Topic: U.S. Virgin Islands

Spurs and Thunder star in NBA’s Western Conference Finals: 10 extra dimensions

The clash of the Spurs and Thunder in the NBA’s Western Conference finals may fly a bit under the national radar when it opens Sunday. Here are 10 factors that make this showdown intriguing.

Why gasoline could be in short supply this summer on East Coast

If Sunoco shutters a big oil refinery in Pennsylvania, gasoline to make up for the lost supply will need to be shipped to the East Coast from the Gulf coast or from Europe – and it will be a logistical nightmare to get it there.

Is Ron Paul running into money problems?

Ron Paul has about $1.6 million in the bank, according to the FEC, whereas he spent $5 million in January. It’s easy to think that this month he has to raise more, spend less, or dive into the red.

Did Ron Paul get robbed of Virgin Island victory?

Ron Paul received the most votes in the US Virgin Islands caucuses over the weekend, but Mitt Romney got more pledged delegates.

Gas prices too high. Blame India?

Gas prices are rising partly because demand is rising in the developing world. Unlike fluctuating tensions in the Middle East, rising world demand will keep pushing gas prices higher.

Mitt Romney edges Obama in poll on eve of Alabama, Mississippi primaries

Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, and Newt Gingrich face a tight race in Alabama and Mississippi. But Mitt Romney beats Obama in a 2012 presidential race, says a new national poll.

Caucuses in Kansas, Wyoming next for GOP hopefuls

Mitt Romney aims to add to his substantial lead in the delegate count, but Rick Santorum is strong in Kansas. All the Republican presidential candidates are concentrating on Tuesday's primaries in Mississippi and Alabama.

Daylight saving time: why we ‘spring forward’ earlier this year

Daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March and has since 2007. The goal of moving daylight saving time forward is partly to save energy, but that hasn't happened. 

Romney dons jeans, turns to evangelical south

Romney holds a comfortable lead over his rivals. But in the heart of the so-called Bible Belt, as a ring of conservative Southeastern states are known, Romney faces skeptics among some evangelical Christians in his bid to become the first Mormon president.

IHOP Free Pancake Day: Free flapjacks for a cause

National Free Pancake Day 2012 has IHOP giving away free pancakes to all customers. IHOP free pancakes are unlikely to run out on National Pancake Day 2012.

Gas prices begin climb toward $4.50 a gallon, experts say

Gas prices could hit $4.50 a gallon nationwide by summer because of sanctions on Iran, a frigid winter in Europe, and logistical challenges in the US. The current all-time high is $4.11.

Green Bay Packers stock goes on sale, receives mixed feelings

Green Bay Packers stock went on sale today with the website slowing to a grind as the public logged on to buy shares, but not everyone was enthusiastic about the $250 stocks.

Hurricane Irene video by NASA astronaut

Hurricane Irene was captured on video and in photos from the International Space Station by US astronaut Ron Garan.

Hurricane Irene hammers Puerto Rico, where next?

Hurricane Irene is the first hurricane of 2011 season. Irene is heading for Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, and maybe Florida, say forecasters.

Daylight savings time: clocks should 'spring ahead'

With the beginning of daylight savings time, clocks should 'spring ahead' an hour. It's also a good reminder to replace batteries in fire and carbon monoxide detectors.

From marijuana to 'sexting': new laws set to take effect Jan. 1

In all, 45 states, the District of Columbia, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico passed 31,005 new laws in 2010. Some of them will come into effect with the new year. Here is a sampling of some of the trends in lawmaking in 2010.

US gas prices pass $3 mark. Will anything stop them from climbing higher?

Declines in domestic and foreign production are to blame for higher US gas prices, analysts say. Some in the industry see $5-a-gallon gas in 2012, while others say supplies will increase to halt the rise.

Hurrican Igor pounds Bermuda, knocks out power

Hurricane Igor, now a Category 1 hurricane, blew through Bermuda on a northeast track. High winds and flooding knocked out electricity to 30 percent of the residents. Most tourists fled the island before Hurricane Igor arrived.

Hurricane Julia forms in the Atlantic Ocean

Hurricane Julia has maximum sustained winds Tuesday near 75 mph, with some additional strengthening expected during the next day or so.

Hurricane Earl: East Coast residents should have an evacuation plan

Hurricane Earl could still stay out over the Atlantic, but it’s going to be a close call. So East Coast residents should practice evacuation in case hurricane Earl comes ashore.

March Madness: your five-minute guide

With the 'March Madness' NCAA men's basketball tournament set to begin Tuesday, here's a quick list of fun facts on the 65-team field. Which team has the longest current winning streak, you ask?

7.0 earthquake rocks Haiti

Relief agencies have put out calls for donations, and are preparing teams to go to Haiti in the wake of Tuesday's quake. A hospital, the National Palace, and other buildings in Haiti's capital were damaged in the biggest earthquake to hit the island in 200 years.

Texting while driving: the new drunk driving

Texting and driving – and gadgets like iPods and GPS devices – are a public safety epidemic.

US national parks endangered by climate change