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First hurricane of 2023 season forms; Invest 95L lurks as possible rainmaker on Tuesday

MIAMI — The first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season formed on Saturday afternoon. Hurricane Don is still far from any land and hasn’t triggered any warnings. Forecasters are…

John McCarthy July 23, 2023

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U.S. Census Bureau Workers Counted Only 87,146 People In The USVI In 2020

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Census Bureau released statistics this week for the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) in its 2020 Island Areas Censuses Demographic and Housing Characteristics Summary File (DHC). The package includes over…

John McCarthy July 23, 2023

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Aliyah Boston Takes Us on a Tour of Her WNBA All-Star Debut

History in the making, captured by the national champion herself. LAS VEGAS — From national champion, to first round draft pick, what else could Aliyah Boston add to her resume for her…

John McCarthy July 22, 2023

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Good Samaritan Who Gave Co-Worker Refuge From Jealous Boyfriend Gets Gunshots

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…

John McCarthy July 20, 2023

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WNBA first-time All Star Aliyah Boston front-runner for rookie of the year honors

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…

John McCarthy July 20, 2023

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St. Croix Man Arrested For Holding Woman Against Her Will In Cistern

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…

John McCarthy July 19, 2023

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St. Croix Man Uses Car Battery As Battering Ram To Illegally Gain Entry Into Woman’s Home

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…

John McCarthy July 19, 2023

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St. Croix Man Who Tried To Sexually Assault Sleeping Female Faces Burglary Charge

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who snuck into a woman's apartment and attempted to sexually assault her while she was asleep faces burglary and assault charges. Osei Edwards, 23,…

John McCarthy July 18, 2023

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No winner in Monday’s Powerball drawing; Jackpot reaches $1 billion

ST. JOSEPH. Missouri (AP) — The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No ticket for Monday’s…

John McCarthy July 18, 2023

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WNBA mid-season award picks: Aliyah Boston running away with ROY Award

LAS VEGAS — A thrilling All-Star Weekend is now complete, and the second half of the 2023 WNBA season will get underway on Tuesday. This short break between games is…

John McCarthy July 17, 2023