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New novel a powerful depiction of Puerto Rico's struggle with Hurricane Maria

Santiago beautifully describes the moments lived during the storm in great detail, from the sounds heard inside a house as the strong winds pounded the shutters to the distress felt by those who were unable to reach their loved ones because of the destruction

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Stargazers ready for 2023 Perseid meteor shower: Up to 100 meteors per hour can be seen this weekend

The viewing conditions for the shooting stars this year are expected to be ideal, since the waning crescent moon will only be 10% illuminated, making the nights darker

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Fort Lauderdale airport evacuated, bomb squad called after suspicious bag found in terminal

A BSO Bomb Squad Unit responded to the scene and parts of the terminal were evacuated as a precaution

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Ancient whale fossils found in Peru could be remains of heaviest animal in history

The Perucetus colossus is a long manatee-like animal that measured about 66 feet (20 meters) long and weighed up to 340 metric tons—about 749,572 pounds

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Aztec dancers sue CBP for seizing traditional feathers at California border

Danza Azteca Tenochtitlan filed a claim accusing the U.S. Department of the Interior of violating their constitutional right to practice religion

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Florida tourist dies after falling from Disney World hotel balcony

A man died this week after falling from a balcony last Wednesday at Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort

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Hispanic congressional leaders compel Smithsonian Latino museum to change anti-American theme

Critics of the exhibit say its theme reflected only one ideological view, focusing on European colonialism, forced migration, and U.S. interventions while omitting the history of totalitarian regimes throughout Latin America

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U.S. citizens will need visa to visit Europe in 2024 

Once the visa is authorized, it is valid for three years or until the individual’s passport expires, whichever comes first. It will allow travelers to visit 30 European countries

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Shocking Video: Car flies off top of San Francisco's steep Sanchez Street Stairs

All five of the vehicle’s occupants made it out of the car wreck without any major injuries but fled the scene before the San Francisco Fire Department unit arrived

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U.S. Mint reveals design for Celia Cruz quarter coin

The tail side will feature a dynamic depiction of Cruz performing in a rumba-style dress, according to the U.S. Mint. In addition to her great smile, her signature catchphrase “Azucar!” will be inscribed on the coin.