sonic attacks against the u.s. diplomates. the state department the is now advising americans mott to travel. they're saying they could also be at risk. the u.s. embassy will.stop issuing visas in cuba immediately. thousands of people marched through the streets of of barcelona on friday to show their support for catalonia's independence vote. the government says sunday's referendum is illegal and has deployed police officer to prevent it. but campaigners for independents vowed to proceed. the acting -- elaine duke arrived in the island's capital on friday to meet with emergency officials. she said various federal agencies are working well together, but she acknowledged the dire circumstances facing many puerto ricans is, quote, not satisfactory. it has been a week and a half since the hurricane turned life upside down across the