Saint Lucia (OneWorld)
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Divers recover only 173 bodies so far (Yehey!)
The National Disaster Coordinating Council over the weekend reported that the death toll from the sunken MV Princess of the Stars officially stood at 173.

Ward is Caribbean king (Miami Herald)
Chalk it up to steel drums and trade winds.

Martinis and murder flavor 'Bad Girl's' mystery (The Capital Times)
Set in Florida -- on Laguna Key, not far from Naples on the Gulf Coast -- Nicole Marie Kelby's "Murder at the Bad Girl's Bar and Grill" is a worthy addition to the pantheon of over-the-top Florida crime novels. Think of the gonzo works of Laurence Shames, Tim Dorsey and Carl Hiassen, the latter a former writing instructor of Kelby's. Like those novelists, Kelby tackles the perpetual conflict in ...

Romantic getaways (Stuff)
LAKE OF LOVE: The rising moon over the mountains around Glendhu Bay are reflected in the waters of Lake Wanaka in Central Otago on dusk. Lake Wanaka has been named as one of the world's most romantic destinations.

The Monday MLS Breakdown: McFire (Goal.com)
Brian McBride’s return to Major League Soccer could drastically alter the playoff race even if McBride has little to no impact on the field. The former U.S. National Team star will return to the league in the next few weeks and will almost certainly play in Chicago .

Canada ready for WC qualifier (CBC via Yahoo! Canada News)
On paper, it's a mismatch.

Canada takes 1st step towards World Cup (CBC)
Jim Brennan insists Canada won't take St. Vincent and the Grenadines lightly when the two teams clash Sunday afternoon in the first round of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup.

US kicks off World Cup qualifying (Cape Cod Times)
On paper, the difference between the United States and Barbados men's national soccer teams is striking. But on the Web, the divide between today's World Cup qualifying foes is even bigger.

UK: Queens Birthday Honours List 2008 (Scoop.co.nz)
The Queen's Birthday Honours list 2008 is published today, paying tribute to outstanding achievement and service across the entire community. Many of those honoured today have been involved in charitable or voluntary work, or undertaken extra-curricular activities linked to their professions.