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Dana Kennedy

Dana Kennedy, a former correspondent for ABC News, Fox News and MSNBC, who also writes for the The New York Times, the Financial Times, the International Herald Tribune, Time magazine and People, among others, is based in Europe.

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TSAR POWER

Russians on the Riviera: ‘We’re Not All Thugs and Gangsters’

The Côte d'Azur extravagance of Putin-era oligarchs has been all about flaunting wealth—while trying to hide it. Some make that work. Some get caught. Some wind up dead.

Dana Kennedy

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THE GREAT ISISCAPE

Extremists Thank Trump for ISIS’ Chance to Return to Europe

France won’t be the only country threatened by jihadis escaping in Syria thanks to Trump’s disastrous decisions, but it knows a lot about the people already planning new attacks.

Dana Kennedy

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‘SUICIDE SQUAD’

Ghislaine Maxwell’s Crazy, Rich, and Dangerous Family

The late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion and alleged procurer comes from a clan with a penchant for sex, intrigue, science, and illusions.

Dana Kennedy

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SHROUDED IN SIN

The French Riviera Mansion Built on Mass Murder

The most over the top villa in one of the most over the top places on the planet comes with a sinister past.

Dana Kennedy

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HIDE AND SEEK

Epstein’s ‘Madam’ Spotted at In-N-Out Burger

The global hunt for Epstein's former gal pal ranged from Massachusetts to France—until a shutterbug snapped a picture of her eating a burger in California.

Kate Briquelet

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ENVENOM VERITAS

Why Are So Many Tourists Dying in the Dominican Republic?

Suspicion is growing that pesticides used to fumigate rooms in this tropical paradise may be responsible for several of the deaths—but not all of them.

Dana Kennedy

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POET OR MURDERER?

French Court Convicts British Man in Grisly 1996 Slaying

Ian Bailey, convicted in absentia, tells The Daily Beast he will ‘go down with guns blazing’ if he is extradited to France from Ireland to face the 25-year prison sentence.

Dana Kennedy

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POURQUOI?

Cannes’ Controversial Decision to Honor ‘a Sexist Homophobe’

The 2019 Cannes Film Festival kicked off with the premiere of a Bill Murray-starring vampire film—and plenty of controversy over its decision to honor notorious actor Alain Delon.

Dana Kennedy

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HOLY HELL

‘Apocalyptic’ Fire Engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

A sudden blaze overtook the historic church and captivated the world, threatening to destroy centuries of precious history.

Barbie Latza Nadeau

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THE INCARNATION

The 83-Year-Old Revolutionary Leading Algeria’s Uprising

Thousands have poured into Algeria’s streets to end the rule of Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who looks half-dead at 82. Not so for Bouhired, who’s lost none of her political passion.

Dana Kennedy

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