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Canada outraged after 4 citizens executed by China over drug charges: ‘Inconsistent with basic human dignity’

BEIJING (NYP) — China executed four Canadian nationals over drug charges earlier this year, prompting strong rebukes from the Western country amidst an already rocky relationship. It is unclear exactly…

John McCarthy March 20, 2025

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Former Big Kmart greeter charged with assault after stick beating

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was charged with assault after allegedly beating a man over the head with a stick in Frederiksted town, authorities said. Glen Miller, 64, of…

John McCarthy March 20, 2025

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Joshua Riibe detained in Puerto Rico after leaving Dominican Republic!

SAN JUAN — Joshua Riibe — the college student who was declared a person of interest in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki — was detained in Puerto Rico after…

John McCarthy March 20, 2025

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Raids shatter perception of Puerto Rico as a sanctuary for immigrants

SAN JUAN (AP) — Pastor Nilka Marrero will slam her hand on the table, raise her voice and, if needed, shake her parishioners while playing the role of a federal…

John McCarthy March 20, 2025

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Janitor who gave women STDs by peeing in water at office is sentenced

HOUSTON — A former janitor in Texas accused of intentionally spreading his sexually transmitted diseases to women working at a Houston doctor’s office has been sentenced to prison, court records…

John McCarthy March 20, 2025

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Weekly briefing: Public health, tsunami preparedness, and policy updates

CHRISTIANSTED — During the weekly briefing from Government House on St. Croix, Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach, Department of Health officials, and VITEMA leadership addressed pressing public health concerns, emergency preparedness,…

John McCarthy March 20, 2025

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Caribbean leaders seek clarity as US mulls sweeping travel bans

BRIDGETOWN (Reuters) — Leaders from across the Caribbean are seeking clarity after a draft of a U.S. government list of over 40 countries which could face sweeping travel restrictions was…

John McCarthy March 20, 2025

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St. Croix: Sunny and nice with a high of 87

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be mostly sunny and nice with a high of 87, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will be partly cloudy with a low of 73,…

John McCarthy March 20, 2025

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Lindsie Chrisley admits she hasn’t seen Dad Todd in ‘quite some time’ and has ‘never’ visited Julie in prison

ATLANTA — Lindsie Chrisley's estrangement from my family remains ongoing. On the Wednesday, March 19 episode of her Southern Tea podcast, the Chrisley Knows Best alum opened up about the last time she saw…

John McCarthy March 19, 2025

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Heartless traveler drowned her dog in Florida airport bathroom to board flight after lacking proper paperwork

ORLANDO — A heartless traveler in Florida was arrested Tuesday for allegedly drowning her own dog in the women’s bathroom of the Orlando International Airport, so she could board her…

John McCarthy March 19, 2025