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Ruling may further delay count of Puerto Rico's still-uncertified votes in Nov. 5 elections
The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has yet to produce a certified vote tally for a single district almost a month after holding general electionsWorld - ABC News - 6 hours ago -
Was Stone-Age Scandinavia Struck by Plague?
New research by geneticists hints at the deadly work of Yersinia pestis 5,000 years ago.Health - The New York Times - October 31 -
N.Y.C. Housing Voucher Program Is ‘Plagued With Problems,’ Audit Says
Thomas DiNapoli, the New York State comptroller, found that management lapses had caused delays for people who needed permanent housing.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
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In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween
Halloween is gaining ground in Mexico, but in a country so wracked by drug cartel violence, there have been real fears about ghosts, ghouls and skeletons walking the streetsWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Mystery surrounds 'terrible' smell plaguing city's bus station
Passengers have been complaining about the mystery odour at Leeds City Bus Station for several days.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Stein defeats scandal-plagued Robinson in North Carolina gubernatorial race
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D) will become the next governor of the state, defeating controversial Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R), Decision Desk HQ projects. Stein’s win does not come ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Mexico appears to abandon 'hugs, not bullets' strategy as bloodshed plagues country
For the last six years, Mexico bragged about its oft-questioned policy of “hugs, not bullets,” in which the country’s leaders avoided confrontations with drug cartels that were gradually taking ...World - ABC News - November 7 -
Inflation Still Plagues Restaurants, Services, and Housing, Even as National Rate Declines
The personal consumption expenditures index, which tracks spending on many everyday household needs, shows stubbornly high prices, even as the Fed’s overall rate edges back to its 2 percent target.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk
Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the driest months on record in the U.S.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Puerto Rican voters rise as key bloc in 2024
Puerto Rican voters have shot to center stage in national elections, marking a major shift for an electorate that was largely overlooked for a century. The voting bloc is at the center of national ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Morning Report — Trump, Puerto Rico and the October surprise?
In today’s issue: One week to go. Seven days before Election Day, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are making their closing arguments to voters, and their last-week appearances ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Puerto Rico's biggest newspaper endorses Harris
Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Día endorsed Vice President Harris on Tuesday amid a commotion over a comedian insulting the island at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally on ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Puerto Ricans brave rain and long lines to vote in a general election that promises to be historic
Puerto Rico is holding elections that will be historic regardless of which of the top two gubernatorial candidates winsWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
Poor fundamentals plagued Yankees all season and finally sank them in World Series loss
The Yankees held an enormous lead and then the fundamental lapses that had, at times, afflicted them during the regular season swept through Game 5 and tilted the Word Series irrevocably.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
A daughter is plagued by her mother’s unsolved death while her father maintains his innocence from jail
Karen Swift, a 44-year-old mother of four, vanished Oct. 30, 2011, after picking her daughter Ashley up early from a sleepover and falling asleep with her at their home.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Democrat Josh Stein beats scandal-plagued Republican Mark Robinson in N.C. gov.’s race
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein defeated scandal-plagued Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the state’s gubernatorial race, NBC News projects.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Voters around the world wish a plague on all incumbents. Labour can avoid that fate | Polly Toynbee
Trump’s shock election win has the government feeling nervous. It must remember: bold, fair policies are exactly what the public wants. Those panic alarms in MPs’ welcome-to-Westminster packs may ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Pelicans' injury-plagued season somehow gets worse with top seven players out vs. Cavs
Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy III have joined Zion Williamson and the rest of the team's core on the injury reportSports - CBS Sports - November 20 -
A Surprise Plague Inc. Sequel Is Out Now, Centers On Healing The World After Apocalypse
Plague Inc. developer Ndemic just dropped a surprise sequel to the smash hit Plague Inc. Instead of a pessimistic pandemic simulator, the sequel is a sunny strategy game about rebuilding after the ...Tech - GameSpot - 11 hours ago -
The Memo: Trump campaign struggles to contain Puerto Rico October surprise
The Trump campaign is struggling to contain an October surprise of its own making, just one week from Election Day. A racist remark by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, one of many warm-up speakers for ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Puerto Rico Republican chair demands Trump apology for rally’s racist remarks
Angel M Cintrón, party’s chair on island, says he will not vote for Trump unless he says sorry for speaker’s comments. US elections 2024 – live updates The president of the Republican party’s ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Puerto Rico Catholic archbishop: Important that Trump personally apologize for comedian's comments
Roberto González Nieves, archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, called on former President Trump to apologize personally for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke comparing Puerto Rico to “a floating ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
A New Insult Reminds Puerto Ricans of How Trump Treated Them
As president, Donald Trump fought bitterly with Puerto Rican officials, ridiculed them and resisted sending aid to the territory after devastating hurricanes.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Pennsylvania voters weigh in on Puerto Rico comment from Trump rally
NBC News' George Solis reports from Allentown, Pa., a city with a large Puerto Rican population, on how voters are reacting to the racist comment made by a comedian at a weekend Trump rally.Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
Steve Bannon speaks after leaving prison, mentions Puerto Ricans, minorities
Steve Bannon, a former strategist for Donald Trump's White House and right-wing podcaster, said he feels empowered after serving four months in prison for contempt of Congress. Bannon also made a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Evening Report — Trump camp seeks to contain Puerto Rico fallout
🎤 Plus: Harris preps her closing argument {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Mike Stewart/Evan Vucci Trump camp seeks to contain Puerto Rico fallout Former President Trump will visit the ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Latino political strategist responds to Puerto Rico jokes at Trump MSG rally
ABC News speaks with Latino Victory Fund chair Luis Miranda after a comedian at former President Trump's NYC rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
A racist joke against Puerto Ricans creates aftershocks in the closing week of the election
Ahead of Donald Trump’s appearance Tuesday in the heavily Latino city of Allentown, Pennsylvania, a comedian’s racist joke about Puerto Ricans at the former president’s Madison Square Garden rally ...Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Trump rally’s Puerto Rico slur lands with a thud in Pennsylvania
Republican candidate faces backlash after airing of racist insults at his New York gatheringBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Trump claims he’s done more than anyone for Puerto Rico
Former President Donald Trump claimed he has "done more" for Puerto Rico than any other president. The comments came despite his administration withholding about $20 billion in hurricane relief for ...Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
Biden responds to Puerto Rico rhetoric at Trump rally with an insult
President Biden is taking the spotlight following comments in which he appears to refer to Trump supporters as “garbage.” Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris made her closing argument to voters ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Puerto Rican artist Nicky Jam takes back his Trump endorsement
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."Politics - CBS News - October 30 -
Puerto Rican-Dominican singer Nicky Jam retracts Trump endorsement
Puerto Rican-Dominican singer Nicky Jam retracted his endorsement of former President Donald Trump. The move comes after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Ricky Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Rita Moreno Respond for Puerto Rico
Our vote won’t be a reaction to racist jokes.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Last-minute billboard campaign seeks to galvanize Puerto Ricans for Harris
New billboards are going up in Pennsylvania and North Carolina on Thursday, stoking Puerto Ricans’ pride in their island to shore up support for Vice President Harris. The billboards, paid for by ...Politics - The Hill - October 31
