Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico 4 days ago

Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico

Following an island-wide blackout that hit Puerto Rico earlier in the week after a transmission line failed, power was restored on Friday to more than 98% of customers.

Puerto Rico 5 days ago

Puerto Rico hit with massive island-wide blackout ahead of Easter weekend

A massive island-wide blackout hit the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico midday Wednesday as residents were preparing for the Easter weekend.

Crime April 4

CEO allegedly choked fellow cruise ship passenger over dance floor dispute: FBI

First American Financial CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio is facing federal charges after allegedly choking another passenger while on a Virgin Voyages cruise, according to the FBI.

Infectious Disease March 24

Dengue fever cases rising in popular spring break locations, CDC alerts

As spring break continues, the CDC released a warning about rising dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers and in several destinations across the globe. Here's what to know.

Immigration March 21

Puerto Rico no longer safe bet for illegal migrants as Trump crackdown expands to US territory

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, once seen as a safe haven for illegal migrants, has seen ICE raids at an increasing pace since President Donald Trump took office.

Puerto Rico January 15

Puerto Rico governor asks Trump to intervene after Venezuela's Maduro threatened to invade the US territory

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón asked President-elect Trump to take action after Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro threatened an invasion.

Puerto Rico December 31

Power outage leaves most of Puerto Rico in the dark on New Year's Eve

The majority of Puerto Rico was left in the dark on Tuesday after a power outage put a damper on New Year's Eve festivities earlier in the day.

Puerto Rico December 22

Christmas in Puerto Rico is a 45-day celebration with caroling, festive decorations, family feasts and more

Christmas in Puerto Rico is spent with loved ones singing carols, sitting around the table for a meal and exchanging gifts. There celebrations last from Thanksgiving to mid-January.

Media November 16

CNN host says liberal media’s ‘constant browbeating’ about Trump is a top reason for his big win

CNN host Michael Smerconish said in a recent interview he believes that the media's "constant browbeating" of Trump supporters was the top reason for the President-elect's victory.

Media November 12

Trump rally comedian doubles down on Puerto Rico joke after backlash: 'I apologize to absolutely nobody'

The comedian, who delivered a crude joke about Puerto Rico at President-elect Trump's Madison Square Garden rally last month, said he wouldn't apologize for the joke.

Joe Biden November 8

4 key times Biden undermined Harris' campaign against Trump

President Biden made a series of mistakes and surprising comments while Vice President Kamala Harris worked to win the general election but ultimately failed.

Donald Trump November 6

Trump makes gains with some Puerto Ricans this election despite controversial 'garbage' joke

Donald Trump carried several Puerto Rican-heavy counties in Florida, despite controversial ‘floating garbage’ joke that critics expected would have a major impact on this demographic's support for Trump.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez November 4

AOC slapped with community note after claiming massive Puerto Rican rally had to do with anti-Trump movement

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was slapped with a community note on an X post Sunday, suggesting a rally in Puerto Rico was part of an anti-Trump movement.

Opinion November 1

I’m Puerto Rican and Kamala Harris would continue Democrat destruction of the island

Puerto Rico copes with legacy of mismanagement from Democrat presidents. Kamala Harris would be more of the same. Donald Trump delivered over $40 billion in aid to the island.

Pennsylvania October 30

Biden's 'garbage' remark being used by down-ballot GOP candidates in closing voter pitch

Republicans in Senate races, like Dave McCormick, are highlighting President Biden trashing Trump supporters as "garbage" in the final days of the election cycle.

Politics October 29

Puerto Rico Shadow Senator endorses Trump at PA rally after 'Kill Tony' controversy at MSG

Shadow Sen. Zoraida Buxo, R-PR, endorsed Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally only days after a comic at another event insulted Puerto Ricans.

Elections October 28

Trump camp responds to backlash over comedian's Puerto Rico joke at rally

A joke about Puerto Rico made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe during a Sunday Trump rally "does not reflect" the views of former President Donald Trump, a Trump campaign spokesperson said.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez October 28

Pro-Trump comedian who told Puerto Rico joke at Madison Square Garden draws criticism from AOC, others

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe sparked bipartisan backlash for making a joke about Puerto Rico during remarks at the Trump rally in Madison Square Garden.

Media September 2

Puerto Rican musicians bring star power, endorse Trump: ‘Best president the world has seen’

Puerto Rican reggaeton stars Anuel AA and Justin Quiles went to former President Trump’s Pennsylvania rally in support of the GOP candidate.

Media August 16

American Airlines passengers stranded by ‘excruciating circumstances’ in Bahamas, called 'illegal immigrants'

An American Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Florida was diverted due to weather, stranding passengers at a Bahamas airport overnight and turning them into illegal immigrants.

LIFESTYLE July 21

Meet the American who popularized Latin music, Tito Puente, World War II Navy veteran and kamikaze survivor

Tito Puente was born in New York City to parents from Puerto Rico. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he popularized Latin music in the United States.

Puerto Rico May 13

4 Dominicans are accused of smuggling wildlife and throwing 113 birds overboard to their deaths

Four men have been indicted in Puerto Rico and have been charged with smuggling wildlife, after the U.S. Coast Guard spotted them throwing overboard cages holding birds.

Cruises April 17, 2024

Disney Cruise Line passenger rescued by US Coast Guard after emergency off Puerto Rico

A 35-year-old pregnant woman was airlifted by the U.S. Coast Guard from the Disney Fantasy about 180 miles off shore from Puerto Rico on April 13.

Puerto Rico April 3, 2024

Dredging of Puerto Rico's biggest port begins as environmentalists warn of threat to turtles, corals

Amid opposition from environmentalists, a $62 million project to dredge the biggest seaport in Puerto Rico began Wednesday; crews will remove close to 3 million cubic yards of marine floor.

Puerto Rico March 28, 2024

Marine goes missing while swimming in high surf off Puerto Rico coast

The Coast Guard announced Thursday its search for Samuel Wanjiru, a 26-year-old Marine from Massachusetts who went missing while swimming in high surf off the Puerto Rican coast.

Puerto Rico February 13, 2024

4 dead, 5 critical in Puerto Rico bar shooting

Four people have been reported dead and five others critically injured after a drive-by shooting at a roadside bar in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico February 7, 2024

Puerto Rico able to make full transition to clean energy by 2050, feds say

Federal officials released a report Wednesday claiming the overwhelmingly fossil fuel-dependent Puerto Rico will be able to fully transition to clean energy by 2050.

Puerto Rico January 23, 2024

Puerto Rico mulls ban on hair discrimination

Puerto Rican lawmakers have opened to public debate a bill that would explicitly ban hairstyle-based discrimination in the Caribbean territory.

Puerto Rico January 16, 2024

Drive-by shooting in Puerto Rico kills 5, including a teenager

Five people were killed in a drive-by shooting in Puerto Rico, including a 16-year-old boy. It's unclear what led to the shooting, but police suspect drug trafficking is involved.

Puerto Rico January 12, 2024

Police in Puerto Rico rescue a rhesus macaque monkey chased by a crowd

Officer Joel Vidot Soto of the Puerto Rico animal welfare and protection police safely captured an exhausted rhesus macaque monkey that was being chased by people with cameras.