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Puerto Rico hit with a magnitude-5.8 earthquake

#PuertoRico #Earthquake #2020 An early-morning earthquake struck Puerto Rico on Monday, the US Geological Survey said. The magnitude 5.8 tremor was centered about 8 miles south-southeast of Indios, Puerto Rico, the USGS said. The depth of the earthquake was about 3.7 miles below ground. It was not immediately clear whether the quake caused any significant damage or injuries. No major injuries were reported, Puerto Rico Director of Emergency Management Carlos Acevedo said. He said some homes were damaged in Guanica, and a home collapsed in Guayanilla. Some victims of the earthquake posted photos of deep cracks in walls. There were also reports of rock slides along Route 2, Acevedo said. There were also reports of rock slides along Route 2, Acevedo said. No tsunami warning  wa s issued after the quake. But geologists warn of more tremors to come. "More earthquakes than usual (called aftershocks) will continue to occur near the mainshock,"  the USG

Rita Moreno recalls struggling in Hollywood after Oscar win for 'West Side Story': 'It broke my heart'

In the FOXlight: Rita Moreno Shares Thoughts On A Lifetime Of Achievement  #Oscar #PuertoRico #RitaMoreno When Rita Moreno won an Oscar in 1962 for "Best Supporting Actress" as Anita in “West Side Story,” she thought her career would continue to quickly flourish in Hollywood — she was wrong. “Who could imagine that even after I won the Oscar, those who could employ me would continue to cast me as a Spanish spitfire,” the 86-year-old told  AARP the Magazine  for their cover story. RITA MORENO: MARLON BRANDO WAS 'THE LUST OF MY LIFE' “West Side Story,” based on the popular Broadway musical, told the story of two youngsters from rival New York City gangs who fall in love. However, tensions between their friends would lead to tragedy. It starred  Natalie Wood ,  George Chakiris  and Richard Beymer, among others. The Puerto Rico-born Moreno was a natural fit for the Puerto Rican immigrant role. However, she initially thought the film would result in more