FEMA denies Puerto Rico request for help processing backlog of bodies
The fiscal oversight board, which controls the island's spending, will allow the governor to use the funds to curtail the mounting backlog of bodies
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Transcript: CBS News interviews Puerto Rico's governor
During a wide-ranging interview in Washington, Rosselló told CBS News that Democrats taking on Trump need to make Puerto Rico a top issue
Governor urges Democrats challenging Trump to focus on Puerto Rico
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told CBS News he no longer has a working relationship with President Trump
Puerto Rico governor: Venezuela threatened U.S.-financed ship
The ship carrying humanitarian aid for Venezuela was dispatched and financed by Puerto Rico's government
Puerto Rico to take "legal action" if Trump diverts disaster aid
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Wife desperately attempts to claim husband's body amid backlog at Puerto Rico's morgue
Puerto Rican officials say the backlog can't be stabilized without immediate assistance from the federal government
Puerto Rico suspends electricity, water bills for federal workers affected by shutdown
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló also announced a 90-day extension to a halt in tax collections
Study: Puerto Rico received slower, less "generous" federal aid than Texas, Florida
Survivors of hurricanes Harvey and Irma received millions more in FEMA funds than Hurricane María survivors, according to the study
Officials say FEMA work in Puerto Rico unaffected by shutdown
Two of the island's most popular tourist attractions may shutter, and a food assistance program could run out of funds
Puerto Rico asks Congress for "critical" hurricane recovery funds
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Puerto Rico: The exodus after Hurricane Maria
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Trump on Hurricane Maria death toll
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Puerto Rico gov.: Hurricane victims don't deserve "their pain to be questioned"
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Puerto Rico gov. on second-class citizenship
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PR gov. responds to Trump on death toll
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló speaks to CBSN about President Trump's tweets disputing Hurricane Maria's death toll. "Neither the people of Puerto Rico nor the victims deserve their pain to be questioned," Rosselló said.
Puerto Rico gov. reacts to Trump on death toll
After President Trump disputed the death toll of nearly 3,000 killed in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told CBSN that the people of Puerto Rico "don't deserve their pain to be questioned." Watch his full interview.
Puerto Rico death toll analysis
CBS News' David Begnaud speaks to Dr. Lynn Goldman, dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, and retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, a former commander of the joint task force involved with Hurricane Katrina. They discussed a report that reveals nearly 3,000 people died from Hurricane Maria which swept through Puerto Rico in September 2017.
Reaction to Hurricane Maria death toll
The Puerto Rican government says it will implement recommendations detailed in a new report from George Washington University researchers, which raised the storm's death toll to 2,975. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN with more on the response to the shocking report.
Puerto Rico's governor admits mistakes, in wake of new death toll
An independent review found hurricane killed an estimated 2,975 people – more than 46 times the original official death toll of 64
Extended interview: Puerto Rico governor reaction
On Tuesday, the government of Puerto Rico signed off on a report showing the death toll from Hurricane Maria was 2,975 people, far higher than the initial estimate. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud continues his discussion with Gov. Ricardo Rosselló in this extended interview.
Puerto Rico governor reacts to hurricane report
On Tuesday, the government of Puerto Rico signed off on a report showing the death toll from Hurricane Maria was 2,975 people, far higher than the initial estimate. Gov. Ricardo Rosselló joins CBS News correspondent David Begnaud to discuss the report in part one of their interview here.
San Juan mayor on "shameful" death toll
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz spoke to CBS News correspondent David Begnaud about a new report finding that Hurricane Maria was the deadliest U.S. hurricane in more than a century, with a death toll estimated at 2,975. Yulín Cruz pointed a finger at Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló, saying he did not do everything he could by not pushing back when President Trump gave his administration's response to the storm a 10 out of 10.
Hurricane Maria's death toll in Puerto Rico
CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports that Puerto Rico's governor, Ricardo Rosselló, will issue an executive order accepting the findings of a new report from George Washington University on the number of deaths from Hurricane Maria. The study estimated the death toll at 2,975 -- the highest in the U.S. in more than 100 years, passing the death toll from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Hurricane Maria caused an estimated 2,975 deaths in Puerto Rico, study finds
New study explains why the initial government report of 64 dead fell far short of reflecting the actual toll of the storm
NOAA 2024 hurricane season forecast warns of more storms than ever. Here's why.
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Louisiana Senate passes bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances
The abortion pill legislation could be a template for other states to take aim at the medication commonly used in early-stage pregnancies.
Dashcam shows Scottie Scheffler's arrest; officer didn't turn on bodycam
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Supreme Court sides with Republicans in South Carolina redistricting case
The Supreme Court reversed a decision from lower court that found GOP lawmakers improperly used race when designing one of South Carolina's congressional districts.
Feds sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster for monopolizing concert industry
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Senate to vote on border bill as Democrats seek to shift blame to GOP
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China holds major war games as "powerful punishment" for Taiwan
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Hiker mauled by grizzly in Wyoming played dead; bear won't be pursued
The grizzly bit into the 35-year-old man's can of bear repellent and was hit with a burst of it, causing the animal to flee.
Home prices reach $387,600 record high, putting a damper on spring
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Louisiana Senate passes bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances
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Southwest Airlines flights will appear in Google Flights results
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Murdered Kansas womens' bodies found in pasture tied to accused grandma
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Florida calls for probe of Starbucks' diversity policies
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Nestle to launch food products that cater to Wegovy and Ozempic users
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Why one Israeli family wants the world to see a harrowing hostage video
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Macron flies to French territory of New Caledonia amid deadly unrest
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Colombia moves to protect legendary shipwreck holding billions in treasure
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China holds major war games as "powerful punishment" for Taiwan
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Some seriously injured Singapore Airlines passengers need spinal surgery
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Roll over Beatles. Lauryn Hill tops Apple Music's list of top 100 albums.
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Lenny Kravitz on new music
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Bill aimed to combat deepfake pornography
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Amazon plans Alexa upgrade with AI overhaul
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Nebraska sues TikTok for allegedly targeting minors with "addictive design"
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FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV, radio
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Murdered Kansas womens' bodies found in pasture tied to accused grandma
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Dogs help find 6 tons of meth hidden in squash shipment in California
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Uvalde victims' families settle lawsuit
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DEA cracking down on pill presses
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Uvalde victims' families reach settlement
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Boeing's Starliner facing additional delay for extended leak analysis
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NASA rules out Saturday launch for Boeing's oft-delayed Starliner crew ship
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DOJ sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation
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