Natural Disasters

The Environmental Protection Agency closed down all response operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to safety concerns after Hurricane Maria. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

Energy and Environment

Puerto Rico proves too hazardous for EPA

September 23, 2017 12:46 pm

President Trump addressed the criticism first lady Melania Trump received after being photographed wearing high heels on her way to survey the damage in Texas after Hurricane Harvey.

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Trump slams media over ‘dishonest’ coverage of Melania’s high heels before flight to hurricane-ravaged Texas

Diana Stancy Correll -

September 23, 2017 12:50 am

News

Thousands told to flee as hurricane-damaged dam in Puerto Rico threatens to burst

Daniel Chaitin -

September 22, 2017 10:32 pm

So the senator and all of Florida are right to enjoy the loss handed to their AFC East rivals. After all, catastrophe is imminent for Florida: Jay Cutler is the Dolphin's starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Rubio team shuts down ‘political stunt’ over missed phone call

Diana Stancy Correll -

September 22, 2017 9:29 pm

The full extent of the storm damage in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands is not yet known. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

National Security

Army Corps: Puerto Rico airport now open to military relief flights

Travis J. Tritten -

September 22, 2017 6:59 pm

News

Sonia Sotomayor still waiting to hear from half her family in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria hit

Diana Stancy Correll -

September 22, 2017 12:42 am

The island faced deep-rooted power problems even before the hurricanes. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

Energy and Environment

Puerto Rico’s crippled, bankrupt power utility under pressure to rebuild infrastructure

Josh Siegel -

September 21, 2017 8:15 pm

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria have hit U.S. states and territories in recent weeks, demolishing homes and causing medical facilities to be evacuated. (NOAA via AP)

Healthcare

House Democrats ask for Obamacare, Medicare extension in wake of hurricanes

Kimberly Leonard -

September 21, 2017 6:01 pm

Electricity poles and lines lay toppled on the road after Hurricane Maria hit the island. President Trump said Thursday that he would soon visit Puerto Rico to take stock of the damage. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

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Trump vows to visit Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria

Sarah Bedford -

September 21, 2017 2:58 pm

Forecasters had expected new claims to edge above 300,000. The last time that claims hit the 300,000 mark was at the end of February 2015. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Economy

Two-and-a-half year streak intact as jobless claims plummet to 259,000

Joseph Lawler -

September 21, 2017 12:32 pm

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Tag: Natural Disasters

Puerto Rico proves too hazardous for EPA

Trump slams media over ‘dishonest’ coverage of Melania’s high heels before flight to hurricane-ravaged Texas

Thousands told to flee as hurricane-damaged dam in Puerto Rico threatens to burst

Rubio team shuts down ‘political stunt’ over missed phone call

Army Corps: Puerto Rico airport now open to military relief flights

Sonia Sotomayor still waiting to hear from half her family in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria hit

Puerto Rico’s crippled, bankrupt power utility under pressure to rebuild infrastructure

House Democrats ask for Obamacare, Medicare extension in wake of hurricanes

Trump vows to visit Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria

Two-and-a-half year streak intact as jobless claims plummet to 259,000

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