Aid slow for isolated towns
With communications down, many parts of Puerto Rico are cut off. David Begnaud traveled to Aguadilla, a hard-hit town on the island's west coast, and found that relief supplies are just beginning to arrive.
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Baby flown out of Puerto Rico
With hospitals crippled in Puerto Rico, there is a rush to evacuate patients in dire need of treatment. CBS News' chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports on the urgent efforts to help one of the most vulnerable patients: a premature baby.
Puerto Rico in crisis
More than a week after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, Marines are still clearing roads. Fallen trees and mudslides crippled the island's road network and severely stalled the relief effort. Omar Villafranca has more on the ongoing infrastructure repair effort.
Puerto Rico crisis
Eight days after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, food, water, and fuel still remain hard to find. Thousands of shipping containers full of supplies remained dock, unable to be delivered through the damage. CBS News' David Begnaud spoke with CBSN about the struggle to get aid to the island.
Puerto Rico governor
President Trump is facing growing criticism over the federal government's response to the devastation Hurricane Maria caused in Puerto Rico. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud is in San Juan and spoke with Governor Ricardo Rosselló about the issues plaguing the island's recovery efforts.
Puerto Rico crisis
Franco Ordoñez of McClatchy DC and Rachael Bade of Politico join "Red & Blue" to discuss the crisis in Puerto Rico -- and failure of Republican-led health care efforts.
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Washington response
Lawmakers are pledging to support their fellow U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico, and President Trump said he will visit the region next week. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss Washington's reaction to this humanitarian crisis.
Crisis in Puerto Rico
The island nation of Puerto Rico is in dire need of help after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. David Begnaud reports from the ground in San Juan as millions still lack water, food and power.
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Trump on Puerto Rico relief effort
President Trump said next Tuesday is the earliest he can visit Puerto Rico without disrupting relief operations. Mr. Trump said Puerto Rico's governor personally thanked him for the federal response, but the president had been noticeably silent about the worsening devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Margaret Brennan reports.
Island in crisis
Puerto Rico is pleading for help. Food, water, gasoline and electricity are all needed desperately by the island's nearly 3.5 million residents devastated by Hurricane Maria. David Begnaud reports.
Trump to visit PR
President Trump has announced he will visit Puerto Rico next Tuesday. He said during a joint press conference that food, water and emergency supplies are being delivered and that Navy ships are being deployed to help the U.S. territory in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
Some Florida Keys still off limits
Florida Gov. Rick Scott will return to the Florida Keys Friday for an update on the recovery efforts there. About 80,000 people live in the Keys and we still don't know when all of them will be able to return. The middle and lower portion of the Keys suffered the most damage from Irma and they've been closed for more than a week. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Keys devastation from above
FEMA says Irma destroyed 25 percent of homes in the Florida Keys, and 65 percent are heavily damaged. There is almost no power and no water. By any measure, especially in the Lower Keys, a housing and humanitarian crisis will go on for weeks. Mark Strassmann reports.
Destruction in Florida Keys
FEMA reported Tuesday that Hurricane Irma destroyed a quarter of houses in the Florida Keys. President Trump is expected to be in Florida on Thursday to see for himself what Irma did to the state. Elaine Quijano is in Ramrod Key with more.
Gov. Scott on Florida's next steps
Florida Gov. Rick Scott flew with the Coast Guard to see Hurricane Irma's devastation from the air Monday. He joins "CBS This Morning" by phone from Jacksonville to discuss next steps for the state as it begins to pick up the pieces after Irma, and how he's tackling issues like power outages and fuel shortages.
FEMA administrator: Irma "not over"
FEMA has delivered 2.4 million meals and nearly 1.5 million liters of water to Florida since Hurricane Irma. The agency is making similar preparations in Alabama and Georgia, which are also in Irma's path. FEMA administrator Brock Long joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss hurricane relief and preparations.
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott on Irma
Florida Gov. Rick Scott joins "CBS This Morning" from the state's emergency operations center in Tallahassee, Florida, to discuss how the state is preparing for Hurricane Irma and why people need to listen to their local officials.
FEMA preps for Hurricane Irma
More than 100 FEMA staff members are deployed in the path of Hurricane Irma as it churns toward the U.S. They are in addition to the many workers helping recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana. FEMA administrator Brock Long joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Hurricane Irma preparations and reports that FEMA could run out of funds by Friday.
Mental health concerns after Harvey
Hurricane Harvey and its remnants are now blamed for at least 63 deaths. More than 50,000 storm victims are staying in government-funded hotels. FEMA says more than half a million families requested housing assistance. Michelle Miller reports.
FEMA press conference
FEMA representatives said Wednesday that they would continue to focus on their life-saving and life-sustaining mission in Texas for the next few days, and then move into recovery efforts. Watch the full press conference.
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Virginia Task Force 1
A renowned FEMA task force goes to Texas to help in the search and rescue efforts as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to pound the coast. Fairfax County Fire Chief Richard Bowers joins CBSN to discuss their efforts.
FEMA's Hurricane Harvey response
President Trump's disaster declaration has sent FEMA into action in Texas. The price tag for responding to a storm like Harvey is steep. FEMA was given $50 billion following Hurricane Katrina, but right now, FEMA only has about $3.8 billion on hand. In order to increase funding, Congress needs to act now. Nancy Cordes reports.
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Court order suggests officials pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after deportation
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
1 killed, dozens injured in head-on train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu
The head-on collision occurred between two trains on the line that services the historic Peruvian site Machu Picchu.
Body found amid search for missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
ICE can access some Medicaid information for deportation efforts, judge says
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Body found amid search for missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
Black bear living underneath Altadena house shows no sign of budging
The 550-pound black bear has taken up residence in the crawlspace underneath Ken Johnson's home in California for a month.
Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
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Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
Silver is rebounding after its worst trading day in four years
Silver prices have more than doubled in 2025, outpacing this year's surge in gold prices, as investors seek safe haven investments.
Judge blocks White House from defunding CFPB as its funds were about to run out
A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Ground beef recalled in 6 states over possible E. coli contamination
The recalled ground beef was sold to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
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HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
Court order suggests officials pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after deportation
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
ICE can access some Medicaid information for deportation efforts, judge says
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.
More artists cancel Kennedy Center performances after board vote on name change
The Kennedy Center board, whose members were appointed by President Trump, voted earlier this month to add his name to the building.
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Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
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1 killed, dozens injured in head-on train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu
The head-on collision occurred between two trains on the line that services the historic Peruvian site Machu Picchu.
Spanish woman known for botched fresco restoration dies at 94
Cecilia Giménez's botched restoration of a century-old painting of Jesus Christ captured global headlines more than a decade ago.
Cable car accident leaves 4 hurt, 100 stranded on mountain for hours
Four people were injured and around 100 stranded visitors had to be rescued by helicopter after a cable car accident in northern Italy, officials said.
No sign of "broader terrorist cell" behind Bondi Beach attack, police say
Australian police say there's no evidence the Sydney father and son suspects in the attack on a Jewish holiday event got training or instruction in the Philippines.
Police compare Germany bank vault robbery to an "Ocean's Eleven" heist
Thieves apparently spent much of the weekend plundering deposit boxes inside a German bank vault after tunneling through from a parking garage.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to Forbes
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
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OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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D.C. bomb suspect to stay detained for now
The man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., the night before Jan. 6, 2021, will remain in custody for now. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
DHS probes fraud at MN day care centers
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating after conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video that has gone viral, alleging potential fraud at a dozen day care centers in Minnesota. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Latest on proceedings against Tyler Robinson
A Utah judge ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering Republican political influencer Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Police compare Germany bank vault robbery to an "Ocean's Eleven" heist
Thieves apparently spent much of the weekend plundering deposit boxes inside a German bank vault after tunneling through from a parking garage.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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As 2025 comes to a close, Jericka Duncan asks people to reflect on the past year and look toward the next.
550-pound bear refuses to leave man's crawl space
A massive black bear has been living beneath a home in Altadena, California, for the past month. As Carter Evans reports, the problem has become unbearable.
HHS freezes all child care funding to Minnesota
The Department of Health and Human Services said it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations. Jonah Kaplan has the latest.
Search for missing Malaysia Airlines plane resumes
Almost 12 years after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished over the Indian Ocean with 239 people on board, the search for the Boeing 777's wreckage was scheduled to resume in the Indian Ocean -- supported by the latest advancements in deep-sea, self-guided drone technology. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Many states reporting higher than usual flu cases
There has been a recent surge in flu cases over the holidays. Previously, 14 states were reporting high or very high levels of flu. Now that number has more than doubled to 29 states across the country. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.