Cops foil dingbat woman in extortion attempt
FREDERIKSTED — A woman who tried to make a man pay through the nose for his lost wallet was undone when cops overheard her feeble attempt at a shakedown. Esther Jones, 53, of St. Croix,…
Person comes forward to claim $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon
PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — A person with a ticket matching all six Powerball numbers in Saturday’s $1.3 billion jackpot came forward Monday to claim the prize, Oregon officials said. The lottery ticket was purchased at a Plaid…
Who’s really left-handed? In baseball, it can be hard to tell
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Yordan Alvarez might be the top left-handed hitter in Major League Baseball. Teammate Framber Valdez ranks among the best left-handed pitchers, too. Other than that, those guys are all right. Literally…
UConn’s second straight national title comes in dominant style, cementing the Huskies as a modern dynasty
And just as impressive: The 2023-24 UConn Huskies proved themselves as one of the best teams in modern history GLENDALE, Arizona — There is Connecticut. Then there is a massive gap. And then there is everyone…
USVI marine and beach conditions to deteriorate starting tonight; high surf possible tomorrow
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — St. Thomas and St. John can expect excessive rainfall in some areas, NOAA’s lead meteorologist Ian Carlos Colón-Pagán said this morning. Pulses of a long-period northerly swell and moderate to locally strong…
The keys for tonight’s national title game between UConn and Purdue
GLENDALE, Arizona (AP) — A March Madness comparatively bereft of drama has come down to UConn and Purdue. The Huskies are trying to become the first repeat national champion since Florida in 2006-07. The Boilermakers are in the Final Four for the…
Missed the 2024 total solar eclipse? Watch a video of moments from the event here.
The sky darkened for millions in the U.S. on Monday as the 2024 total solar eclipse worked its way across a swath of the country. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun,…
Haiti police recover hijacked cargo ship in rare victory after 5-hour shootout with gangs
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Haiti’s National Police agency says that it has recovered a hijacked cargo ship laden with rice following a gunbattle with gangs that lasted more than five hours. Two police officers were injured…
Delayed $1.326 billion Powerball drawing results in single jackpot winner in Oregon
DES MOINES (AP) — A single Powerball ticket sold in Oregon matched all six numbers for the $1.326 billion jackpot after Saturday night’s drawing was delayed due to “pre-draw procedures,” Powerball said. The winning numbers…
Superman’s first appearance sells for $6 million, becoming world’s most valuable comic
AUSTIN — A comic book featuring Superman’s first-ever appearance has sold for $6 million, making it the most valuable comic edition in existence. Texas-based Heritage Auctions said Thursday that the “Action Comics No. 1” print from 1938…