Puerto Rico

Paralympic athlete suffers seizure during live TV interview

Puerto Rican Paralympic athlete Melanie Valdés Reyes suffered an epileptic seizure during a live morning TV interview, then shared the footage to raise awareness about the condition.

A week before Election Day:

Biden appears to suggest Trump supporters are 'garbage'

Biden weighs in on comments by Trump supporter who said Puerto Rico is an “island of garbage”: The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters. White House: He was referring to the hateful rhetoric.

A Puerto Rico model for Judea and Samaria

Representatives elected by six U.S. territories including Puerto Rico, participate in Congress but do not vote for legislation. Op-ed.

In Hurricane Fiona's shadow:

Puerto Rico's Jews prepare for Rosh Hashanah

Reeling from Hurricane Fiona, Puerto Rican Jews prepare for a post-storm Rosh Hashanah — again.

Israeli delegation sets out to provide relief in Puerto Rico

Israeli delegation departs to Puerto Rico to offer psychological and medical aid in wake of Hurricane Fiona.

Miss Puerto Rico: My greatgrandfather was a Holocaust survivor

In Israel for Miss Universe competition, Puerto Rican contestant reveals that her great-grandfather survived the Holocaust.

Biden wins Puerto Rico primary

Former US Vice President has already secured enough delegates to win Democratic presidential nomination in August.

Florida and Puerto Rico brace for Hurricane Dorian

Florida governor urges residents to prepare a week's worth of food, water, and medicine.

Israeli women help renovate hurricane-damaged community center

Israeli young adults arrive in Puerto Rico for 3 months of volunteer work.

Woman who hired hitman to kill husband convicted of murder

Woman who faked being Jewish to avoid extradition convicted of murder.

Conservative writer likens Trump to Holocaust deniers

Washington Post's Jennifer Rubin slams President Trump's comments on Puerto Rico hurricane fatalities, likening them to 'Holocaust denial'.

Puerto Rico's largest newspaper removes anti-Semitic column

El Nuevo Dia newspaper apologizes for piece blaming Jews in Washington for territory's economic situation.

This Israeli NGO is bringing relief to America’s disaster areas

IsraAID volunteers expect to remain in Houston for another three months, and in Puerto Rico for another year.

UJA-Federation of NY delivers humanitarian aid to Puerto Rico

Jewish federation brings NY firefighter stranded following massive hurricane back home in time for his son's wedding.

'Worse than Irma': Category 5 hurricane threatens Caribbean

Days after Hurricane Irma devastated Caribbean, Florida, new Category 5 hurricane 'brutalizes' Dominica, threatens PR.

Trump declares emergency in Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma

Trump declares emergencies in Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as Hurricane Irma prepares for landfall.

Clinton wins Puerto Rico primary

Clinton will win the Puerto Rico primary but will not win all the 60 delegates that were at stake there.

Rubio wins Puerto Rico primary after poor Super Saturday

Florida Senator Marco Rubio wins Puerto Rico primary, only his second win after Minnesota.

Romney Wins Puerto Rico Primary

After a Rick Santorum faux pas, Mitt Romney wins the Republican primary in Puerto Rico with a whopping 83 percent of votes.