Contractor involved in island-wide Puerto Rico blackout canned
Same company was linked to major outage last week; power back on for hundreds of thousands of 1.4 milion homes and businesses that lost it
Puerto Rico's Road To Recovery
"This is too much": Massive power outage hits Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico struggling with increasingly unstable power grid nearly seven months after Hurricane Maria hit
Large power outage hits Puerto Rico's capital, nearby areas
Power outage in Puerto Rico forces island's main public hospital, international airport to use generators
Puerto Rico running out of time as storm season approaches, FEMA says
More than 50,000 power customers remain in the dark after the Category 4 storm hit on Sept. 20
After Hurricane Maria, fuel requests by Walmart stores in Puerto Rico went unanswered
Puerto Rico officials had asked FEMA for emergency generator fuel for 46 Walmart store generators so perishable food wouldn't spoil
6 months after Hurricane Maria, CBS News returns to Puerto Rico
There's "a whole lot more light in the darkness" than there was last September, correspondent David Begnaud says
Puerto Rico warns of power company shutdown
The request comes as nearly 400,000 power customers across the island remain in the dark, five months after Hurricane Maria
Woman behind botched FEMA contract in Puerto Rico speaks out
Tiffany Brown says she should have enlisted more help to deliver 30 million meals in the wake of Hurricane Maria
Puerto Ricans grab machetes, shovels to restore power themselves
More than 400,000 power customers across Puerto Rico remain in the dark months after Hurricane Maria hit
Reports: Rat infestation impedes Puerto Rico donation efforts
The infestation contaminated supplies that never made it to the island, which was devastated last year by Hurricane Maria, the Orlando Sentinel reports
Puerto Rico warns its population and economy will plunge
The U.S. territory's economy is set to shrink by 11 percent next year as it continues to reel from Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico on edge after 32 murders in just 11 days
Thirty-two people have been slain in Puerto Rico in the first 11 days of the year, double the number killed over the same period in 2017
Puerto Rico authorities: Nearly half of power customers still lack electricity
In October, Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced an "aggressive" rebuilding plan for the island, promising to fully restore electricity by Christmas
Puerto Rico cops sicking out over overtime pay lag post-Maria
Thousands calling in sick each day, in part to press for back pay for OT piling up since hurricane ravaged island
Puerto Rico orders review as data suggests hurricane deaths vastly undercounted
Gov. Ricardo Rossello said it's possible the death toll is higher than what is currently blamed on Maria, which caused $95 billion in damage
In Florida, Puerto Ricans displaced by hurricane struggle to adjust
More than 215,000 Puerto Ricans have arrived in Florida since October 3
Puerto Rico still waits for supplies despite $30M contract
Thousands of Puerto Ricans remain homeless, and many complain that the federal government is taking too long to provide basics
"Despacito" made this neighborhood famous, but Hurricane Maria ravaged it
In Spanish, despacito means "slowly." In the song, it's about love, but in La Perla, it's about healing
Schools in Puerto Rico struggle without power; many end up fleeing
The United States government wouldn't say how many of the island's 1,100 schools have electricity
White House asks Congress for $44 billion more for hurricane relief
The White House says more money is still needed, after hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria devastated regions across the U.S.
Experts: Puerto Rico may face a decade of economic troubles
The U.S. territory continues to struggle with a "dire" situation after Hurricane Maria, with the economy projected to shrink next year
Lin-Manuel Miranda brings help, hope to Puerto Rico
Visiting what's left of his grandparents' home on the hurricane-ravaged island, the creator and star of "Hamilton" talks about contributing to relief efforts
General leading military effort in Puerto Rico explains departure
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan announced on Friday that troops would begin winding down operations
New setback in Puerto Rico as FEMA offers to airlift storm victims
The north side of Puerto Rico, including San Juan, was plunged back into darkness Thursday when a major power line shut down
FEMA offers to airlift Puerto Ricans to mainland U.S.
The effort will mark the first time the feds have evacuated residents off the island since Hurricane Maria hit in September
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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
Judge denies last-minute bid to keep Trump's name on Kennedy Center
A federal judge denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.
A key spy tool is expiring due to inaction in Congress. Here's what that means
Lawmakers have long sounded the alarm about the risks of letting Section 702 expire. But there's debate over what a lapse in the law actually means.
Judge rejects bid to block UFC event at the White House
A federal judge on Friday rejected a long-shot effort to block the Ultimate Fighting Championship event set to take place at the White House this weekend.
Former SpaceX welder expected to become a millionaire after historic IPO
Juan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee who owns 6,500 company shares, could see his wealth balloon by as much as $880,000.
U.S. deports migrants from Afghanistan, Iran to Central African Republic
The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries.
Why the liberal arts can help young Americans prepare for the era of AI
The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.
At least 1 killed, 9 hospitalized in Texas mass shooting; suspect dead
Four people required surgery while the five others have now been treated and released, according to Midland Memorial Hospital in Texas.
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 shares soar following record-breaking $75 billion IPO
SpaceX's stock opened at $150 after making its debut on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday in the biggest ever initial public offering.
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.
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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
Judge denies last-minute bid to keep Trump's name on Kennedy Center
A federal judge denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.
A key spy tool is expiring due to inaction in Congress. Here's what that means
Lawmakers have long sounded the alarm about the risks of letting Section 702 expire. But there's debate over what a lapse in the law actually means.
Judge rejects bid to block UFC event at the White House
A federal judge on Friday rejected a long-shot effort to block the Ultimate Fighting Championship event set to take place at the White House this weekend.
Former SpaceX welder expected to become a millionaire after historic IPO
Juan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee who owns 6,500 company shares, could see his wealth balloon by as much as $880,000.
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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
Former SpaceX welder expected to become a millionaire after historic IPO
Juan Hernandez, a former SpaceX employee who owns 6,500 company shares, could see his wealth balloon by as much as $880,000.
Why the liberal arts can help young Americans prepare for the era of AI
The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.
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.
SpaceX shares soar following record-breaking $75 billion IPO
SpaceX's stock opened at $150 after making its debut on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday in the biggest ever initial public offering.
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Judge denies last-minute bid to keep Trump's name on Kennedy Center
A federal judge denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.
U.S. military making plans to secure Iran's nuclear materials, sources say
Military planners have discussed contingencies that would involve U.S. forces helping secure Iran's nuclear materials if a deal is reached, according to U.S. officials familiar with knowledge of the ongoing planning.
A key spy tool is expiring due to inaction in Congress. Here's what that means
Lawmakers have long sounded the alarm about the risks of letting Section 702 expire. But there's debate over what a lapse in the law actually means.
Judge rejects bid to block UFC event at the White House
A federal judge on Friday rejected a long-shot effort to block the Ultimate Fighting Championship event set to take place at the White House this weekend.
U.S. deports migrants from Afghanistan, Iran to Central African Republic
The Trump administration deported a group of roughly 20 migrants from Afghanistan, Iran and other nations to the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries.
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
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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U.S. military making plans to secure Iran's nuclear materials, sources say
Military planners have discussed contingencies that would involve U.S. forces helping secure Iran's nuclear materials if a deal is reached, according to U.S. officials familiar with knowledge of the ongoing planning.
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
It's the second time this year that authorities detained a stowaway holding a huge stash of drugs in the same harbor.
"Spy turtles" and "spy fish" prowling China's waters, Beijing claims
"An unseen covert war of espionage is currently unfolding" in the waters off China, the country's minister of state security has alleged.
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Shawn Hatosy talks acting on "The Pitt"
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
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
KISS on Songwriters Hall of Fame induction
KISS' Paul Stanley says it's an honor to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame along with his band member Gene Simmons. "This is what the American dream is about," Simmons tells "CBS Mornings."
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
Amazon's best books of the year so far
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
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As SpaceX IPO launches, Texans near its Starbase HQ are mixed on the company
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
SpaceX expansion plans impact local community
Residents near SpaceX's South Texas campus have mixed opinions about Elon Musk's company and its plans to expand operations. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Starbase, Texas.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Why the liberal arts can help young Americans prepare for the era of AI
The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.
Uproar over planned data center near zoo
Residents are protesting plans for a 70,000-square-foot data center near the Nashville Zoo. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
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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.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
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Latest news on Midland, Texas, shooting
Officials provided an update after a mass shooting in Midland, Texas, where at least one person was killed. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
TX mass shooting suspect dead, officials say
The suspect in a deadly mass shooting in Midland, Texas, is dead, officials say. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
Witness on Midland, Texas, shooting
A witness who saw victims being brought to a local hospital describes the tense moments after an active shooting in Midland, Texas. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe has more.
11 victims confirmed after Texas shooting
Officials confirmed at least 11 victims after an active shooting in Midland, Texas, on Friday. CBS News Texas' Ken Molestina reports.
Deadly active shooting in Midland, Texas
Officials provided an update after an active shooting in Midland, Texas, where at least one person died, Mayor Lori Blong confirmed. Felipe Rodriguez, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins with more insight.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
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
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Officials provided an update after a mass shooting in Midland, Texas, where at least one person was killed. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
Pope leaves papal plane over technical issue
Pope Leo XIV was evacuated from the plane he boarded after a technical problem was announced. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
TX mass shooting suspect dead, officials say
The suspect in a deadly mass shooting in Midland, Texas, is dead, officials say. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
Fire tears through massive medical warehouse
An enormous fire that consumed parts of a Medline medical supply warehouse in Tracy, California, is still burning, local fire officials say. CBS News Sacramento's Madisen Keavy has more.
Tornadoes rip through the Midwest
Buildings were smashed and homes were destroyed after tornadoes wreaked havoc in Illinois. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the latest as severe weather heads eastward.