Trump Waives Jones Act For Puerto Rico, Lifts Restrictions On Shipping
President Donald Trump has waived the 'Jones Act' which restricts shipping to Puerto Rico as it struggles to recover from Hurricane Maria.
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President Donald Trump has waived the 'Jones Act' which restricts shipping to Puerto Rico as it struggles to recover from Hurricane Maria.
Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine arrived in Puerto Rico with thousands of pounds of much-needed supplies as the island struggles to recover from Hurricane Maria.
It's been a week since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico. Most of the island remains without power. Food, medicine, and fuel are running out .
Besides food, water and power, Puerto Rico also needs communication.
President Donald Trump is visiting Puerto Rico which is struggling to recover after Hurricane Maria moved through.
Puerto Rico's main airport is packed to the brim with people trying to get away from the island devastated by Hurricane Maria.
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Volunteers have been working long hours over the past few days as donations pour in to help those affected by Maria in Puerto Rico.
Thousands of pounds of relief items are being flown in to Puerto Rico on Monday to help those in need.
Puerto Rico's governor is calling for more help in dealing with the humanitarian crisis left in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
Donation drives continue throughout South Florida to help victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, as people from the island fly here to escape the harsh conditions back home.
Much of the island of Puerto Rico is devastated.
Puerto Rico's governor says it's extremely difficult right now to get information out of Guajataca.
Puerto Ricans abroad have been left to nothing but hopes and prayers after the island was rendered without communication following Hurricane Maria.
Several locations across Miami-Dade and Broward counties have been collecting donations for the victims of hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the turn out has been impressive.
Anxiety and stress were the words of the day as passengers tried to make their way to San Juan, Puerto Rico, not knowing what they will find when they get there.
Hurricane Maria left its mark on Puerto Rico two days ago, killing at least 13 people.
As victims continue to pick up the pieces following two deadly hurricanes in the tropical Atlantic, the Miami Dolphins' Kiko Alonso is tackling the challenge of recovery.
Members of the local Puerto Rican community got together in Wynwood to find out how to help those affected by Hurricane Maria.
Tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans were stunned by Hurricane Maria after it crushed concrete balconies and paralyzed the island with landslides, flooding and downed trees.
Family and friends wanting to make sure their loved ones in Puerto Rico are okay, have places to call.
Crews are searching for a boat that went missing off Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria with two adults and two children aboard.
Puerto Rico took a beating from Hurricane Maria - the strongest storm to hit the U.S. territory in nearly 90 years.
Hurricane Maria came ashore in Puerto Rico Wednesday morning as a Category 4our hurricane with winds of 155 miles per hour.
As Puerto Rico braces for Hurricane Maria's landfall, many are doing what they can to prepare.
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