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‘Strong’ 4.9 magnitude earthquake hits near Anegada; no tsunami threat

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — A "strong" magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred about 33 miles northwest of Anegada Island in the British Virgin Islands at 8:23 a.m. AST today, the Pacific Tsunami…

John McCarthy April 28, 2024

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Meet the members of a transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for beleaguered Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to Haiti was installed Thursday in the capital of this Caribbean country, which is marred by gang violence and soaring hunger…

John McCarthy April 26, 2024

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Search of armed robbery suspect’s crash pad nets loaded gun, ammunition, drugs

CHRISTIANSTED — An authorized search of an armed robbery suspect's living space turned up a loaded gun, ammunition and drugs early Thursday morning. Darnley N. Petersen, 22, of St. Croix,…

John McCarthy April 19, 2024

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Can you gamble in Central America?

Find out how you can gamble in Central America. Read on for the answers! Central America is somewhere that online gambling has become significantly more popular in recent years. Investors…

John McCarthy April 17, 2024

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Gun butting at Starz Hotel nets gold chain, wallet

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a man was hit in the head with a gun to snatch his gold chain. The case began at 2:48 a.m. today when…

John McCarthy April 13, 2024

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Superman’s first appearance sells for $6 million, becoming world’s most valuable comic

AUSTIN — A comic book featuring Superman's first-ever appearance has sold for $6 million, making it the most valuable comic edition in existence. Texas-based Heritage Auctions said Thursday that the "Action Comics…

John McCarthy April 6, 2024

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Man arrested for stealing defibrillator from shopping mall

CRUZ BAY — A St. John man was arrested for allegedly stealing a defibrillator from a shopping mall in Cruz Bay. Tyran Jarvis, 46, was arrested and charged with grand…

John McCarthy April 5, 2024

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10 Dating Tips for Men Who Want to Be Successful With Women

Whether you want to find a woman for marriage or you just want to mess around, you need to have a basic understanding of female nature. Some of the things…

John McCarthy March 18, 2024

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First charter flight with US citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami

MIAMI (AP) — A charter flight carrying dozens of U.S. citizens fleeing spiraling gang violence in Haiti landed Sunday in Miami, U.S. State Department officials said. More than 30 U.S. citizens were…

John McCarthy March 18, 2024

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Coast Guard medevacs U.S. citizen from Symphony of the Seas cruise ship

SAN JUAN — A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew medevaced a Symphony of the Seas cruise ship passenger southwest of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on Thursday.Medevaced is 57-year-old man,…

John McCarthy March 15, 2024