SAN JUAN — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the government of Puerto Rico to supplement recovery
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Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico’s president. But she suggests no change
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump declared a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico on Wednesday after talking with that country’s
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Bryan thanks 35th Legislature for GARVEE bonds, announces holiday schedule
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Speaking on Monday from Government House on St. Thomas, Governor Albert Bryan said it was appropriate, just days before Thanksgiving, to express
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Haitian Americans sue Red Cross, accusing charity of mismanaging Haiti aid after quake
MIAMI — A Haitian American organization has filed suit in federal court against the American Red Cross, the International Red Cross and related entities, accusing
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Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has been taking a bashing lately for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America,
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Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary, the last
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Which health insurance plan may be right for you?
Everyone likes a good deal, and health insurance bargains abound this time of year. But buyers should look beyond price when searching for a plan. Shoppers
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Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next treasury
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The Bahamas will refinance part of its debt to protect its famous turquoise waters
NASSAU (AP) — The Bahamas announced today that it will refinance $300 million of its external debt to free up more than $120 million for
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WAPA COO lauded for candor amid constant blackouts resigns, power failures continue
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Interim Electric Chief Operating Officer for the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, Ashley Bryan, has resigned effective November 29, and she
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