CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority said it was completed a new 40MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project alongside upgrades
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World markets tremble over concerns U.S. economy could be headed for recession
Wall Street headed sharply lower again after Japan’s Nikkei index tumbles to worst loss since 1987 NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are set to
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Biden parole program migrants with already-approved travel should be able to fly to U.S.
WASHINGTON —Nationals of Haiti, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela who have been authorized to come to the United States under a Biden administration humanitarian parole process
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Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida while tropical waves lurk behind
MIAMI — A tropical wave located near the Windward Islands continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear generally favorable for some slow
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Dueling Harris and Trump rallies in the same Atlanta arena showcase America’s deep divide
ATLANTA (AP) — Two rallies. Two Americas. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stood in the same arena four days apart, each looking over capacity crowds
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‘Moderate’ 3.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A “moderate” 3.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Caribbean Sea near St. Thomas island, U.S. Virgin Islands at 9.12 a.m. Saturday, the
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Venezuelans march over contested election, number of detained rises
CARACAS — Thousands of Venezuelans marched across the South American country on Saturday over its contested election, as President Nicolas Maduro told supporters some 2,000
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United States leads in medal count at 2024 Paris Olympics
PARIS — Medals will be awarded in 25 events as the 2024 Paris Olympics hit their midpoint today. The marquee event will take place on the track
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Defense secretary revokes plea deal with accused 9/11 plotters
WASHINGTON — In a startling reversal of a decision made just 48 hours earlier, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has revoked plea deals reached with three accused
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Fraud concerns halt parole program for Cubans, Venezuelans, Haitians and Nicaraguans
MIAMI — The Biden administration has temporarily halted a humanitarian parole program that has allowed nearly half-a-million nationals from Cuba, Venezuela, Haiti and Nicaragua to
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