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Volcanic ash disrupts Puerto Rico flights

Dec. 29, 2009
Volcanic ash led officials Tuesday to cancel dozens of commercial flights into and out of Puerto Rico.
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S&P wary of Puerto Rico telecom sale

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Verizon gives scholarships in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Verizon Tuesday awarded a total of $50,000 in scholarships to 10 students in Puerto Rico.

Expos to play in Puerto Rico again

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Marilyn Monroe Cupcake Portrait at Madame Tussauds in New York
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A one-of-a-kind 8 x 4 foot portrait of Marilyn Monroe made from 2,100 bite sized stuffed cupcakes stands in the lobby next to her wax figure on the eve of Marilyn Monroe's 86th birthday at Madame Tussauds in New York City on May 31, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo