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WTJX NEWSFEED: January 23, 2026

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: At the first in a series of town halls, Waste Management Authority officials addressed resident concerns on St. Croix about illegal dumping, wastewater failures, and recycling, while outlining plans for new convenience centers and expanded enforcement and outreach.
Retired police officer sues EDA head over denial in VI Slice program; Wayne Biggs disputes claims

Tom Eader

Lawsuit claims VI Economic Development Authority CEO denied application because plaintiff inherited real property in Tortola; EDA has no record of application.
WTJX NEWSFEED: January 22, 2026

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Judge Mark Kearney sentenced former Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White to five years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, while his co-defendant, government contractor Benjamin Hendricks, was sentenced to five years and eight months, also followed by three years of supervised release.

Kiichiro Sato

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AP

As the winter storm rages, here's what to know in your state

Anusha Mathur, The NPR Network

Reporters across the NPR Network are covering the impact of the storm and how officials are responding. We've also got tips for staying safe once bad weather hits.
Angelina Katsanis

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AP

A deadly standoff in 1992 changed federal use-of-force rules. Here's why it matters

Odette Yousef

An encounter with white separatists decades ago led to new deadly force policies for some federal law enforcement. Minneapolis is raising questions about whether it's again time to revisit the issue.

Alex Brandon

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AP

Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security

The Associated Press

The Pentagon released a priority-shifting National Defense Strategy late Friday that chastised U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserted the Trump administration's focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere above a longtime goal of countering China.
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Retired police officer sues EDA head over denial in VI Slice program; Wayne Biggs disputes claims

Tom Eader

Lawsuit claims VI Economic Development Authority CEO denied application because plaintiff inherited real property in Tortola; EDA has no record of application.

National News

BBC News World Service

Ukraine condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes ahead of second day of peace talks

One person died and 23 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi were set to resume.
Pentagon to offer 'more limited' support to US allies in defence strategy shift

The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.
Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'

The US president's comments have been condemned by international allies, including UK veterans and politicians.
Frank Gardner: Not only Americans risked life and limb to serve in Afghanistan

Brits, Canadians and Danes were among those who saw the toughest fighting, writes the BBC's security correspondent.

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Millions of Americans brace for winter storm. And, Zelenskyy's warning for Europe

Brittney Melton

Millions of Americans are bracing for a massive, life-threatening winter storm this weekend. And, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy delivers a stark message to Europe at the World Economic Forum in Davos.