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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.