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- Jan 16
Judge opens hearing on major Puerto Rico debt restructuring
A court hearing on a major restructuring of Puerto Rico's mammoth debt has opened, with protesters warning the deal would further indebt the U.S. territory and supporters arguing it would secure funds urgently needed by the government urgently
Jan 16 - Jan 12
Lin-Manuel Miranda brings 'Hamilton' to Puerto Rico
Miranda and the cast are trying to raise thousands of dollars for the island.
Jan 12
- Sep 25
1 year after hurricanes, senators call for hearing on health, education in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
Elizabeth Warren and 7 other senators are calling for a hearing on the problems.
Sep 25
- Sep 20
A year after Hurricane Maria, federal government should learn from failures in Puerto Rico: OPINION
The authors say the government should learn from mistakes made in Puerto Rico.
Sep 20
- Sep 14
Mixed reaction from Ryan, Senate Republicans to Trump tweets doubting Puerto Rico death toll
House Speaker Paul Ryan was the highest-ranking Republican to comment on President Donald Trump’s tweets this morning questioning the death toll in Puerto Rico.
Sep 14
- Sep 14
President Trump disputes Puerto Rico hurricane death toll
"3000 people did not die in the two hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico," Trump said in a tweet.
Sep 14
- Sep 13
Trump disputes 3,000 deaths in Puerto Rico
"The View" co-hosts discuss the president's comments on Twitter.
Sep 13
- Sep 3
Tennis star's mission to help Puerto Rico
Monica Puig is raising funds for Hurricane Maria victims
Sep 3
- Sep 2
Tennis player Monica Puig raises money for Puerto Rico, inspiring island as it rebuilds after Hurricane Maria
The USTA has pledged $350,000 to refurbish facilities and restart programs.
Sep 2
- Sep 2
Puerto Rican tennis star mission after Hurricane Maria
Olympic Gold Medalist Monica Puig still raising funds for Puerto Rico nearly a year after Hurricane Maria.
Sep 2
- Aug 29
Nearly 3,000 people killed in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria: Report
The official government death toll had been 64, but Puerto Rico's governor has raised the official death count to 2,975.
Aug 29 - Aug 14
Nearly 1 year after Hurricane Maria, 100 percent of customers have power in Puerto Rico: Officials
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority said Tuesday that today represents the end of the restoration of power to customers that are able to get power.
Aug 14 - Aug 7
Only 25 customers still without power in Puerto Rico, nearly 11 months after Maria
The outage continues to be the longest blackout in U.S. history.
Aug 7 - Jul 2
Federal program housing nearly 1,800 Puerto Ricans post-Maria coming to an end
Saturday will mark the final day that nearly 1,800 Puerto Ricans will receive temporary housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Jul 2 - Jul 2
After court order, FEMA allows Hurricane Maria survivors to stay in hotels 5 additional days
Puerto Ricans who survived Hurricane Maria can now stay in hotels longer.
Jul 2 - Jun 15
- Jun 11
Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses where relief efforts stand in Puerto Rico
Approximately eight months after Hurricane Maria roared through the island, thousands are still left without power.
Jun 11 - Jun 6
Trump receives 2018 hurricane briefing amid growing Puerto Rico controversy
The visit comes days after new reports suggested that the actual death toll in Puerto Rico from Maria may be more than 70 times the official estimate.
Jun 6 - Jun 3
Puerto Ricans pay tribute to Hurricane Maria's victims
Hundreds of shoes were lined up in front of the capital building in San Juan, Puerto Rico to memorialize the loss of life related to Hurricane Maria.
Jun 3 - Jun 2
Residents of Puerto Rico are bracing for a new hurricane
Many people in the region are still without power and officials are saying it could take another two months before power is fully restored.
Jun 2 - May 30
Puerto Rico death toll from Maria may be 70 times the official estimate, new report suggests
The government's official death toll currently stands at 64.
May 30 - May 27
Puerto Rico braces for hurricane season, 8 months after Maria
Eight months after being struck by Hurricane Maria, the island of Puerto Rico is bracing for another hurricane season while still cleaning up and restoring power.
May 27 - May 23
About 14,500 in Puerto Rico still don't have power
Eight months after Hurricane Maria, 14,500 in Puerto Rico don't have power.
May 23 - Apr 19
Puerto Rico hit by massive power outage
The blackout knocked out power to all of the island's 1.4 million residents as they continue to struggle to recover from Hurricane Maria.
Apr 19 - Apr 19
Puerto Rico's worst blackout since Maria leaves island residents 'frustrated'
It could take up to 36 hours for some to get their power back.
Apr 19 - Mar 24
Return to Puerto Rico: How Puerto Ricans continue to struggle 6 months later
ABC News' "Nightline" returned to Puerto Rico, where Puerto Ricans are struggling to rebuild and recover from the hurricane aftermath.
Mar 24 - Mar 21
Puerto Rico officials reflect on challenges 6 months after Maria
"Puerto Rico is open ... for tourism," Gov. Ricardo Rossello said.
Mar 21 - Mar 20
Puerto Rico still on the road to recovery post-hurricanes
Nearly 135,000 Puerto Ricans have relocated to Florida and 100,000 people remain without power in Puerto Rico six months after hurricanes hit the island.
Mar 20 - Mar 20
6 months after Hurricane Maria, where recovery stands in Puerto Rico
ABC News' Eva Pilgrim reports live from Puerto Rico, as the island still works to rebuild a half-year after the devastating storm a roared through the area.
Mar 20 - Mar 14
Puerto Rico town gets new bridge 6 months after hurricane washed away old one
Six months after a devastating storm, a new bridge brings hope to Puerto Rico.
Mar 14 - Feb 16
Nearly all of Puerto Rico could have power restored by next month: Officials
Up to 95 percent of PR could have its power restored soon, officials said.
Feb 16 - Feb 12
Electricity restored to 75 percent of customers in Puerto Rico: Utility
Electricity has been restored to 75 percent of customers in Puerto Rico.
Feb 12 - Feb 6
Family displaced by Hurricane Maria given car by son's new teacher
Roxanne Murillo helped her student's family by giving them her car.
Feb 6 - Jan 31
FEMA to end emergency food and water operations in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria made landfall on Sept. 20.
Jan 31 - Jan 23
Puerto Rico governor announces privatization of state owned power company
Governor Ricardo Rossello has announced that the embattled Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority will be privatized.
Jan 23 - Dec 25
Nearly a third of Puerto Ricans will be spending Christmas in the dark
Three months after Hurricane Maria slammed into the island, thousands are still without electricity.
Dec 25 - Nov 30
Puerto Rico's Hurricane Maria death toll rises to 58
Three new deaths were certified by the U.S. territory's Dept. of Public Safety.
Nov 30 - Nov 21
Whitefish Energy stops work in Puerto Rico over $83M owed
Only 46.6 percent of the island’s electrical grid is generating power.
Nov 21 - Nov 20
Puerto Rico march in DC protests slow hurricane relief effort
Washington’s National Mall became a protester's stage for Puerto Rico.
Nov 20 - Nov 17
Following Whitefish controversy, embattled Puerto Rico power authority director resigns
Gov. Ricardo Rossello recently called Ramos' tenure a "distraction."
Nov 17 - Nov 10
Lin-Manuel Miranda will reprise 'Hamilton' role in Puerto Rico
Lara Spencer reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
Nov 10 - Nov 10
Puerto Rico still in power crisis
A line failed that was repaired by Whitefish Energy, a small Montana company in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's hometown.
Nov 10 - Nov 10
Texas couple flies family they saw in ABC News report on Puerto Rico to New York
A woman and her parents were flown from hurricane-damaged Puerto Rico to New York, by a couple who saw their story of strife on the news and wanted to act.
Nov 10 - Oct 31
Puerto Rico cancels $300 million contract with Whitefish Energy
Plus, former NFL player Daniel Te'o-Nesheim dies at the age of 30.
Oct 31 - Oct 30
Puerto Rico moves to cancel $300M contract with company hired to repair electrical grid
The contract was given to Whitefish Energy, company based in interior secretary's hometown.
Oct 30 - Oct 29
Puerto Rico utility authority moves to cancel controversial Whitefish power deal after governor's criticisms
Whitefish deal came under criticism from governor.
Oct 29 - Oct 26
Tesla helps turn power back on in Puerto Rico
Company provides solar power to children's hospital after Hurricane Maria devastation.
Oct 26 - Oct 26
Struggling Puerto Rico children's hospital gets solar power from Tesla
The hospital services some 3,000 children across the island.
Oct 26 - Oct 15
Astronaut of Puerto Rican heritage tweets photo of 'beautiful' island from International Space Station
NASA's Joe Acaba, of Puerto Rican heritage, tweeted the personal moment.
Oct 15 - Oct 6
'Hamilton' creator releases star-studded song for Puerto Rico: 'I need action and I need people to help my island'
Miranda collaborated with the likes of Gloria Estefan and Jennifer Lopez.
Oct 6