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Marc Anthony Pleads for Help for Puerto Rico After Maria

by Associated Press

   NEW YORK --

   Marc Anthony is pleading for help for Puerto Rico, which was pummeled
   by Hurricanes Maria and Irma.

   Authorities say the island may be without power for at least four
   months following Hurricane Maria, which hit the U.S. territory with 155
   mph (249 kph) winds, the strongest hurricane in over 80 years. The
   island was already battered by Hurricane Irma, which hit days earlier.

   Anthony, a native New Yorker whose family is from Puerto Rico, urged
   his fans to help the island. In videos in English and Spanish posted to
   his social media, the singer urged people to donate to the relief
   efforts led by the island's first lady, Beatriz Rossello, saying,
   "today, Puerto Rico needs our help."