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VIPA’s proposed tariff increases could push airlines out; airline group submits proposal to Senate

Tom Eader

Airline rep says proposed fee increase tied to airport expansion threatens airline service to territory, while VIPA Board chair says the airports can’t afford to fall further behind.
WTJX NEWSFEED: August 14, 2026

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Police are investigating a fire that destroyed the Williams Delight residence of slain Executive Security Officer Eustace Charles.
VIDE drops appeal to governor after Education Board votes to file injunction over parent complaint

Tom Eader

Virgin Islands Department of Education withdraws request for governor’s review of board order, allowing two students to return to Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School.

Are robotaxis finally here?

Camila Domonoske, Rob Schmitz

Fully self-driving cars for hire have been hailed as the technology of the future for years now. That future has finally arrived -- but only in some cities.
State Department spokesperson on Iran war and U.S. visa revocations

Rob Schmitz, Daniel Ofman, Michael Levitt

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott about the with Iran and the hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who have had their U.S. visa revoked.

Indianapolis Fire Department via AP

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Indianapolis Fire Department

The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid

Laura Sullivan

Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.
Julia Demaree Nikhinson

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AP

Families of USS Lincoln crew say Trump should be 'ashamed' of conditions on board

Ava Pukatch

President Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is "not nearly long enough." A family member of a sailor on board that ship said those comments are shameful.

National News

BBC News World Service

Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake

Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.
Hawaii battles strong winds and rain as Hurricane Lala threat looms

If the storm makes landfall, it will be Hawaii's first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years.
Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway

Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.

Reports raise concerns about conditions aboard the long-deployed U.S.S. Lincoln

The Navy carrier has been supporting U.S. military operations in the Middle East against its war with Iran, but the deployment has lasted months beyond what was originally scheduled.