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.
Nation Sep 24 Puerto Rico braces for flooding from Tropical Storm Karen Forecasters said Tropical Storm Karen would unleash heavy rains across the northeastern Caribbean on Tuesday that could cause flooding and landslides.
World Sep 16 As shock wears off, mental health concerns grow in Bahamas The extent of the storm's terror lingers on in the minds of many.
World Sep 15 Cleanup resumes in Bahamas as Humberto swirls away Thousands of people are beginning to return to salvage what few scraps they can from the devastation of Dorian, even as the dark storm clouds of Tropical Storm Humberto hovered above to remind that that the storm season has not…