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August 18, 2023

On this day in history, August 18, 1934, baseball star Roberto Clemente is born

Major league baseball great, right fielder Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates, was born on this day in history, Aug. 18, 1934. Here's his remarkable story.

July 30, 2023

Olympic boxer convicted of kidnapping, killing pregnant lover who allegedly refused to get an abortion

Former Puerto Rican boxer Félix Verdejo-Sánchez, who fought in the 2012 Olympics, was convicted of killing his pregnant lover and unborn child.

May 22, 2023

Puerto Rico to decentralize Education Department

Puerto Rico will decentralize its oft-criticized Education Department, noting potential better outcomes for students absent the largely ineffective and bureaucratic system.

May 18, 2023

Puerto Rico indicts 44 in $1.2M COVID relief scam

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 44 people in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud the federal government of $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

May 5, 2023

WWE star Zelina Vega has eyes on women's title at Backlash in Puerto Rico: 'It’s a dream come true'

Zelina Vega talked to Fox News Digital ahead of WWE's foray into Puerto Rico for Backlash and what it says about the company's global reach.

April 5, 2023

Economic oversight board unveils Puerto Rico growth blueprint

A federal oversight board has unveiled a new growth-centric economic plan for Puerto Rico, which has recently emerged from a prolonged bankruptcy process.

March 17, 2023

Federal government ships 3 mega generators to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced Friday that the federal government has shipped three mega generators to the Caribbean territory.

March 7, 2023

‘Dead’ Pennsylvania woman found in Puerto Rico alive is ‘rare’ ending after missing for decades

Patricia Kopta disappeared in Pennsylvania in 1992 and was later declared dead, but Ross Township police said last week she was found alive in Puerto Rico.

February 23, 2023

Puerto Rican Miss Universe pageant announces first transgender participant

Puerto Rico's Miss Universe pageant will feature contestant Daniela Arroyo González, a prominent activist and the island territory's first transgender competitor.

February 21, 2023

Reggae singer, cop among those arrested in Puerto Rico drug bust

A reggaeton singer and police officer are among the two dozen people arrested in a Puerto Rican drug trafficking bust. If convicted, the suspects could face up to life in prison.