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Thousands still without power in Puerto Rico
President Biden approved a major disaster declaration to help Puerto Rico in response to Hurricane Fiona. Chloe Demrovsky, president and CEO of the Disaster Recovery Institute International, joined CBS News to discuss what's next for the U.S. territory.
Puerto Ricans attempt to recover in Fiona's aftermath
Five years after Hurricane Maria left thousands dead and even more battered and shelterless, another devastating hurricane has hit Puerto Rico. Residents are without basic needs as they once again try to pick up the pieces of their homes.
Hurricane Maria: Five years later
When Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico five years ago, the disaster highlighted an already fragile health care system. David Begnaud returns to the island to find out what is behind severe staff shortages, low wages and long wait times for patients.
Hurricane Fiona causes mass destruction in Caribbean
Hurricane Fiona slammed into Turks and Caicos after devastating Puerto Rico. Five years after Hurricane Maria, a good portion of Puerto Rico is in the dark again without having any major upgrades to its power grid. David Begnaud reports.
Why does Puerto Rico's grid keep failing?
With power out for hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans in the wake of Hurricane Fiona, Lana Zak took a look at the systemic issues facing the island's power grid.
Puerto Rico's power grid still fragile 5 years after Hurricane Maria
For Puerto Ricans, rolling blackouts and outrageously high electricity bills have become a part of life five years after Hurricane Maria.
Puerto Rico's power challenges
It's been five years since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Despite changes to how its electrical grid is managed, the island's residents still deal with rolling blackouts and continuous power outages — even when no storm hits. David Begnaud reports.
Hurricane Fiona slams into Puerto Rico
Most of Puerto Rico is without power right now after Hurricane Fiona slammed the island with a torrential downpour, triggering devastating flooding and mudslides. Michelle Carlo. medical adviser for Direct Relief in Puerto Rico, joins CBS News to discuss the damage and ways to help.
Puerto Rico governor on island statehood
Since 1917, Puerto Ricans have been American citizens without federal government representation. Now, the island's territory status is the subject of two bills introduced in Congress this year. Governor Pedro Pierluisi joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the debate over statehood, as well as the latest on the island's recovery from Hurricane Maria and the coronavirus pandemic.
Rebuilding Puerto Rico's power grid
Nearly five years after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, the federal government has pledged billions of dollars to repair, modernize and strengthen the island's power grid. Deputy energy editor for Politico, Gloria Gonzales, joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the proposed shift toward renewable energy on the island.
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Four years ago, Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico and left the island and its people forever changed. University of Puerto Rico professor Arturo Massol-Deyá joins CBSN to discuss the impact.
Expert: Surfside a lesson for Puerto Rico
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Months after Maria, how is Puerto Rico doing?
Tuesday marked the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Maria's landfall on the southeastern coast of Puerto Rico. The Category Four storm knocked out power to the whole island and caused widespread damage that lead to one of the most expensive and logistically difficult recovery efforts in U.S. history. David Begnaud returns to the island for an update on where things stand now.
Reporter's Notebook: Begnaud on Puerto Rico
CBS News correspondent David Begnaud, who was honored with the George Polk Award for Public Service for his extensive coverage of the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, describes the aftermath of the hurricane and what it was like to return to the island six months later.
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Six months ago, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, leaving 95 percent of the territory without power. Nearly as many residents now have it back, but people are still struggling. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud covered the storm, and returned to check on the recovery.
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The Federal Aviation Administration approved President Trump's plans for a triumphal arch across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
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Trump touts "major progress" on plans for a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland as the country's leader warns Russia's war on Ukraine could hit NATO soil.
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Princess Diana's brother claims Charles sounded "elated" after she died
Princess Diana's brother claims in his book that then-Prince Charles "sounded giddily elated" right after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash.
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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
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Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter of "Barely Breathing," dies at 56
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
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New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
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Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
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Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial speaks
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Michigan synagogue reopens after attack
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
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The brother of the late Princess Diana claims in his upcoming book that then Prince Charles sounded upbeat after his ex-wife died in a Paris car crash in 1997. When asked about these allegations, Buckingham Palace referred to a statement it released earlier this week saying that the king "is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and colour memory, even many years after such a loss." Watch more of Charles Spencer interview only on "CBS Sunday Morning."