Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
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Minnesota woman killed in shark attack in U.S. Virgin Islands
The woman was identified as 56-year-old Arlene Lillis of Minnesota.
Powerful earthquake in Caribbean triggers brief tsunami alerts
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands.
Hurricane Ernesto continues to bring "life-threatening" conditions to East Coast
Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
The Climate Election: The problem with power, explained
Before Ernesto was a hurricane, it was a tropical storm. But that's all it took to wipe out electricity for nearly all of the U.S. Virgin Islands and half of Puerto Rico. And it's not just an island problem. Extreme weather across the entire U.S. is taking a toll on infrastructure that is being used long past its life expectancy. As we get closer to Election Day, CBS Los Angeles' Marina Jurica tells us what to know about the intersection of climate and energy.
Maps show Tropical Storm Ernesto's path and forecast
Ernesto is the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Here's where it could be headed.
Bermuda braces for Hurricane Ernesto
Hurricane Ernesto is barreling towards Bermuda after pummeling Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Category 2 storm is expected to reach Bermuda by Saturday. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Hamilton, Bermuda.
Bermuda prepares for Hurricane Ernesto's arrival
After causing significant flooding in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Hurricane Ernesto is churning north in the Atlantic, and is forecast to strengthen before it passes over or near Bermuda on Saturday. Dave Malkoff reports from Bermuda.
Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
U.K. warship, U.S. aircraft make huge drug bust after "high-speed chase"
British and American officers chased down a speedboat as its crew tried to dump its drugs into the water near the U.S. Virgin Islands, officials said.
Trump wins U.S. Virgin Islands GOP caucuses
U.S. Virgin Islands tried out ranked choice voting in its 2024 Republican presidential caucuses Thursday, hoping to give voters more of a voice with their votes.
JP Morgan execs face new allegations in $190 million Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit
The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands unveiled fresh allegations against JP Morgan Chase this week over its ties to Epstein.
Where can you travel without a passport? Options for travelers amid backlog
Passport applications are backed up and delayed — and, as a result, many travelers are searching for places to travel without a passport. Here's your guide to where you can visit while you wait.
Police investigate sudden death of ex-swimming champ in U.S. Virgin Islands
Jamie Cail, 42, was found unresponsive at her home on St. John last Tuesday, Feb. 21, according to police.
U.S. Virgin Islands allege JP Morgan "turned a blind eye" to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
The territory's attorney general accused the bank of deliberately concealing evidence of Epstein's illegal enterprise for its own benefit.
Bidens travel to U.S. Virgin Islands for brief vacation
St. Croix is a tropical getaway that Biden has been getting away to at least since he was vice president, from 2009 to 2017.
Hurricane warning issued for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is under a hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to make landfall Saturday, bringing an estimated 20 inches of rain in some areas. The Weather Channel’s Mike Seidel has the latest.
Tropical Storm Fiona nears Puerto Rico
A tropical storm warning is in effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico as Tropical Storm Fiona moves across the Caribbean. The Weather Channel's Mike Seidel has the forecast.
Caribbean leader heard saying "not my first rodeo" in U.S. drug sting
Andrew Fahie was given a $500,000 bond that could see him released from prison as he awaits trial.
Epstein accused of abusing girls on U.S. Virgin Islands
Epstein is accused of using two private islands in the U.S. territory to carry out human trafficking, sexual abuse and forced labor of young women.
Puerto Rico escapes Tropical Storm Karen relatively unscathed
Some landslides, flooding and power outages hit the U.S. territory hours after a 6.0 earthquake off its northwest coast
Tropical Storm Karen hits Puerto Rico hours after 6.0 earthquake
Karen has drenched the U.S. Virgin Islands and walloped Puerto Rico still scarred by Hurricane Maria two years ago
Karen could bring heavy rainfall to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
The storm will move across the eastern Caribbean Sea Monday evening and pass near or over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands by Tuesday morning
Tropical Depression Isaac drenches Puerto Rico, sparks outages
National Hurricane Center said Friday morning up to 5 inches of rain could fall in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria clobbers Dominica, eyes Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands, other Caribbean isles slammed by Hurricane Irma also in Maria’s sights; storm forming “dreaded pinhole eye”
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