Super Bowl halftime show features "kids in cages"
While you were focusing on Jennifer Lopez's talented daughter Emme, this political statement probably went over your head.
Puerto Rico's Road To Recovery
Puerto Rico fires 2 more officials over supplies found in warehouse
A total of three people have been fired in the fallout over some emergency aid that has been allegedly stored away since Hurricane Maria struck the island in 2017.
Puerto Rico governor fires emergency director
Some of the aid has allegedly been sitting in the warehouse since Hurricane Maria struck in 2017.
Another earthquake rocks quake-stunned Puerto Rico
The magnitude 5.9. quake was the strongest shake yet since a magnitude 6.4 quake struck before dawn Tuesday.
Thousands still sleeping outside in quake-wary Puerto Rico
Tuesday's 6.4 earthquake has forced thousands of people to sleep outside in fear of tremors.
Damaged Puerto Rico power plant could be out for "over a year"
The Costa Sur Power Plant in Guayanilla is supposed to generate more than a quarter of the island's power.
Puerto Rico's strongest quake since 1918 has residents on edge
More than 300 people are homeless a day after the 6.4 magnitude quake rocked the island still recovering from Hurricane Maria.
Puerto Rico residents fear aftershocks after deadly earthquake
Millions are without power and some are afraid to go back to their homes.
Deadly quake rocks Puerto Rico, causing power outage
They were the largest in series of quakes to hit the U.S. territory in the last few days and came a day after a powerful one collapsed five houses.
Puerto Rico to spend $20 billion to modernize battered power grid
The 10-year plan aims to bury power lines, increase natural gas use and create a system that can withstand winds of at least 160 mph
Tropical Storm Karen hits Puerto Rico hours after 6.0 earthquake
Karen has drenched the U.S. Virgin Islands and walloped Puerto Rico still scarred by Hurricane Maria two years ago
Ex-top FEMA official sent to Puerto Rico arrested on fraud charges
The investigation was led by the DHS and the OIG and centers around bribes that were paid out by an electrical contractor
Puerto Rico governor to nominate new secretary of state
If approved by the House and Senate, Pedro Pierluisi would become the next governor when Ricardo Rosselló officially resigns Friday
"This is Puerto Rico": A community still suffering from Maria
Domingo Villafane, 76, said he would tell the people of America that Puerto Rico is "abandoned"
Puerto Rico governor urged to resign over derogatory group chat
New calls for Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to step down after leak of conversations targeting critics, slandering other officials, politicians and journalists
Progressives worry Puerto Rico is left behind in 2020 campaign
The island — home to 3.2 million U.S. citizens — faces a myriad of problems, including stalled hurricane recovery efforts and a worsening fiscal crisis
Last customers in Puerto Rico being reconnected to island's power grid
One resident still worries about the fragile electrical grid, noting that two major outages were reported on the main island of Puerto Rico this week alone
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
Puerto Rico implements water rationing measures amid drought
Rossello said seven municipalities in the island's northwest region could be without water for up to 24 hours at a time
Without more federal funds, 1.4M Puerto Ricans will face food aid cuts
"This isn't money that Puerto Rico is using for some vanity project. ... It's literally money for the most basic of needs"
Attorneys demand more time to fight proposal to dismiss Puerto Rico debt
A request to dismiss some debt is part of an overall push to restructure a portion of Puerto Rico's more than $70 billion public debt load
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
Judge begins court hearing on Puerto Rico's massive debt crisis
Hearing involves more than $17 billion in debt backed by sales-tax bonds the government issued, representing nearly a third of Puerto Rico's overall bonded debt
Fiscal board asks court to invalidate $6 billion of Puerto Rico's debt
The island has been grappling with a prolonged debt-crisis and continues to recover from devastating storms
"It is more devastating than many of us realized": Reps visit Puerto Rico
The contingent of members of Congress — the largest to visit the island — vowed to help rebuild the struggling U.S. territory
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Democrats strike deal to continue COVID relief debate after hours-long stall
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
Maia Chaka becomes first Black woman official in NFL history
"Just because the door is now open, that doesn't mean that I can relax."
CDC study finds in-person dining bans, wearing masks make a difference
As the COVID-19 infection rate has have been dropping, some governors are ditching mask mandates and allowing restaurants to reopen for in-person dining.
94-year-olds find love in the time of coronavirus
It's been a tough year for dating, but one couple was determined to hang onto love.
Tiger Woods found unconscious by man after SUV crash, affidavit says
A man found Tiger Woods unconscious in a mangled SUV after the golf star crashed the vehicle in Southern California, authorities said in court documents obtained Friday.
Health officials urge caution as states ease COVID restrictions
States are allowing more activities as more Americans get vaccinated.
Boeing CEO waived pay but got compensation worth $21 million
Stock package comes as aerospace company lost nearly $12 billion last year and announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs.
Almost half of Americans financially struggling 1 year after COVID-19 hit
In this tale of two economies, 40% of Americans have had a job cut or layoff — while 30% say they're better off than a year ago.
Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
White House and Texas governor disagree over COVID testing for migrants
The administration said it would reimburse local officials for COVID testing and shelter for asylum seekers. Governor Abbott said "no."
Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci and West Virginia Governor Jim Justice appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Stocks climb, erasing earlier losses, as economy heats up
Stocks zigged, then zagged, after a report showed employers added hundreds of thousands more jobs last month than economists expected.
2,000 page report shows House GOP posting attacks on 2020 election
One House Republican alone has 177 pages' worth of social media posts attacking the election's integrity.
There was no mass exodus from California in 2020, research finds
While exits from pricey San Francisco soared 649% in 2020, most of the people who left stayed within the state.
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Perseverance rover makes tracks on Mars
The $2.4 billion rover working in near flawless fashion as scientists plan initial exploration.
Iceland rocked by more than 20,000 earthquakes in 10 days
There have been more than 3,100 earthquakes on the peninsula in the past 48 hours.
Bolsonaro says "enough fussing and whining" as COVID death toll climbs
Bolsonaro has continuously downplayed the pandemic in Brazil, which has the second-largest COVID-19 death toll after the U.S.
British press up in arms over Meghan and Harry interview
The couple said the press was one of the driving forces behind their decision to move to the U.S., but the royal family has relied on the media for generations to shore up support.
Photos appear to show a ship hovering over the water
David Morris said he was "stunned" to see a giant vessel seemingly suspended over the surface of the sea. It's a truly "superior mirage."
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Democrats strike deal to continue COVID relief debate after hours-long stall
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
Maia Chaka becomes first Black woman official in NFL history
"Just because the door is now open, that doesn't mean that I can relax."
CDC study finds in-person dining bans, wearing masks make a difference
As the COVID-19 infection rate has have been dropping, some governors are ditching mask mandates and allowing restaurants to reopen for in-person dining.
94-year-olds find love in the time of coronavirus
It's been a tough year for dating, but one couple was determined to hang onto love.
Tiger Woods found unconscious by man after SUV crash, affidavit says
A man found Tiger Woods unconscious in a mangled SUV after the golf star crashed the vehicle in Southern California, authorities said in court documents obtained Friday.
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Democrats strike deal to continue COVID relief debate after hours-long stall
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
CDC study finds in-person dining bans, wearing masks make a difference
As the COVID-19 infection rate has have been dropping, some governors are ditching mask mandates and allowing restaurants to reopen for in-person dining.
Cuomo accuser alleges staffer took sexual harassment training for the governor
Governor Andrew Cuomo's office director denied taking sexual harassment training for him in 2019.
Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
White House and Texas governor disagree over COVID testing for migrants
The administration said it would reimburse local officials for COVID testing and shelter for asylum seekers. Governor Abbott said "no."
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Maia Chaka becomes first Black woman official in NFL history
"Just because the door is now open, that doesn't mean that I can relax."
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Dr. Seuss books top Amazon's bestseller list
Nine Dr. Seuss books filled the top 10 of Amazon's bestseller list, with "The Cat in the Hat" at No. 1.
Trevor Noah on Grammy Awards
Emmy Award-winning "The Daily Show" host and comedian Trevor Noah will host the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Noah joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he's preparing for music's biggest night. He also shares why this year's Grammy Awards ceremony will be unlike any awards show seen before.
Performing arts industry faces "utter devastation" from pandemic
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
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Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
Book excerpt: Walter Isaacson's "The Code Breaker"
The latest book from the bestselling biographer of geniuses from da Vinci and Franklin to Einstein and Jobs tells the story of Jennifer Doudna and the creation (and moral questioning) of the gene-editing technology CRISPR.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Senators slam Amazon's plan to put AI cameras in delivery vans
Senators say e-commerce giant is creating "surveillance infrastructure" that would invade workers' and consumers' privacy.
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AstraZeneca hopes to file for COVID vaccine authorization within weeks
The drugmaker is working on a potential new vaccine that could be more effective against variants.
Humans, not nature, may be changing Atlantic hurricane cycles
Scientists thought the decades-long cycle of active and slower hurricane seasons was a natural pattern – but new research suggests otherwise.
CDC finalizing guidance on what's safe for those who are vaccinated
It's likely to be safe for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine to have small gatherings with others who are vaccinated.
South Pacific quake triggered tsunami warnings: "About as big as it gets"
The tsunami threat caused traffic jams and some chaos in New Zealand as people scrambled to get to higher ground.
Earth's largest-ever mass extinction is a warning for humanity
Scientists say the mass extinction 250 million years ago offers a timely warning to humanity of what can happen when ecosystems change too fast for life to keep up.
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CDC study finds in-person dining bans, wearing masks make a difference
As the COVID-19 infection rate has have been dropping, some governors are ditching mask mandates and allowing restaurants to reopen for in-person dining.
Health officials urge caution as states ease COVID restrictions
States are allowing more activities as more Americans get vaccinated.
AstraZeneca hopes to file for COVID vaccine authorization within weeks
The drugmaker is working on a potential new vaccine that could be more effective against variants.
As states lift mask rule, retailers stick with safety measure
Grocery giant Albertsons says its front-line workers in Texas have not yet had full access to the COVID vaccine.
Stockton experiment shows guaranteed income works, analysis says
A $500-per-month stipend helped recipients secure full-time jobs, be better parents and partners, and improve their health.
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Almost half of Americans financially struggling 1 year after COVID-19 hit
In this tale of two economies, 40% of Americans have had a job cut or layoff — while 30% say they're better off than a year ago.
Boeing CEO waived pay but got compensation worth $21 million
Stock package comes as aerospace company lost nearly $12 billion last year and announced plans to cut 30,000 jobs.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Performing arts industry faces "utter devastation" from pandemic
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
Texas governor backs law to stop social media sites from banning users
A red-hot wave of Republicans in 20 states is pushing for new rules since former President Trump was banned from the two platforms.
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Over 300 charged so far: What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Slain stepdaughter inspires UFC fighter Walt Harris to fight again
Harris stopped fighting when his stepchild, Aniah Blanchard, disappeared. A vision pushed him back into the ring.
Dallas officer charged with 2 counts of capital murder
Bryan Riser, a 13-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, was arrested more than a year and half after a man told investigators he killed two people at the officer's instruction.
NBA star Jeremy Lin speaks out on attacks against Asian Americans
The former Golden State Warriors player is looking to promote a message of empathy, love and compassion amid a rise of hate against Asian Americans.
New York doctor charged with murder in 5 opioid deaths
"This doctor's prescription pad was as lethal as any murder weapon," the Nassau County DA said.
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NASA engineer on Mars mission
President Joe Biden called the team behind the NASA Perseverance rover to congratulate them Thursday on a successful landing on Mars. Elizabeth Duffy, a mechanical engineer with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory who worked on the project's sample collecting system, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about getting accolades from the president, the amazing discoveries made on the red planet so far and what's to come.
Spacewalkers continue station power upgrade
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
SpaceX Starship prototype sticks landing, then explodes
The launch and landing were successful, but the prototype exploded a few minutes after touchdown.
SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites
SpaceX has launched 20 Starlink missions to date, putting 1,205 internet relay satellites in orbit.
Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
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Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Their relationship in pictures
They're no longer royal, but they're still making news — and their romance still has the world fascinated
The search for Aniah Blanchard
Aniah Blanchard, 19, the stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris, went missing in October 2019. Her remains were found about a month later and authorities arrested a suspect who maintains his innocence.
Best looks from Golden Globes' nontraditional show
The Hollywood Foreign Press offered professionally shot photos while others posted on their social media accounts.
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Madeleine McCann disappearance: Was a monster hiding in plain sight at a vacation resort?
An inside look at the investigation into Christian Brueckner, the new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
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States ease restrictions against expert advice
Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the U.S. could be hit with another surge of coronavirus cases. It comes as more states ease restrictions, against the advice of federal health officials. Physician and immunotherapy scientist Dr. Leo Nissola joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
U.S. experienced hiring surge in February
The U.S. experienced a hiring surge during President Biden's first full month in office. According to the Labor Department, the U.S. economy added 379,000 jobs in February. The unemployment rate also improved, dropping a tenth of a point to 6.2%. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, joined CBSN to discuss what the latest job numbers mean for the state of the economy.
94-year-olds find love in the time of coronavirus
A couple, both widowed twice, was determined to hang onto love during the pandemic. Steve Hartman has more on their love story for this week's "On the Road."
Royal feud escalates ahead of Oprah interview
In the latest escalation between the royal family and Meghan, the former actress tells Oprah that she feels liberated being able to make her own choices and speak for herself. Charlie D'Agata has a preview.
"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.