WASHINGTON — President Biden urged the need for friendship during brief welcoming remarks at the annual White House Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn. First lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris joined the president at the podium. U.S.…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who shielded a co-worker from a jealous boyfriend told police he got shot at as a reward for his good deed. Jordan Clendinen, 27, of Carolina, was arrested and charged…
NEW YORK —Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations agencies. This report, Trends in maternal mortality, reveals alarming setbacks for women’s…
INDIANAPOLIS — Aliyah Boston just wanted to fit in as a WNBA rookie. She has, and more. The first-time All Star’s historic season has made her the front-runner for rookie of the year honors and…
MIAMI — An area of storm activity in the far eastern Atlantic, which is expected to move towards the Caribbean, is being monitored for possible storm development, the National Hurricane Center said. As of 8…
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman against her will in a cistern. MarcAnthony Hosien, 22, was arrested and charged with false imprisonment-domestic violence and other domestic violence…
KINGSHILL — A St. Croix man who used a bar battery as a battering ram to gain entry to a residence to attack a woman has been charged with domestic violence. Emeka Watson, 21, was…
SARASOTA — Florida health officials reported a new case of malaria Tuesday, bringing the total number of locally acquired malaria infections in the U.S. to eight since May. The cases are the first to be acquired in the U.S.…
BIRMINGHAM (AP) — A U.S. judge on Tuesday agreed to delay Joran Van der Sloot’s extortion trial until the fall to give him more time to prepare a defense or decide if he wants to enter a…
MONACO (AP) — Two-time Olympic triple jumper Ana José Tima was banned for three years in a doping case, track and field’s Athletics Integrity Unit said Wednesday. José Tima also was disqualified from all results since January…