MLB 5 days ago Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Britain in USA's group at 2026 World Baseball Classic The United States will play in Group B while Shohei Ohtnai's Japan squad will be in Group C for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Puerto Rico June 3 Puerto Rico permits nonbinary gender marker on birth certificates in landmark court decision The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico rules in favor of nonbinary rights, allowing gender marker changes on birth certificates, enhancing equality and protection.
Illegal Immigrants May 9, 2024 52 US-bound migrants apprehended off Puerto Rico packed inside rickety boat ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ than 50 migrants crammed inside a small boat were apprehended by the U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday. The agency says the migrants were at the start of a long journey to the U.S.
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.
Joe Biden April 6, 2024 Greek, Jewish, Puerto Rican: Biden has history of claiming to be 'honorary' member of numerous ethnic groups President Biden has a history of tying himself to various ethnicity groups and cultures, saying just this week he inherited the nickname “Biden-opoulos" in his home state of Delaware.
National Parks March 29, 2024 US National Park Service faces lawsuit over plan to remove hundreds of stray cats from historic tourist spot The U.S. National Park Service is being sued over its plan to remove stray cats from a historic district in Puerto Rico. The plan was announced four months ago.
Puerto Rico March 27, 2024 Puerto Rico health officials declare dengue fever a public health emergency, more than 500 cases reported Puerto Rico's health authorities declared a public health emergency following a surge in dengue cases, totaling 549 reported cases so far this year.
Kamala Harris March 24, 2024 Kamala Harris claps to Puerto Rico protest song, stops once aide translates what they're actually singing Kamala Harris suddenly stopped clapping to a Puerto Rican band once a San Juan community center staffer told her they were criticizing the vice president about Palestinians and Haiti.
VIDEO March 24, 2024 Kamala Harris stops clapping during Puerto Rico protest song once aide translates lyrics Vice President Kamala Harris suddenly stopped clapping while a protest song played in Puerto Rico once an aide translated what they were saying about Palestine and Haiti.
Boxing March 2, 2024 Amanda Serrano's homecoming boxing match in Puerto Rico called off due to bizarre eye injury Amanda Serrano's main event fight in her home country of Puerto Rico was called off abruptly after it was revealed the boxer suffered an eye injury on Friday.
Puerto Rico February 28, 2024 Environmental concerns mount as Trinidad oil spill reportedly reaches beaches hundreds of miles away An offshore oil spill near Trinidad and Tobago, which led to a national emergency declaration, has now reached the shores of Bonaire in the Dutch Caribbean.
Puerto Rico February 27, 2024 Barbuda residents granted legal right to challenge airport construction over environmental concerns The Privy Council in London has ruled in favor of two residents of Barbuda, John Mussington and Jacklyn Frank, allowing them to challenge the construction of an airport.
Puerto Rico February 21, 2024 Puerto Rico sees push for tigher regulations on short-term housing rentals, report says Activists in Puerto Rico are advocating for stricter regulations on short-term rentals due to concerns about displaced renters and rising housing costs.
Boxing February 16, 2024 Renowned fighter Amanda Serrano says teaming with Jake Paul is 'the best decision I've made in boxing' Amanda Serrano has long been regarded as an all-time great in women's boxing, but even she says her 2021 signing with Jake Paul's promotion has changed her life.
Puerto Rico February 1, 2024 2 dead after boat carrying migrants capsizes near Puerto Rico Authorities are searching for potential survivors off Puerto Rico’s northwest coast after a crowded boat capsized, killing at least two people, officials say.
Puerto Rico January 12, 2024 Former Puerto Rico legislator found guilty on corruption charges MarÃa Milagros "Tata" Charbonier, a prominent former legislator in Puerto Rico, has been found guilty of federal charges related to corruption, officials say.
Puerto Rico January 10, 2024 Puerto Rico faces alarming surge in C-section births, with over 50% of babies delivered by surgery Puerto Rico is experiencing a surge in cesarean deliveries, with more than 50% of babies now being delivered by surgery, compared to 32% on the U.S. mainland.
Puerto Rico January 2, 2024 Basdeo Panday, first person of Indian descent to lead Trinidad and Tobago, dies at 90 Basdeo Panday, the first person of Indian descent to serve as the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, has passed away at the age of 90. He served two terms from 1995 to 2001.
US December 20, 2023 Red states see 2023 population growth as Americans flee blue states, census data shows Red states dominated the U.S. Census Bureau's most recent report of top regions of population growth in the country, with Texas taking first place.
US November 29, 2023 US National Park Service to remove hundreds of stray cats from historic tourist spot The U.S. National Park Service has revealed a plan to remove stray cats from a historic seaside area in Puerto Rico, citing concerns about potential disease transmission.
Puerto Rico November 16, 2023 Puerto Rico enlists Texas company to build San Juan mega yacht marina Puerto Rico's government signed a multimillion-dollar contract Thursday with Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC, to construct a marina for mega yachts in San Juan.
Puerto Rico November 14, 2023 International hacker who illegally breached thousands of devices pleads guilty in Puerto Rico A Russo-Moldovan dual citizen pleaded guilty Tuesday to hijacking thousands of devices and illegally renting access to clients looking to conceal internet activity.
Puerto Rico November 10, 2023 Puerto Rican dentist fatally shoots patient he claims attacked him A Manati, Puerto Rico-based surgical dentist on Friday fatally shot a patient who entered his office, claiming both he and his secretary were assaulted.
Puerto Rico November 9, 2023 Puerto Rico declares flu epidemic Puerto Rican health officials declared an influenza epidemic on Thursday after nearly 26,000 cases were reported, 42 of which ended in patients' deaths.
Puerto Rico October 6, 2023 Puerto Rican man sentenced to 7 years in prison for decades of dogfighting A man with a long history of breeding dogs for fighting and exhibiting "extraordinary cruelty" has been sentenced to seven years in prison, as announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Puerto Rico September 26, 2023 2 men in Puerto Rico plead guilty to hate crime involving transgender woman Two men in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit a hate crime against a transgender woman who was killed over three years ago.
Police and Law Enforcement September 19, 2023 Maryland police department turns to island territory as search for recruits turns desperate The Prince George’s County, Maryland police force is trying to recruit new officers from Puerto Rico amid staffing woes that have affected departments across the U.S.
Puerto Rico August 22, 2023 Former Puerto Rico mayor sentenced to 3 years, 1 month in prison after bribery, corruption conviction Reinaldo Vargas-Rodriguez, former mayor of Humacao, Puerto Rico, was sentenced to three years and one month in prison after a federal bribery conviction.
Puerto Rico August 22, 2023 Puerto Rico investigation launched as 35 cats found dead at horse racing facility Authorities in Puerto Rico have launched an investigation following a a security guard's discovery of 35 dead cats at a horse racing facility, as confirmed by the police on Tuesday.
Puerto Rico August 15, 2023 Environmentalist groups sue Puerto Rican government over planned location of renewable energy projects Puerto Rico's government is being sued by environmental groups and activists over the planned location of multiple renewable energy projects.