Nation Jan 11 Magnitude 5.9 shock rocks quake-stunned Puerto Rico A magnitude 5.9 quake shook Puerto Rico on Saturday, causing further damage along the island’s southern coast, where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools.
Nation Jan 10 Puerto Ricans in earthquake shelters refuse to go home Hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans are still without power and water, and thousands are staying in shelters and sleeping on sidewalks since Tuesday’s earthquake.
Nation Jan 07 6.4 quake strikes Puerto Rico amid heavy seismic activity The 6.4-magnitude quake cut power to the island as power plants shut down to protect themselves. Authorities said two plants suffered light damage and they expected power to be restored later Tuesday. Puerto Rico's main airport was operating normally, using…
Nation Jan 06 5.8-magnitude quake strikes Puerto Rico, damaging homes A 5.8-magnitude quake hit Puerto Rico before dawn Monday, unleashing small landslides, causing power outages and severely cracking some homes. It was one of the strongest quakes yet to hit the U.S. territory that has been shaking for the past…
Nation Dec 18 Puerto Rico defies federal ban and keeps cockfighting alive Cockfighting generates an estimated $18 million a year and employs some 27,000 people, according to the bill approved by Puerto Rico’s House and Senate.
Arts Nov 13 Google digitizes artworks in Puerto Rico for 1st time Puerto Rico artwork joins Google's current online exhibitions and stories from around the world.
World Oct 09 Dozens vie to be Haiti’s leader amid perceived power vacuum President Jovenel Moïse still has more than two years left in his term and says he will not step down, but protesters seeking his resignation vow to continue with violent demonstrations.
World Oct 02 Haiti unrest disrupts hospitals and schools, UN says "Fuel shortages, lack of safe water and other essentials are also affecting orphanages, civil protection units and other emergency services," a U.N. spokesman said.
World Sep 30 Haiti braces for new protests demanding President Moise resign Opposition protesters are expected to block streets and attempt to paralyze Haiti's economy as they press for President Jovenel Moïse to give up power.
Nation Sep 24 Earthquake strikes near Puerto Rico but no injuries reported A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck 49 miles off the island's northwest coast late Monday.