2025 – Page 38 – Virgin Islands Free Press

U.S. launches Operation Southern Spear, unveiling new robotic fleet to target cartels

The United States is launching a major new military and surveillance campaign in the Western Hemisphere, deploying an unprecedented mix of robotic air and sea vessels to counter Latin American…

John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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Fight in front of pub leaves one dead. Man arrested

GRESHAM — A fight outside a pub left one man fatally beaten, Oregon police said. On November 6, 35-year-old David Lomas was found unconscious in front of a “video lottery…

John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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Trip to get Shirley Temple 7Up ends with North Carolina man winning lottery prize

GASTONIA — A craving for Shirley Temple 7Up – yes, it’s a thing– resulted in a local man winning six figures in the North Carolina Education Lottery. Albert Clinton Jr.…

John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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USS Lake Erie cruiser docked at the Frederiksted Pier in St. Croix

USS Lake Erie (CG-70) is the U.S. Navy ship currently docked at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility in St. Croix as of today, the Virgin Islands Free Press can…

John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know

Six people have died due to a multistate outbreak of listeria linked to recalled prepared pasta meals sold at major grocery chains, including Albertsons, Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market and Trader Joe’s. The warning…

John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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Minnesota high school teacher charged with sexually assaulting student

ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota — A veteran English teacher at Mounds View High School has resigned and was due in Ramsey County District Court Thursday morning to face charges of sexually…

John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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Just 29% of Americans support US military killing drug suspects, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Only 29% of Americans support using the U.S. military to kill suspected drug traffickers without a judge or court being involved, a rebuke of President Donald Trump's strikes in…

John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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Curacao and Suriname move closer to historic World Cup qualification

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao (AP) — Richonell Margaret scored twice in two-minute span in the second half on Thursday as Suriname defeated El Salvador 4-0 in CONCACAF qualifying to move closer to…

John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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Weekend hazard risks – lightning, flooding and rip currents

Nov 14, 2025 Weekend Hazard Risks — Lightning • Flooding • Rip Currents Heads up this weekend! Isolated thunderstorms , localized flooding Saturday , ponding Sunday , and possible rip…

John McCarthy November 14, 2025

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St. Thomas restaurant provides free meals amid SNAP benefits suspension

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As the U.S. Virgin Islands SNAP suspension continues to affect thousands of households, local restaurant St. Thomas Social has launched a community initiative providing free community meals to residents…

John McCarthy November 13, 2025