U.S. boat bombings violate international law, UN human rights chief says
The Trump administration’s deadly bombing campaign of alleged drug-running vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean violate international law […]
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Bryan protects November SNAP benefits for Virgin Islanders amid feds shutdown
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan has signed Bill No. 36-0202 into law as Act No. 9047, authorizing $2.77 million from
Judge orders administration to distribute SNAP contingency money amid shutdown
PROVIDENCE (ABC) — A federal judge in Rhode Island has temporarily ordered the Trump administration to continue funding benefits for SNAP,
Melissa dissipates, leaves destruction and at least 50 dead in Caribbean
KINGSTON (Reuters) — Melissa, one of the strongest storms on record to make landfall in the Caribbean, began to dissipate
Hurricane Melissa aftermath: Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti facing economic losses, more hardship
Thousands of Jamaicans were still without power, water and internet service on Thursday as the government continued to assess the
Hurricane Melissa’s death toll in Haiti climbs to 30; another 20 are missing
The death toll from Hurricane Melissa in Haiti continued to climb Thursday, with authorities saying that at least 30 people
Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa’s destruction
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — The rumble of large machinery, whine of chain saws and chopping of machetes echoed
US is sending dozens of relief workers to help with fallout from Hurricane Melissa
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is deploying several dozen disaster relief workers, including urban search and rescue teams, to
‘The helpers need help’. Food banks brace for impact as SNAP cliff looms.
WASHINGTON (NPR) — Chris Jones and Mary Ann Edwards have been volunteering at the Llano Food Pantry in central Texas
How to help those impacted by Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a devastating Category 5 storm, tied for the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane in history.