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A man walks in Kingston, Jamaica, as Hurricane Melissa approaches, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP/Matias Delacroix)
October 28, 2025, 4:21 pm
Hurricane Melissa set to pummel Jamaica as its strongest storm on record
Government warns of catastrophic damage likely to be caused by Category 5 storm, expected to slash through island before heading toward Cuba; 7 deaths already reported
By JOHN MYERS JR. and DANICA COTO
A bird's eye view of downtown Port-au-Prince, Haiti, September 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
October 17, 2021, 4:25 pm
17 US citizens from Christian missionary group kidnapped by ransom gang in Haiti
Missionaries said to have been on their way home from building an orphanage; US government says it’s aware of the reports
By DANICA COTO
The eruption of La Soufriere Volcano from Rillan Hill in Saint Vincent. (ZEN PUNNETT / Zen Punnett / AFP)
April 11, 2021, 3:03 am
Ash-covered St. Vincent braces for more volcanic eruptions
16,000 flee their homes; scientists warn explosions could continue for days or even weeks, following 1st major blast since 1979
By Kristin Deane and DANICA COTO
Destruction from Hurricane Dorian at Marsh Harbour in Great Abaco Island, Bahamas on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
September 5, 2019, 6:04 am
Hurricane death toll climbs to 20 in devastated Bahamas
Figure expected to rise further; residents emerge from shelters to find their homes destroyed, communities wiped out as Dorian moves toward US
By MARKO ÁLVAREZ, DANICA COTO and Michael Weissenstein
In this September 2, 2019 photo released by the US Coast Guard Station Clearwater, boats litter the area around marina in the Bahamas after they were tossed around by Hurricane Dorian. (US Coast Guard Station Clearwater via AP)
September 4, 2019, 12:42 am
Bahamas left in ruins, faces severe humanitarian crisis as hurricane heads to US
Extent of devastation unclear as rescue officials unable to reach many affected areas; 45% of homes in 2 islands destroyed or severely damaged, death toll expected to surge
By Ramon Espinosa, DANICA COTO and Michael Weissenstein
A woman seeks cover from wind, blowing sand and rain whipped up by Hurricane Dorian as she walks on the beach on September 2, 2019 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. (Scott Olson/Getty Images/AFP)
September 3, 2019, 10:03 am
Hurricane Dorian kills 5 in Bahamas amid ‘unprecedented devastation’
US Coast Guard airlifts 21 injured people as rising water levels leave residents trapped in attics and winds reach up to 220 mph
By Ramon Espinosa, DANICA COTO and Michael Weissenstein
In this September 24, 2015 photo, Aurea Vazquez Rijos, who was accused more than a decade ago of the murder of her husband, the Canadian Adam Anhang, is taken to the Federal Court in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico (Carlos Giusti/El Vocero via AP)
October 4, 2018, 8:29 am
Puerto Rican who faked papers to show she’s Jewish convicted in murder-for-hire
Aurea Vazquez Rijos, who considered fleeing to Israel after ordering the 2005 killing of her ex-husband, expected to serve life sentence
By DANICA COTO
In this September 24, 2015 photo, Aurea Vazquez Rijos, who was accused more than a decade ago of the murder of her husband, the Canadian Adam Anhang, is taken to the Federal Court in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico (Carlos Giusti/El Vocero via AP)
September 1, 2018, 1:47 pm
Puerto Rico woman accused of murder-for-hire faked papers to show she was Jewish
A decade after Aurea Vazquez Rijos allegedly offered a man $3 million to kill her husband, it’s revealed she asked attorney whether Israel has an extradition agreement with the US
By DANICA COTO
Trees are toppled in a parking lot at Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on September 20, 2017, during the passage of the Hurricane Maria. (AFP/Hector Retamal)
September 20, 2017, 11:27 pm
Hurricane Maria destroys homes, triggers flooding in Puerto Rico
Official says massive Category 4 storm knocked out power to entire island, home to 3.4 million people; no fatalities reported
By DANICA COTO
A picture taken on September 19, 2017 shows the powerful winds and rains of hurricane Maria battering the city of Petit-Bourg on the French overseas Caribbean island of Guadeloupe.(AFP PHOTO / Cedrik-Isham Calvados)
September 20, 2017, 2:47 pm
‘Extremely violent’ Hurricane Maria pummels Puerto Rico
Largest storm to hit island in modern history expected to bring life-threatening winds for 12 to 24 hours
By DANICA COTO
A man covers a bodega's windows before the arrival of Hurricane Irma in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, September 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Tatiana Fernandez)
September 7, 2017, 12:01 pm
At least 8 dead and 23 injured as Irma smashes Caribbean
Two-year-old child among fatalities on devastated Antigua; expert says massive hurricane could be ‘most costly in US history’
By DANICA COTO and ANIKA KENTISH
Night view of the city of Cap-Haitien in the north of Haiti, 240 km (150 miles) from Port-au-Prince, ahead of Hurricane Irma, September 5, 2017. (AFP/HECTOR RETAMAL)
September 6, 2017, 12:03 pm
Powerful Hurricane Irma hits first Caribbean islands
Storm winds reach 295 kilometers per hour (183 mph); Florida Governor Rick Scott activates 100 national guardsmen in preparation
By ANIKA KENTISH and DANICA COTO
A man carries a Puerto Rican flag during a protest against the referendum for Puerto Rico political status in San Juan, on June 11, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / Ricardo ARDUENGO)
June 12, 2017, 3:21 pm
Puerto Rico upholds statehood demand in contentious vote
Many choose to boycott non-binding referendum offering choice between independence and maintaining status quo
By DANICA COTO
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton talks to undocumented farm worker Maria Licea, 49, and her 9-year-old daughter Jasmin Aguilar after a conversation on immigration held at Culinary Arts Institute of Los Angeles Mission College on June 4, 2016 in Sylmar, California. (Irfan Khan/Pool/AFP)
June 6, 2016, 5:45 am
Clinton wins Puerto Rico’s Democratic primary
Ahead of California race, Democratic frontrunner now within 30 delegate votes of clinching nomination
By DANICA COTO and Lisa Lerer
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