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Panama Canal video shows cargo ships backed up amid drought
More than 100 vessels are waiting to pass through the Panama Canal after its authority restricted the number that transit the major shipping route.
Prepare to be jealous of kittens living their best life on board a sailboat
Fully seasoned sea cats Junior and Mila have lived on board the boat since they were just 4 months old.
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Chart shows dramatic drop in Gatun Lake levels as drought hits Panama Canal
If the water levels continue to drop, shipping will be disrupted along the Panama Canal.
Crafty Wild Bats Can Remember Sounds for Years: Scientists
Memorable Trait: Crafty Wild Bats Can Remember Sounds For Years
Man Survives Night Alone in Shark-Infested Sea After Falling From Boat
John Deer, who had lost his balance and fallen off the boat, screamed "Nooooo!" as he watched it sail away from him.
Florida Man Kayak Fishing Catches 600lb Black Marlin
"Most people can only dream of something like this," said one commenter on the YouTube video of the incredible catch.
Ants Observed Healing Wounded Trees in Bizarre, Never-Before-Seen Behavior
Azteca ants in Panama ran out and patched up the Cecropia trees they were living in after holes were drilled into them.
Russia Military Says It Drove Pirates Away From Ship Off Africa Coast
The Russian Ministry of Defense said it prevented an armed hijacking of the Panama flagged container ship Lucia by sending in aircraft and ships.
Panama Official Says Country Seeing Up to 3,000 Migrants Trying to Reach US
Thousands of migrants, mostly Haitians, have travelled from Colombia to Panama as part of their journey to reach the United States.
Video of Mystery 'Creature' Washed Up on the Beach Sparks Wild Theories
The short clip has already amassed more than 25 million views, as people debated exactly what the "prehistoric creature" could be.
Google Doodle Celebrates Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, Panamian-American Nurse
The Panama-born pioneering nurse served in various roles including for the World Health Organization and UNICEF. Today she is celebrated in a Google Doodle.
Cargo Ship Briefly Blocks Suez Canal, Less than 6 Months After Ever Given
Admiral Ossama Rabei, head of the Suez Canal, described the incident involving the Coral Crystal as a "very brief grounding."
Some Believe Man Accused of COVID Vaccine Scam Gave Them Saline Shots
"We will energetically pursue and punish those who committed this crime," said Panama's Health Minister Luis Francisco Sucre.
Cat Caught Smuggling Drugs into Panama Prison
The cat, which was carrying packets of cocaine, crack, and marijuana in a pouch around its middle, was captured and inspected when prison staff became suspicious.
Somali Pirates Take Over Panama-Flagged Ship From UAE, Official Says
Somali pirates have hijacked a Panama-flagged ship that encountered mechanical issues on a trip to the capital Mogadishu from the United Arab Emirates, a regional official told Reuters.
Bananas Aren't Going to Do Well Under Climate Change, Scientists Warn
"Limiting the temperature increase during the 21st century will help to avoid it," an expert told Newsweek.
Trump Organization Accused of Dodging Taxes in Panama
The Trump Organization "made fraudulent and false claims to the Panamanian tax authorities" in order to "cover up its unlawful activities," the owners of a former Trump hotel said in a legal filing in Manhattan federal court.
Ivanka Trump Lied About Trump Projects Globally: Report
Ivanka Trump's lies "misled potential buyers about the viability of the developments," the report states.
Food, Water Distribution Sites Open After FL Hurricane
An emergency alert was issued on Saturday to inform people a new site opened at Rosenwald Middle School in Panama City.
Hurricane Michael Wallops Panama City: Photos
"The whole city looks like a nuke was dropped on it."
Cayman Islands Is Major Foreign Investor in Israel
A new report on government data once more raises questions about the origin of funds driving Israel's burgeoning startup and tech industries.
Former Ambassador to Panama Slams Trump
John Feeley retired from his post in March, citing President Donald Trump's rhetoric.
Trump Organization Asked Panama President for Help
Trump's name has already been removed from the waterfront property.
Trump Hotel Brawl? Riot Police Break up Panama Fight
It was the fourth time police were called to the hotel this week.
How to Tackle the Shell Companies That Fund Corruption
Anonymous companies harbor corruption, money laundering, transnational organized crime, and terrorism.
New Species of Dog-Faced Bats Found in South America
The flight speed of these bats has posed difficulties for researchers wishing to study them.
Panama Votes to Boot Trump Hotels Out Of Country
An owners association has already stripped the president's name from its title.
Who Is John Feeley? Trump's Panama Ambassador Resigns
President Donald Trump has made a host of controversial comments about immigrants.
Oil Tanker Seized for North Korea Sanctions Violation
The seizing of the ship is part of ongoing efforts to implement U.N. Security Council resolutions on North Korea.
Panama Hotel Owners Want Trump's Name Removed
The bad news for the Trump Organization comes days after Trump SoHo hotel nixed the president's name.