Judge: Government can end housing aid for Puerto Rican evacuees
Judge denies effort to force government to continue providing aid that has allowed evacuees to live in hotels
Puerto Rico's Road To Recovery
Hurricane Maria is now one of deadliest disasters in U.S. history
A new analysis reveals that Hurricane Maria is America's deadliest natural disaster in more than 100 years
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
"We're ready to turn the page": Puerto Rican town with viral S.O.S. sign after Maria has new slogan
"The story isn't about what Maria did to Puerto Rico," said Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico. "Its about what people achieved after Maria"
Donations sent to Puerto Rico were found rotting in parking lot
There are also about 10 containers filled with non-perishable supplies that sat at the government facility for 11 months
New coalition plans 7-figure campaign aimed at Puerto Rican voters
The campaign also plans protests at Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower in September coinciding with the anniversary of Hurricane Maria's landfall in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: 1,427 more deaths "than normal" in the wake of hurricanes
The death toll from Hurricane Maria has long been scrutinized and debated
New study sheds light on death toll from Hurricane Maria
New estimate of 1,139 deaths is many times higher than the official government death toll – but not as high as another recent study
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda announces arts fund for Puerto Rico
The "Hamilton" playwright said Sunday during a visit to the island that he hopes the fund will grow to $15 million in upcoming years
Turmoil slows rebuilding of Puerto Rico’s power grid
An official said the turmoil has fueled delays in launching $1.4 billion worth of work that includes replacing creaky wooden power poles vulnerable to collapse in the next storm
Judge orders housing extension for hurricane victims as Puerto Rico, FEMA ignite spat
Evacuees sued the government agency because they were going to get kicked out on July 1
"This isn't a suitable place to live": Many in Puerto Rico still under tarps
Blue tarps or sturdier plastic sheets installed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are still widely visible around the island nearly nine months after a devastating storm
Puerto Rican Day Parade salutes hurricane heroes
The parade honored first responders and others who stepped up to help with emergency efforts
Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC to spotlight ongoing struggle
Amid all the fun and celebration planned for Sunday, organizers and participants want to keep a spotlight on something serious
Puerto Rico ordered to release hurricane-related death data
Government has 7 days to comply with the ruling, which responds to a lawsuit filed by CNN and Puerto Rico's Center for Investigative Journalism
Puerto Rico agency sues government to obtain death data
The agency announced it has sued the U.S. territory's health department and demographic registry to obtain death data following Hurricane Maria
"Never forget us": Thousands in Puerto Rico still without power
If you land in San Juan, you'll find most people going about their lives -- but just outside the city, it's impossible to miss the misery
Official reveals new timeline for restoring power in Puerto Rico
"We all wish we were further along," CEO of Puerto Rico's Electric Power Authority said; more than 11,000 customers remain in the dark
Family members react to study showing shocking death toll from Hurricane Maria
A study by Harvard University found that the death toll in Puerto Rico stemming from Hurricane Maria is likely 70 times higher than official estimates
San Juan mayor on hurricane death toll study
A new Harvard University study estimates Puerto Rico's death toll from Hurricane Maria could be more than 70 times higher than reported. The study estimates more than 4,600 people died, but the official government death toll is 64. David Begnaud speaks with the San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz about the government response to the storm.
Puerto Rico governor responds to shocking report on hurricane death toll
Harvard University study estimates the death toll from the storm is more than 4,600 while the official government toll is 64
Study: 4,600+ Puerto Rico hurricane deaths
The real death toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is more than 70 times higher than officials claimed, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud, who spent weeks in Puerto Rico reporting on the hurricane and its aftermath, joins CBSN to discuss the study.
Puerto Rico "preparing for a catastrophic event" as hurricane season nears
In the wake of Hurricane Maria, emergency plans have been changed to warn the island's residents they need enough supplies to survive 10 days, rather than three
Puerto Rico governor on "highly frustrating" hurricane recovery process
Ricardo Rosselló says the U.S. territory is "starting to reach normalcy," but 40,000 homes and businesses are still without power
Tensions rise as Puerto Rico residents lack basic services
Puerto Rico's Senate ordered government agencies to explain why tens of thousands of people in rural areas remain without power
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At least 1 dead in mass shooting in Midland, Texas, mayor says
Midland, Texas, police officers heard gunfire coming from a building in the southwestern part of the city and quickly responded.
Judge continues to block DOJ's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund
A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward.
FDA authorizes emergency use of drug to fight screwworms in pets
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.
Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
SpaceX set to begin trading after raising $75 billion in record IPO
Investors will get their first chance to trade shares of Elon Musk's space company after the market opens at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
Iran-linked group claims hack of FBI drones, threatens World Cup, monitor says
An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached FBI drones and has threatened to target the World Cup, a monitoring group says. The monitor disputes some of the other group's claims.
White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
Severe storms, tornadoes slam Midwest, killing at least 1
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.
SpaceX's first employee remains on mission: "Space is super important"
Tom Mueller, Elon Musk's first hire at SpaceX, expects the company's IPO to help power a new era in space exploration.
Proposed data center near Nashville Zoo sparks heavy pushback
Residents packed a public hearing in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday, looking to stop a nearly 70,000-square-foot data center from being built near the Nashville Zoo.
She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the chatbot's design led to her daughter's suicide.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 14)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
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Relative of suspect in Anna Kepner's killing calls for her parents to face charges
Timothy Hudson, 16, is accused of sexually assaulting and killing Anna Kepner, his 18-year-old stepsister, while the family was on a cruise.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
Markings appear to show "86 47" on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
Trump taps prosecutor Jay Clayton as next director of national intelligence
Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted.
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U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict
Karmelo Anthony's mother Kala Hayes told CBS News that her son "didn't mean to hurt anyone" and "was defending himself" when he stabbed another student, Austin Metcalf.
False alarm apparently triggered hazmat response at Pentagon, sources say
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
U.S. charges 3 for alleged smuggling conspiracy involving unaccompanied minors
The Justice Department announced it has charged three people in Ohio for conspiring to smuggle unaccompanied minors across the U.S. border.
Trump arch construction could take 20 hours a day for 2-3 years, documents say
The Interior Department is planning an aggressive work schedule to complete President Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
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Judge continues to block DOJ's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund
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Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?"
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U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
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The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
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Suspect linked to U.S. consulate shooting on run in Canada, officer killed
A manhunt is underway for an "armed and dangerous" suspect linked to a shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto after an officer was fatally shot.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
Stowaway with 524 pounds of cocaine, gun found on barge in Caribbean
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"Spy turtles" and "spy fish" prowling China's waters, Beijing claims
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Renowned U.K. artist David Hockney dies at 88
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Actor Shawn Hatosy went from guest star to Emmy Award-winning fan favorite as Dr. Jack Abbot on the hit medical drama "The Pitt." Dr. Abbot "is very calm in the face of chaos and he can handle anything, but he's struggling, as is Robby, and they have to come together," Hatosy tells "CBS Mornings."
Taylor Swift is youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
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2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies
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Uproar over planned data center near zoo
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI.
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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
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At least 1 dead in mass shooting in Midland, Texas, mayor says
Midland, Texas, police officers heard gunfire coming from a building in the southwestern part of the city and quickly responded.
Suspect linked to U.S. consulate shooting on run in Canada, officer killed
A manhunt is underway for an "armed and dangerous" suspect linked to a shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto after an officer was fatally shot.
Stowaway with 524 pounds of cocaine, gun found on barge in Caribbean
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Mexican reporter killed, another journalist kidnapped from her home
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NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
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NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
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