‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. Is it any surprise…
Pinheiro Braathen performs snow samba to celebrate Brazil’s first podium in a World Cup ski race
It’s not just soccer anymore. Brazil is finding World Cup success in skiing now, too. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen became the first Brazilian skier to finish on a World Cup podium when…
Assad is granted political asylum in Russia after the fall of Damascus
DAMASCUS (AP) — Syria’s prime minister said today that most cabinet ministers are still working from offices in Damascus after rebels entered the capital over the weekend and overthrew President Bashar…
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Powerball player hits $256 million jackpot. Where in the US was the lucky ticket sold?
A Powerball ticket sold in New York hit the $256 million jackpot, lottery officials said. The ticket matched five winning numbers and the Powerball in the drawing Saturday, December 7,…
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Ultimate drug don Ivan James gets 35 years
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Ivan James, 40, Joh Williams, 38, Malachi Benjamin, 28, Ariel Petersen, 28, and Jahkiebo Joseph, 26, all of St. Croix, were sentenced by District Court Judge Mark…
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Syrian rebels topple President Assad, difficult times lie ahead
Rebels in palaces and prisons emptied as Russia says Bashar has left Syria DAMASCUS — Syrian rebels declared they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, forcing…
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NYPD releases 2 new photos of man sought in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
NEW YORK — They have seen him smiling on a hostel security camera, but don't know his name. They found the backpack he discarded while fleeing, but don't know where…
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Cops seek ‘person of interest’ in murder of Angel Casanova
CHRISTIANSTED — Police said they are seeking a "person of interest" in the shooting death of 33-year-old Angel Casanova near the Christiansted Cemetery in St. Croix on Tuesday. Elvis Villar…
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A $6.2 million banana, a crypto empire and Trump’s potential conflicts
SEOUL — Not long after buying and publicly consuming a $6.2 million banana as part of an artworld stunt, Chinese crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun made another eye-catching purchase, investing $30…
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Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. These tips can make it a little easier
Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it’s clear that travelers could use some help…