Bahamas

Kristal Ambrose, Bahamas Plastic Movement

Bahamas Plastic Movement founder wins Goldman Environmental Prize

As an island nation, the Bahamas finds itself drowning in plastic carried from far away by ocean currents, as well as from its tourism industry and domestic use. Kristal Ambrose decided to try to do something about it.

Bahamas Plastic Movement founder wins Goldman Environmental Prize
A woman is shown wearing a red shirt and walking with a crate next to a heavily damaged home.

Earth's hottest decade on record marked by extreme storms, deadly wildfires

Earth's hottest decade on record marked by extreme storms, deadly wildfires
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Bahamas relief efforts complicated by new storm headed for the islands

Bahamas relief efforts complicated by new storm headed for the islands
A palm tree among wreckage

‘Everything is gone:’ Bahamians struggle in Dorian’s devastating wake

‘Everything is gone:’ Bahamians struggle in Dorian’s devastating wake
An aerial view of damaged homes, trees and extra debris surrounded by water in the Bahamas.

Bahamas officials search for storm survivors as Dorian heads for Florida, Georgia

Bahamas officials search for storm survivors as Dorian heads for Florida, Georgia
A row of houses are shown from across a flooded street with water up to the front porch of one of the houses.

Hurricane Dorian bashes Bahamas, inches toward Florida coast

Slow-moving Hurricane Dorian pounded Grand Bahama Island on Tuesday and was forecast to come "dangerously close" to Florida's coast by day's end before drenching the US East Coast for the next several days.

Hurricane Dorian bashes Bahamas, inches toward Florida coast
Queen Conch

In the Caribbean, queen conches are living on the edge

Conches are ubiquitous across the Caribbean. The decorative shells are exported and made into jewelry, and the huge gastropod inside is a staple food. But new research suggests that the conch is possibly being loved to death.

In the Caribbean, queen conches are living on the edge
Flamingos have enjoyed a resurgence in Florida over the last 50 years. Notice that the young flamingo in the middle is gray and not the iconic pink. Flamingos gain their pinkish color over time through their diet — mainly shrimp.

New study sheds light on the debate over the origins of flamingos in Florida

You might say that those who have believed that flamingos are natives of Florida are tinkled pink at new reported findings.

New study sheds light on the debate over the origins of flamingos in Florida
Members of the civil defense run as Hurricane Irma howls past Puerto Rico after thrashing several smaller Caribbean islands.

Hurricane Irma — the most enduring super-storm on record — continues on deadly path through Caribbean

Hurricane Irma, rampaging across the Caribbean, has produced sustained winds at 183 miles per hour for more than 33 hours, making it the longest-lasting, top-intensity cyclone ever recorded, France's national weather service said Thursday.

Hurricane Irma — the most enduring super-storm on record — continues on deadly path through Caribbean
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RIP swimming pigs: Several of the Bahamas' beloved porkers found dead

In the Bahamas, there are beaches where you can swim with pigs. And lots of selfie-happy tourists did — until recently.

RIP swimming pigs: Several of the Bahamas' beloved porkers found dead
A police officer gestures during a demonstration that denounced the fatal shooting by police of two black men in Phoenix, AZ, July 8, 2016.

Why it matters that the Bahamas issued a travel advisory for the US

It's not just local black residents who fear police interactions in the US. Now citizens from Caribbean countries like the Bahamas see reasons to be extra cautious while traveling in the US.

Why it matters that the Bahamas issued a travel advisory for the US
Isis, the dog

Downton Abbey's pooch has a problem — with her name

The public television smash hit Downton Abbey is making waves again — though not because its killed off another character. It's because of one of the show's dogs. Specifically Isis. And you can probably figure out where this is going. Meanwhile, in Finland, the country's prime minister is blaming Apple for its economic problems. And France is blaming the English-speaking the world for being too politically correct. Those stories and more in today's Global Scan.

Downton Abbey's pooch has a problem — with her name

The US is reining in internal eavesdropping, but what about spying on the rest of the world?

Americans are focused on spying by the NSA inside the US. But a former cyber-security advisor says the bigger debate over spying on foreigners has hardly started.

The US is reining in internal eavesdropping, but what about spying on the rest of the world?
Kamilah Gibson backstage at the Apollo before the finals.

Amateur Night in Harlem draws competitors from around the globe

Alina Simone went to Harlem's Apollo Theater to witness the Amateur Night competition and found that all the top winners share something in common. They all came from outside the US.

Amateur Night in Harlem draws competitors from around the globe
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Britain Named Most Prolific Invader

A new book claims that Britain has invaded more countries than any other. Anchor Aaron Schachter discusses the claim with the World's News Editor and resident history buff, Chris Woolf.

Britain Named Most Prolific Invader