Lawmakers draft historic bill on Puerto Rico's territorial status
The Puerto Rico Status Act would create and fund a process by which residents of the island would take a binding vote to determine the island's status.
Puerto Rico's Road To Recovery
Is statehood the answer to Puerto Rico's problems?
The pro-statehood movement has taken on new urgency – but it's not the only vision for Puerto Rico's future.
Puerto Rico's governor calls lack of statehood "geographic discrimination"
"Congress should be laying out the terms and conditions for Puerto Rico to become a state," Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi said.
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 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.
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 residents fear aftershocks after deadly earthquake
Millions are without power and some are afraid to go back to their homes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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"Women are going to die": Hillary Clinton on Roe being overturned
Hillary Clinton said that the overturning of Roe v. Wade should be a wake-up call for Americans.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley, Jr.: "I have true remorse for what I did"
Hinckley spoke exclusively with CBS News in his first interview.
Man acquitted of murder with insanity defense escapes mental hospital
Alexander Scott Ervin allegedly stabbed his father to death in 2013. His brother testified he claimed to be a trained member of the CIA on a mission to kill their father.
How one House primary could determine who oversees Capitol Police
The GOP incumbent vs. incumbent primary between Reps. Rodney Davis and Mary Miller
50 migrants found dead in back of tractor trailer in San Antonio
Sixteen others, including four children, were taken to local hospitals with heat-related injuries, and three people were in custody, officials said.
Biden's nominee to lead ICE pulls nomination
ICE has not had a Senate-confirmed director for over five years, since the end of the Obama administration.
Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
Sam Gilliam, groundbreaking abstract artist, dies at 88
Gilliam was known for his work with stained and draped canvases, but expanded into many forms, textures and materials during his life.
Britney Spears' ex-husband ordered to trial on stalking charge
A judge has found that there is enough evidence against ex-husband Jason Alexander to go to trial for felony stalking after he showed up uninvited at the pop star's wedding earlier this month.
Focus shifts to "trigger laws" and state courts after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion following the Supreme Courts' overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Man who heckled Rudy Giuliani in grocery store charged with assault
Giuliani claimed the open palm back pat from the heckler felt "as if a boulder hit me," while the heckler's attorney said the pat was "without malice to simply get his attention."
Federal court rules South Carolina abortion law can go into effect
The law will take effect immediately.
Social Security's cost-of-living bump could be near 11%: Report
Seniors are on track for the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in four decades, according to a new analysis.
Police say an Atlanta Subway worker was shot dead by customer over a sandwich order
Police say a customer shot two employees, following a dispute over "too much mayo" on a sandwich.
At least 3 dead, multiple injured after Amtrak train derails in Missouri
The train collided with a dump truck at a public crossing, officials said.
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"Women are going to die": Hillary Clinton on Roe being overturned
Hillary Clinton said that the overturning of Roe v. Wade should be a wake-up call for Americans.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley, Jr.: "I have true remorse for what I did"
Hinckley spoke exclusively with CBS News in his first interview.
Man acquitted of murder with insanity defense escapes mental hospital
Alexander Scott Ervin allegedly stabbed his father to death in 2013. His brother testified he claimed to be a trained member of the CIA on a mission to kill their father.
How one House primary could determine who oversees Capitol Police
The GOP incumbent vs. incumbent primary between Reps. Rodney Davis and Mary Miller
50 migrants found dead in back of tractor trailer in San Antonio
Sixteen others, including four children, were taken to local hospitals with heat-related injuries, and three people were in custody, officials said.
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Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
"Free" screening? Know your rights to get no-cost care
Even a decade in, the Affordable Care Act's recommendations to cover preventive screening and care without cost-sharing remain confusing and complex.
Social Security's cost-of-living bump could be near 11%: Report
Seniors are on track for the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in four decades, according to a new analysis.
Russian superyacht seized by U.S. arrives in San Diego Bay
The $325 million yacht comes complete with a helipad, mosaic-tiled pool, lobster tank and pizza oven.
Delta pilots to picket amid surging flight cancellations
Off-duty Delta pilots are planning labor protests this week as they demand better pay and scheduling.
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U.S. officials travel to Venezuela to discuss detained U.S. nationals
Senior Biden administration officials undertake latest bid to rebuild relations with the South American oil giant as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Jan. 6 panel to hear from aide to Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows
The committee announced it would be holding the last-minute hearing to "present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony."
"Women are going to die": Hillary Clinton on Roe being overturned
Hillary Clinton said that the overturning of Roe v. Wade should be a wake-up call for Americans.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley, Jr.: "I have true remorse for what I did"
Hinckley spoke exclusively with CBS News in his first interview.
Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
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Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
"Free" screening? Know your rights to get no-cost care
Even a decade in, the Affordable Care Act's recommendations to cover preventive screening and care without cost-sharing remain confusing and complex.
Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers
The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect, while the full court's 17 judges take up the appeal.
Illinois abortion advocates expect influx of out-of-state patients
Illinois, which has strong abortion protections in place, is surrounded by states that have or could have restrictions on the procedure.
Under new abortion laws, genetic test results can come too late
Ann was 15 weeks pregnant with her fourth child when the results of her prenatal genetic test indicated something was very wrong.
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U.S. officials travel to Venezuela to discuss detained U.S. nationals
Senior Biden administration officials undertake latest bid to rebuild relations with the South American oil giant as the war in Ukraine drags on.
109 live animals found in women's luggage at airport in Thailand
The women, who were traveling to Chennai airport in India, were arrested after suspicious objects were seen on the airport's x-ray machine.
Oldest person ever tried for Nazis' WWII crimes sentenced at age of 101
Josef Schütz, a former Nazi SS guard, was sentenced to five years in prison for "complicity in murders during his service in the Sachsenhausen camp."
New details emerge after 21 teens mysteriously die in S. Africa
"We tried moving through the crowd, shouting 'please let us through,' and others were shouting 'we are dying, guys,'" one survivor said.
Deaths mount as Ukraine calls Russian mall strike a "terrorist attack"
"It's really scary," one of the dozens wounded in the attack said. "I'd tell women who left the country with their kids, don't come back."
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Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
Sam Gilliam, groundbreaking abstract artist, dies at 88
Gilliam was known for his work with stained and draped canvases, but expanded into many forms, textures and materials during his life.
Britney Spears' ex-husband ordered to trial on stalking charge
A judge has found that there is enough evidence against ex-husband Jason Alexander to go to trial for felony stalking after he showed up uninvited at the pop star's wedding earlier this month.
Author Jenny Han talks Taylor Swift's influence, Asian representation
Jenny Han said she was told by publishers years ago that people wouldn't read stories about Asian Americans.
Will Smith wins BET Award, three months after Oscars slap
Smith was up against two stars of "Bel Air," which is a reworking of Smith's TV show from the 1990s, "Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
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Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
Twitter's board urges approval of Musk deal
Elon Musk is once again expressing concerns about purchasing Twitter, even as the company's board of directors is urging its shareholders to approve the sale. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson sat down with anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss the world's richest man's latest hesitations with the deal.
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West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
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109 live animals found in women's luggage at airport in Thailand
The women, who were traveling to Chennai airport in India, were arrested after suspicious objects were seen on the airport's x-ray machine.
Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced in Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell will be sentenced for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse ring. Prosecutors want her to spend at least 30 years in prison but her lawyers are asking for no more than 63 months. Jericka Duncan reports.
Man acquitted of murder with insanity defense escapes mental hospital
Alexander Scott Ervin allegedly stabbed his father to death in 2013. His brother testified he claimed to be a trained member of the CIA on a mission to kill their father.
1-year-old girl killed by boy playing with father's gun in motel room
The boy fired a round that passed through and killed a baby and struck a toddler, the sheriff said.
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55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
NASA mulls moon rocket test results
NASA successfully fueled its new moon rocket on the agency's fourth attempt, but problems remain.
NASA fuels moon rocket for first time after three failed attempts
NASA says a critical fueling test for its Space Launch System moon rocket went well despite a leaking hydrogen fitting.
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The 31 deadliest jobs in America in 2022, ranked
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The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
A closer look at the Nikki Kuhnhausen murder case
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Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal and country artists returning to live performances.
Inside the disturbing Pettit murder case
In the early morning hours of August 8, 2013, first responders were called to a house fire in Modesto, California. Scott and Janet Pettit were found dead inside, and investigators soon determined the fire was no accident.
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Multiple states hold primaries today
Eight states across the country are holding primary and runoff elections today. It is the first time voters will head to the polls since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Associate Producer for CBS News’ Political Unit, Aaron Navarro, joins “CBS News Mornings” to discuss.
Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced
Former British socialiate Ghislaine Maxwell will face sentencing today after being convicted of leading teenage girls to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan joins CBS News Mornings with more.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his new online pharmacy’s goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Virginia shelter says they "turn no one away"
A shelter that helps pregnant people in crisis could become more vital after the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade. Saint Mary's shelter in Virginia tells CBS News they opened their doors 16 years ago and have helped hundreds of women.
Hillary Clinton on abortion ruling
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton discusses the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade with Gayle King.