Puerto Rico
CVS COVID Vaccine Registration Details and How To Book an Appointment
Currently the vaccine is available for appointments at select stores in Indiana, Massachusetts, New York and Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Governor Endorses Donald Trump, Says 'Nobody Is Perfect'
"Use your vote and evaluate who represents and thinks about Puerto Ricans in their most difficult time," Vázquez Garced said. "It is Donald Trump."
McConnell Warns D.C. Statehood Part of Democrats' 'Radical Agenda'
Sen. Mitch McConnell has said the Senate will not consider granting statehood to Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico if he is Majority Leader after November's elections.
AOC Questions Kimberly Guilfoyle's Knowledge of Her Own Heritage
"The woman the GOP picked as their 'proud' Latina to tout 'immigrant experience' didn't seem to know that Puerto Rico is already part of the United States," the Democratic congresswoman tweeted.
NASA Photo Shows Spectacular, Swirling Storm Genevieve
At one point on Tuesday, Genevieve clocked wind speeds of around 130 miles per hour, making it a powerful Category 4 hurricane. It has now weakened to a tropical storm after lashing Baja California.
Lincoln Project's New Ads Aimed at Latinos Hit Trump in Florida, Arizona
The Lincoln Project is continuing their pivot to targeting Latino voters in the critical states of Florida, Arizona, and Texas, Newsweek has learned exclusively.
400,000 Puerto Ricans Lose Power One Day Before Potential Tropical Storm
At least 400,000 residents of Puerto Rico were reportedly left without power after outages struck the territory only hours before Tropical Storm Isaias was expected to form.
Sahara Dust Storm Tracker: Where Is the Plume Now and What Is Its Path?
The dust has brought hazy skies and poor air quality to large parts of the Caribbean.
Sahara Dust Storm Hits Jamaica and Puerto Rico on Way to U.S.
"This is the most significant event in the past 50 years," said environmental health scientist Pablo Méndez Lázaro.
First U.S. Monument to Puerto Rican Veterans Vandalized
"I just want some respect for our fallen heroes," said Tony Molina, the president of the Puerto Rican Veteran Monument Square Association.
Joe Biden Condemns Violence Against Transgender People of Color
The Democratic candidate for 2020 described violence against the transgender community as an "epidemic."
Biggest Asteroid of Year to Whiz Past Earth Tomorrow Wearing 'Face Mask'
On April 29, the asteroid will come within around 3.9 million miles of our planet.
Hurricane Harvey Was Most Extreme Weather Event to Strike U.S. Last Decade
"Every year that goes by seems to bring a new round of record-breaking weather events, many with devastating consequences," researcher Douglas Le Comte said.
Body of Cruise Ship Passenger Who Fell From 10th-story Deck Recovered
The passenger fell from the deck of the Oasis of the Seas ship while it was in San Juan Bay in Puerto Rico.
China's Enormous Alien-Hunting Telescope Is Now Fully Operational
The telescope consists of a single dish, which has a diameter of around 1,640 feet.
Florida Dems Unveil 'Never Forget' Trump Paper Towel-Throwing Billboard
Voters urged to remember Trump's response to Hurricane Maria ahead of VP's 'Latinos for Trump' talk.
Airbnb Open Homes Activated in Puerto Rico
At 8:54 a.m. AST today, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake happened 13 kilometers southeast of Guanica
Florida State Rep. Says Trump Has 'Hatred' For Puerto Rico After Earthquake
President Donald Trump was accused of harboring "hatred" for Puerto Rico by a Democratic Florida state representative in the wake of a devastating earthquake on the island Tuesday.
10th Major Earthquake Hits Puerto Rico in 24 Hours, Killing One Man
Puerto Rico was hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake Tuesday which left one man dead and hundreds of thousands without running water.
Photos of Puerto Rico After 6.4 Earthquake Show Damage to Buildings
Tuesday's earthquake killed at least one person and injured multiple others.
#PrayForPuertoRico Trends After 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Island
Estimated economic losses are as high as 1 percent of Puerto Rico's GDP.
Puerto Rico's Playa Ventana Rock Formation Destroyed by 5.8 Magnitude Quake
The "Window Beach" is located in the Boca neighborhood of Guanyanilla, between Cerro Toro and Punta Ventana, Puerto Rico.
National Coquito Day 2019: Coquito Origins, Recipes and Discounts
On National Coquito Day, we explore the history of the traditional Puerto Rican Christmas drink as well as recipes and rum discounts.
Congress Withholds Millions from HUD for Illegal Delay of Puerto Rico Aid
"If this administration is going to behave in unprecedented ways to hold up legitimate processes, we're going to have to figure out ways to influence that," said Democratic Congressman David Price. "It's just as simple as that."
Twice the Amount of Aid is Now Being Held From Puerto Rico by HUD
The department's choice to withhold billions of dollars in appropriated funds has angered Democrats, who are considering whether Congress may need more "drastic moves" to force HUD to release the money.
'Annoyed' Harvard Student Complains to Fox News About Climate Activism
An "annoyed" Harvard University student appeared on Fox News to complain about the "empty activism" of climate change protesters who he said ruined the Harvard-Yale football game.
Man Arrested After Chasing Woman Around Cruise Ship, Breaking Her Jaw
Jeff Smiley III was arrested after allegedly assaulting the female passenger aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel while the ship was in international waters on November 4, according to the FBI.
Puerto Rico's Access to Billions in Disaster Aid Continues to be Delayed
The refusal by HUD to release the rule book for how the funds can be applied for—and subsequently spent—indefinitely prohibits Puerto Rico's access to more than $8 billion for projects meant to minimize the impact of future storms.
Hurricanes Are Threatening to Wipe Out These Endangered Species in the U.S.
"The climate crisis is feeding monster hurricanes that bring suffering and death to some of our nation's most vulnerable wildlife," the author of a new report said.
Hurricane Lorenzo and Other Storms Continue to Churn in the Atlantic
Karen hit Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, while Lorenzo is not expected to make landfall in any U.S. territories.