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August 27, 2019

Tropical Storm Dorian spurs Puerto Rico to declare state of emergency, as Florida under possible threat

The fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season was churning in the eastern Caribbean Sea on Tuesday after passing by Barbados and St. Lucia on a track that will take it extremely close to Puerto Rico's southwest coast, spurring the island's governor to declare a state of emergency ahead of the storm.

August 26, 2019

Tropical Storm Dorian strengthens, may threaten Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic as minimal hurricane

The fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season gathered strength Monday while approaching the islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea, as forecasters warn Tropical Storm Dorian could impact Puerto Rico and its neighbors later this week.

August 12, 2019

Puerto Rico bowling team stripped of gold medal at Pan American Games over player's failed doping test

Puerto Rico’s doubles bowling team was stripped of its gold medal at the Pan American Games over the weekend after one of its players failed a doping test, officials said.

August 7, 2019

Puerto Rico justice secretary sworn in as governor after Supreme Court overturns inauguration of predecessor

Puerto Rico Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez was sworn in as the island's new governor Wednesday, hours after its Supreme Court ruled that Friday's inauguration of Pedro Pierluisi as governor was against the law and overturned it.

August 2, 2019

Puerto Rico power vacuum: As embattled Gov. Rosello steps down, no one knows who will lead the island

Who will be Puerto Rico’s governor at 5 p.m. Friday? With just hours to go, no one seems to know for sure, which could create a constitutional crisis in the U.S. commonwealth. 

July 30, 2019

Puerto Rico official: Former congressional rep to be nominated as island secretary of state, next in line for governor

Embattled Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló will nominate former congressional representative Pedro Pierluisi as secretary of state, effectively making him the next in the line to lead the U.S. territory after Rossello resigns Friday, an island lawmaker said.

July 28, 2019

Next-in-line to be governor of Puerto Rico says she has 'no interest' in the position

The politician next in line to assume the post of Puerto Rico governor -- after Ricardo Rosselló announced his resignation last week -- revealed Sunday she has “no interest” in the position.

July 25, 2019

Puerto Rico crowds hail governor’s resignation, but say there are still a ‘lot of corrupt people' to remove

Demonstrators among the jubilant crowds celebrating the resignation of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló in Old San Juan told Fox News Thursday they are “relieved” he will step down -- but that there are still a “lot of corrupt people we want to get out of here.”

July 25, 2019

Maxim Dadashev's 'devastated' opponent speaks out for first time since boxer's death

The opponent of Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev, who died Tuesday after suffering a brain injury during a match on Friday, has spoken out for the first time since the pair faced off. 

July 25, 2019

Crowds light fireworks, flood streets after Puerto Rico governor resigns; pols and celebs congratulate islanders

Crowds in San Juan set off fireworks and flooded the streets, cheering and waving Puerto Rican flags Wednesday, moments after learning that Gov. Ricardo Rosselló had announced plans to leave office.