilot blamed the military plane for crossing his path. “We almost had a midair collision up here,” the JetBlue pilot said, according to a recording of his conversation with air traffic control. “They passed directly in our flight path. … They don’t have their transponder turned on, it’s outrageous.” The incident involved JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curaçao, which is just off the coast of Venezuela,...

Venice’s newest marvel is a wild, acrobatic dolphin. His refusal to leave puts him in danger

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 19, 2025. Posted in Environment, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Network, News, World News.

By COLLEEN BARRY MILAN (AP) — Venice has been charmed by a recent visitor: An acrobatic, wild dolphin. The feeling appears to be mutual — he so far refuses to leave — but proximity to humans has put him in danger. Related Articles Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk Final resting place set for the historic SS United States to become an artificial reef off Florida Artificial intelligence sparks debate at COP30 climate talks in Brazil ...

Zanzibar’s ‘solar mamas’ are trained as technicians to help light up communities

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 14, 2025. Posted in Environment, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Network, News, World News.

By JACK DENTON ZANZIBAR, Tanzania (AP) — When darkness came, so did the smoke. Related Articles Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city’s heart on social media ‘Street is lake, urgent!’ Herald mapping reveals flooding blind spots Diverse and resilient energy production is needed to meet future demand, global report says Climate change is in the news during COP30. We’ve got tips to tackle your climate anxiety Dolphins face Alzheimer’s-like...

Rare footage shows sucker fish as they whale-surf in the ocean’s wildest joyride

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 8, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Network, News, World News.

By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — There are easier ways to cross an ocean, but few are as slick or stylish as the remora’s whale-surfing joyride. Related Articles Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel’s ambassador to Mexico was thwarted, US and Israel say Israel says another set of remains of a hostage has been turned over in Gaza US skips human rights review by UN body as countries appeal for its return next year North Korean and Russian military officials discuss further...

Trump administration announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on November 5, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics, World News.

By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced yet another deadly strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, coming the same day an aircraft carrier began heading to the region in a new expansion of military firepower. Related Articles Kansas Republicans drop push to enter nation’s widening redistricting battle Economic worries were at the top of voters’ minds in the 2025 elections, poll finds Trump administration and private investors sign off on $1.4...

North Korea displays new long-range missile at military parade celebrating Kim Jong Un’s leadership

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 11, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Network, News, World News.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — At a massive military parade attended by foreign leaders, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rolled out his nuclear-armed military’s most powerful weapons, including a new intercontinental ballistic missile he may be preparing to test in coming weeks. Related Articles Morocco’s king addresses social injustices in speech as Gen Z protesters demand reforms Peru wakes up to 7th president in less than a decade after President Boluarte ousted by Congress Melania Trump says 8 kids displaced by...

Cheetah cubs destined for illegal trade in exotic pets rescued in Somaliland

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on October 3, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Network, News, World News.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Eleven cheetah cubs were rescued from illegal trade in Somaliland in what a conservationist described on Thursday as “one of the largest confiscations of the species.” Related Articles Putin praises Trump but warns that supplies of US long-range missile to Ukraine will badly hurt ties Study shows the world is far more ablaze now with damaging fires than in the 1980s Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid in international waters. Can it do that? European...

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