Can Puerto Rico vote in U.S. elections? What to know amid Trump rally backlash
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.
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Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.
With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
Ernesto is the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Here's where it could be headed.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
"This month has been deadly when it comes to beach drownings in the area of Puerto Rico," the Coast Guard said.
Kristel Candelario has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole.
A lottery player in Michigan has won the $842.4 million Powerball jackpot on the first day of 2024, the first time it has been won on New Year's Day since the game's start in 1992.
Passport applications are backed up and delayed — and, as a result, many travelers are searching for places to travel without a passport. Here's your guide to where you can visit while you wait.
The bill would allow Puerto Rico to hold the first-ever binding referendum on whether to become a state or gain some sort of independence.
The emergency supplies were brought in by FEMA in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which smashed the island and left its residents without power, without roofs and without running water.
Nearly 3,000 people died in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. President Donald Trump denied this reality as a hurricane barrels toward the Carolinas.
More than 11,000 tadpoles born in the Detroit Zoo have been released in Puerto Rico.
A new study finds that the death toll in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria stands close to 4,600, more than 70 times the government's original estimate.
Puerto Rico has suffered an island-wide power outage, Puerto Rico's power authority said Wednesday.
About 50 DTE linemen and 30 support staff are heading to Puerto Rico today.
As part of a mutual aid agreement, DTE is one of about 18 energy companies from across the U.S. sending crews to the island.
"It's just so scary to think there are people trapped in homes that people have not heard from, there are people who are on dialysis that will not be able to get treatment."
"My arms were so tired, I couldn't grab ahold of anything anymore," the 68-year-old said Wednesday from a hospital.
A travel guide to Puerto Rico, including transportation, lodging, dining and attractions information for the capital city of San Juan
After months of polar vortexes it's finally almost time to lay out in the sun and sand. To help get the ball rolling, we rounded up the 25 best beaches in the world.
Gio Gonzalez gave Team USA its best start yet, and David Wright provided a big finish.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won all 20 delegates at stake in Puerto Rico's Republican presidential primary Sunday.
Robert "Tractor" Traylor, the bruising power forward who starred at the University of Michigan and played seven seasons in the NBA, was found dead on Wednesday, May 11. Traylor was 34 years old.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The commissioners voted 10-0 to reject the sheriff's proposal to hire three additional deputies focused on fugitive apprehension.
Residents displaced by the explosion at the Keatington New Town Association condominium complex are looking for help and their community is answering the call.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
The commissioners voted 10-0 to reject the sheriff's proposal to hire three additional deputies focused on fugitive apprehension.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
A 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffered critical injuries. Several others suffered minor injuries as well.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
McDonald's wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia Public Schools District has fired a wrestling coach.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners has rejected a proposal to create a crime suppression unit for the sheriff's office. The commissioners voted 10-0 to reject the sheriff's proposal to hire three additional deputies focused on fugitive apprehension.
Carol Cain, host of CBS News Detroit's "Michigan Matters," discusses upcoming events this holiday season and President-elect Donald Trump nominating Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra as the U.S. ambassador to Canada.
Residents displaced by the explosion at the Keatington New Town Association condominium complex are looking for help and their community is answering the call.
Warming temperatures begin to move in for the weekend but much colder air looks to arrive by Thanksgiving.
Michigan's foster youth face an uphill battle as they age out of the system, but a bill currently in the state Legislature aims to change that.