Univision Mistakenly Congratulates Puerto Rico's Independence (VIDEO)

Let's start with the facts. Puerto Rico is not independent, it is a commonwealth, an unincorporated territory of the United States. Puerto Rico's constitution was proclaimed on July 25, 1952, ending the island's official designation as a colony of the United States. The holiday celebrated on the 25th of the month is known as Constitution Day.

And another fact: Univision is the dominant Hispanic TV network in the country, having built a formidable business by reporting on the issues of importance for the country's Latino communities.

But yesterday, Univision seemed to forget the other fact, airing a congratulatory message celebrating Puerto Rico's independence on the 60th anniversary of the island's constitution and throwing fresh kindling on a long simmering status debate.

"Felicidades, Puerto Rico por el día de su independencia," the message said in Spanish (which translates to, "Congratulations, Puerto Rico, for your independence day.")

Severe storms hit Ohio, Pa., N.Y.; possible tornado reported

Severe thunderstorms that spawned at least one possible tornado raked Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York this afternoon before rolling across other Mid-Atlantic and New England states.

Chemung County emergency officials said a tornado went through the middle of Elmira, in south-central New York state, just after 4 p.m. No serious injuries have been reported.

More than 120,000 utility customers are without power in the three states.

New York City and Philadelphia were next in line to be hit, followed by southern New England.

Update at 7:13 p.m. ET: Philadelphia is expected to get hit with thunderstroms packing strong winds and hail within the hour, AccuWeather tweets.

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