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Sea Shepherd says its founder arrested in Germany
May 14, 2012 1:18 AM
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - An environmental activist group known for its confrontations with whalers and fishermen says its founder has been arrested in Germany for extradition to Costa Rica for allegedly interfering with a shark fishing boat. Paul Watson of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society was arrested Saturday in Frankfurt,... more » -
5.8 Magnitude earthquake near Costa Rica
February 13, 2012 8:35 AM
The U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook the central and Pacific coastal regions of Costa Rica early Monday morning. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The geological survey says the quake, which hit at about 5 a.m. local time, 4 a.m. MST, was felt... more » -
Earthquake hits Costa Rica
May 13, 2011 11:41 PM
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) - Authorities say a magnitude-6 earthquake has shaken Costa Rica's capital. There are no immediate reports of casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake's epicenter was 16 miles (25 kilometers) northwest of the capital, San Jose. Its depth was 44 miles (70 kilometers). ... more » -
Ohio student dies on Costa Rica mission trip
May 5, 2011 11:44 AM
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio school says a student died in the Pacific Ocean off Costa Rica and two others were pulled out to sea by an undertow current while on a school mission trip. Patriot Preparatory Academy in Columbus says in a statement that the other two... more » -
Blagojevich competing on 'Apprentice'
January 4, 2010 10:52 AM
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will be among 14 contestants on the new season of "The Celebrity Apprentice." NBC says others competing for their favorite charities include baseball great Darryl Strawberry, singer-actress Cyndi Lauper, TV personality Sharon Osbourne and Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson. Blagojevich is charged with scheming to... more »
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