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It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The final doors are being knocked, ads are blaring and candidates are making a last pitch to voters. Even with the high-energy final push, the races for control…

John McCarthy November 3, 2024

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Tell us about changes when you get Social Security benefits

If you receive Social Security, you can help to make sure we pay you the right benefit each month. You can do that by telling us about relationship or other…

John McCarthy November 2, 2024

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November kicks off with hazardous seas, high surf and life-threatening rip currents

SAN JUAN — Favorable environmental conditions and abundant moisture will maintain ideal conditions for showers and thunderstorms today and tonight, NOAA Chief Meteorologist Ian Colon-Pagan said this morning. Over the…

John McCarthy November 1, 2024

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Routine traffic stop yields arrest on gun charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was charged with illegal gun possession after a traffic stop yielded a firearm, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Chayanne Garth Baron, 24, was arrested…

John McCarthy October 31, 2024

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Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — A series of mid-to-upper level troughs and above-normal moisture from a nearly stationary front will create ideal conditions for thunderstorm development, with the most intense and frequent activity expected…

John McCarthy October 31, 2024

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Hasani Parris killed in Hospital Ground shooting

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police are investigating a shooting that left 27-year-old Hasani Parris dead on St. Thomas Wednesday morning. The homicide occurred at about 11:30 a.m., when the…

John McCarthy October 31, 2024

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Unstable weather, dangerous seas and life-threatening rip currents ahead

SAN JUAN — A series of mid-to-upper level troughs and above-normal moisture from a nearly stationary front will create ideal conditions for thunderstorm development over the next few days, with the most intense…

John McCarthy October 30, 2024

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Heavy rains expected across the USVI and Puerto Rico starting soon

SAN JUAN — As model guidance has consistently indicated, we are now experiencing a transition into a wetter and more unstable weather pattern, evident in today’s shower and thunderstorm activity,…

John McCarthy October 29, 2024

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Estate Thomas man charged with domestic violence

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested and charged with domestic violence assault after a woman said she was beaten by the suspect last month. Mohammed J. Ahmad,…

John McCarthy October 29, 2024

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Routine traffic stop yields arrest on gun charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was charged with illegal gun possession after a traffic stop yielded a firearm and drugs, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Antwon Hill,…

John McCarthy October 29, 2024