San Juan

Scientists are giving a crash course to mobile robots to avoid collision with humans

The researchers think that robots are more likely to be accepted if they can be programmed to respect and respond like humans in social interactions.

Amid mounting criticism, Donald Trump heads to Puerto Rico to survey damage of Hurricane Maria

US president Donald Trump is heading to San Juan on Tuesday to meet with some of the 3.4 million Puerto Ricans struggling to recover from Hurricane Maria, as criticism that the federal government's response has been sluggish continues.

Hurricane Maria: Rain-swollen dam on verge of collapse in Puerto Rico; 70,000 people ordered to evacuate

Some 70,000 people were ordered to evacuate their homes after a rain-swollen dam in Puerto Rico failed in the latest disaster caused by Hurricane Maria.

Puerto Rico battles floods after Hurricane Maria ravages island; death toll climbs to 33

Puerto Rico battled dangerous floods on Friday after Hurricane Maria ravaged the island, as rescuers raced against time to reach residents trapped in their homes and the death toll climbed to 33.

Puerto Rico votes in favour of US statehood in political referendum

The economically struggling US island territory of Puerto Rico voted overwhelmingly on Sunday in favour of becoming the 51st state, although turnout was low and adding another star to the US flag likely faces an uphill battle in Congress.

Puerto Rico votes in key referendum to decide future of testy relationship with US today

To become a true US state, to choose independence, or to maintain the status quo: Puerto Ricans will mull their political future on Sunday, in a non-binding referendum many have vowed to boycott

Dakar 2017: Sebastian Loeb wins Stage 11 to keep title hopes alive

KTM rider Sam Sunderland appears to have the title in the bag, after a commanding 33m09s lead over teammate Matthias Walkner

14-month-old baby tests positive for marijuana in Puerto Rico

A 14-month-old boy tested positive for marijuana in a toxicology exam at a San Juan hospital.