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‘BEST NEWS’

Trump to Lift Hold on $8.2B in Puerto Rico Aid: Report

The funding is part of congressionally authorized aid for the island’s recovery after Hurricanes Maria and Irma in 2017.

Anna Kaplan

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AFTERMATH

Nursing Home Workers Face Charges in Hurricane Irma Deaths

Three employees at the now-closed Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills turned themselves in on Monday.

Julia Arciga

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NOT COOL

Feds: Puerto Rico Disaster Contractor Pocketed Millions

Textile Corporation of America promised to build a plant and help a storm-ravaged island. Instead, says the FBI, it bilked taxpayers out of millions.

Lachlan Markay

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KATRINA REDUX

Trump ‘Very Bitter and Sensitive’ About Puerto Rico

As the island faces a new round of crises, the president has tripled down on blaming others—and Democratic lawmakers investigating the hurricane response say they’re being blocked.

Asawin Suebsaeng

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REALLY?

WaPo: Trump Complains About Puerto Rico Disaster Aid

The president reportedly questioned why Puerto Rico had supposedly gotten more than Texas and South Carolina.

Julia Arciga

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WHOOPS

Watchdog: FEMA Shared Personal Info of 2.3M Disaster Victims

The data, which included bank information, was “unlawfully” sent to a federal contractor.

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PLAYING FAVORITES?

Study: Post-Hurricane Relief Less ‘Generous’ for Puerto Rico

A study found that Puerto Rico got less funding, personnel, and supplies than Texas and Florida after hurricanes hit the respective regions.

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NEGLECT

ICE Can’t Be Trusted to Care for Detainees During Hurricanes

As Florence pushes away, let's pay attention to the stories of detained immigrants on its path.

Maria Barbero

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REALLY?

Trump: Hurricane Response in Puerto Rico an ‘Unsung Success’

FEMA admitted earlier this year that the agency could have “better anticipated” Hurricane Maria.

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OUR BAD

FEMA: We Were Unprepared for Hurricane Maria

The agency said it “could have better anticipated” the impact hurricanes Maria and Irma would have on Puerto Rico.

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ROCK GOD

Ex-‘SNL’ Star Jim Breuer’s Next Act: Heavy Metal, But Funny

Think a metal version of the ‘Blues Brothers.’

Andy Hoglund

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