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Scientists have spent decades studying rhesus macaques on the remote Monkey Island. They're learning how the stress of environmental crises, like hurricanes, impact the monkeys.
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Scientists have spent decades studying rhesus macaques on the remote Monkey Island. They're learning how the stress of environmental crises, like hurricanes, impact the monkeys.
Chef Mario Pagan is nothing short of a culinary ambassador for Puerto Rico. The island where he was born and raised is now home to four of his fine dining restaurants, all of which feature food that tells a story with bold Caribbean flavors. His most recent establishment transformed a former theater in an up-and-coming San Juan neighborhood into a dramatic new eatery.
The power is almost fully restored in Puerto Rico on Friday after an island-wide blackout. Officials said 99% of the power is back on just in time for Easter celebrations.
The blackout hit Puerto Rico as the largely Catholic residents of the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend.
Power is slowly returning to Puerto Rico after the island experienced an island-wide blackout on Wednesday. Officials estimate that it still could be another 48 hours until 90% of customers have power back, CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Crews are racing to restore power in Puerto Rico on Thursday following an island-wide blackout. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is in San Juan with the latest.
More than 1.4 million customers in Puerto Rico lost power on Wednesday in another island-wide blackout. Since Hurricane Maria struck in 2017, intermittent power outages have become a fixture of life on the island. Officials said they hope to have power restored from the outage in a matter of days.
Crews were reported to be making progress restoring power to Puerto Rico after an island-wide blackout that affected the main international airport, several hospitals, and hotels filled with Easter vacationers.
All 1.4 million Luma Energy clients across Puerto Rico were without power on Wednesday. The blackout comes less than five months after another island-wide power outage on New Year's Eve.
A man who escaped from a Puerto Rican prison in 1987 has been arrested in Fort Myers, Florida, where authorities say he had been living under a different name.
Several fishermen helped Coast Guard crewmembers rescue four Americans whose ship had sunk after striking several rocks.
Many in Puerto Rico started 2025 without electricity as the local power company said it could take another day to turn the power back on after a blackout impacted most of the island.
Luma, a private company that distributes electricity in Puerto Rico, has blamed previous "financial mismanagement" for problems with the island's grid.
Puerto Rico suffered a massive power outage early Tuesday, leaving more than 1.3 million homes and businesses in the dark on New Year's Eve. Alanis Quiñones has more.
Virtually all of Puerto Rico spent New Year's Eve without electricity as a power outage hit the U.S. territory, but the lights are slowly coming back on for 2025.
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and her 4-month-old son inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested in Puerto Rico, officials said.
Offensive comments made in the last days before the Nov. 5 election are shadowing a key week for both presidential candidates to sway 2024 undecided voters. Former President Donald Trump's comments about former Rep. Liz Cheney are drawing criticism, while Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign still navigates the fallout from President Biden's "garbage" comments. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more. Also, Taurean Small reports on JD Vance and Tim Walz campaigning in Michigan.
In Wisconsin on Wednesday night, former President Donald Trump got behind the wheel of a garbage truck "in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden." He seized on the president's remark where he appeared to call the Republican's supporters "garbage," something the White House has denied. Political strategists Joel Payne and Lance Trover join "America Decides" to assess if the stunt could move the needle for Trump's campaign.
Former President Donald Trump climbed inside a garbage truck in Wisconsin Wednesday as he continued to bash President Biden for his "garbage" comment. Trump told reporters, "You can't lead America if you don't love Americans." CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are looking to emphasize their key campaign messages in the homestretch of the 2024 election. Both candidates also reacted to President Joe Biden's "garbage" comments. CBS News' Libby Cathey, Weijia Jiang and Major Garrett have the latest on the campaigns and their key differences.
Could a comedian's racist remarks about Puerto Rico at former President Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally have an impact on some House races? CBS News' Hunter Woodall and Scott MacFarlane join to take a look at several key contests and the fight for the balance of power on Capitol Hill.
The Latino vote could be pivotal in deciding who will be the next U.S. president. A new documentary is going inside the effort to reach Latino voters via some retro technology: the radio. Journalist Soledad O'Brien, producer of "In Real Life: War on La Radio," joins "America Decides" to discuss.
In response to President Biden appearing to call former President Donald Trump's supporters "garbage" on Tuesday night, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said, "it's certainly not words that I would use." Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, join "America Decides" with analysis. Editor's note: A graphic in this video incorrectly identifies Rocky Mount, North Carolina, as Rock Mount.
In the final week of the presidential race, the campaigns descended into something of a dumpster fire over "garbage" comments. Former President Donald Trump and his allies expressed outrage over President Biden appearing to call Trump supporters "garbage," and backlash continued against the comedian who called Puerto Rico an "island of garbage" at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Libby Cathey have the latest.
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on Wednesday revoked his endorsement of Donald Trump, after Tony Hinchcliffe's rally joke calling Puerto Rico "garbage."
Five days after the flash floods struck Central Texas, at least 110 people are confirmed dead and more than 160 unaccounted for, officials say.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that blocked sweeping layoffs of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies.
Flash flooding from heavy rain killed at least three people and prompted dozens of rescues in the Ruidoso area of southern New Mexico, officials said — the same area devastated by a wildfire last summer.
Democratic lawmakers say some of the administration's core staff should be overseen by an independent watchdog.
Young girls, camp employees and vacationers are among the more than 100 people who died when Texas' Guadalupe River flooded.
Beef costs around the U.S. surged to a record high in May. What's driving that jump, and are prices likely to ease up?
Federal prosecutors say two people helped sell an SKS rifle to Ryan Routh six weeks before he allegedly tried to shoot President Trump.
Adam Penner, president of Harv's Air pilot training school, said the planes are equipped with radios, but it appears the two pilots didn't see each other.
President Trump nominated Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in May after he was ousted as national security adviser.
More than 100 people were killed and over 160 remained missing as of Tuesday evening after flooding hit Central Texas.
Research shows that human-caused climate change is warming ocean waters, which is fueling stronger and more intense hurricanes.
The antisemitic posts from Grok came days after Elon Musk wrote on X that the chatbot had been improved "significantly."
Prosecutors said Doc Antle sold or bought cheetahs, lions, tigers and a chimpanzee without the proper paperwork for a decade.
Flash flooding from heavy rain killed at least three people and prompted dozens of rescues in the Ruidoso area of southern New Mexico, officials said — the same area devastated by wildfires last year.
As of Tuesday, passengers at U.S. airports are no longer required to remove their shoes during the TSA screening process.
Beef costs around the U.S. surged to a record high in May. What's driving that jump, and are prices likely to ease up?
The rise in investor home purchases reflects how much the housing market has slowed as traditional buyers are sidelined, according to BatchData.
There could be legal risks associated with using AI to determine who climbs the corporate ladder and who loses their job.
The new training academy in Manhattan will be geared toward training educators in an effort to harness AI technology in the classroom.
Democratic lawmakers say some of the administration's core staff should be overseen by an independent watchdog.
Federal prosecutors say two people helped sell an SKS rifle to Ryan Routh six weeks before he allegedly tried to shoot President Trump.
"Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?" President Trump said in response to questions about the convicted sex offender.
President Trump nominated Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in May after he was ousted as national security adviser.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that blocked sweeping layoffs of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies.
As the Trump administration continues its push to detain undocumented immigrants, doctors are hearing that some patients are avoiding health care settings out of fears over possible ICE raids.
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the United States, and new research found that Florida adolescents carrying handguns increased by 65% from 2002 to 2022.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
A new care center for homeless people on Los Angeles' infamous Skid Row embraces the principle of harm reduction, a more lenient approach to drug use and addiction.
Adam Penner, president of Harv's Air pilot training school, said the planes are equipped with radios, but it appears the two pilots didn't see each other.
Song Kum Hyok is accused of masterminding a scheme in which North Korean cyber operatives posed as U.S. remote IT workers for unwitting companies.
Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."
Police have arrested 3 people over a brutal attack on a family in India who were accused of witchcraft.
CBS News uncovered multiple paid advertisements on Meta's Instagram stories feature that lead to Telegram channels that promote sex work in the U.S. and other countries
A Los Angeles festival called Belly Laughs includes headliners Margaret Cho, Kumail Nanjiani, Bobby Lee and Hasan Minhaj. Lisa Ling shares a meal and conversation with Cho and performer Joel Kim Booster to talk about the cultural power of food and humor.
Award-winning actor Michael C. Hall joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his return in "Dexter: Resurrection," the highly anticipated sequel series set in New York City. The show picks up ten weeks after the events of "Dexter: New Blood," with Dexter awakening from a coma and hunting a new serial killer.
In an exclusive announcement on "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey names Culpability her latest summer read. Author Bruce Holsinger joins Oprah and Gayle King to discuss the gripping novel about a family, a deadly crash, and the moral consequences of AI.
Parvati Shallow, one of the most iconic "Survivor" contestants of all time, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her reality TV journey and discuss her new memoir, "Nice Girls Don't Win."
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
The antisemitic posts from Grok came days after Elon Musk wrote on X that the chatbot had been improved "significantly."
The American Federation of Teachers, a labor union representing educators, announced on Tuesday that it is partnering with OpenAI and Microsoft to train instructors on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins CBS News with the details.
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.
The new training academy in Manhattan will be geared toward training educators in an effort to harness AI technology in the classroom.
Amazon's extended Prime Day event kicks off on Tuesday. The online retail giant also deployed its one millionth robot to a fulfillment center in Japan. Scott Dresser, the Vice President of Amazon Robotics, joins with more details.
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
A satellite program that has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data will be discontinued no later than July 31, according to a message posted by NOAA.
The Treasury Department has sanctioned a North Korean cyber operative accused of running a scheme using remote IT jobs to raise money for leader Kim Jong Un's nuclear program. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
In a court hearing Tuesday, Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys asked for an earlier sentencing date than the one currently set for October 3. Combs was convicted last week on prostitution-related charges, but acquitted on the most serious sex trafficking and racketeering counts. Combs faces up to 20 years in prison, but prosecutors are seeking five-to-six years behind bars. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."
Sean "Diddy" Combs is back in court on Tuesday for a post-trial hearing on his sentencing schedule. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
One recruit who reportedly survived the ranch said those who refused orders or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured unprecedented pictures of a newly discovered exoplanet, a planet that is outside our solar system.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
LaKreesha Bates was camping with her family just one mile away from the deadly Guadalupe River floods when they found themselves in the path of disaster. Bates joins CBS News to share her experience.
A new report from the Department of Justice and the FBI found that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein had "no client list." President Trump was asked about it during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Survivors, first responders and officials reflect on the deadly floods and how they are searching for hope in the wake of this historic disaster.
Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in New Mexico on Tuesday, forcing rescue operations and sweeping away at least one home. CBS News' Carter Evans and Paul Heggen have the latest.
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds the health of our children has deteriorated significantly over the last 18 years. Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss.