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Five people are killed and four others are critically injured in a drive-by shooting in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. 2024-02-13
Puerto Rico declares an influenza epidemic after 25,900 cases have been reported since July, with 42 deaths and more than 900 hospitalizations. 2023-11-9
Two simultaneous tropical storms, Laura and Marco, threaten Gulf Coast residents in the coming days. Laura is currently over Puerto Rico, while Marco is making its way through the Yucatan Channel. This would mark the first time in over 60 years in which two tropical storms were active simultaneously in the Gulf of Mexico. 2020-08-22
Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to grow stronger as it reaches Puerto Rico, the National Hurricane Center says. 2019-08-27
Casualty reports indicate at least 15 people have been killed on Dominica and two on Guadeloupe. The casualty report for Puerto Rico is now two deaths, including a man from a capsized boat near Vieques, Puerto Rico. Power remains out for an estimated 3.4 million Puerto Ricans as the energy grid is all but destroyed. Guajataca Dam in Puerto Rico will experience an "imminent dam break" according to the National Weather Service which will threaten 70,000 residents. In addition, more than 95 percent of the island’s wireless cell sites are out of service. 2017-09-21
Puerto Rico files for the largest "local government" bankruptcy in the United States. 2017-05-3
The United States Congress refuses to offer a bailout to Puerto Rico. 2015-07-9
Hurricane Irene reaches hurricane strength over Puerto Rico, becoming the first of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season. 2011-08-22
Tropical Storm Emily forms in the Atlantic Ocean with tropical storm warnings issued for Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, Desirade, Les Saintes, Marie Galante and the Dominican Republic. 2011-08-1
Nevada was once more the fastest growing state, growing 35.1% over 2000. Michigan was the only state to lose population. The District of Columbia broke a five-census streak of population loss. Puerto Rico also lost population. 2010-12-21