USA Basketball has finalized its schedule of exhibition games leading into this summer’s FIBA World Cup, announcing Tuesday that it will open the five-game slate against Puerto Rico in Las Vegas on Aug.
Supreme Court rules against Puerto Rican journalists seeking records from financial oversight board
May 11, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday against an organization of Puerto Rican journalists in its quest for documents from the financial oversight board created to deal with the island territory's bankruptcy.
Puerto Rico governor’s 2 cousins guilty in embezzlement case
April 13, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two cousins of Puerto Rico’s Gov. Pedro Pierluisi pleaded guilty Thursday for embezzling an estimated $3.7 million in federal funds earmarked for the management of public housing on the island.
Puerto Rico declares state of emergency on coastal erosion
April 11, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor declared a state of emergency on Tuesday to fight worsening coastal erosion across the U.S. territory that officials blame on climate change.
The government is setting aside $105 million in federal funds to implement nearly two dozen measures to offset the ongoing loss of land and minimize its effects.
3 killed, 2 injured at corner store in southern Puerto Rico
April 10, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Three people died and two others were injured Monday during a shooting in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, according to police.
The killings occurred at a corner store in the southern coastal town of Guayama, authorities said.
Six in Puerto Rico indicted in $9M scheme targeting US funds
April 5, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted six people in an alleged fraudulent scheme involving $9 million in government pandemic funds, officials said Wednesday.
As bankruptcy ends, board seeks to boost Puerto Rico economy
April 5, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — As Puerto Rico emerges from a drawn-out bankruptcy process, a federal control board that oversees the island’s finances announced Wednesday that it will focus on growing the U.S.
Puerto Rico, USVI to receive $108M to upgrade water systems
April 4, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday that Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will receive a total of nearly $108 million to improve drinking water infrastructure across the U.S.
Police: Man in Puerto Rico steals ambulance after accident
April 3, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A man involved in a car accident Monday in Puerto Rico’s capital fled the scene in an ambulance that had arrived to help him, police said.
The incident occurred when the unidentified man hit another car on one of Puerto Rico's busiest highways in a minor fender-bender, Police Lt.
Puerto Rico governor unveils solar energy plans in address
March 29, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced new solar energy initiatives on Tuesday during his annual state of the territory address, a speech viewed by many as critical as he fights plummeting ratings amid growing discontent over costly electric bills, government corruption and slow-moving hurricane reconstruction.
Jury finds former Puerto Rican mayor guilty of corruption
March 23, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A federal jury has found a former Puerto Rican mayor guilty of bribery, extortion and conspiracy in the U.S territory’s latest government corruption case.
Ángel Pérez Otero, who was mayor of the northern city of Guaynabo and president of Puerto Rico’s Mayors’ Federation, was released on bail after the verdict in U.S.
Nevada to add gas plant as drought tests US West power grids
March 22, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Utility regulators in Nevada gave the state’s largest power provider clearance to start work on a $333 million project to build a natural gas plant in the state for the first time in nearly 15 years, signaling yet another consequence of the extreme drought conditions in the southwestern U.S.
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Bad Bunny’s ex-girlfriend files lawsuit seeking $40M
March 20, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Bad Bunny’s ex–girlfriend is suing the superstar for at least $40 million over a well-known voice recording she provided the singer before he became famous.
Carliz De La Cruz Hernández, whose breathy “Bad Bunny, baby” recording was included in two of the artist’s songs, claimed in a lawsuit filed this month in a Puerto Rico court that her voice and the phrase she came up with are being used without her permission.
Urías leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semis
March 18, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Luis Urías hit the go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning that fueled Mexico’s 5-4 comeback victory over Puerto Rico to advance to its first-ever World Baseball Classic semifinals.
US ships mega generators to ease outages in Puerto Rico
March 17, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor announced Friday that the U.S. government has shipped three mega generators to the island to help stabilize the U.S. territory’s rickety electric grid and minimize continuing outages.
Top court ruling unleashes permit upheaval in Puerto Rico
March 16, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A ruling by Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court has thrown into limbo hundreds of thousands of business and construction permits issued by a U.S. territory already struggling to attract investors amid an economic crisis.
Puerto Rico pitchers perfect in 8-inning WBC win vs Israel
March 14, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — José De León and three relievers combined on a perfect pitching performance as Puerto Rico routed Israel 10-0 in a World Baseball Classic matchup called after eight innings Monday night because of the tournament’s 10-run mercy rule.
Puerto Rico breaks world record as baseball fans go blond
March 10, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The blonds are back.
Puerto Rico on Friday broke the Guinness World record for the most hair dyed, with 192 men going blond to support the U.S. territory’s team that is vying to win the World Baseball Classic after finishing twice as runner-up.
Officials to transfer animals, drop probe on Puerto Rico zoo
March 9, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Federal authorities said Wednesday they are dropping all investigations into Puerto Rico’s lone zoo where various species have died, saying the decision came after reaching an agreement with local officials to transfer the animals to sanctuaries on the U.S.
‘Hamilton’ fundraiser set for Hispanic Federation, Flamboyan
March 6, 2023 GMT“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will bring his award-winning musical back to Puerto Rico for two weeks of performances in June, including a fundraiser for the Hispanic Federation and education nonprofit, the Flamboyan Foundation.
Colombia rookie Echavarria wins Puerto Rico for 1st tour win
March 6, 2023 GMTRIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — Colombian rookie Nico Echavarria seized control with two straight birdies on the back nine and closed with a 4-under 68 for a two-shot victory in the Puerto Rico Open for his first PGA Tour title.
Colombian rookie Echavarria takes 2-shot lead in Puerto Rico
March 4, 2023 GMTRIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — PGA Tour rookie Nico Echavarria of Colombia ran off four straight birdies early in his round Saturday and finished with a 7-under 65 for a two-shot lead in the Puerto Rico Open as he goes for his first PGA Tour victory.
Carson Young stretches lead to 4 shots in Puerto Rico Open
March 3, 2023 GMTRIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — Carson Young had to lean more on his short game Friday and posted a 5-under 67 and built a four-shot lead going into the weekend at the Puerto Rico Open.
Young, a 28-year-old rookie on the PGA Tour, didn't have quite the theatrics as his opening round of three eagles that carried him to a 63.
Woman reported missing 31 years ago found in Puerto Rico
March 3, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman who went missing more than 30 years ago in a case that stumped authorities who later declared her legally dead has been found living in a nursing home in Puerto Rico.
Carson Young gives rookie year spark with 63 in Puerto Rico
March 2, 2023 GMTRIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — Carson Young gave his rookie season on the PGA Tour quite a spark Thursday when he made three eagles on his way to a 9-under 63, giving him a three-shot lead after the opening round of the Puerto Rico Open.
Puerto Rico to close lone zoo after years of complaints
February 28, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico is closing the U.S. territory’s only zoo following years of suspected negligence, a lack of resources and deaths of animals that were highlighted by activists.
1st transgender woman to compete in Puerto Rico pageant
February 23, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A transgender woman has for the first time been selected to participate in the Puerto Rico Miss Universe contest held in the largely conservative U.S. territory.
Daniela Arroyo González, who is best known for winning a federal lawsuit against Puerto Rico’s government that allows people to change their gender on their birth certificate, was chosen Thursday.
Policeman, musician indicted in Puerto Rico drug case
February 21, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A police officer and a reggaeton singer are among 24 people accused of running a suspected drug-trafficking ring in Puerto Rico, officials announced Tuesday.
The group is accused of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute cocaine across the U.S.
Police: Boy among 3 killed at Puerto Rico birthday party
February 21, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Gunmen opened fire at a birthday party in northern Puerto Rico and killed three people including a 4-year-old boy, police said Tuesday.
The shooting injured two other children, ages 9 and 10, in the attack Monday night at a public housing complex in the U.S.
Puerto Rico judge finds man guilty in fatal dog shooting
February 16, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Puerto Rico judge on Thursday found a businessman guilty of animal abuse for fatally shooting a stray dog on a golf course nearly two years ago, noting the defendant did so not out of fear but because the animal was interrupting the game.
New debt plan proposes spike in Puerto Rico power bills
February 9, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Residential electric bills in Puerto Rico could increase by an average of $19 a month if a federal bankruptcy judge approves a proposal filed Thursday to restructure the staggering debt held by Puerto Rico’s power company.
Twins, Correa decide he’ll skip WBC with wife due next month
February 6, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and Carlos Correa made a mutual decision that the shortstop will skip the World Baseball Classic for family reasons, with his wife expecting a baby during the tournament.
3 mainland US tourists stabbed in Puerto Rico neighborhood
February 6, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Three tourists from the U.S. mainland were stabbed in Puerto Rico early Monday after police said someone told them to stop filming in a renowned seaside community known as La Perla that is popular with visitors.
$747M Powerball jackpot up to 9th-largest as drawing nears
February 6, 2023 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A $747 million Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Monday night for players willing to risk $2 against the long, long odds of winning the big prize.
Minnesota moves toward 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040
February 2, 2023 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota utilities would be obligated to transition to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 to step up the fight against climate change under a bill speeding through the Legislature.
Puerto Rico’s southern region fights for cleaner air, water
January 29, 2023 GMTSALINAS, Puerto Rico (AP) — Shuttered windows are a permanent fixture in Salinas, an industrial town on Puerto Rico’s southeast coast that is considered one of the U.S. territory’s most contaminated regions.
Puerto Rico selects company to privatize power generation
January 25, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico privatized its electricity production on Wednesday, selecting Genera PR to take over the operation and maintenance of state power generation units in the U.S.
$24M worth of cocaine seized near Puerto Rico; 3 arrested
January 23, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Federal agents have seized $24 million worth of cocaine off a speedboat trying to reach Puerto Rico’s southeast coast, authorities said Monday.
Authorities arrested two people from the Dominican Republic and one from Colombia as they seized more than 2,200 pounds (1,000 kilograms) of cocaine Friday near the coastal town of Humacao, according to U.S.
Study: Puerto Rico should go solar to meet clean energy goal
January 23, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A U.S. government study has determined that with little room on the island for large-scale solar farms or wind generators, Puerto Rico should aim to reach its clean-energy goals by installing solar panels on all suitable rooftops, along with airports, brownfields and industrial areas.
Puerto Rico pushes for private power generation amid secrecy
January 19, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Nearly two hours after meeting behind closed doors, the governing board of Puerto Rico’s power company emerged Thursday to briefly announce it was approving a plan to privatize electric generation in the U.S.
Puerto Rico to pursue abusers of lax tax credit system
January 17, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico announced Tuesday that it will start cracking down on those who abuse the U.S. territory’s tax credit system, an opaque and long unregulated sector with claims that average about $270 million a year.
Puerto Rico to privatize power generation amid outages
January 15, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico announced Sunday that it plans to privatize electricity generation, a first for a U.S. territory facing chronic power outages as it struggles to rebuild a crumbling electric grid.
2 killed in shootout with federal agents near Puerto Rico
January 15, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two suspected drug traffickers were killed early Sunday in a shootout with federal agents off Puerto Rico’s northeast coast, officials said.
The incident occurred shortly after midnight, when authorities detected a suspicious boat at sea and a chase ensued, Jeffrey Quiñones, spokesman for U.S.
Jockey Manny Franco ties mark with 6 wins on Aqueduct card
January 11, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jockey Manny Franco tied a New York Racing Association record with six victories on Friday’s nine-race card at Aqueduct.
The 28-year-old rider from Puerto Rico tied a mark shared by Hall of Famers Steve Cauthen, Angel Cordero Jr., Javier Castellano, Mike Smith and Ron Turcotte, as well as Dylan Davis.
Brehm enjoying paradise without forgetting what got him here
January 11, 2023 GMTHONOLULU (AP) — Ryan Brehm's two weeks in Hawaii to start the year is an amazing tale of perseverance and opportunity. Even better is that Brehm made sure paradise didn't belong only to him.
He brought more than a dozen family and friends to Kapalua.
Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city
January 10, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Lizards that once dwelled in forests but now slink around urban areas have genetically morphed to survive life in the city, researchers have found.
The Puerto Rican crested anole, a brown lizard with a bright orange throat fan, has sprouted special scales to better cling to smooth surfaces like walls and windows and grown larger limbs to sprint across open areas, scientists say.
Trump calls Las Vegas shooter ‘sick’ and ‘demented man’
October 3, 2017 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday called the gunman who killed 59 people and wounded hundreds others at a music festival in Las Vegas a "very, very sick individual...
Puerto Rico reggaeton singer accused of domestic violence
January 10, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in Puerto Rico arrested Randy Ortiz Acevedo of the popular reggaeton duo Jowell & Randy on domestic violence charges after a judge on Monday ruled there was sufficient evidence against the singer.
$1 million system to reduce traffic in Puerto Rico forest
January 9, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government announced a $1 million investment on Monday to establish a park-and-ride system for Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest.
Some 1.2 million people visit the forest every year, with up to 3,000 cars trying every day to access an area that has only 300 parking spaces, according to the U.S.
Puerto Rican woman arrested, charged in airport assault case
January 5, 2023 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Federal agents have arrested a Puerto Rican woman accused of assaulting two Spirit Airlines employees after she was removed from a plane and tried to get back on it, officials said Thursday.
US Census Bureau redefines meaning of ‘urban’ America
December 29, 2022 GMTMore than 1,100 cities, towns and villages in the U.S. lost their status as urban areas on Thursday as the U.S. Census Bureau released a new list of places considered urban based on revised criteria.
Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death
December 26, 2022 GMTWhen Puerto Ricans belt the name Roberto Clemente in song, they want the world to understand their pride, unity and culture. Clemente, for them, is the pinnacle of what it means to be a true Puerto Rican.
The Latest: Trump calls Vegas shooter ‘demented man’
October 3, 2017 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the Las Vegas shooting (all times local):...
Efforts to restructure Puerto Rico power company debt wobble
December 17, 2022 GMTSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s power company appears destined for an even longer bankruptcy than expected after several creditors rejected a new debt restructuring plan filed late Friday following years of failed negotiations.
‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ to feature Duran Duran, New Edition
December 15, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Seacrest will usher in 2023 on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from Times Square, with iconic bands from the 1980s and 1990s as well as a member of BTS and a TikTok sensation.
House approves referendum to ‘decolonize’ Puerto Rico
December 15, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday that would allow Puerto Rico to hold the first-ever binding referendum on whether to become a state or gain some sort of independence, in a last-ditch effort that stands little chance of passing the Senate.