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Costa Rica tops list of 'happiest' nations

Forget Disneyland! Costa Rica is the happiest place in the world, according to an independent research group in Britain with the goal of building a new economy, "centered on people and the environment."

Mexican navy uncovers drugs inside frozen sharks

The Mexican navy smelled something fishy and their intuition paid off. They found nearly a ton of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of frozen sharks.

SI.com: Jonah Freedman: What we've learned as U.S. draws closer to World Cup berth

CHICAGO -- Well, that was a relief. The U.S. national team emerged from its toughest week yet of 2010 World Cup qualifying, bruised but standing tall. After getting abused and flattened in Costa Rica 3-1 last Wednesday, the Americans responded by rallying on Honduras 2-1 Saturday at Soldier Field, its first comeback win in World Cup qualifying in 24 years. The end result is that the U.S. stands in second place halfway through the Hexagonal final round of CONCACAF qualifying with a 3-1-1 record and 10 points.

People.com: Heidi & Spencer: We Were Never Tortured

Or even got that sick, though Montag was hospitalized because she was "not feeling well," but is fine now, they say

SI.com: Jonah Freedman: U.S. must rebound vs. Honduras after debacle in Costa Rica

CHICAGO -- A U.S. team, meticulously prepared and riding a wave of confidence, marched into hostile territory and proceeded to get ambushed. The whistle had barely blown before the Americans' game plan fell to pieces and they gave up an early, back-breaking goal.

SI.com: Soccer America: Central defense holds key for U.S. vs. Costa Rica

On the eve of the United States' tough World Cup qualifier in Costa Rica (Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET, ESPN2 and Galavisión), reports surfaced of a legal action filed by American defender Oguchi Onyewu, who claims an opposing player used racial taunts during a Belgian league game.

People.com: Report: Daniel Baldwin to Replace Spencer Pratt

Plus, Heidi Montag's sister Holly will step in after the couple quit I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here

People.com: Brooklyn Decker: Married Life with Andy Roddick Is Amazing

The swimsuit model says the honeymoon's not over for her and hubby Andy Roddick

Five Costa Rica adventures

With its exotic wildlife, sun-soaked coasts and dramatic mountains, this Central American playground offers trips for all types of explorers.

More older Americans signing on to volunteer abroad

When Autumn Preble was a teenager in the 1960s, she spent hours gazing at black-and-white LIFE magazine photographs that documented the journey of Peace Corps volunteers all over the world.

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