British Woman Vanishes From Disney Cruise Ship

Rebecca Coriam, 24, from Guilden Sutton near Chester, was last seen aboard the Disney Wonder on Monday, but failed to report for her shift the next day.
She had been working as part of the youth programme on the ship, which left Los Angeles last weekend for a week-long cruise along the Mexican Riviera.
The vessel returned to dock in Los Angeles, where Miss Coriam's parents Michael and Ann were waiting to hear the latest on the inquiry.
They flew out with their daughter's cousin, Trish Davies, earlier this week, to meet maritime investigators and Disney representatives.
Speaking to television channel KABC, Mr Coriam said: "It is just very, very painful and the thought of not seeing her again...it is just frightening to think about it really."
Mrs Coriam added: "We just do not know what happened to her do we? That is the worst."

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Charges added for reputed New England mob ex-boss

Charges added for reputed New England mob ex-boss: "Federal prosecutors have added racketeering charges in the case against a reputed former New England mob boss they say extorted protection money from strip clubs and adult bookstores.

Two more men were charged in the case Tuesday, as Luigi 'Baby Shacks' Manocchio appeared at a bail hearing in federal court in Providence.

The two men, Theodore Cardillo and Richard Bonafiglia, are charged with racketeering and extortion conspiracy. A judge entered pleas of not guilty on their behalf because their lawyers were out of the state.

The judge ordered Bonafiglia held, citing prior convictions, but released Cardillo on bond.

Manocchio remains in custody pending another bail hearing next week.

Prosecutors say Manocchio, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges, is a flight risk and a danger to the community."

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