US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask why
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A large buildup of U.S. naval forces in and around the Southern Caribbean has officials in Caracas and experts in the United States asking: is the move…
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NYC’s West Indian parade celebrates Caribbean culture with music, merriment and mayoral candidates
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade, one of the world’s largest celebrations of Caribbean culture, kicked off Monday with vibrant costumes, colorful flags and…
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Intervals of clouds and sun, a.m. thunderstorm, a shower later
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) continues monitoring a tropical wave over the Atlantic with a low formation chance in the next 48 hours (30%) and a high formation chance in…
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Man faces domestic violence charge after being accused of assault
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is facing domestic violence-related charges after being accused of an assault, authorities said. Luis Amaro Jr., 36, was arrested and charged with third-degree…
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Man accused of going to B&B to shoot and kill his ex-wife
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife at a Government Hill bed and breakfast where she was staying. Tizoni A. Mahoney, 54, was…
As an Atlantic system moves west, what are its tropical depression chances?
The Atlantic Ocean remains clear of significant severe weather systems excepting a tropical wave in the far eastern tropical Atlantic. The disturbance is expected to move in a west to…
Armored vehicle accident in Haiti kills 2 and injures 8 Kenyan police officers
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — An accident involving two armored vehicles in Haiti’s capital left at least two people dead and eight police officers from Kenya injured, according to officials. One…
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10-year-old gunned down after playing ding-dong ditch prank on home
HOUSTON — A 10-year-old Texas boy was shot while playing ding-dong ditch with friends, police told news outlets. According to Houston police, the boy and a group of friends went…
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Possible mold on Ding Dongs has led to a national recall. Here’s what to know
ORRVILLE, Ohio —The possibility of mold from an equipment failure has led to a recall of Hostess Ding Dongs. The J.M. Smucker company has initiated a voluntary recall of select…
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Infrequent Powerball player left ‘shaking’ by big win in NC. ‘Perfect timing’
A lottery player who rarely buys Powerball tickets said he was drawn in by the rising jackpot — then he ended up hitting a big prize himself. Chad McLamb has…