Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Puerto Rico
Fiona struck on the anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, which hit Puerto Rico 33 years ago as a Category 3 storm.
Fiona struck on the anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, which hit Puerto Rico 33 years ago as a Category 3 storm.
Tropical Storm Fiona targets Puerto Rico, other islands
Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Power restored in Puerto Rico nearly 5 days after blackout
The blackout outraged and worried many on the island of 3.2 million people, including those who cannot afford generators and have medical conditions including diabetes and respiratory issues that depend on electricity for their treatments.
The blackout outraged and worried many on the island of 3.2 million people, including those who cannot afford generators and have medical conditions including diabetes and respiratory issues that depend on electricity for their treatments.
Puerto Rico exits bankruptcy after grueling debt negotiation
Puerto Rico’s government formally exited bankruptcy Tuesday, completing the largest public debt restructuring in U.S. history after announcing nearly seven years ago that it was unable to pay its more than $70 billion debt.
Puerto Rico’s government formally exited bankruptcy Tuesday, completing the largest public debt restructuring in U.S. history after announcing nearly seven years ago that it was unable to pay its more than $70 billion debt.
Ponce de León statue toppled in Puerto Rico
Unknown people toppled a statue of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León ahead of a visit of King Felipe VI to Puerto Rico.
Unknown people toppled a statue of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León ahead of a visit of King Felipe VI to Puerto Rico.
Ex-Met Pedro Feliciano, led MLB 3 times in games, dies at 45
Former New York Mets reliever Pedro Feliciano, who pitched so often he earned the nickname "Perpetual Pedro," has died. He was 45.
Former New York Mets reliever Pedro Feliciano, who pitched so often he earned the nickname "Perpetual Pedro," has died. He was 45.
Drug ring mailed cocaine from Puerto Rico to NYC in children's lunchboxes
The feds say they have busted a ring that was mailing cocaine from Puerto Rico to New York City inside of children's lunchboxes in a "sophisticated scheme."
The feds say they have busted a ring that was mailing cocaine from Puerto Rico to New York City inside of children's lunchboxes in a "sophisticated scheme."
Puerto Ricans fume as power outages threaten health, work, school
Not a single hurricane has hit Puerto Rico this year, but hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. territory feel like they’re living in the aftermath of a major storm.
Not a single hurricane has hit Puerto Rico this year, but hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. territory feel like they’re living in the aftermath of a major storm.
CDC adds Puerto Rico, Switzerland, others to 'very high' COVID-19 travel risk list
The CDC said Puerto Rico, Guam, St. Lucia and Switzerland are among the places travelers should avoid visiting due to rising COVID-19 cases.
The CDC said Puerto Rico, Guam, St. Lucia and Switzerland are among the places travelers should avoid visiting due to rising COVID-19 cases.
Puerto Rican man named world's oldest at 112
A man from Puerto Rico has been named the oldest living man in the world.
A man from Puerto Rico has been named the oldest living man in the world.
Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic relief funds
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
Puerto Rican boxer Felix Verdejo held without bail after lover found dead
A federal judge on Monday ordered Puerto Rican boxer Félix Verdejo held without bail after he was charged in the death of his 27-year-old pregnant lover whose body was found in a lagoon.
A federal judge on Monday ordered Puerto Rican boxer Félix Verdejo held without bail after he was charged in the death of his 27-year-old pregnant lover whose body was found in a lagoon.
Puerto Rican boxer Felix Verdejo questioned in death of woman
A 27-year-old woman whose body was found in a lagoon was the lover of Puerto Rican boxer Félix Verdejo, who has been questioned by police and whose car was seized overnight, authorities said Sunday.
A 27-year-old woman whose body was found in a lagoon was the lover of Puerto Rican boxer Félix Verdejo, who has been questioned by police and whose car was seized overnight, authorities said Sunday.
U.S. strike force intercepts narco-submarine near Puerto Rico
Coast Guard members boarded a so-called narco-submarine and found about 2,500 kilos of cocaine inside.
Coast Guard members boarded a so-called narco-submarine and found about 2,500 kilos of cocaine inside.
Puerto Rico to open vaccinations to all amid coronavirus spike
Puerto Rico officials will start vaccinating all those 16 and older beginning Monday, prompting celebrations across a U.S. territory facing a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Puerto Rico officials will start vaccinating all those 16 and older beginning Monday, prompting celebrations across a U.S. territory facing a spike in COVID-19 cases.
3 police officers in Puerto Rico killed after carjacking
Three police officers were killed and a fourth was injured near Puerto Rico’s capital following a carjacking
Three police officers were killed and a fourth was injured near Puerto Rico’s capital following a carjacking
Feral pigs flummox Puerto Rico, infiltrate communities
Thousands of Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs are snorting and squealing their way across Puerto Rico in what many fear has become an unstoppable quest to eat and reproduce on an island struggling to stop them.
Thousands of Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs are snorting and squealing their way across Puerto Rico in what many fear has become an unstoppable quest to eat and reproduce on an island struggling to stop them.
Damaged Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapses
The Arecibo Observatory telescope's 900-ton receiver platform and the Gregorian dome fell onto the northern portion of the vast reflector dish more than 400 feet below.
The Arecibo Observatory telescope's 900-ton receiver platform and the Gregorian dome fell onto the northern portion of the vast reflector dish more than 400 feet below.
Puerto Rico's iconic Arecibo radio telescope to close in blow to science
The huge telescope at the renowned Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will be dismantled in a blow to scientists who depend on it to search for planets, asteroids and extraterrestrial life.
The huge telescope at the renowned Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will be dismantled in a blow to scientists who depend on it to search for planets, asteroids and extraterrestrial life.
Puerto Rico finds briefcases filled with uncounted ballots
Puerto Rico’s elections commission said Tuesday that it has discovered more than 100 briefcases containing uncounted ballots a week after the U.S. territory held its general election, drawing criticism and scorn from voters who now question the validity of the outcomes of certain races.
Puerto Rico’s elections commission said Tuesday that it has discovered more than 100 briefcases containing uncounted ballots a week after the U.S. territory held its general election, drawing criticism and scorn from voters who now question the validity of the outcomes of certain races.