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

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.

Economic oversight board unveils Puerto Rico growth blueprint

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.

Federal government ships 3 mega generators to Puerto Rico

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.

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

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.

Puerto Rican Miss Universe pageant announces first transgender participant

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.

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

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.

Puerto Rican man sentenced for committing hate crime against transgender woman

November 29, 2022

Puerto Rican man sentenced for committing hate crime against transgender woman

Anthony Steven Lobos-Ruiz was sentenced to 33 month in prison after admitting to his involvement in assaulting a transgender woman Puerto Rico.

President Biden to visit Puerto Rico, announce $60M plan to help territory recover from Hurricane Fiona

October 3, 2022

President Biden to visit Puerto Rico, announce $60M plan to help territory recover from Hurricane Fiona

President Biden will travel to Ponce, Puerto Rico, to announce $60 million in aid to help Puerto Ricans rebuild after Hurricane Fiona caused significant damage.

Puerto Rico still owes company $350 million for restoring grid in 2017 as it faces fresh hurricane outages

September 23, 2022

Puerto Rico still owes company $350 million for restoring grid in 2017 as it faces fresh hurricane outages

The Oklahoma-based Mammoth Energy has reiterated calls for Puerto Rico to pay it more than $360 million it says it is owed for restoring the island's grid after Hurricane Maria.

Hurricane Fiona upgraded to Category 3 as it heads for Turks and Caicos Islands

September 20, 2022

Hurricane Fiona upgraded to Category 3 as it heads for Turks and Caicos Islands

Hurricane Fiona began barreling toward for the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday, after inflicting damage on the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. It is now a Category 3 storm.