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California Orders All Residents To Stay Home Save For Certain Essential Activities
Friday, March 20, 2020
California has issued a statewide order to all residents to stay at home to slow the coronavirus epidemic. The state is home to around 40 million people.
Rafael Cancel Miranda, Opened Fire On U.S Capitol, Dies At 89
Wednesday, March 04, 2020
The last surviving Puerto Rican nationalist who opened fire on Congress in 1954 died Monday. Supporters of Puerto Rico's independence continued to consider him a hero.
Political Unrest In Puerto Rico After Discovery Of Unused Hurricane Aid
Monday, January 20, 2020
Fed up with what they say is rampant corruption, protesters are demanding the resignation of Gov. Wanda Vázquez, who just months ago served as the island's Justice Secretary.
Newly Found Disaster Supplies Stoke Furor In Puerto Rico
Monday, January 20, 2020
In Puerto Rico, a warehouse full of disaster supplies from Hurricane Maria was discovered over the weekend, sparking widespread anger from residents.
Earthquake-Stricken Puerto Ricans Seek Engineers To Inspect The Safety Of Their Homes
Friday, January 17, 2020
In Puerto Rico, thousands are still sleeping outside after last week's earthquake, afraid to return until they are sure their homes are safe. But inspecting thousands of houses is a major challenge.
Earthquakes Revive Puerto Ricans' Mistrust of The Government
Friday, January 17, 2020
People across the island are collecting donations for those displaced by earthquakes. Rather than give them to the government, they're delivering the goods to the affected region themselves.
One Week After Puerto Rico Earthquake, Thousands Are Still Sleeping Outside
Monday, January 13, 2020
Puerto Rico's recovery following the devastating Hurricane Maria was slow and uneven. And then last week, the largest earthquake to hit the island in a century made things worse.
Dozens Of Earthquakes Continue To Shake Puerto Rico
Monday, January 13, 2020
It's an anxious time for people in Puerto Rico. Saturday's 5.9 magnitude earthquake was the latest of both large and small tremors that have rattled the island for more than two weeks.
Earthquakes Trigger Anxiety In Puerto Rico: 'There's No Way To Prepare'
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Tens of thousands of people in Puerto Rico are still without power, days after a large earthquake rolled across the island. Buildings collapsed and some roads remain closed.
Aftershocks In Puerto Rico
Saturday, January 11, 2020
The biggest earthquake to hit Puerto Rico in a century has hobbled the island. Power remains out in many areas and people are afraid to stay indoors because of structural concerns.
Encore: For Those Missing Puerto Rico, A Song About Dreaming Of Home
Friday, December 27, 2019
"En Mi Viejo San Juan" is an unofficial anthem of Puerto Rico and the official anthem of San Juan. It evokes memories of the island for those who have left and a yearning on the island for those who are gone.
Cockfighting Is About To Become Illegal In Puerto Rico
Thursday, December 05, 2019
In the rural communities of Puerto Rico's central mountains, cockfighting has been a way of life for centuries. But on Dec. 20, the practice will become illegal on the island.
In Puerto Rico, The Days Of Legal Cockfighting Are Numbered
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
A congressional ban on the sport was a victory for animal rights activists, but on the island, many say that cockfighting is part of their culture — and they're willing to take the sport underground.
2 Years After Hurricane Maria Hit Puerto Rico, The Exact Death Toll Remains Unknown
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
The exact number of those who died in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria remains unknown two years after the storm made landfall.
Two Years After Hurricane Maria, Blue Tarps Are Symbol Of Island's Slow Recovery
Friday, September 20, 2019
Two years after the storm hit Puerto Rico, the most visible remnants of it are the thousands of damaged homes still covered in blue tarps. Frustrated neighbors are helping others repair their homes.
FEMA Official Accused of Taking Bribes While Rebuilding Puerto Rico
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Federal corruption charges have been filed against a top FEMA official who oversaw reconstruction of Puerto Rico's power grid after Hurricane Maria.
News Brief: Hurricane Dorian, Democratic Debate, Ireland And Brexit
Thursday, August 29, 2019
We have the latest on the impact of Hurricane Dorian on Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Also, a preview of the next Democratic debate and what Brexit means for Ireland.
Hurricane Dorian Strengthens As It Gets Closer To Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
On Wednesday Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened into a category 1 hurricane. The storm is close to both the eastern edges of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Still Recovering From Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Braces For Dorian
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Puerto Rico is under a hurricane watch because Tropical Storm Dorian could strengthen. President Trump has approved a federal emergency declaration, authorizing disaster relief aid.
Puerto Ricans Hold Town Assemblies To Figure Out Next Steps Following Rosselló's Exit
Thursday, August 22, 2019
After Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló left office, the protesters who forced him out are trying figure out what's next. They're organizing "people's assemblies" on town squares across the island.