Black farmers worry new approach on "race neutral" lending leaves them in the shadows
White farmers' suits blocked a USDA program and led to a race neutral approach.
Puerto Rico
Forest lizards have genetically morphed to survive life in the city, researchers say
The Puerto Rican crested anole has sprouted special scales to better cling to smooth surfaces like walls and windows and grown larger limbs to sprint across open areas, scientists say.
A small town ballfield took years to repair after Hurricane Maria. Then Fiona came.
After repairs were completed this summer, a restored ballfield in one of Puerto Rico's poorest towns had become a symbol of progress in the face of tragedy. Hurricane Fiona dealt a setback.
Illyanna Maisonet's new cookbook reflects the diversity of the Puerto Rican diaspora
Her book, out Oct. 18, is a memoir, cookbook and retelling of Puerto Rican history. It's also a testament to her life's work of documenting and preserving the food of the Puerto Rican diaspora.
Fiona's floods devastated their homes. These residents are ready to start over
Days after the storm, residents in coastal Salinas, Puerto Rico, aren't waiting for help from the authorities. They're using bulldozers and backhoes to clear debris and rubble left in Fiona's wake.
Power outages and problems accessing fuel force Puerto Rico grocery stores to close
A growing number of businesses are temporarily closing across the island as power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona drag on, sparking concern about the availability of fuel and basic goods.
Isolated communities in Puerto Rico struggle to regain water and power after Fiona
Hurricane Fiona's unrelenting rains led to swollen rivers and washed out roads and bridges in many areas of Puerto Rico. It's isolated many mountain communities and slowed the recovery.
In Puerto Rico, rescuers struggle to reach areas cut off by Hurricane Fiona
The hurricane smashed roads and bridges and caused historic flooding, leaving people stranded across the island. "We are all isolated," said Manuel Veguilla, a resident of the mountain town of Caguas.
Cleanup on Puerto Rico is slow and difficult after Hurricane Fiona
The hurricane dumped more than 2 feet of rain in some areas of the island. The rain and flooding have left a soggy mess across many homes and weary residents are starting to clean up.
Why Latino people are on the front lines of climate change
A wide range of Latino communities in the United States are affected by climate-driven storms, floods, droughts and heat waves, and are leading the charge to address global warming.