Puerto Rico Health Official 'Very Concerned' About Zika's Spread
An epidemiologist says the island has been lucky so far, but needs to stop the virus at its source — where mosquitoes breed.
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As Debt Talks Hit An Impasse, What's Next For Puerto Rico?
Negotiations to restructure the U.S. territory's significant debt hit a speed bump Friday. As Congress considers its next step, economist Rosario Rivera explains the origins of the financial crisis.
Our Favorite Banana May Be Doomed; Can New Varieties Replace It?
The Cavendish banana and other beloved varieties are threatened by a fungus that's spreading around the world. Scientists are trying to find new varieties that will be resistant to the disease.
Our Favorite Banana May Be Doomed. Can New Varieties Replace It?
The Cavendish banana and other beloved varieties are threatened by a fungus that's spreading around the world. Scientists are trying to find new varieties that will be resistant to the disease.
Puerto Rico Says It Will Miss $37 Million In Bond Payments This Week
The island's government warns that time is running out for Congress to address its fiscal problems. Puerto Rico has been reeling from the effects of declining population and a long recession.
Congress' Funding Package Offers No Debt Assistance To Puerto Rico
Struggling under a $72 billion debt, the territory asked for a legal change allowing it to file for some form of bankruptcy. But lawmakers have left that language out of their tax-and-spending deal.
Puerto Rico Makes A Bond Payment, Avoiding Default, For Now
But the commonwealth says it's running out of cash and that its fiscal situation is tenuous.
White House Proposes Plan To Help Puerto Rico Emerge From Debt Crisis
The commonwealth faces a budget shortfall of $28 billion over the next five years.
Puerto Ricans Vow To Have A Bigger Voice In 2016 Election
Puerto Rican leaders gathered in Orlando, Fla., in an effort to begin building the political clout of the nation's second-largest Hispanic group.
Coast Guard Calls Off Search For El Faro Crew
Communication was lost with the ship Thursday and the U.S. Coast Guard concluded that it had sunk. Wednesday evening, the Coast Guard ended the search for survivors.