Havana’s roads change as Cubans adopt electric bikes and vehicles
HAVANA — The capital city of Cuba is famed for the colorful vintage cars that can still be seen puttering around its streets and are a popular subject for visitors'…
US ambassador announces $60 million in aid and new resources for police during visit to Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations announced $60 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Haiti during a trip Monday to the troubled Caribbean country. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield also…
Heat Advisory in effect, expect passing showers, dust plume back on Thursday
SAN JUAN — Good morning! Passing showers are expected for eastern Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today, with the strongest activity this afternoon in the west and interior of…
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Ron Charles, star basketball player from St. Croix, dies suddenly at age 65
ATLANTA — Ronald Alexander "Ronche" Charles, the star basketball player who helped Magic Johnson win the NCAA college basketball national championship with Michigan State University in 1979, died Sunday at…
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Dominican activists protest against a new criminal code that would maintain a total abortion ban
SANTO DOMINGO — Activists in the Dominican Republic protested against a bill for a new criminal code that would keep in place the country’s total abortion ban. The Dominican Senate gave…
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US ambassador visits Haiti to meet new leaders and Kenyan police helping to curb gang violence
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations traveled to Haiti today to meet leaders of the new transitional government and the Kenyan police who are the vanguard…
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Today’s weather: a mix of clouds and sun with a limited risk of flooding
SAN JUAN — An area of moisture will continue to move over the region during the day, bringing passing showers, the National Weather Service said this morning. Rain will be…
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BIDEN OUT! Finally caves to Democratic pressure to leave 2024 presidential race
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has decided to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, ending a weeks-long crisis within the Democratic Party over his viability against former President Donald Trump…
Heat Advisory in effect with Saharan dust plume overhead
SAN JUAN — Happy Sunday, today, just like yesterday, will be another day with hazy skies, as shown by the water vapor image. Therefore, be very take precautions if you…
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Sky car operator claims bank overcharged it $130,000 in credit card fees
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — FirstBank Virgin Islands is being sued by a Paradise Point tram operator who claims the bank deducted excessive credit card fees from its corporate account. In a…