Cox Washington Reporter MIke Williams http://www.coxwashington.com The latest headlines from CoxWashington en-us Copyright 2008, Cox Newspapers Inc., CoxWashington Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:12:32 EST Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 5 Ships Ordered To Slow Down For Right Whales http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/19/2008/10/20/SAVING_WHALES20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/19/2008/10/20/SAVING_WHALES20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:26:25 EDT The giant, lumbering right whales that winter along Georgia's coastline will soon be protected by a new federally imposed speed limit on large ships, a victory for environmentalists in a long-running struggle to safeguard the marine mammals. Gustav Delivered A Glancing Blow And Lessons Learned http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2/2008/09/02/GUSTAV_NOLA03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2/2008/09/02/GUSTAV_NOLA03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 21:34:58 EDT Some 2 million Gulf Coast residents who fled Hurricane Gustav clambered to return Tuesday, but most were being told they must wait another day or two until officials make sure their homes and cities are safe. Family Struggles With Son's Murder For 17 Years http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/30/2008/09/01/FLA_MURDER31_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/30/2008/09/01/FLA_MURDER31_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:23:50 EDT For Vicki Rios-Martinez, peace has come slowly over the years, growing bit by bit as she began writing poetry, tending her garden, listening for her dead son's voice when she meditated. Evacuees Flee As Gustav Approaches Catastrophic Intensity http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/30/2008/09/01/GUSTAV31_3RDLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/30/2008/09/01/GUSTAV31_3RDLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:16:58 EDT Hurricane Gustav roared toward catastrophic Category 5 strength Saturday, prompting worried officials to issue evacuation orders and warn that the monster storm could exceed the destructive force of Hurricane Katrina as it aims for a projected landfall Monday in central Louisiana. Gustav Powers Towards Louisiana Coast http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/31/2008/09/01/GUSTAV01_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/31/2008/09/01/GUSTAV01_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:14:55 EDT Powerful Hurricane Gustav churned toward a projected landfall along the Louisiana coast Monday as leaders of this hurricane-weary city pleaded for residents to flee and imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on those remaining. New Orleans Braces For Gustav On Katrina Anniversary http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/29/2008/09/01/HURRICANE_NOLA30_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/29/2008/09/01/HURRICANE_NOLA30_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 11:54:47 EDT A single trumpet player sent the somber notes of "Amazing Grace" through the morning air as a black carriage drawn by four horses pulled to a stop at the cemetery gates. Tourism Mecca Sweats Sour Economy, High Gas Prices http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/30/2008/09/01/ORLANDO_TOURISM31_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/30/2008/09/01/ORLANDO_TOURISM31_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 11:52:18 EDT Rene Blanco reaches for his back pocket where the tips go and shakes his head, his hand coming up empty. Tree Climbers Recapture Childhood Joys http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/23/2008/08/25/TREE_CLIMBING24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/23/2008/08/25/TREE_CLIMBING24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:34:58 EDT Forty feet up in a gorgeous willow oak, the sudden cool breeze on an August afternoon feels like a gift. A pair of woodpeckers zooms past, while the sounds of the busy city surrounding this arboreal retreat almost disappear. Fay Swamps Central Florida http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/21/2008/08/21/TROPSTORM_FAY22_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/21/2008/08/21/TROPSTORM_FAY22_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:18:12 EDT Frank Cassara lived through the tumultuous 2004 hurricane season and thought he had seen Mother Nature's worst. Cell Phones Connecting Impoverished Haitians http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/27/2008/07/29/HAITI_PHONES27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/27/2008/07/29/HAITI_PHONES27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:14:28 EDT (Released July 27) TROUIN, Haiti — The town hall is a picturesque but tiny shack. The only electricity comes from a generator that stays silent most of the time because of high fuel prices. It takes more than two hours to walk to the nearest paved road. An Idyllic Caribbean Island Breeds a Major League Success http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/20/2008/07/29/CURACAO_BASEBALL20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/20/2008/07/29/CURACAO_BASEBALL20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:11:47 EDT (Released July 20) WILLEMSTAD, Curacao — The dream is still alive on a steamy Saturday afternoon at Cirilo Chirino Ballpark. Never mind that the game is softball and some of the players are pushing 60. South Florida, Atlanta Charities Help Haitian Fishermen http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/13/2008/07/29/HAITI_FISHING13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/13/2008/07/29/HAITI_FISHING13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:20:57 EDT (Released July 13) PIERRE PAYEN, Haiti — Venturing to sea in tiny boats powered only by sails, fishermen in this remote village on Haiti's western shore struggled for generations through stormy seas and windless days to earn their keep. Notorious Haitian Slum Calm But Hungry http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/4/2008/07/24/HAITI_SLUMS06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/4/2008/07/24/HAITI_SLUMS06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:53:32 EDT (Released July 4) PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The guns have fallen silent for now and an uneasy calm has settled over Cite Soleil, Haiti's most notorious slum. Tourist-Dependent Florida Beach Businesses Wait and Hope http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/3/2008/07/24/BEACHES_GASPRICE03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/3/2008/07/24/BEACHES_GASPRICE03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:49:13 EDT (Released July 3) DESTIN, Fla. — Taina Sanchez is feeling the pinch of high gas prices in her job as a waitress at an open-air seafood restaurant overlooking Destin's picturesque harbor. Drilling Debate Splits Gulf Residents http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/24/2008/07/18/OILDRILLING_FLA25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/24/2008/07/18/OILDRILLING_FLA25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:39:14 EDT (Released June 24) CARE Program Helps Haitians Grow Own Food http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/29/2008/07/18/HAITI_FOOD29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/29/2008/07/18/HAITI_FOOD29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:12:37 EDT (Released June 29) Desperate Haitians Weigh Risks of Escape by Sea http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/22/2008/07/17/HAITI_BOATPEOPLE22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/22/2008/07/17/HAITI_BOATPEOPLE22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:26:06 EDT (Released June 22) Food crisis slams improvised Haitians http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/15/2008/07/11/HAITI_FOODCRISIS15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/15/2008/07/11/HAITI_FOODCRISIS15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:26:15 EDT PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Georges Jean Wesner gets up at 4 a.m. each day to walk two hours to a charity food kitchen where he fills two small pails with rice and beans, the only food his six children have gotten for weeks. Chavez-Backed 'ALBA' Gets Mixed Reception in Latin America http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/01/LATAM_ALBA01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/01/LATAM_ALBA01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:02:47 EDT The grand pronouncements have been vintage Hugo Chavez. Venezuela's bombastic president has praised his "Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas" as a powerful counterweight to U.S. dominance in Latin America. Kicking Sand on Annual List from 'Dr. Beach' http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/08/TRAVEL_BEACHES_ADV08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/08/TRAVEL_BEACHES_ADV08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 00:03:15 EDT Summer's here, the surf is up, the kids are so bored and vexatious that you're ready to reward them with sand in their pants, so you load up the car and head for the beach. Corpulent de Ballet: Cuban Troupe Defies Stereotypes http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/25/CUBA_FATBALLET25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/25/CUBA_FATBALLET25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:48:52 EDT Barbara Paula looks nothing like a classical ballerina, but when she speaks of dancing on the stage, her face glows with confidence. Firefighters Battle Central Florida Blazes http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/13/WILDFIRES13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/13/WILDFIRES13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:37:58 EDT One minute Butch Vanfleet was on the roof of his home with a garden hose, trying to save his hand-built house of three decades, and the next he and his wife were running for their lives. Cuba's Tiny Jewish Enclave Thriving http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/11/CUBA_JEWS11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/11/CUBA_JEWS11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:36:15 EDT The synagogue has been proudly and lovingly restored. Services that for the past 40 years attracted only a handful are now brimming with new members. The youth group is popular and active and the Sunday school for children attracts dozens each week. Cubans Watch for More Changes from Raul Castro http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/01/CUBA_REFORMS01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/01/CUBA_REFORMS01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:26:44 EDT Esperanza Rodriguez was one of the first in line last month to buy a cell phone after Cuba's new president, Raul Castro, swept aside long-standing restrictions that barred most people on this communist island from owning them. Cruise Industry Expects To Weather Bad Economy http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/27/CRUISE_INDUSTRY27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/27/CRUISE_INDUSTRY27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:22:18 EDT Gas prices are leaping toward $4 a gallon, food prices are soaring, the economy is in a tailspin and families are cutting back expenses to weather the crisis. Florida's Space Coast Fears Shuttle Shutdown http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/20/SPACE_BUST20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/20/SPACE_BUST20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 11:49:32 EDT NASA's giant Vehicle Assembly Building looms on the horizon, and the launch towers that have sent American astronauts into space gleam in the bright spring sun near the Cape Canaveral shoreline. U.S. Coast Guard Monitoring Unrest in Haiti http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/15/HAITI_COASTGUARD15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/15/HAITI_COASTGUARD15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:15:10 EDT U.S. Coast Guard officials are closely monitoring events in Haiti on the chance that recent unrest on the impoverished island might trigger a new wave of boat people trying to flee toward Florida. Chinese Imports, Bad Economy Swamp Surfboard Shapers http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/13/SURFBOARD_WOES13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/13/SURFBOARD_WOES13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:13:53 EDT This sleepy beach town has long been a surfer's paradise, a carefree spot where craftsmen turned out hand-made surfboards in backyard shacks, dropping their tools to hit the water when the waves were good. In Cuba, a Sign of More Changes to Come? http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/06/CUBA_ANALYSIS06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/06/CUBA_ANALYSIS06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:58:18 EDT Just six weeks into his term as Cuba's new president, Raul Castro appears to be making his mark, rolling back restrictions that have long frustrated his impoverished people. Cuba's Urban Farms Thrive as Country Struggles to Feed Itself http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/23/CUBA_FARMS23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/23/CUBA_FARMS23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:43:07 EDT America Alarcon might teach a trick or two to organic farmers in the United States who want better market share even as they reduce their "carbon footprint" by cutting back on fuel used to grow and ship their crops. Some Good News and Bad Signs for Cuba's Economy http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/23/CUBA_ECONOMY23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/23/CUBA_ECONOMY23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:43:06 EDT The gleaming new tour buses pull beneath the posh hotel's portico, unloading scores of foreign tourists who set off a flurry of activity among a staff of Cuban desk clerks, bell hops and tour guides. Cuba's Neighborhood Watch Groups Remain Active http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/09/CUBA_COMMUNISTS09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/09/CUBA_COMMUNISTS09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:32:25 EDT The ancient loudspeaker bolted to the wall above the sidewalk crackles with feedback as a crowd of about two dozen neighbors joins in singing the Cuban national anthem. Cubans Closely Watching U.S. Presidential Race http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/02/CUBA02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/02/CUBA02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:26:52 EDT Politics is a hot topic here. Stories detailing the latest debate and the most recent vote totals appear frequently in the communist island's state-run newspapers and television broadcasts, and people on the streets chat about which candidate has the best chance to win. Raul Castro Named Cuba's New President http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/25/CUBA25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/25/CUBA25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:21:59 EDT As expected, Raul Castro was named Sunday as Cuba's new president, replacing his ailing brother, Fidel, who announced last week he would step away from power after nearly five decades at Cuba's helm. An Upscale, but Still Oddball, Place in the Sun http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/24/TRAVEL_KEYWEST_ADV24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/24/TRAVEL_KEYWEST_ADV24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:21:22 EDT You can still see chickens crossing the road near the busy intersection of Duval and Truman. Cubans Quiet but Curious about New Leader http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/24/CUBA_CASTRO24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/24/CUBA_CASTRO24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:21:17 EDT A few blocks from Havana's famed seaside walk, the Malecon, couples stroll hand in hand in the cool evening breeze. Children jabber as they rush to an ice cream stand, while nearby an elderly lady peddles popcorn in plastic bags to teens and toddlers. Fidel's Retirement Won't Bring Rapid Change http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/20/CASTRO_WHATNEXT20_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/20/CASTRO_WHATNEXT20_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:18:40 EDT Fidel Castro's departure as Cuba's president probably will not spark immediate change in the lives of everyday Cubans or a rapid thawing of the long-frosty relations between the communist-ruled island and the United States, analysts said after Castro's announcement Tuesday. Fidel Castro's Retirement and What Comes Next http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/20/CASTRO_QANDA20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/20/CASTRO_QANDA20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:18:39 EDT After nearly five decades in power, the ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro resigned on Tuesday. A look at why, and what's next. Key West Wary over Chances of Cuba Opening http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/07/CUBA_KEYWEST07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/07/CUBA_KEYWEST07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:06:13 EDT For decades tour guides have successfully hyped this town's close proximity and historic ties to Cuba, playing up the Cuban cigar factories that once thrived here, author Ernest Hemingway's fascination with both islands and a shared history of fishing, rum-running and other tropical pursuits. EPA Weighs In against Mississippi Flood Project http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/03/YAZOO_PUMPS03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/03/YAZOO_PUMPS03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:03:16 EDT A final showdown is looming over a decades-old plan by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to build a giant flood control system in the Mississippi River Delta following a key federal agency's decision to open a review that could lead to a veto of the project. Sheriff: 'Positive Link' Between Hilton, Missing N.C. Couple http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/17/NC_MURDERS17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/17/NC_MURDERS17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:51:00 EDT Investigators have established a "positive link" between Gary Michael Hilton and the case of an elderly North Carolina couple who disappeared in a popular hiking spot in Pisgah National Forest in October, Transylvania County Sheriff David Mahoney said Wednesday. Hilton May Be Linked to Woman's 2005 Disappearance in Bryson City http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/16/NC_MURDERS16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/16/NC_MURDERS16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:49:45 EDT North Carolina law enforcement officials are looking for links between Georgia drifter Gary Michael Hilton and the 2005 disappearance of a Florida woman who was planning a hiking trip in the state's western mountains. N.C. Couple Lived for Hiking, Each Other http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/16/NC_BRYANT16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/16/NC_BRYANT16_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:49:44 EDT Irene Bryant loved the outdoors and nature so much she begged a neighbor to call if he ever spotted deer in the area so she could slip outside for a peek. Archaeologists Find Major Caribbean Indigenous Site http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/27/PUERTO_DIG27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/27/PUERTO_DIG27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:31:20 EDT The steep canyon walls echoed to the sounds of humans for nearly a thousand years before Columbus arrived in the Americas. Those voices were lost after Europeans settled the Caribbean, however, as the Taino Indians were nearly wiped out by disease and enslavement. Stone Mountain Firm Active in Historic Preservation http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/27/PUERTO_ATLANTA27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/27/PUERTO_ATLANTA27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:31:19 EDT Stumbling onto an intricate, 1,400-year-old rock carving in the Puerto Rican rain forest conjures romantic visions of Hollywood-style archaeology: Indiana Jones defying danger and evil enemies to preserve ancient treasures with mystical powers. Statehood Issue Dominates in Puerto Rico http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/23/PR_STATEHOOD23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/23/PR_STATEHOOD23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:28:43 EDT The governor is under criminal investigation, crime and unemployment are soaring and the economy is faltering as foreign firms are shutting down factories. Governors Declare Progress Made in Water Dispute http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/18/WATER_WARS18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/18/WATER_WARS18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:25:29 EDT After five hours of "candid" discussions, the governors of Georgia, Florida and Alabama agreed Monday to a framework for resolving the tri-state water dispute with a deadline of Feb. 15. Proud, Humble Oystermen Fear Losing a Way of Life http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/01/WATERWAR_FLA01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/01/WATERWAR_FLA01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:08:33 EDT The little homes and the oyster-shucking houses near the waterfront don't presume to elegance. A lot of them are tumbledown, with crunchy oyster shell driveways, cock-eyed porches and walls that lean a bit in one direction or the other, testament to some long-ago hurricane blow. Legacy of Jewish Settlement in Dominican Republic Lives On http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/11/BC_CARIB_JEWS_ADV11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/11/BC_CARIB_JEWS_ADV11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:41:44 EDT Framed by lush vegetation and spreading palms, the simple wood-framed house of worship off main street isn't so different from the other small churches you find on this Caribbean island. Boomers Fuel a Boom: U.S. Retirees Buying in the Caribbean http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/28/BC_CARIB_BOOM_ADV28_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/28/BC_CARIB_BOOM_ADV28_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:03:31 EDT Fifteen years ago this beachfront village was a bohemian paradise where windsurfers and backpackers could buy a week of sun and sand for what they might pay per day at pricier Caribbean resorts. Trinidad Mud Volcanoes Attract Tourists, Unsettle Residents http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/07/Bc_TRINIDAD_VOLCANO_ADV07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/07/Bc_TRINIDAD_VOLCANO_ADV07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 7 Oct 2007 00:03:33 EDT It looks more like a kid's muddy playground than anything remotely menacing, but farmer Vishnu Gopieow doesn't let that slow down his barker's patter. Caribbean Terror Threat: Overblown or Real? http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/30/BC_CARIB_TERRORISM_ADV30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/30/BC_CARIB_TERRORISM_ADV30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:02:54 EDT With bustling shopping malls, jammed highways and towering construction cranes dotting its skyline, this booming Caribbean capital resembles heartland America, not some faraway land where anti-U.S. sentiment holds sway. Cuba Faces Challenge with Growing Life Expectancy http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/02/BC_CUBA_ELDERLY_ADV02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/02/BC_CUBA_ELDERLY_ADV02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 2 Sep 2007 00:03:54 EDT The ladies at Havana's Siervas de San Jose Home for Elderly Women laugh and chat in the sunny courtyard of the historic mansion, clapping their hands and singing when visitors arrive. Cuba's Chinatown Being Restored as Tourist Magnet http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/26/BC_CUBA_CHINATOWN_ADV26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/26/BC_CUBA_CHINATOWN_ADV26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:13:19 EDT The tourists who come to Havana for cigars, mojitos and a dose of Latin American culture sometimes get a shock when they take a turn near the famous Partagas Cigar factory and find themselves standing beneath a huge arch that resembles the roof of a Chinese pagoda. Cuban Agents Appeal Convictions http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/22/BC_CUBA_FIVE21_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/22/BC_CUBA_FIVE21_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:07:41 EDT The long-running case of five men sent to prison for working as Cuban agents on U.S. soil returned to court Monday when their lawyers argued before a federal appeals panel that prosecutors made improper statements and the evidence used to convict them was insufficient. Cubans Pin Hopes on Atlanta Court Hearing http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/19/BC_CUBA_FIVE_ADV19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/19/BC_CUBA_FIVE_ADV19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:04:24 EDT Cuba is not shy about celebrating its heroes, and none are more regularly praised than a group known here simply as "The Five." Billboards carry their faces, school children recite their biographies and broadcasters frequently update their status. Cuba in Limbo a Year after Castro Cedes Power http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/29/BC_CUBA_CASTRO_ADV29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/29/BC_CUBA_CASTRO_ADV29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:03:31 EDT A year after Fidel Castro stunned the world by stepping aside due to a serious illness, Cuba remains in limbo, stuck between loyalty to Castro's hard-core communism and a growing desire among its people for change. Tiny Montserrat Struggles in Shadow of Steaming Volcano http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/15/BC_CARIB_VOLCANO_ADV15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/15/BC_CARIB_VOLCANO_ADV15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:03:05 EDT After more than a decade, Danny and Margaret Sweeney have nearly lost track of the number of times their lives have been disrupted by angry outbursts from the towering volcano that looms over this speck of a Caribbean island. Tiny Antigua Battles U.S. over Internet Gambling http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/08/BC_INTERNET_GAMBLING_ADV08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/08/BC_INTERNET_GAMBLING_ADV08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 9 Jul 2007 09:19:22 EDT Pat Campbell was fresh out of high school with good grades when an Internet gambling firm offered her a job with an unexpectedly attractive salary. Cuba's Debate: Is It Real or Window-Dressing? http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/06/10/BC_CUBA_FUTURE_ADV10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/06/10/BC_CUBA_FUTURE_ADV10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:02:54 EDT The economics minister uses phrases like "developing our human capital" while citing ways the government is battling to improve daily life for its people. Dissident Ignored in Cuba, Threatened with Jail in U.S. http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/06/10/BC_CUBA_DISSIDENT_ADV10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/06/10/BC_CUBA_DISSIDENT_ADV10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:02:52 EDT Eloy Gutierrez Menoyo insists he is not a man without a country, but Cuba barely tolerates his presence and the United States has threatened to jail him should he return to Miami. Cuba to Upgrade Facilities in Battle for Caribbean-Bound Tourists http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/06/03/BC_CUBA_TOURISM03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/06/03/BC_CUBA_TOURISM03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 3 Jun 2007 00:05:24 EDT Chiara Penati always heard that Cuba was all about sun, sand and tropical breezes. Coming from Italy, she never dreamed she would find Old Havana's architecture to be intriguing. Cuba Struggles to Rebuild Aging Infrastructure http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/06/03/BC_CUBA_CRUMBLING03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/06/03/BC_CUBA_CRUMBLING03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 3 Jun 2007 00:05:23 EDT Every day the hotel lobby fills with foreign businessmen and tourists who come with their laptop computers to take advantage of the wireless Internet service the hotel provides for a small fee. Castro's Health, Future Role Still a Mystery http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/05/29/BC_CUBA_CASTRO27_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/05/29/BC_CUBA_CASTRO27_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 30 May 2007 11:35:18 EDT He's met with foreign dignitaries, smiling and looking strong in photographs. He's issued a string of energetic statements on a broad array of topics. He's even broken a long silence about his own medical condition, insisting he is able to eat solid food and maintain a stable weight. Cubans Allow Small Number of Private Businesses http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/05/27/BC_CUBA_BUSINESS_ADV27.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/05/27/BC_CUBA_BUSINESS_ADV27.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 27 May 2007 00:03:22 EDT It's nothing but a simple shed with a counter stuck in the front yard under a shade tree. The menu — a tiny chalkboard hung from a rusty nail on the wall - offers only two items: pizza and ice cream. Churches in Cuba Draw New Converts http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/05/20/BC_CUBA_CHURCH20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/05/20/BC_CUBA_CHURCH20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 20 May 2007 00:02:57 EDT Twenty years ago, when Catholic priest Ramon Suarez celebrated Mass at a small church in rural Cuba, only a handful of parishioners showed up for services. Cuba's 'Battle of Ideas' More Than Propaganda http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/05/13/BC_CUBA_CAMPAIGN_ADV13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/05/13/BC_CUBA_CAMPAIGN_ADV13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 13 May 2007 00:03:28 EDT They call it the "Battle of Ideas," but it's far more than just a propaganda war against Cuba's archenemy, the U.S. government. Castro's Health Still a Mystery After Failure to Show at Parade http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/05/02/BC_CUBA_MAYDAY02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/05/02/BC_CUBA_MAYDAY02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 2 May 2007 11:06:30 EDT Fidel Castro's health and his role in Cuba's future remained a mystery Tuesday after the ailing communist leader failed to appear at a massive parade celebrating International Workers' Day. Beethoven In the Barrios For Poor Venezuelan Kids http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/04/01/BC_VENEZUELA_MUSIC01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/04/01/BC_VENEZUELA_MUSIC01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 00:03:08 EDT Gabriela Saman looks something like an angel with her long pigtails and luminous eyes, but this five-year-old Venezuelan girl doesn't fill her days with dolls and coloring books. The Rich (And Poor) Get Richer In Venezuela, But Can It Last? http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/03/26/BC_VENEZUELA_RICH_ADV25.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/03/26/BC_VENEZUELA_RICH_ADV25.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:15:54 EDT Ricardo Diaz has rarely seen a year like 2006, when high-priced luxury cars almost flew out his family's small showroom in an upscale district of this bustling capital. Cuban Eye Program Provides Care For Thousands http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/03/11/BC_CUBA_CAREFOROIL11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/03/11/BC_CUBA_CAREFOROIL11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:03:18 EST Jose Gomez bounds around the patio of a sunny vacation cottage near the beach, giggling as his mother gently tosses him a soccer ball. Saving Colonial Gems: Cubans Restoring Old Havana http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/03/04/BC_OLD_HAVANA04_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/03/04/BC_OLD_HAVANA04_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 4 Mar 2007 00:05:02 EST It's one of the hemisphere's architectural treasures, but in a country of scarce resources, saving the crumbling buildings of Old Havana might easily have been overlooked. U.S. Building In Havana Sparks Another Front In Propaganda War http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/02/24/BC_CUBA_US_TICKER24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/02/24/BC_CUBA_US_TICKER24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:28:04 EST Dressed in tidy uniforms, Cuban schoolchildren file solemnly past a forest of flagpoles into a small meeting room, listening as a gray-haired matron describes the story behind Cuba's newest national monument. Caribbean Braces For New U.S. Passport Rules http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/01/21/BC_CARIB_PASSPORTS21_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/01/21/BC_CARIB_PASSPORTS21_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 00:02:51 EST As the owner of a small bed and breakfast on Grand Bahama Island, Mike Acosta has battled hurricanes, competition with luxury resorts and the vagaries of winter weather in the northern United States, where unexpected warm spells can put a crimp in his business. Cuban Terror Suspect Indicted http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/01/14/BC_CUBA_POSADA12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/01/14/BC_CUBA_POSADA12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 23:06:43 EST Federal officials Thursday filed new charges against an anti-Castro Cuban exile and former CIA operative whose case has drawn international attention because of suspected links to the 1976 bombing of a Cuban airliner that killed 73 people. In Venezuela, Oil Wealth And Marxist Rhetoric http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2006/04/26/BC_VENEZUELA_JOURNAL26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2006/04/26/BC_VENEZUELA_JOURNAL26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 15:10:29 EDT His picture is plastered all over the place, scotch-taped to the walls of a community radio station in a poor barrio, pasted to a shelf inside a humble cobbler's shop, emblazoned on T-shirts sold in stands at a busy corner near the city center. Chavez Boosts Image At Home With Anti-U.S. Rhetoric http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2006/04/09/BC_VENEZUELA_CHAVEZ09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2006/04/09/BC_VENEZUELA_CHAVEZ09_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:52:55 EDT Rosa Renjinfo proudly holds out the composition book, flipping through page after page of school lessons painstakingly copied in a neat, cursive hand. Observers Praise Haiti Vote As Counting Begins http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2006/02/09/BC_HAITI_ELECTION09_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2006/02/09/BC_HAITI_ELECTION09_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:33:22 EDT International observers on Wednesday praised the heavy turnout and the relatively calm vote in Haiti's national elections, saying it was a crucial first step to restore stability. Haitians Jam Voting Centers In Bid For Stability http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2006/02/09/BC_HAITI_ELECTION08_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2006/02/09/BC_HAITI_ELECTION08_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:33:20 EDT Haitians jammed polling places by the thousands Tuesday, some standing in line for hours to cast ballots for a new president and government they hope will bring stability to their troubled country. Nervous Haitians To Vote For New President http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2006/02/09/BC_HAITI_ELECTION07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2006/02/09/BC_HAITI_ELECTION07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:33:18 EDT The polls open Tuesday at 6 a.m., but Silian Telius won't dare venture out to vote for a new Haitian president until the afternoon, and only then if the streets remain calm. Preval Takes Early Lead In Haiti Election http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2006/02/10/BC_HAITI_ELECTION10_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2006/02/10/BC_HAITI_ELECTION10_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:33:09 EDT Former president Rene Preval jumped to an early lead in Haiti's national elections and seemed on his way to an almost certain victory as the new leader of his troubled Caribbean nation. Remote Mayan Village Still Suffering Wilma's Impact http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/12/19/BC_MAYA_WILMA18_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/12/19/BC_MAYA_WILMA18_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:03:19 EDT Donato Tun's modest hut in the jungle of the Yucatan peninsula has never been anything close to posh, but with its cement floor, large open doors, swinging hammocks and roof thatched from palm fronds, it has a certain charm. Mexican Resort Scrambles To Recover From Powerful Hurricane http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/12/19/BC_CANCUN_WILMA18_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/12/19/BC_CANCUN_WILMA18_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:03:12 EDT Jesus Gomez Vale used to make good money working as a waiter serving up cold beers and pina coladas to tourists sunning on this Mexican resort's famous beach. New Orleans Counting Desperately On Return Of Tourists http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/11/27/BC_NOLA_TOURISM_ADV27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/11/27/BC_NOLA_TOURISM_ADV27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:48:41 EDT Gloria Williams has waited tables for 13 years at the Five O'Clock Grille on Bourbon Street, and was never bored at work. Progress Toward Reopening New Orleans' Schools Is Slow http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/11/27/BC_NOLA_SCHOOLS_ADV27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/11/27/BC_NOLA_SCHOOLS_ADV27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:48:39 EDT Hurricane Katrina left five feet of murky brown water in the band room at St. Augustine High School and flooded the sparkling new business and technology wing, causing millions of dollars in damage. Many Families Still Searching For Missing Loved Ones http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/11/27/BC_NOLA_MISSING_ADV27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/11/27/BC_NOLA_MISSING_ADV27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:48:37 EDT Patricia Herbert thought the nightmare was ending when her 82-year-old mother was loaded onto a helicopter on Aug. 31 and airlifted out of the chaos that followed Hurricane Katrina. Residents Fear Levees Might Break Again http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/11/27/BC_NOLA_LEVEES_ADV27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/11/27/BC_NOLA_LEVEES_ADV27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:48:35 EDT Julie Maggio nearly cries when she remembers the times her close-knit family shared in their neat brick house in the city's Lakeview neighborhood. Many Katrina Victims Desperate To Find Work http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/11/27/BC_NOLA_JOBS_ADV27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/11/27/BC_NOLA_JOBS_ADV27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:48:34 EDT April Alexander showed up for the job fair at the downtown hotel dressed in a neat green suit, her hair done just right and her attitude brimming with confidence. Homeless Katrina Victims Bounce Between Despair And Determination http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/11/27/BC_NOLA_HOUSING_ADV27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/11/27/BC_NOLA_HOUSING_ADV27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:48:32 EDT Lonnie Shanks misses sitting on his small back porch in the cool of the evening, listening to the sounds of kids playing and neighbors chatting over fences as the day winds down. Landmark New Orleans Cafe Reopens http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/10/20/BC_NORLEANS_MONDE20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/10/20/BC_NORLEANS_MONDE20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:50:56 EDT All is far from right in this corner of the world, but on Wednesday the ordeal of rebuilding a city flattened and flooded by Hurricane Katrina got a little more bearable. In Mississippi, Army Engineers Under Fire For Wetlands Project http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/10/30/BC_YAZOO_PUMPS_ADV30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/10/30/BC_YAZOO_PUMPS_ADV30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:19:08 EDT Like most other residents of Mississippi's southern Delta region, Barbara Browning remembers the flood of 1973, which covered miles and miles of the pancake-flat farm fields. Insult On Top Of Injury: New Orleans Fears Saints Will Leave Town http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/10/30/BC_NOLA_SAINTS28_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/10/30/BC_NOLA_SAINTS28_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:19:06 EDT Many of them have lost their homes, their cars, their jobs and most of their possessions. In some cases, they've even lost family members. Cash-Strapped New Orleans To Lay Off 3,000 City Workers http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/10/05/_KATRINA_CLINTON05_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/10/05/_KATRINA_CLINTON05_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:07:36 EDT Cash-strapped city officials said they will lay off 3,000 municipal workers in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, even as they struggled to convince residents to return to the city with promises that essential services will soon be up and running. Rural Parish Still Looks For Relief — Five Weeks Later http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/10/04/BC_KATRINA_PLAQUEMINES03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/10/04/BC_KATRINA_PLAQUEMINES03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:07:32 EDT Five weeks after hurricane Katrina roared through coastal Louisiana, there is little evidence in lower Plaquemines Parish of a recovery effort, but plenty of frustration. Hurricane Rita Lashes Coast http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/09/25/BC_RITA24_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/09/25/BC_RITA24_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:06:13 EDT HOUSTON — After sparking one of the largest evacuations in the nation's history and a heartbreaking new flood in battered New Orleans, Hurricane Rita swept toward the heart of the nation's petroleum industry and a dawn landfall Saturday on the Gulf Coast. Massive Evacuation Triggers Anger, Frustration, Humor http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/09/23/BC_RITA_EXODUS23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/09/23/BC_RITA_EXODUS23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:05:53 EDT The world is turned upside down. Neighborhoods are ghostly empty, parking lots of giant shopping centers are deserted, gas stations and fast-food restaurants are shuttered, and not a soul is in sight. Rita Sparks Massive Gridlock As Texans Evacuate http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/09/23/BC_RITA23_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/09/23/BC_RITA23_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:05:45 EDT With babies crying, dogs barking, radiators overheating and gas gauges dipping toward empty, hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents packed sweltering highways Thursday in a desperate bid to flee as Hurricane Rita marched toward landfall. Che Guevara: Revolutionary Icon Draws Tourists To Cuba http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/09/04/BC_CUBA_CHE04_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/09/04/BC_CUBA_CHE04_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:01:39 EDT His face has become an icon of the turbulent 1960s, an emblem alongside love beads and long hair of a generation that questioned authority and took to the streets to protest war, racism and corporate greed. After Emotional Gulf Tour, Bus Says Region 'Will Rise Again' http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/09/03/BC_KATRINA_BUSH03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2005/09/03/BC_KATRINA_BUSH03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:01:12 EDT Wrapping up an emotional tour of hurricane-devastated Gulf Coast communities, President Bush assured desperate victims Friday that the region "will rise again."