The Taurid meteor showers peak a week apart in November
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart. The Southern Taurids will reach their zenith early Tuesday morning and the…
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He’s fast, feisty and could play Quidditch. Meet the bat that won a beauty contest
ASHLAND (AP) — A winged creature from Oregon was crowned this year’s winner Thursday in an annual bat beauty contest put on by the Bureau of Land Management. On Halloween, which was…
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The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials killed his pet
NEW YORK (AP) — A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star vowed today that New York state’s decision to seize and euthanize the animal…
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The 44 Percent: FMU aviation museum, marijuana arrests, Haitian art and more
MIAMI — On Sunday, after the San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys as quarterback Brock Purdy was giving an on-camera interview to NBC Sports, Niners’ defensive lineman Nick Bosa…
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Police investigating school bus accident on St. Croix
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) reported that a school bus accident occurred near Whim Ballpark in Frederiksted on Wednesday afternoon. "The bus was transporting students home…
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Health Department observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizes early detection
CHRISTIANSTED — Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in our community, with breast cancer being the second most common form. The Virgin Islands Department of Health continues its vital…
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VIDE and ODR host meeting to coordinate start of CAHS construction
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Design/Build contract for the demolition and reconstruction of the Charlotte Amalie High School on St. Thomas has been executed, triggering the preconstruction phase of the $334…
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Caleave Nigel Mascall charged in high school bus driver’s brutal beating
KINGSHILL — A teen-age high school student has been jailed in connection to a St. Croix school bus driver's beating on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. Caleave N. Mascall,18, was arrested…
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VIDE condemns students’ beating of St. Croix school bus driver
KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) "expresses grave concern regarding an unfortunate and unacceptable incident of violence that occurred (Wednesday afternoon), involving four male students from the…
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St. Croix Educational Complex High School suspends classes due to teacher sick-out
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) said that school operations have been suspended at the St. Croix Educational Complex today, Wednesday, October 2, 2024, due to a…