Topic: San Juan

World Baseball Classic: Everything you need to know

As the global tournament steps to the plate overnight March 2, here's a very quick viewer's guide.

Focus How to get high school dropouts into 'recovery'?

Innovative programs across the US are finding some success in reengaging high school dropouts. They strive to target 'disconnected' youths – those not in school and not working, who are a costly burden for taxpayers.

Eva Longoria will host Latino inaugural salute to Obama

Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Rita Moreno and others will participate in 'Latino Inaugural 2013: In Performance at the Kennedy Center.' Longoria, a former star of 'Desperate Housewives,' will serve as host.

Obama: Sandy recovery 'not going to be easy' (+video)

More than two weeks after Sandy struck, many are still struggling. On Thursday, President Obama visited New York to survey the damage and comfort some of those devastated by the storm. 

Hurricane Sandy tears through Bahamas, weakens to Cat. 1

Hurricane Sandy has left 22 people dead in the Caribbean, but winds weakened to Category 1 hurricane strength. Hurricane Sandy killed 11 people in Cuba.

Unexploded bombs lurk off US coast

Disposed World War II explosives and munitions in the Gulf of Mexico pose a threat to offshore oil drilling, according to Texas oceanographers.

Tropical storm Isaac sweeps across Haiti toward Cuba, Florida

Forecasters expect that Isaac will be a hurricane by the time it makes landfall, likely on the Florida Panhandle late Tuesday or early Wednesday. The Republican National Convention, which opens in Tampa on Monday, is within the possible strike zone.

Tropical storm Isaac won't be a hurricane before Monday (+video)

Tropical storm Isaac is gaining strength, but isn't organized enough to become a hurricane before Monday. Isaac will hit Haiti and the Dominican Republic today, and Cuba on Friday.

Will Tropical Storm Isaac hit Florida? (+video)

Though the media has focused on possible effects of the storm on the Republican National Convention planned to take place in Tampa beginning on Monday, others worry about flooding and damage elsewhere.

Tropical storm Isaac: Why are Florida orange juice prices falling? (+video)

Tropical storm Isaac hit Puerto Rico Thursday and could be a Category 1 hurricane by Friday. Florida orange juice prices surged, but are now dropping as traders no longer fear a big hurricane.

Tropical Storm Isaac lashes Caribbean, will likely become hurricane (+video)

US forecasters said Isaac will likely turn into a Category 1 hurricane by Friday as it nears the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Tropical storm Isaac nears Dominican Republic, gaining strength (+video)

Tropical storm Isaac could be a hurricane by later Thursday, and arrive in Florida by Monday, the start of the GOP convention. Caribbean nations brace for the arrival of tropical storm Isaac.

Focus Unpacking 'Romneyomics': how Mitt would adjust dials on the US economy

MItt Romney offers a prescription for the ailing US economy that hews to Republican principles. But it also has some unorthodox differences. Well-off Americans could get fewer government benefits and pay more for Medicare.  

Mexican presidential election: Why the left is struggling.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the presidential candidate from Mexico's leftist party, is facing an uphill battle for the presidency due to his controversial past and Mexico's unique political history.

Stir It Up! Travel: Discovering Ponce, Puerto Rico

A culinary highlight was 'mamposteao,' a simple rice and bean side dish.

Honor in the Dust

The historical lessons of Gregg Jones's exhaustively researched book about the US's campaign in the Philippines deserve to be remembered.

Opinion As violent Puerto Rican drug trade seeps into mainland US, Washington must act

Drug trafficking is at the root of most of the 1,136 homicides perpetrated in Puerto Rico in 2011, the highest number ever recorded, exceeding even Mexico's murder rate. The Puerto Rican government cannot manage this crisis alone. Washington must intervene.

Hunter S. Thompson's 'The Rum Diary': movie review

Johnny Depp plays a boozy American journalist in the style of Hunter S. Thompson in 'The Rum Diary.'
10/28/2011 04:45 pm

Hurricane Irene getting bigger, stronger

Hurricane Irene strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane Monday. Forecasts show it will miss Florida, but Irene may grow as it moves toward the Carolinas.
08/23/2011 09:38 am

Hurricane Irene strengthens, puts Bahamas in its sights

Hurricane Irene has strengthened and could become a Category 3 as it slams into Bahamas, Tuesday.
08/23/2011 02:33 am

Hurricane Irene hammers Puerto Rico, where next?

Hurricane Irene is the first hurricane of 2011 season. Irene is heading for Haiti, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, and maybe Florida, say forecasters.
08/22/2011 01:02 pm

Aruba missing girl: Hunt continues for Robyn Gardner

The Aruba missing girl case focused on report that she disappeared while snorkeling. Aruba police have arrested her travel companion. American Natalee Holloway went missing in 2005 in Aruba too.
08/11/2011 11:05 am

In Pictures President Obama visits Puerto Rico

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How well do you know Puerto Rico? A quiz

President Obama travels to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 14, the first time a sitting US president has visited the territory since 1961. In honor of Mr. Obama’s Puerto Rico visit, test your knowledge of the island with this quiz.
06/14/2011 09:35 am