2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

Two tropical storms are advancing across the Caribbean, posing potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Two tropical storms are advancing across the Caribbean, posing potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Dark clouds gather as Puerto Rico preps for Tropical Storm Laura
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Dark clouds gather as Puerto Rico preps for Tropical Storm Laura

Tropical Storm Laura was expected to impact Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and several other countries on Saturday, August 22, forecasters said, bringing the threat of heavy rainfall and flooding. Credit: Christine Kramar via Storyful

Tropical Storm Laura was expected to impact Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and several other countries on Saturday, August 22, forecasters said, bringing the threat of heavy rainfall and flooding. Credit: Christine Kramar via Storyful

Puerto Rico governor loses primary of pro-statehood party

Puerto Rico governor loses primary of pro-statehood party

Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez has acknowledged losing the primary of her pro-statehood party to Pedro Pierluisi, who briefly served as the U.S. territory’s governor last year amid political turmoil.

Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez has acknowledged losing the primary of her pro-statehood party to Pedro Pierluisi, who briefly served as the U.S. territory’s governor last year amid political turmoil.

Puerto Rico primaries marred by lack of ballots

Puerto Rico primaries marred by lack of ballots

Puerto Rico’s historic primaries were marred on Sunday by a lack of voting materials in a majority of centers across the U.S. territory that forced frustrated voters who braved a spike in COVID-19 cases to turn around and go back home.

Puerto Rico’s historic primaries were marred on Sunday by a lack of voting materials in a majority of centers across the U.S. territory that forced frustrated voters who braved a spike in COVID-19 cases to turn around and go back home.

Tropical storm warning issued for Puerto Rico

Tropical storm warning issued for Puerto Rico

Forecasters have issued a tropical storm warning for Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean as officials expect a disturbance in the Atlantic to soon strengthen into a tropical storm

Forecasters have issued a tropical storm warning for Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean as officials expect a disturbance in the Atlantic to soon strengthen into a tropical storm

Puerto Rico governor faces obstruction of justice probe

Puerto Rico governor faces obstruction of justice probe

Puerto Rico faced the possibility of political turmoil Tuesday as the U.S. territory's governor welcomed an investigation into allegations that she obstructed justice amid calls from the main opposition party for a legislative probe and a possible impeachment process.

Puerto Rico faced the possibility of political turmoil Tuesday as the U.S. territory's governor welcomed an investigation into allegations that she obstructed justice amid calls from the main opposition party for a legislative probe and a possible impeachment process.

Puerto Rico to demand COVID-19 test results from arriving passengers

Puerto Rico to demand COVID-19 test results from arriving passengers

Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday announced strict new rules for all passengers flying into Puerto Rico in a bid to curb coronavirus cases as officials blame recent outbreaks on those who flew to the U.S. territory and were infected.

Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday announced strict new rules for all passengers flying into Puerto Rico in a bid to curb coronavirus cases as officials blame recent outbreaks on those who flew to the U.S. territory and were infected.

Judge: Reopen Puerto Rico school cafeterias in 24 hours or face arrest

Judge: Reopen Puerto Rico school cafeterias in 24 hours or face arrest

A judge on Thursday gave Puerto Rico’s education secretary 24 hours to open all public school cafeterias in the U.S. territory or face arrest as impoverished students struggle to obtain free meals amid the pandemic.

A judge on Thursday gave Puerto Rico’s education secretary 24 hours to open all public school cafeterias in the U.S. territory or face arrest as impoverished students struggle to obtain free meals amid the pandemic.

Puerto Rico government falls for phishing scam, loses $2.6 million

Puerto Rico government falls for phishing scam, loses $2.6 million

Puerto Rico's Industrial Development Company, a government agency, transferred millions of dollars to a fraudulent account.

Puerto Rico's Industrial Development Company, a government agency, transferred millions of dollars to a fraudulent account.

5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Puerto Rico

5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Puerto Rico

The epicenter was located about 14 miles southeast of the town of Guanica along the island’s southern coast.

The epicenter was located about 14 miles southeast of the town of Guanica along the island’s southern coast.

Protesters demand Puerto Rico governor's resignation

Protesters demand Puerto Rico governor's resignation

About 600 people banged on pots and some waved Puerto Rican flags as one of them yelled into a bullhorn, "Wanda, turn over the disaster supplies!"

About 600 people banged on pots and some waved Puerto Rican flags as one of them yelled into a bullhorn, "Wanda, turn over the disaster supplies!"