Dominican Republic to seal Dajabon border with Haiti in canal dispute
SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) — The Dominican Republic will seal its border with Haiti in its northern Dajabon province if a conflict over access to water from a shared river is…
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Hurricane Lee generates big swells as it skirts northern Caribbean in open waters
SAN JUAN (AP) — Hurricane Lee whipped up waves of more than 15 feet (5 meters) today as the Category 3 storm cranked through open waters just north of the…
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Flood insurance swamps U.S. government
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The U.S. government’s flood coverage could soon find itself financially underwater. The National Flood Insurance Program, which covers nearly five million properties, needs to be reauthorized by…
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Help Police Find Samuel Acevedo Wanted For Domestic Assault On St. Croix
FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help today to find a man wanted for a domestic violence incident on St. Croix. Samuel Acevedo, 46, is wanted for simple assault and battery-domestic…
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Bystander Shot, Cops Fired Upon While Investigating Brandishing Incident
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A bystander was shot in the foot and police officers came under fire late Saturday as they responded to reports that a driver had brandished a firearm…
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USVI Tourism Teams Up With The Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced an expansion of its sports collaborations with the launch of a new multi-year partnership with the Chicago Cubs.…
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Michigan State coach Mel Tucker faces hearing over allegations he sexually harassed rape survivor
EAST LANSING — Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker is facing a hearing next month over allegations that he sexually harassed activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy during a phone…
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Colombian President proposes Latin American alliance to transform ‘war on drugs’
BOGOTA (Reuters) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed Saturday an alliance between Latin American countries to bring a unified voice to the fight against drug trafficking, by recognizing drug consumption…
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Rain and Marine Forecast As Hurricane Lee Passes to the North of USVI and Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — Light winds could enhance rain and thunderstorm activity today over Puerto Rico's Central Range, moving and slowly expanding towards coastal areas. The activity will be mostly seen…
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VIFP EXCLUSIVE: The Tower Man’s Secrets — Is a 2023 Homicide the Key to the Epstein Digital Bridge?
ST. THOMAS — As the federal government continues to unseal the tangled details of the Jeffrey Epstein enterprise, the Virgin Islands Free Press has uncovered a chilling connection between a…