Trump politicizes Puerto Rico death toll
President Trump disputed the death toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and claimed Democrats are trying to make him look bad. McClatchy News White House correspondent Anita Kumar joins CBSN with more.
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PR gov.: FEMA responsible for water bottles
An image of huge shipments of water bottles sitting on a runway in Puerto Rico went viral this week. Now, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló says he has evidence that FEMA is responsible for the undistributed bottles.
FEMA official: Bottled water in Puerto Rico was moved to runway to save money
FEMA had been storing the water in more than 1,100 containers on the island at a cost of about $300,000 per day before moving the supplies outdoors
Puerto Rico gov. reacts to Trump on death toll
After President Trump disputed the death toll of nearly 3,000 killed in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told CBSN that the people of Puerto Rico "don't deserve their pain to be questioned." Watch his full interview.
Trump has "a lot of blame to take" for Maria death toll, renowned chef says
José Andrés distributed more than 3 million meals to hungry Puerto Ricans in the wake of Hurricane Maria last year
Trump disputes hurricane death toll in Puerto Rico
"If a person died for any reason, like old age, just add them onto the list. Bad politics. I love Puerto Rico!," he tweeted; Florida Gov. Rick Scott said he disagrees with the president
Democrats slam Trump for denying Puerto Rico death count
Democrats urged Republicans to carry out oversight hearings on the response to Hurricane Maria
Possibly millions of water bottles left on tarmac in Puerto Rico
The man who took the photos says the bottles, meant for Hurricane Maria victims, have been sitting there since last fall
José Andrés on Trump and Puerto Rico deaths
Michelin Star chef José Andrés distributed more than three million meals in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Andrés is known for his humanitarian work in disaster zones with his non-profit, World Central Kitchen. Andrés joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time."
FEMA official defends agency over water bottles left in Puerto Rico
The images of huge stacks of bottled water sitting on a runway in Ceiba, Puerto Rico began circulating on Tuesday
Trump on Hurricane Maria response
President Trump is not backing down from comments he made Tuesday, calling the government's response to Hurricane Maria an "unsung success," despite criticism from Puerto Rican officials and newly released documents showing the White House took away funding from FEMA. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Tanya Rivero on "Red and Blue" with the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
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House Dems: Republicans blocked probe of Trump administration's Hurricane Maria response
Report says House panel shielded president from scrutiny and ignored "lessons learned after Hurricane Katrina"
Trump touts "A plus" hurricane response amid Puerto Rico backlash
"We'll handle it, we're ready, we're able," Trump urged followers of the impending hurricane
Trump praises Hurricane Maria response
President Trump declared states of emergency in the Carolinas and Virginia as part of a multi-layered effort to brace for Hurricane Florence. But he triggered renewed scrutiny when he praised federal response of Hurricane Maria last year in the face of fresh reports that nearly 3,000 died and months passed before electricity was restored to Puerto Rico. Major Garrett reports.
Is Trump right to laud his admin's Puerto Rico hurricane response?
CBS News' David Begnaud, who has covered the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria, examines the president's claim
Puerto Rico's governor responds to Trump
President Trump said Tuesday that the government’s response in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria was an "unsung success." Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosello released a statement on Mr. Trump's comments later in the day. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Forecasting Hurricane Florence's path
David Parkinson, CBS News weather producer, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest forecast on Hurricane Florence and where the storm might have the most impact.
Trump praises Puerto Rico response as "unsung success"
Puerto Rico's governor recently revised the official death toll for Hurricane Maria from 64 to 2,975
Trump: Puerto Rico was "unsung success"
In a meeting to discuss emergency preparations for Hurricane Florence, President Trump said that his administration's handling of Puerto Rico's hurricane recovery "was an incredible, unsung success."
Federal report criticizes FEMA response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
The report said that FEMA had to assume many responsibilities of the local government given the loss of power and communications
Cuomo to help families sue Trump over Hurricane Maria response
"President Trump never tried to help Puerto Rico. Florida got attention, Texas got attention, and Puerto Rico got the short end of the stick," Cuomo said Sunday
Judge: Government can end housing aid for Puerto Rican evacuees
Judge denies effort to force government to continue providing aid that has allowed evacuees to live in hotels
Puerto Rico death toll analysis
CBS News' David Begnaud speaks to Dr. Lynn Goldman, dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, and retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, a former commander of the joint task force involved with Hurricane Katrina. They discussed a report that reveals nearly 3,000 people died from Hurricane Maria which swept through Puerto Rico in September 2017.
Hurricane Maria was even deadlier than Katrina
A new George Washington University report shows that 2,975 people died from Hurricane Maria, far more than the 64 originally reported by officials in Puerto Rico. It now surpasses Hurricane Katrina in the number of deaths. Dr. Lynn Goldman, dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, and Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, who led Joint Task Force Katrina, spoke to CBS News correspondent David Begnaud about the report's findings.
Nancy Guthrie "still out there," sheriff says, as FBI offers $50,000 reward
Investigators believe the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects, the sheriff said.
Who entered Epstein's jail tier the night of his death? Files raise new questions.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
"Tsunami" of immigration cases strains U.S. Attorney's offices across America
As immigration sweeps expand nationwide, the work of justifying detentions is overwhelming federal prosecutors, who are being forced to sideline a range of other cases in order to keep pace.
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Maryland man faces attempted murder charges for targeting OMB director
Colin Demarco was arrested in January, months after he was seen in a Ring camera image at Vought's door, wearing a surgical mask and gloves.
A timeline of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as search intensifies
The search for Savannah's Guthrie's mom, Nancy Guthrie, stretches into a fifth day after she disappeared over the weekend.
At least 3 dead, 6 injured when car crashes into Los Angeles supermarket
A Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson said the crash at a 99 Ranch Market in Westwood is currently being investigated as an accident.
Poll: Fewer feel prices rising, but most see a gap between richest, middle class
Poll on the economy and opportunity finds fewer feel prices rising, while most see a gap between the richest and the middle class.
Frustrations from judge, prosecutor in Minnesota boil over amid Trump's ICE surge
U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell admonished the Trump administration for what he said was a failure to comply with judicial orders, warning it is "not above the law."
Massive release of Epstein files includes 3 million documents and photos
The Justice Department released more new documents Friday from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after the DOJ's original deadline to do so.
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Trump Accounts to get their own Super Bowl ad. Here's a preview.
Super Bowl LX will feature an ad to promote Trump Accounts, a new investment plan to help eligible families save money for their kids.
Weeks after ice storm in northeast Mississippi, 25,000 still without power
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Frustrations from judge, prosecutor in Minnesota boil over amid Trump's ICE surge
U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell admonished the Trump administration for what he said was a failure to comply with judicial orders, warning it is "not above the law."
The typical American worker has $955 saved for retirement
Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.
Bad Bunny says 2026 Super Bowl halftime show will "be a huge party"
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
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Trump Accounts to get their own Super Bowl ad. Here's a preview.
Super Bowl LX will feature an ad to promote Trump Accounts, a new investment plan to help eligible families save money for their kids.
Poll: Fewer feel prices rising, but most see a gap between richest, middle class
Poll on the economy and opportunity finds fewer feel prices rising, while most see a gap between the richest and the middle class.
The typical American worker has $955 saved for retirement
Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.
As silver prices soar, jeweler Pandora turns to platinum
One jewelry company is looking to offset surging silver prices by plating its pieces with an even more precious metal.
Layoffs jumped in January as companies pull back on hiring
Employers cut more than 108,000 jobs in January, the highest total for that month since 2009, new data shows.
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Frustrations from judge, prosecutor in Minnesota boil over amid Trump's ICE surge
U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell admonished the Trump administration for what he said was a failure to comply with judicial orders, warning it is "not above the law."
Poll: Fewer feel prices rising, but most see a gap between richest, middle class
Poll on the economy and opportunity finds fewer feel prices rising, while most see a gap between the richest and the middle class.
"Tsunami" of immigration cases strains U.S. Attorney's offices across America
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Who entered Epstein's jail tier the night of his death? Files raise new questions.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
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Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
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Extended Interview: Mel Robbins
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Book excerpt: "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins
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Anti-doping agency responds to penis injection claims at Olympics
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U.S. and Russia agree to resume military-to-military communication
The U.S. on Thursday announced the resumption of dialogue with Russia's military, which had been suspended since 2021.
Concern over safety and justice as U.S. moves 7,000 ISIS suspects to Iraq
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Russia says huge meteorite chunk discovered before being smuggled to U.K.
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Ukraine and Russia carry out first prisoner exchange in 5 months
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff calls Ukraine and Russia's exchange of 314 prisoners "tangible progress," but acknowledges a lot of work left to end the war.
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Bad Bunny says 2026 Super Bowl halftime show will "be a huge party"
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90
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Ron Funches opens up about autism diagnosis
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2026 Super Bowl ads to look out for
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Susan Lucci on life after soap opera stardome
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How will AI transform the workforce?
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Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
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iPhone flip to reportedly launch
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Tesla, Waymo execs defend self-driving cars before Senate committee
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Officials: Nancy Guthrie is "still out there"
Investigators believe "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, is "still out there." CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have the latest on the search for the missing woman.
FBI: Deadline on Guthrie ransom note is 5 p.m.
The FBI has announced a $50,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what we know and Marlon Marrache, a retired LAPD sergeant, joins with analysis.
Latest details on Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Officials gave an update Thursday on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, saying they believe she is "still out there" and offering a $50,000 reward for information in the case. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.
$50,000 reward offered for Nancy Guthrie info
The FBI said it's offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, as the search continues for the 84-year-old who was last seen at her Arizona home on Saturday. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said he believes Nancy Guthrie is "still out there."
Nancy Guthrie "still out there," sheriff says, as FBI offers $50,000 reward
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
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NASA delays Artemis II launch
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NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
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NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
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Sheriff, FBI on Nancy Guthrie search
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and Heith Janke, the special agent in charge of the FBI's field office in Phoenix, gave an update on the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Nanos said investigators believe Guthrie is "still out there." The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information on her whereabouts.