US man shot in Haiti dies at Florida hospital Published: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 | Leave a comment MIAMI (AP) — A U.S. man died Thursday from gunshot wounds he suffered a week ago during a robbery in Haiti where he was working on an orphanage he and his wife were building through their charity, officials said. David Bompart, 50, of Columbus, Ohio, died at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he had been airlifted... Read More

Sean Penn named ambassador for Haiti in ceremony Updated: Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | Leave a comment PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Actor Sean Penn has been named ambassador at large for Haiti in recognition of his humanitarian work since the 2010 earthquake. The Hollywood star received the honor from Haitiian President Michel Martelly at a special ceremony Tuesday evening at the National Palace. Martelly... Read More

US man helping in Haiti rebuilding is shot, robbed Updated: Fri, Jan 27, 2012 | Leave a comment MIAMI (AP) — A U.S. man who helped build a trauma center in Haiti after January 2010's devastating earthquake was treated at that hospital after being critically wounded during a robbery in the capital of Port-au-Prince, his wife and doctors said Friday. David Bompart, 50, of Columbus, Ohio, was shot Tuesday... Read More

AP Interview: Haitian leader could pardon Duvalier Updated: Thu, Jan 26, 2012 | Leave a comment DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Haiti's president suggested Thursday that he might pardon former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, saying reconciliation for his nation is more important than making the man known as "Baby Doc" pay for his bloody rule. In an interview with The Associated Press, Michel Martelly pledged to... Read More

Missouri town's garage sale benefits Haitian orphanage Published: Tue, Jun 7, 2011 | Leave a comment The regulars who donate to Jane Corbett's garage sale every year know the routine. They are told to bring their items to her Shrewsbury home the Wednesday before the sale begins. But that rarely happens; items fill Corbett's home for months before the sale, making it difficult for her to move. "Just try brushing... Read More

Inspiring couple still connect as family Updated: Wed, Feb 16, 2011 | Leave a comment Tiffanie and Jake Lenhart started their married life 15 years ago determined not to be a statistic. They didn't want to follow the path of many teen parents who end up divorced and without college degrees, or even high school ones. At the time they found themselves with a baby, married and Tiffanie still a... Read More

1,100 missing in China as Asian flood misery rises Published: Mon, Aug 9, 2010 | Leave a comment ZHOUQU, China (AP) — Rescuers lifted muddy bodies into trucks, and aid convoys choked the road into the remote Chinese town where hundreds died and more than 1,100 were missing Monday from landslides caused by heavy rain that has flooded swaths of Asia and spread misery to millions. In Pakistan, the United... Read More

Ex-deputy: Wyclef Jean to run for Haiti president Published: Tue, Aug 3, 2010 | Leave a comment PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Singer Wyclef Jean is about to announce his candidacy for president of earthquake-ravaged Haiti, the former head of the country's Chamber of Deputies said Tuesday. Former Deputy Pierre Eric Jean-Jacques told The Associated Press that the hip hop artist will run as part of his... Read More

Do you know anyone living or traveling in Haiti? Updated: Tue, Jan 12, 2010 If you know anyone living or traveling in Haiti, please share with Mac Bentley at mbentley@opubco.com. Read More

Edmond girl plans 24-hour bike ride to help Haiti Published: Tue, Oct 14, 2008 | Leave a comment EDMOND — Gabrielle “Brielle” Bunn planned to go on a mission trip to Haiti over fall break. When the trip was canceled because of bad weather, Bunn decided to help the needy in Haiti another way. She is planning Hope for Haiti, a 24-hour bike ride around Lake Hefner beginning about 6:30 tonight.... Read More

World Bank Leader Urges Action on Food Updated: Sat, Apr 12, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The president of the World Bank on Sunday urged immediate action to deal with mounting food prices that have caused hunger and deadly violence in several countries. Robert Zoellick said the international community has "to put our money where our mouth is" and act now to help hungry... Read More