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Heavily armed Haitian gang surrounds hospital in capital and traps people inside

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — A heavily armed gang surrounded a hospital in Haiti on Wednesday, trapping women, children and newborns inside until police rescued them, according to the director of the…

John McCarthy November 16, 2023

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St. Thomas RE/MAX Broker Who Stole Millions Agrees To Pay $500K To Victims

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A respected RE/MAX Realtor who stole millions from her trusting clients on St. Thomas will serve no jail time as long as she pays $500,000 in a…

John McCarthy November 15, 2023

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Mars Hill Man Arrested For Attempting To Perform Sex Acts On 12-Year-Old Girl

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested for allegedly attempting to perform sex acts on a 12-year-old girl in his own household. Luis C. Santiago, 40, of Mars Hill,…

John McCarthy November 14, 2023

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Jim Harbaugh says Sherrone Moore will lead No. 2 Michigan if a judge doesn’t rule in school’s favor

ANN ARBOR (AP) — Jim Harbaugh stood behind a lectern and delivered prepared remarks Monday, kicking off a week in which he will either lose another opportunity to coach No. 2 Michigan…

John McCarthy November 14, 2023

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Health Department Brings Free Lead Testing To St. Croix Schools

CHRISTIANSTED — This week the Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division is continuing its pediatric lead testing for children six years old and younger at both public and private schools. The…

John McCarthy November 14, 2023

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Convicted Felon Accused of Manufacturing ‘Ghost Guns’ on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is facing a federal weapons charge after authorities alleged he was making ghost guns for sale in the territory. Kishawn Lopez, 35, of Williams…

John McCarthy November 13, 2023

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Be On The Lookout for Taheem Jarvis, Considered ‘Armed and Dangerous’

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help to find a man considered "armed and dangerous" on St. Croix. Taheem S. Jarvis, 21, is wanted by police on multiple illegal gun related…

John McCarthy November 13, 2023

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Help Police Find Luis Santiago Wanted For Domestic Violence On St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help to find a man wanted in connection to a domestic violence incident on St. Croix. Luis Santiago, 40, of Mars Hill, is wanted for…

John McCarthy November 13, 2023

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New York Jets Pregame Show Sponsored By The USVI

NEW YORK — The New York Jets' in-house television production company program "Pregame Central" featured that it was sponsored by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism for Sunday Night…

John McCarthy November 13, 2023

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Without Jim Harbaugh, No. 2 Michigan grinds past No. 9 Penn State with 32 straight runs in 24-15 win

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (AP) — Before the game, Blake Corum warmed up wearing a ski hat that summed up Michigan’s attitude right now: “Michigan vs. Everybody.” After the second-ranked Wolverines…

John McCarthy November 12, 2023