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A look at when the president of the United States has called in the military domestically from 1957-2025
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 28, 2025
There are a number of reasons the National Guard may be called to duty in the United States, including to help after disasters and provide security for events. A president mobilizing the Guard to respond to a situation, however, is rare. In...
St. Thomas woman accused of cashing fraudulent ARPA check
Virgin Islands Free Press
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August 29, 2025
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 20-year-old woman faces charges for allegedly cashing a fraudulent ARPA check, authorities said. Jeannia S. Caleb, of St. Thomas, was arrested and charged with passing forged bills or notes,, grand larceny, and obtaining money...
Where Can Americans Vacation Without Needing A Passport?
The Travel
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August 29, 2025
The summer is almost over, and plenty of American citizens have traveled abroad to faraway destinations to enjoy tropical weather, white beaches, and exotic food. Yet, many people decided to stay at home. Some of them may have done so simply...
NC Superintendent Mo Green pays special visit to Nash Early College High School
The Enterprise - North Carolina
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ROCKY MOUNT — North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice “Mo” Green visited Nash Early College High School on Thursday, connecting with staff members, students and district leaders. An extension of Green’s “Mo Wants To Know” tour...
Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Labor Day weekend drawing
NBC 4 - New York
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August 29, 2025
The Powerball jackpot has hit $1 billion for the drawing on Saturday. This is the sixth Powerball jackpot to hit the $1-billion mark in the lottery's 33-year history. Your odds of winning the jackpot are pretty low — only one in 292.2 million for...
OPINION McNinch: David versus government Goliath
Pacific Daily News
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In the near future, I am going to continue my civics effort to try to make Guam elections more fair and more compliant to federal laws. The laws I feel need to be better adhered to include the Guam Organic Act, the delegate to Congress law, the...
Jen Clancey ’23 chosen by International Center for Journalists
Denison University - Ohio
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Four early-career journalists supported by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) will report on education, high school sports, eviction trends, and immigration enforcement. This financial support and mentorship are made possible by an...
U.S. Virgin Islands Appoints Public Affairs Exec And Native Islander As Commissioner Of Tourism
Black Enterprise
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August 20, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands will continue marking its place as a go-to destination with its new Commissioner of Tourism. The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has accepted Jennifer Matarangas-King’s nomination to lead its tourism growth. A...
Politician profile: Albert Bryan Jr.
Pasquines
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August 26, 2025
Albert Bryan Jr. (D) has been the governor of the United States Virgin Islands since January 2019. Prior to his time in office, Bryan served his community in a variety of ways. He co-founded a nonprofit, worked for the Department of Labor, and...
September 2025 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – FCC Regulatory Fees, Political Windows, EAS Event Code, Rulemaking Comment Deadlines, and more
Broadcast Law Blog
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August 26, 2025
It is time for our look at September’s regulatory dates and deadlines to which broadcasters should be paying attention – and the deadline that probably is most important to all commercial broadcasters is not yet known. That, of course, is the...
Southwest Adds St. Maarten, First New International Destination Since 2021
Routes
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Southwest Airlines unveiled its first new international destination since 2021 with planned flights to the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, which also becomes the third new destination the airline has announced this summer. As it maneuvered...
Hilton debuts first Hampton by Hilton hotel in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Travel Daily News
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August 18, 2025
Hilton debuts Hampton by Hilton brand in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, enhancing Caribbean presence. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS and MIAMI, FL – Hilton announces the Hampton by Hilton brand debut in the U.S....
Turkey to 'completely sever' all trade with Israel
The National News
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Turkey will sever all economic and commercial ties with Israel and close its airspace to Israeli aircraft, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday. "Israel’s reckless attacks on Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Iran is the clearest sign of a...
Hilton opens first U.S. Virgin Islands hotel in St. Thomas
Breaking Travel News
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August 15, 2025
Hilton announces its debut in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room hotel located directly across from Havensight Mall and overlooking Long Bay. This milestone marks a strategic addition to Hilton’s...
US Virgin Islands team makes improbable run at Nike RBI softball tournament
MLB
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The Home Depot Announces Receipt of Clearance from the Canadian Competition Bureau for Acquisition of GMS Inc.
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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ATLANTA, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Home Depot® announced today that it has received clearance from the Canadian Competition Bureau, in the form of a no action letter, in connection with The Home Depot's previously...
The Only Place In America Where You Can Legally Drive On The Left Side Of The Road
The Travel
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August 25, 2025
One of the best ways to explore America is on a road trip. Hitting the open road with friends or family, discovering new spots, and having the flexibility to get to where you need to be on your own schedule is a beautiful thing. If you're driving...
When the president of the United States called in the military domestically
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 25, 2025
There are a number of reasons the National Guard may be called to duty in the United States, including to help after disasters and provide security for events. A president mobilizing the Guard to respond to a situation, however, is rare. In...
Kentucky Air National Guard to Conduct Island-Based Military Training Exercise on St. Croix
The Virgin Island Consortium
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The V.I. Police Department has informed residents that the Kentucky Air National Guard (KY ANG) will conduct a military training exercise on St. Croix from August 25 to September 4, 2025. The exercise is designed to simulate countering an enemy...
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Welcomes New Leadership with Jennifer Matarangas-King
Breaking Travel News
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August 10, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism proudly welcomes the nomination of communications and public affairs executive Jennifer Matarangas-King as the next Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the nomination during a...