4.6-magnitude earthquake rattles Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Rico around last night, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit at 11:07 p.m. Tuesday about 5.59 miles (9…
USVI to build artificial reef to bolster coastal defense against future storms
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon build its first artificial reef to protect its coasts and help the territory become more resilient ahead of future storms, officials announced. The…
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Coast Guard Calls Off Search For Missing Boater
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Coast Guard air and surface crews suspended the search for a missing boater on Monday afternoon. The main search included the sea and land areas around Coki…
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Jamaica probes police killings of four people in 24 hours, including a teenage boy
KINGSTON (AP) — A government agency in Jamaica says it is investigating four fatal shootings by police officers in the span of 24 hours, including that of a 14-year-old boy. The Independent…
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Man now presumed dead after boat crash near Thatch Cay; recovery operation begins
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Rescue officials continue searching for a 51-year-old power boater, who last was seen Sunday morning when his boat spun out of control and crashed near Thatch Cay. …
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Man Accused of Raping Woman; Then Returning Hours Later To Bite Her Face and Cut Her Hair Off
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who said he only wanted to talk, viciously raped a woman and then broke into her house hours later to bite her on the face…
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‘Organic Gardener’ Limin’ In St. John Charged With Having Marijuana, Mushrooms and Cocaine on the Beach
CRUZ BAY — A young man lounging in a beach chair in St. John was charged with illegal possession of drugs on Friday night. Umoja Zohar Sofergreer, 25, of St.…
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Search Continues For Missing Boater Into Second Day
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Coast Guard said it searched all night and into the day for 51-year-old Davaughn Todman, who has been missing since his boat spun out and…
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Coast Guard searching for boater ejected after vessel crashed, spun out of control
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Air and surface crews with the U.S. Coast Guard searched the waters off St. Thomas for a boater who was ejected from his vessel after it crashed…
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Yemen’s Houthis vow strong response after new US strike
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Houthi militia threatened a "strong and effective response" after the United States carried out another strike in Yemen overnight, further ratcheting up tensions as Washington vowed…