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Trump faces backlash for comments on Hurricane Florence prep

President Trump hailed his administration’s 2017 response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico as “an incredible unsung success,” despite the thousands of deaths. WATCH FULL…

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Anheuser-Busch delivering drinking water to Florida, Georgia

In 2017, the company send 3 million cans after natural disasters in Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and California. source

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Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot hosts new show spotlighting women making a difference | Nightline

The docuseries follows the journeys of six women, including Kameryn Everett, who coaches girls of color on the ice, and Arianna Font, who helps get…

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Why Puerto Rico is in a state of emergency over gender violence

Protests have broken out after the alleged murder of pregnant 27-year-old Keishla Rodriguez source

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ABC News Live, Update: Pipeline back in operation after cyberattack

Plus, a look at the group believed to be responsible for the hack, and protesters march against femicide in Puerto Rico source

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Mass protests break out in Puerto Rico over energy crisis

Protests against energy provider LUMA Energy occurred in Puerto Rico as energy costs continue to rise despite poor service and an unstable aging power grid….

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Protests against governor expand across Puerto Rico

The turmoil has taken a toll on the island’s economy as more cruise ships refuse to dock there, costing the island millions of dollars. READ…

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Luis Miranda on why Puerto Rico’s protests are an important moment in history

Political consultant and father of “Hamilton” star Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis Miranda comments on the significance of Puerto Rico’s current protests in the context of the…

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More protests as Puerto Ricans demand Gov. Rosello’s resignation

One million people are expected to take to the streets tomorrow calling for Gov. Ricardo Rossello to resign over “improper” conduct and corruption allegations. READ…

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Puerto Rico protest, MLB and Quentin Tarantino: World in Photos, July 23

A look at the top photos from around the globe. #WorldInPhotos #ABCNews source

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Puerto Rico celebrates and a heat wave grips Europe: World in Photos, July 25

A look at the top photos from around the globe. #WorldInPhotos #ABCNews #News source

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Mueller testifies, protests in Puerto Rico, warm weather in Europe: World in Photos, July 24

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Puerto Rico governor resigns after protests

Crowds of protesters erupted in celebration when embattled Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced he will resign effective Aug. 2. source

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Tropical Storm Dorian gains strength in the Atlantic Ocean l ABC News

Tropical storm warnings are in effect as Dorian makes its way across the Caribbean; it could become a category 1 hurricane as it nears Puerto…

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Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Dorian | ABC News

Puerto Rico’s governor has declared a national emergency ahead of a storm threatening the same area destroyed by Hurricane Maria in 2017. #ABCNews #PuertoRico #Storm…

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Dorian inundates Martinique with rains washing away roads l ABC News

In Puerto Rico, where memories of Hurricane Maria’s wrath two years ago still run deep, residents were not taking any chances; streets were empty and…

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Trump wants to shift FEMA money to immigration l ABC News

Just as hurricane season hits, President Donald Trump reportedly wants to take more than $155 million from FEMA and use the money in his fight…

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Trump calls Puerto Rico ‘one of the most corrupt places on Earth’

The president has railed against the island since Hurricane Maria, when he tossed paper towels to storm victims and complained about the cost to rebuild….

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Puerto Rico on edge as Tropical Storm Dorian nears l ABC News

Many in Puerto Rico are still living with the devastation of Hurricane Maria, including 30,000 residents still living under blue tarp roofs. #ABCNews #Dorian #PuertoRico…

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Hurricane Dorian emergency, Brexit outrage, Italian volcano erupts l ABC News

Watch “It’s Morning, America” weekdays on ABC News Live. #ABCNews #Dorian #Brexit #Stromboli source

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