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In an island nation, living in fear of the water

In the Bahamas, 80 percent of the population can't swim, despite the fact that in the nation of 29 islands, you're never far from the ocean.
Hurricane Irene heading for North Carolina, Washington, New York (video)

Hurricane Irene weakened to 110 m.p.h. winds, but Irene is expected to strengthen to a Category 3 hurricane again is it reaches North Carolina
Hurricane Irene hammers Bahamas (video) Where's she going now?

Hurricane Irene, with winds of 120 m.p.h., is now on a track to make landfall in North Caroline, then move toward New York and New Engalnd.
Long Island serial killer: Portrait of cunning criminal slowly emerges

Up to 10 human remains have been found alongside a beach highway on Long Island. Four are so far tied to the same elusive killer. But the 'Long Island serial killer' may have been seen and heard.
The Adam Smith Institute Blog
Should government 'nudge' people to do the right thing?

Children can be encouraged to pick healthy foods if the less healthy options are at the end of the line. The way we construct choices can 'nudge' people to make certain choices.
'Barefoot bandit' to face weapons charges in Bahamas

'Barefoot bandit' Colton Harris-Moore will face illegal weapons possession and other charges in the Bahamas, following his arrest Sunday.
The Circle Bastiat
The cruise business, post-financial meltdown

Lavish cruise ships continue to be built, despite the fact that US consumer bankruptcies totaled more than 136,000 in May, 9 percent more than a year ago.
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Caribbean Cruises to Haiti: 'Sickening' or right?

More than 15,000 vacationers have ported at the beach at Labadee since the 7.0 earthquake hit on Jan. 12. Despite reported moral outrage of some passengers, a spokesperson said no passengers have requested their money back.
Lower gasoline prices mean road trips are back this Memorial Day

Americans are ready for a break, and they're being enticed out of their homes by big travel discounts, according to AAA.
U.S. warship stirs Lebanese fear of war.

The USS Cole has deployed off the coast of Lebanon as that nation's political crisis deepens.