Adrian Florido
Stories
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National
Earthquakes Trigger Anxiety In Puerto Rico: 'There's No Way To Prepare'
Tens of thousands of people in Puerto Rico are still without power, days after a large earthquake rolled across the island. Buildings collapsed and some roads remain closed.
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Aftershocks In Puerto Rico
The biggest earthquake to hit Puerto Rico in a century has hobbled the island. Power remains out in many areas and people are afraid to stay indoors because of structural concerns.
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National
Encore: For Those Missing Puerto Rico, A Song About Dreaming Of Home
"En Mi Viejo San Juan" is an unofficial anthem of Puerto Rico and the official anthem of San Juan. It evokes memories of the island for those who have left and a yearning on the island for those who are gone.
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National
Cockfighting Is About To Become Illegal In Puerto Rico
In the rural communities of Puerto Rico's central mountains, cockfighting has been a way of life for centuries. But on Dec. 20, the practice will become illegal on the island.
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Blue Tarps Are An Indicator Of Hurricane Maria's Long-Lasting Damage
Two years after the storm hit Puerto Rico, the most visible remnants of it are the thousands of damaged homes still covered in blue tarps. Frustrated neighbors are helping others repair their homes.
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Politics
News Brief: Hurricane Dorian, Democratic Debate, Ireland And Brexit
We have the latest on the impact of Hurricane Dorian on Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Also, a preview of the next Democratic debate and what Brexit means for Ireland.
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National
Hurricane Dorian Strengthens As It Gets Closer To Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
On Wednesday Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened into a category 1 hurricane. The storm is close to both the eastern edges of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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National
Puerto Ricans Hold Town Assemblies To Figure Out Next Steps Following Rosselló's Exit
After Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló left office, the protesters who forced him out are trying figure out what's next. They're organizing "people's assemblies" on town squares across the island.
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Politics
News Brief: Gun Control, ICE Raids In Mississippi, New Puerto Rico Governor
Immigration agents arrested approximately 680 people in workplace raids in Mississippi Wednesday. Also, Puerto Rico has a new governor and an update on gun control proposals.
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National
Puerto Rico Supreme Court Says Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Must Resign
Puerto Rico's Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Pedro Pierluisi took office last Friday in violation of the Commonwealth's constitution. The unanimous ruling calls for him to vacate the governorship.