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San Juan mayor: "We're having a humanitarian crisis here"; Octavius Valentine Catto honored in Philadelphia
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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.
Maria aftermath in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has been in the dark since Hurricane Maria slammed into the island last week. Eighty-five percent of the power lines have been knocked out, and it may be months before they are repaired. Gov. Ricardo Rossello says he's pleaded for more money from FEMA for help. David Begnaud has more.
Houston recovery
Nearly a month after Hurricane Harvey brought historic floods and devastation to southern Texas, many are struggling to recover. In Houston, some say poor city planning made the disaster much worse. Scott Pelley looked into Houston's flooding problem for "60 Minutes."
Puerto Rico may be dark for months
Emergency crews are racing to evacuate tens of thousands of people who live downstream from a failing dam in northwest Puerto Rico. The reservoir behind the dam is swelling from heavy rain left by Hurricane Maria as Puerto Rico continues to struggle with widespread power outages. David Begnaud reports.
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Puerto Rico is an island in crisis. More than two days after Hurricane Maria hit, the power is out, roads are blocked, cell phone towers are down, streets are flooded and now a dam may be failing. Officials are scrambling to evacuate 70,000 people downstream. David Begnaud reports.
Rescues after Maria hits
Hurricane Maria inflicted damage on 80 percent of homes in Puerto Rico. In the coastal city of Cantano, residents forged through flooded streets, heading to the only open grocery store. In the small town of Toa Baja, hundreds of residents were rescued by the National Guard. David Begnaud reports.
Puerto Rico goes dark
Hurricane Maria leveled parts of Puerto Rico, causing an island-wide power outage and flooding. CBS News' David Begnaud reports from San Juan.
Frequent hurricanes
Hurricane Maria is just the latest storm to cause significant devastation weeks after Harvey and Irma impacted the Caribbean. Meteorologists Craig Setzer from CBS Miami, Jeff Berardelli from CBS affiliate WPEC and Scott Padgett from CBS Dallas / Fort Worth join CBSN to discuss the science behind these storms, whether climate change is to blame and how people can prepare better.
Maria slams Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico early Wednesday morning as a Category 4 storm. Extreme winds caused widespread damage and power outages across the island. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN from San Juan, Puerto Rico with the latest on the storm's impact.
Maria hits Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria left the entire island of Puerto Rico without power Wednesday after it made landfall as a Category 4 storm. It had already left a trail of destruction on the islands of Dominica and St. Croix -- both in the direct path of Maria. David Begnaud reports.
Maria hits Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has taken a beating from Hurricane Maria, the strongest storm to hit the U.S. territory in nearly 90 years. Maria made landfall as a powerful Category 4 hurricane and took its time tearing across the island. David Begnaud reports.
Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria brought winds of more than 140 miles per hour and torrential rain to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. CBS News' David Begnaud is in the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan, where many are without power after the storm.
Hurricane Maria Forecast
Hurricane Maria is expected to bring dangerous winds and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the coming days. CBS affiliate WPEC lead meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has the latest forecast on the storm.
Hurricane Maria latest
As Hurricane Maria moves through the Caribbean, the storm is leaving islands in its path devastated - and now, Maria is expected to slam Puerto Rico on Wednesday. David Begnaud is in San Juan, Puerto Rico with the latest on how residents are preparing.
9/19/17: CBSN Evening News
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Puerto Rico braces for Hurricane Maria
A catastrophic hurricane is heading straight for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Maria is a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 165 miles per hour. Some islands in its path were also ravaged by Hurricane Irma two weeks ago. David Begnaud reports.
PR braces for Maria
Puerto Rico is bracing for impact from Hurricane Maria.The Category 5 storm is expected to make landfall tonight. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has the latest from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Tracking Maria's path
Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 storm, is threatening parts of the Caribbean. WFOR-TV meterologoist Lissette Gonzalez joins CBSN with the latest on the hurricane's path.
Hurricane Maria on Virgin Islands
Dangerous Hurricane Maria is marching toward Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. It made landfall on the island of Dominica Monday night as a Category 5 storm. Jeremy Cooke of our partners at BBC reports from Tortola, one of the British Virgin Islands.
Should flood-zone homes be rebuilt?
Victims of the recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida are facing tough decisions about whether to rebuild. During Harvey, 27 inches of water flooded one Houston family's home. This isn't the first time their home flooded, but it may be the last time they rebuild. Omar Villafranca reports.
9/18/17: CBSN Evening News
Hurricane Maria strengthens and heads toward Caribbean; New report advises parents and kids to think before they ink
Maria and Jose forecast
Hurricane Maria strengthened as it makes landfall in the Caribbean. Over in the Atlantic, Hurricane Jose makes its way up to the Northeast. WPEC-TV's lead meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the latest forecast.
Hurricane Maria strengthens
CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN to discuss the latest in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Maria strengthens to a Category 5 storm and makes landfall on the Caribbean. Meanwhile, the Virgin Islands are still recovering from the damaging effects of Hurricane Irma.
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Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
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Trump's ceasefire with Iran mired in dispute over Israel's war in Lebanon
As Trump issues a new warning to Iran to comply with a tenuous two-week ceasefire, the two sides don't even seem to agree on the terms of the deal.
Husband arrested in Bahamas in connection to wife's disappearance
The search for Lynette Hooker is ongoing in the Bahamas, as the U.S. Coast Guard takes the lead on investigative efforts and has launched a criminal investigation, a U.S. official said.
Inflation was cooling. The Iran war could send it racing higher again.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
Military operation conducted to deter Russian submarines in North Atlantic
British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic, the U.K. military said.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Ex-Army employee charged with leaking classified military information to reporter
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
One hospice doctor. One year. $71.7 million worth of Medicare claims.
A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
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Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
Inflation was cooling. The Iran war could send it racing higher again.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
Husband arrested in Bahamas in connection to wife's disappearance
The search for Lynette Hooker is ongoing in the Bahamas, as the U.S. Coast Guard takes the lead on investigative efforts and has launched a criminal investigation, a U.S. official said.
Doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hike found guilty of attempted manslaughter
Jurors delivered their verdict Wednesday in the trial of an anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii.
Ex-Army employee charged with leaking classified military information to reporter
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court documents.
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Inflation was cooling. The Iran war could send it racing higher again.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
Will the Iran ceasefire ease U.S. gas prices? Here's what experts think.
Gas prices in the U.S. continued to edge up on Wednesday even as oil prices fell. Here's how long it could take for fuel costs to recede.
This male model sporting a crisp summer shirt isn't real. Will consumers care?
Many brands are turning to AI to advertise their products. Others are rejecting the technology, pledging to lean into "real" images.
GM recalls more than 270,000 cars in U.S. over rearview camera risk
Cameras on some Chevrolet Malibus can display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to safety regulators.
Americans expect to work much longer than they would like. Here's why.
Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."
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Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Ex-Army employee charged with leaking classified military information to reporter
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Democratic candidate's events with Hasan Piker exposes party rift in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed's decision to campaign with Hasan Piker has drawn scrutiny from across the political spectrum given comments the popular streamer has made on the Israel-Hamas war.
Judge postpones termination of TPS for Ethiopians in U.S.
It's the latest setback for the Trump administration on the issue, which has sought to terminate the TPS designation for 13 countries as part of the president's crackdown on immigration.
Vance says U.S. "never indicated" Lebanon would be included in ceasefire deal
The Iranian Parliament speaker claimed the U.S. is violating three parts of a ceasefire deal, citing continued fire in Lebanon.
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Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
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Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
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Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
Military operation conducted to deter Russian submarines in North Atlantic
British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic, the U.K. military said.
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Trump's ceasefire with Iran mired in dispute over Israel's war in Lebanon
As Trump issues a new warning to Iran to comply with a tenuous two-week ceasefire, the two sides don't even seem to agree on the terms of the deal.
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NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Kanye West's upcoming Italy gig sparks debate after U.K. denied rapper entry
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
"You, Me & Tuscany" stars talk new movie
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page join "CBS Mornings" to talk about starring in the new romantic comedy "You, Me & Tuscany." The two discuss what it was like to shoot in Italy, preparing for their roles and how it's a renaissance for romantic comedies.
Extended interview: Billy Idol
Billy Idol speaks with Anthony Mason about his music career, his life, his stage persona and more.
Kanye West barred from entering U.K. after criticism over antisemitic remarks
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
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Behind Anthropic's alarming AI model
Anthropic announced its new AI model is too powerful for public release. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more.
Analysis finds AI will reshape 50-55% of jobs
Researchers at Boston Consulting Group estimate that AI will "reshape" between 50-55% of U.S. jobs over the next three years. They note that while AI integration will likely change the nature of the work, it doesn't necessarily mean job losses in every case. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
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.
Anthropic claims new AI too powerful to release
Anthropic says its newest AI model, Claude Mythos, is too powerful and dangerous to be released to the public. Tech journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
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Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Artemis II astronauts speak during historic lunar mission
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
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Husband arrested after wife falls overboard
Brian Hooker has been arrested by the Royal Bahamas Police Force after his wife, Lynette Hooker, apparently fell overboard from their dinghy and was swept away by currents. Hooker's lawyer denies any wrongdoing. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Doctor found guilty of attempted manslaughter
Gerhardt Konig, the anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife in Hawaii last year, was found guilty Wednesday of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance.
Doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hike found guilty of attempted manslaughter
Jurors delivered their verdict Wednesday in the trial of an anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii.
Gilgo Beach serial killer admits to 8 murders
Serial killer Rex Heuermann admitted to killing eight women on Long Island over the span of 17 years, ending in 2010. He will now spend the rest of his life in prison. Tom Hanson reports.
Warehouse employee arrested for alleged arson
In Southern California, a 29-year-old man is accused of starting a massive fire at a warehouse where he worked. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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NASA drops Artemis II moon mission playlist with astronauts' wake-up songs
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
NASA gears up for Artemis II crew's return to Earth
With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Artemis II crew on path back to Earth after historic trip around the moon
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
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Doctor found guilty of attempted manslaughter
A jury in Hawaii found Gerhardt Konig guilty of attempted manslaughter after nearly three weeks of testimony. Konig was accused of trying to kill his wife during a birthday hike last year. Carter Evans reports.
Husband of missing woman in Bahamas arrested
Bahamian police have arrested the husband of an American woman who went missing at sea. Authorities say Brian Hooker was taken into custody in connection with the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, who he said fell overboard during a boat trip on Saturday. Brian Hooker's lawyer released a statement saying he didn't do anything wrong in regard to his wife's disappearance.
Behind Anthropic's alarming AI model
Anthropic announced its new AI model is too powerful for public release. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more.
Most stunning moments from Artemis II mission
The Artemis II crew is headed back to Earth after an historic trip to the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.
Trump's new threats, Iran ceasefire doubts
President Trump posted new threats on social media as questions linger about the fragile ceasefire with Iran. This comes as Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten the negotiated 2-week lapse in the conflict. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Elizabeth Palmer report.