Puerto Rico

Type: Country
Name: Puerto Rico
population: 3,940,280
First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 2 reports

Puerto Rico: Statehood controversial, emotional

When Rosa Correa became gravely ill several years ago, the Bridgeport activist feared her life would end before her dream could come true."I told my husband, 'I'm going to die and not see Puerto Rico become a state.' A more logical thought would have ... [Published Greenwich Time - 1 hour ago]
First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 2 reports

'Las Caras Lindas': To Be Black And Puerto Rican In 2013

" I am a black manWho was born café con lecheI sneaked into a party, to which I had not been invited.And I got kicked out. They threw me out.When I went back to have fun with the black girlsAll together they said 'Maelo, go back to your white girls'And ... [Published NPR - 15 hours ago]
First reported May 25 2013 - Updated 21 hours ago - 2 reports

San Juans offer support, reminder islands are open for business after I-5 bridge collapse

Read a press release from the Town of Friday Harbor and San Juan County about the I-5 bridge collapse, Memorial Day weekend in the islands, and best routes to get here. ... [Published Sanjuanjournal.com - 21 hours ago]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 25 2013 - 3 reports

Major LGBT Rights Victory In Puerto Rico

International lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates are praising Puerto Rico's decision to advance "sweeping" nondiscrimination measures. reports that the Puerto Rican House of Representatives approved the bills May 24, which ... [Published Huffington Post - May 25 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 25 2013 - 2 reports
MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises

Deal watch: Balcony rooms on new MSC ship on sale

MSC Cruises' 3,502-passenger MSC Divina.(Photo: MSC Cruises)TagsNassauSan JuanBermudaMexicoCayman IslandsJamaicaPassengers can book balcony rooms at interior cabin prices on MSC's new Divina. The deal, on select Caribbean and Bermuda sailings next spring, ... [Published USA Today - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 2 reports

Puerto Rico approves anti-discrimination bill

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Legislators in Puerto Rico on Friday approved a heavily debated bill that outlaws employment discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation.Opponents of the bill prayed on the steps of the seaside Capitol building as lawmakers ... [Published Miami Herald - May 24 2013]
Entities: Puerto Rico, Gay, Gay Rights
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 2 reports
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Rotary International

Jay Quick

Navy meteorologist and photographerJay Edward Quick of Angels Camp died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Modesto with family by his side. He was 82.He was born Dec. 11, 1930, in Drexel Hill, Pa., to May and Guy Quick Sr. Mr. Quick and his wife, Clayre, wed Aug. ... [Published Calaveras Enterprise - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 2 reports

Marriage In India: Grooms Required To Prove They Have A Toilet Before Marrying

Get Weddings Alerts:Follow:India, World News, Global Sanitation, Rape, India Sanitation, Marriage Around The World, Marriage In India, Sanitation, Violence Against Women, Wedding Gifts, Weddings, Weddings NewsTo participate in a mass marriage ceremony ... [Published Huffington Post - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 2 reports

U.S. Marshals Led Puerto Rico Violent Offenders Task Force Apprehends Alleged Homicide Fugitive Running for 17 Years

- On May 22, the U.S. Marshals Service led Puerto Rico Violent Offenders Task Force arrested Federico Rivera-Ortiz, aka "Guillermo Manson." This fugitive was wanted by the New Orleans Police Department for an alleged homicide committed in the year 1996. ... [Published Noodls - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 2 reports

Princess' Memorial Day Weekend Sale on Cruise + Air

The Cruise: Princess Cruises is offering a six-day Memorial Day Weekend Sale with exclusive savings on cruise and airfare.The Deal: Until May 28, book any number of Princess itineraries and receive additional savings on your sailing. For example, save ... [Published Cruise Critic - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 2 reports

The Parranda Global Summit Announces Keynote Speakers

By: PR Newswire May. 24, 2013 10:31 AM SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, MIAMI,$ and SILICON VALLEY, Calif., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --$ Parranda.org, a new non-profit dedicated to the development of a "Greater Puerto Rico," today announced that it has selected ... [Published Sys-Con Canada - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 3 reports

San Juan County Sheriff's Office arrests man, woman after high-speed chase

AZTEC — A man and a woman have been arrested after they allegedly led the La Plata County Sheriff's Office on a high-speed chase across the Colorado-New Mexico state border Thursday.The Durango Police Department initially received a report at 3:39 p.m. ... [Published Farmington New Mexico Daily Times - May 24 2013]

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"I told my husband, 'I'm going to die and not see Puerto Rico become a state.' A more logical thought would have been, `I won't see my grandchildren get married,' " Correa said with a laugh the other day
Puerto Rico: Statehood controversial, emotional [Published Greenwich Time - 1 hour ago]
...Jim Himes, D-4th District, "and I would support funding for a fair process to allow them to make that determination."
Puerto Rico: Statehood controversial, emotional [Published Greenwich Time - 2 hours ago]
"We can't possibly do it all in the next 10 years," Clibborn said. "But we're going to do the first bite of the apple."
Thousands Of Bridges Are One Freak Accident Away From Collapse [Published Clusterstock - 3 hours ago]
"The V I Police Department policy is that any officer who is arrested is immediately placed on leave without pay, and Sgt. Hill is no exception" Rames said
Feds nab V.I. Police Sgt. in Tapia probe [Published Virgin Islands Daily News - 4 hours ago]

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