Tropical Storm Irene Approaches Hurricane Strength; Could Threaten South Florida

Uh Oh– Tropical Storm Irene reportedly “churned” across the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Sunday, showing every indication of becoming the season’s first hurricane. Irene is expected to reach hurricane strength by Monday as it nears the southern coast of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. If the forecast by the National Hurricane Center holds, it could approach South Florida late Thursday or early Friday as a hurricane. Get full details after the jump!! @ItsLukieBaby


Ex-Haiti President Returns From Exile

Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide returned home from seven years in exile to a celebrity welcome Friday, mobbed by close allies and journalists outside his private plane before being hustled into an airport VIP lounge as crowds of supporters rallied in the streets outside the terminal. @funkmasterflex


US Urges Aristide To Delay Return

@klassic_p A State Department spokesman said it was up to Haiti to decide whether the former leader should be allowed home. But he said a return before the election could be “destabilising”.


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