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Packed Jetliner Crashes, Killing Only 1 Aboard

Richard Garcia, Periodico El Isleno / AP

BOGOTA, Colombia (Aug. 16) -- A Boeing 737 jetliner filled with vacationers crashed in a thunderstorm and broke apart as it slid onto the runway on a Caribbean island Monday. Only one of the 131 people on board died, and the island's governor called it a miracle. The plane hit short of the runway on Colombia's San Andres...

Police Seize World Cup Trophy Made of Cocaine

(July 5) -- Thousands of miles from the real World Cup, police in Colombia are awarding a penalty for a brazen foul: a World Cup trophy molded entirely of cocaine. A replica of soccer's most famous statue was found over the weekend during a routine check of a mail warehouse at Bogota's airport. It was inside a package...

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Bogota Bomb Blast Leaves 2 Dead

A bomb intended for a hardline former interior minister killed two of his bodyguards and injured at least 31 people in BogotÃ¡'s uptown commercial district Tuesday in an attack that has not been seen in the capital for years.

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Megan Eileen McDonough: Color In La Candelaria: A Look At Bogota's Liveliest Neighborhood (PHOTOS)

While attempting to assimilate into Bogota's creative community, I've found myself craving more time in La Candelaria.

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06/02/12 JetBlue flight makes quick landing in Fla. Source: United Press International (UPI) A JetBlue flight bound for Bogota was diverted to Orlando, Fla., Friday due to mechanical problems shortly after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale, the airline said.
06/01/12 Bogota students witness, participate in DUI demo Source: NorthJersey.com - Hackensack NJ Junior and senior students at Bogota High School recently saw firsthand what happens when individuals drink, text and drive.
05/30/12 Attorney questions Bogota ... Source: The Montclair Times - Montclair NJ The attorney for Police Officer Regina Tasca on Tuesday questioned the police chief's decision to pursue disciplinary action against her for an April 2011 incident in which she claims she tried to stop another officer from using excessive force on an emotionally disturbed man.
05/30/12 Civic culture is key to reduce violence, study finds Source: Inter-American Development Bank Any successful strategy to prevent violence should include measures to recognize and change behaviors prompted by beliefs, emotions and cultural factors, according to a new study sponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
05/29/12 Attorney questions Bogota chief over charges against... Source: Belleville Times - Belleville NJ The attorney for Police Officer Regina Tasca on Tuesday questioned the police chief's decision to pursue disciplinary action against her for an April 2011 incident in which she claims she tried to stop another officer from using excessive force on an emotionally disturbed man.