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Puerto Rico police charge a suspect in the recent killing of a tourist from the US mainland

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 37-year-old man with a criminal record turned himself into police on Friday and was charged in the recent killing of a tourist from the U.S.…

John McCarthy August 18, 2025

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A US tourist who flew to Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny concert was fatally shot

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A tourist from the U.S. mainland who was visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny’s residency was fatally shot early Sunday at La Perla, a popular seaside shantytown, police said.…

John McCarthy August 10, 2025

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Puerto Rico nightclub shooting leaves 1 teen dead, 5 other people wounded

SAN JUAN (AP) — A nightclub shooting in western Puerto Rico early today left one teenager dead and five other people wounded, including two women in serious condition, authorities said.…

John McCarthy August 1, 2025

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Cops seek tourist who tried to sexually assault maid at Isla Verde hotel

ISLA VERDE, Puerto Rico — An employee of the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Isla Verde filed a police report after a tourist staying there allegedly attempted to sexually assault her…

John McCarthy July 13, 2025

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Coast Guard rescues 6 kite surfers off Ocean Park beach

SAN JUAN — Coast Guard Station San Juan and Puerto Rico Police marine units rescued six kite surfers who were beset by weather off Ocean Park Beach in Puerto Rico…

John McCarthy July 9, 2025

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Heavy rains continue to pound Puerto Rico, flooding streets and causing 2nd death

SAN JUAN (AP) — Heavy rains continued to lash Puerto Rico and flash flood warnings persisted across the island, submerging streets, stranding families and causing at least one death this…

John McCarthy May 5, 2025

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Puerto Rico authorities rescue 3 US tourists stranded in river as heavy rains persist

SAN JUAN (AP) — Authorities in Puerto Rico said they rescued three U.S. tourists on Friday as heavy rains continue to pelt the U.S. territory. Police said in a statement that floodwaters…

John McCarthy May 3, 2025

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Puerto Rico man dies trying to drive through floodwaters amid heavy rains

SAN JUAN (AP) — A man who tried to drive his car through floodwaters was swept away and killed Monday in Puerto Rico as heavy rains lashed the island, authorities said. The…

John McCarthy April 29, 2025

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Crews search for a US tourist who went missing in a dense Puerto Rico jungle

SAN JUAN (AP) — Authorities in Puerto Rico are searching for a U.S. tourist they say got lost in the dense tropical rain forest of El Yunque in the east…

John McCarthy February 24, 2025

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Gunmen open fire and kill 2 children in Puerto Rico. 4 people are wounded

SAN JUAN (AP) — Two children were killed and four people were wounded when gunmen opened fire on a home in northeastern Puerto Rico, police said today. The shooting, which…

John McCarthy February 13, 2025