WASHINGTON (AP) — Just before dawn one summer day in Washington, the president of the United States stripped naked on a rock by the river,
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SAN JUAN — A settlement between creditors in Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy case lifted prices of the commonwealth’s municipal bonds and shares of insurance companies that guaranteed
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives approved government funding for 12 community projects earlier this week, Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett said. “Earlier this
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FREDERIKSTED — A second suspect in the 2021 murder of 30-year-old Kevin Jerome has been arrested in California, authorities said. Darren Bess was arrested by
Read moreMartin O’Malley Sworn in as Commissioner of Social Security Administration
Martin J. O’Malley was sworn in today by Senator Ben Cardin as Commissioner of Social Security to a term that expires on January 19, 2025.
Read moreFormer St. Croix Chamber of Commerce President charged with ‘misusing’ $500K in COVID relief funds
CHRISTIANSTED — Prosecutors allege that the co-owners of St. Croix-based Island Services Group used emergency federal financial assistance meant to help American businesses impacted by
Read moreFederal audit finds ‘a lot of work remains’ in Puerto Rico’s hurricane and earthquake recovery
SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico is trudging through reconstruction work after two devastating hurricanes and a string of strong earthquakes, and has spent less than 10% of
Read moreOregon lawmakers pass bill to recriminalize drug possession
SALEM (AP) — A bill recriminalizing the possession of small amounts of drugs was passed by the Oregon Legislature on Friday, undoing a key part of the
Read moreLeBron James reaches 40,000 points to extend his NBA career scoring record
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James reached 40,000 points Saturday night, still going strong in his 21st NBA season as he tries to put the
Read moreCOVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.
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