Christopher Columbus arrived at Puerto Rico in 1493. He originally called the island San Juan Bautista ... of commonwealth status. During World War II, the U.S. Navy purchased two thirds of ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The commander of the ... committee scheduled to meet in 2005. The World War II-era facility, home to the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and a Navy hospital, pumps ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Already embroiled in a battle over bombing exercises on the island of Vieques, the Puerto Rico government and the U.S. Navy are headed for another showdown. This one is ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Navy launched a second round ... by U.S. authorities in arresting more than 100 party members during Navy exercises in June. The Harry S. Truman Battle Group ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An online auction began Monday for more than 2,000 acres of land overlooking the Caribbean that was once part of the bustling Naval Station Roosevelt Roads.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico ... Navy confirmed in a written statement. The training began Sept. 24. The only interference was when protesters on two small boats fired flares at a Navy helicopter during ...