The US wants to remake Venezuela’s oil industry. History stands in the way
Within hours of the U.S. operation that captured Venezuela’s then-President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump made a sweeping claim: the United […]
Chocolate bars recalled for possible salmonella contamination
Check your pantries and candy stashes, because one company just issued a recall for chocolate bars that could make you
Cuba launches mass demonstration to decry US attack on Venezuela and demand Maduro’s release
HAVANA (AP) — Tens of thousands of Cubans demonstrated Friday outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana to decry the killing of
As Trump alienates allies, China capitalizes
BEIJING — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney‘s decision to ease trade tensions with China is the latest sign that U.S. allies
Partly sunny and windy with a brief shower or two this morning, high 89
Saturday, January 17, 2026 Breezy to windy conditions with fast-moving showers are expected today, along with generally comfortable temperatures across
Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez after plea deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez, a White House official said
VIFEMS boosts emergency response with 7 new ambulances
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services on today welcomed seven new ambulances into frontline service, a
General tapped to lead US operations in Caribbean grilled over presence in region
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Marine Corps general tapped to lead U.S. military operations in Latin America told lawmakers Thursday that he stands
Sunny to partly cloudy and breezy, high 88
Hazardous marine conditions expected offshore this weekend into early next week, the National Weather Service said. Swells and strengthening winds
St. Croix resident gets 7 years after Google tells feds he has child porn
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix resident was given seven years in prison for collecting child pornography on his computer. John