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President Trump lashes out at Puerto Rico's leadership; U.S. Customs and Border Patrol seize record amount of fentanyl and other opioids
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Price resigns
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price was forced to step down over his use of expensive charter flights at taxpayer's expense. Price is the ninth top administration official to either resign or be fired, and the White House is now warning agency heads about wasteful spending. Errol Barnett reports.
Trump and Puerto Rico
President Trump lashed out at leaders of hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, accusing the mayor of San Juan and others of "poor leadership." David Begnaud and Omar Villafranca report from Puerto Rico on the recovery efforts and the island's resilience.
Puerto Rico Aid
Basic necessities are running low in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Victims are desperate for aid, including food, water, medicine and fuel. The U.S. military is sending several thousand more troops to help with the recovery, but Puerto Ricans say relief efforts are failing them. Mario Bruno from the Red Cross spoke to CBSN from San Juan about the ongoing crisis.
Tillerson on North Korea
For the first time ever, the U.S. has confirmed Washington has direct lines of communication with North Korea. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson talked about contact with Pyongyang and said the U.S. is "probing" the possibility of diplomatic talks with the regime. He made the comments earlier during his trip to China. Anthony Ruggiero, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, spoke with CBSN about the latest developments.
Tom Price resigns
Tom Price has resigned after President Trump voiced discontent over Price's costly private air travel. The president is also facing backlash over his remarks towards Puerto Rico while they recover from Hurricane Maria. Politico reporter Louis Nelson spoke to CBSN with the latest updates from the Trump administration.
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Relief finally arrives in Puerto Rico; Delaware girl tackles stereotypes.
U.S. embassy in Cuba
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is pulling more than half of the staff from the U.S. embassy in Havana after mysterious health attacks. The State Department also issued a travel warning for U.S. citizens. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has the latest details from the White House.
Skiing on tax dollars
Trump kids' ski vacation incurs over $300,000 in security costs, according to records obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request.
PR relief effort
President Trump said Friday that his administration's response in Puerto Rico is "going really well." However, retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, who was in charge of the recovery effort after Hurricane Katrina, does not share that same view. Michelle Miller reports.
Tom Price out at HHS
He embarrassed the president, and it cost him his job. Dr. Tom Price was forced to resign Friday as secretary of Health and Human Services for using high-cost private charter flights when cheaper alternatives were available. Nancy Cordes has more.
HHS Sec. Price resigns
Tom Price, Secretary of Health and Human Services, has resigned. This comes after he reportedly spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax payer money to fly on private and military jets for both work and personal reasons. CBS News Political Director Steve Chaggaris has the latest.
Trump speaks to reporters
President Trump spoke to reporters on Friday before departing for New Jersey. He commented on the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and that he will decide HHS Secretary Tom Price's Friday night. See his full remarks here.
Puerto Rico update
The U.S. military is helping clear roads and provide help to residents in Puerto Rico who are running out of basic needs like food and water. The only way to purchase basic necessities is with cash, and many ATMs are down. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN from Puerto Rico to discuss.
Trump talks tax reform
President Trump pitched his tax reform plan to manufacturers, saying it will help bring jobs back to the U.S. while helping the middle class, but many details of the plan remain to be seen. This comes as his administration is facing new scrutiny for top officials' use of expensive private planes. Bloomberg White House Reporter Toluse Olorunnipa joins CBSN to explain.
Poll: U.S. split on #takeaknee
A CBS News poll found that Americans are split on NFL protests around the national anthem, and similarly split on the president's response to them.
Will tax plan help Trump?
A New York Times analysis found that President Trump could save over $1 billion, including tens of millions of dollars in a single year, under the GOP's new tax plan. New York Times economic policy reporter Alan Rappeport joins CBSN to discuss the details.
Price's future unclear
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price has vowed to repay American taxpayers nearly $52,000 for flying on private charter flights for government business. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett explains why Price's future in Washington remains unclear as this scandal intensifies.
Cabinet members' flights
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price's future in Washington is unclear after reports say he may have used over $1 million in taxpayer money to pay for private travel on the job. On Capitol Hill, Republicans are selling President Trump's tax plan as a relief package for the middle class, but is it? Politico's Gabe Debenedetti talks to CBSN about the latest as well as what's in store for the 2018 midterm elections.
Trump Cabinet's expensive travel
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price is under fire for his expensive, taxpayer-funded travel aboard government and private charter jets. Trips by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have also drawn criticism. Major Garrett reports.
Hospital ship heads to Puerto Rico
A Navy hospital ship will leave Virginia today to bring medical help to Puerto Rico. The USNS Comfort will deliver urgently needed personnel and supplies, including units of blood. It will assist areas where medical facilities are crippled. Chip Reid reports.
Military mission inside Puerto Rico
The U.S. military is leading efforts to help hurricane survivors on Puerto Rico. More than 4,400 service members, including the Puerto Rican National Guard, are deployed to help people on the island. Omar Villafranca reports from San Juan.
Puerto Rico waiting for relief
Washington is pushing to speed up hurricane relief for desperate people in Puerto Rico. The focus now is on delivering water, food and fuel to local distribution sites. David Begnaud reports from Aguadilla on the west coast of Puerto Rico, where people need a lot of help.
Trump polls
A poll of likely midterm voters from Firehouse Strategies finds 64 percent say the President Trump should focus on topics other than football protests. Alex Conant, a partner at Firehouse Strategies and CBSN political contributor, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
9/28/17: Red and Blue
CBS News political director Steve Chaggaris and Molly Hooper of The Hill join "Red & Blue" to discuss the fallout over Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price's private air travel; A poll of likely midterm voters from Firehouse Strategies finds 64 percent say the President Trump should focus on topics other than football protests.
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GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
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Pentagon releases more UFO files: "Speechless after these observations"
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Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale
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Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
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NATO allies welcome Trump's turnaround on Poland troop deployment
Trump says 5,000 U.S. troops will head for Poland, a week after the White House said a planned deployment of 4,000 was being nixed.
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
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Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
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Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Jimmie Johnson reacts to Kyle Busch's death: "Lost for words"
Kyle Busch, 41, died suddenly on Thursday after being hospitalized with an illness, according to his team.
Pentagon releases more UFO files: "Speechless after these observations"
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CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
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Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
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Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
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Pentagon releases more UFO files: "Speechless after these observations"
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Primary fight in key California district highlights questions about Democrats' future
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New site aims to track $12.5B in air traffic control system upgrades
The Department of Transportation is rolling out a new website to track progress in the sprawling effort to modernize the nation's air traffic control system.
House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
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Ebola "spreading rapidly" in the Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
New weight-loss drug Retatrutide in trials
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U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts
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U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
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Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?
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NATO allies welcome Trump's turnaround on Poland troop deployment
Trump says 5,000 U.S. troops will head for Poland, a week after the White House said a planned deployment of 4,000 was being nixed.
Ebola "spreading rapidly" in the Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
2 climbers die on Everest as record-holder warns of overcrowding
At least five climbers have died during this Everest season. A U.S. and a Czech climber died on Mount Makalu earlier this month.
Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief
Police found the body of a man stuffed in a barrel following a shooting in a restaurant that led to the arrest of Belgrade's police chief, prosecutors said.
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Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable."
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Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
"The Late Show" ends after 33 years on TV
Stephen Colbert signed off from "The Late Show" on Thursday night, ushering in a new era following its legendary 33-year run. Writer Mark Malkoff joins CBS News with more.
CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"
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All 24 "Survivor 50" castaways discuss season
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Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
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El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
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Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Jurors in Kouri Richins trial speak out
Utah mom and author Kouri Richins was sentenced last week to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2022 murder of her husband. Richins has maintained her innocence. In a new episode of "48 Hours," two jurors discuss the key evidence that led them to convict Richins. Natalie Morales reports.
Charges dropped in teacher's shooting
A Virginia judge dropped neglect charges against a school administrator after a teacher claimed she had been warned about a student before a shooting occurred. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Body found stuffed in barrel linked to Belgrade police chief
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Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
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SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
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NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
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Jurors in Kouri Richins trial speak out
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