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Mexico horrified by suspected massacre, incineration of 43 students

AYOTZINAPA, Mexico – Mexico was confronted Saturday with one of the grisliest massacres in years of drug violence after gang suspects confessed to slaughtering 43 missing students and dumping their incinerated remains in a river.

VIDEO: A morning on the Ruta de los Conquistadores

The Tico Times caught up with racers just before the starting gun at 7 a.m. A thick fog blanketed the hills of Tres Ríos, and riders looked road-weary after the first day’s push from Jacó to Atenas. But several athletes were happy to discuss their experience.

New Sonámbulo album expands style, stays funky

Among fans, Sonámbulo can do no wrong; as long as they keep their zest, everybody’s happy. Yet the band continues to experiment, and “Psicosonorama” is inches closer to greatness.

Costa Rica struggles to manage $1.7 billion in development loans

The Finance Ministry and the Inter-American Development Bank have been trying to speed up the implementation of more than $1.7 billion worth of development loans in energy, infrastructure, security, education and other strategic sectors. Costa Rica has struggled to complete its public works projects in the past, including those with IDB funding, on time and on budget, according to Casa Presidencial.

Springsteen turns song into book with unflinching ‘Outlaw Pete’

With the publication of his not-quite-for-children children's book, "Outlaw Pete," Bruce Springsteen has surprised even himself. Writing such a book "was the last thing I saw coming," he says, never mind the many other rock stars who have delved into the children's section lately — including, most recently, Keith Richards with "Gus & Me."

Quiet neighborhood on a cul-de-sac

Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 2.5, Lot: 1,515 M2, Construction Area: 465 M2. PROPERTY FEATURES: 3 bedrooms with laurel floors. 2.5 bathrooms with marble countertops, tempered glass and deluxe fittings. Hardwood doors, closets and ceiling beams through out the property.

Hundreds of neglected dogs found in area surrounding Turrialba Volcano

Inspectors from the National Animal Health Service are struggling to manage more than 400 neglected dogs discovered during farm inspections following last week's phreatic eruptions at the Turrialba Volcano, northeast of San José.

Dockworkers strike declared illegal after union loses appeal

Soon after striking longshoremen reached a partial deal with the Atlantic Port Authority, JAPDEVA, to return to work Thursday, a court in Limón declared the strike illegal, rejecting the union’s appeal filed Monday.

TIMELINE: A recent volcanic history of Costa Rica

Check out a photo timeline of some of the biggest volcanic eruptions in Costa Rica over the last 150 years.

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