100,000 without power as storm barrels through Caribbean
A powerful storm is barreling through the Caribbean tonight prompting warnings in the U.S. Virgins Islands and Puerto Rico where about 100,000 are already without power.
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Hurricane Maria's impact on Puerto Rico
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.
Transgender Puerto Ricans fight discrimination
More transgender or gender non-conforming people were violently killed in Puerto Rico in 2020 than in any other state or territory. Now, activists and victims are speaking out about the violence they face, from both citizens and police.
Transgender Puerto Ricans say they're experiencing a culture of violence
When asked about whether officers have sexually assaulted trans people, Lieutenant Aimée Alvarado said "it could have happened."
Transgender Puerto Ricans say police dismiss hate crimes
When asked about whether officers have sexually assaulted trans people, Lieutenant Aimée Alvarado, director of the crimes against women and domestic violence unit at the Puerto Rico Police Department, told CBS News that “it could have happened.”
Tropical Storm Fred could hit U.S., forecasters say
It was approaching the Dominican Republic after just missing Puerto Rico. Forecasters warned its heavy rains could cause dangerous flooding and mudslides.
Expert: Surfside a lesson for Puerto Rico
A licensed public adjuster wrote in the Orlando Sentinel that the deadly Surfside, Florida, condo collapse should be a lesson for Puerto Rico. Jack Hanks pointed to condo buildings on the island that remain damaged years after Hurricane Maria devastated the U.S. territory. Hanks, the CEO and president of Velocity Public Adjusting, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Puerto Rico to receive $4B in federal education COVID relief
Teachers, students have struggled with ongoing power outages and unreliable internet amid virtual learning.
Tensions rise over Puerto Rico statehood
CBSN Originals takes a look at the growing economic inequality and the divide over whether statehood is the solution in its new documentary, "Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future." Manuel Natal Albelo, leader of the Movimiento Victoria Ciudadana political party in Puerto Rico, joins CBSN AM with more.
Differing visions of Puerto Rico's future
CBSN Originals' new documentary "Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future" explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins Tanya Rivero to discuss the island's economy and differing visions of its path forward.
Is statehood the answer to Puerto Rico's problems?
The pro-statehood movement has taken on new urgency – but it's not the only vision for Puerto Rico's future.
Massive power outage sparks more outrage in Puerto Rico
The latest outage unleashed a flood of complaints online as anger spread among thousands of people who were forced to throw out food and refrigerated medication including insulin in recent days.
Grand jury indicts boxer in killing of pregnant lover
An FBI complaint accuses Verdejo of injecting Rodríguez with a syringe, binding her with wire, tying a block to her and then throwing her off a bridge.
Pro boxer turns himself in after pregnant girlfriend found dead
Félix Verdejo is charged with kidnapping and carjacking resulting in death and with intentionally killing an unborn child.
Puerto Rico struggles with coronavirus testing
Health officials in Puerto Rico fear the number of cases on the island may be three times higher than reported, as Governor Vazquez cancels a $38 million order for testing kits. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN to discuss the response to the governor's decision and how residents are coping.
House Committee hearing on Puerto Rico status
The House Committee on Natural Resources is holding a hearing for two opposing bills that address Puerto Rico's political status. The statehood bill and the self-determination bill were both introduced in March and are gaining significant bipartisan support. Independent journalist Andrea González-Ramírez joins CBSN to discuss the historic hearing and why Puerto Rico's future is now taking the spotlight.
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A popular chef serves people in Puerto Rico; Then, when hospitals become targets; And, a tiny island is a testament to human independence
Democrats on Puerto Rico's political future
House Democrats have introduced the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act, which seeks to create a commission on potential solutions to address the island's 123 year status as a U.S. territory, such as statehood, independence, or free association. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on her interview with Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez of New York, who introduced the bill along with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The battle for Puerto Rico's future rages in the House
House lawmakers have introduced two opposing bills that address the future of Puerto Rico's territorial status. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joined CBSN to discuss the differences between the bills and how they reflect the nuances of Puerto Rican politics.
Lawmakers introduce new proposal for Puerto Rico statehood
Lawmakers introduced a bill that would set up a vote for residents to decide on statehood and the election of its own senators and representatives.
Poll: Many Latinos hesitant to get vaccine
The Biden administration faces several hurdles to inoculating the U.S. against COVID-19 as quickly as possible, including hesitancy among Latino communities. A recent poll shows nearly half of Latinos in the U.S. will wait and see how the vaccine affects those who receive the shot. Professor Iris Lopez, the director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program at City College of New York, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the history of mistrust among Latinos with the medical community.
Man sentenced after granddaughter's fatal fall from cruise ship
Anello was charged with negligent homicide in the death of Chloe Wiegand, who fell more than 100 feet from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship window in July 2019.
Puerto Rico's gender violence crisis
The governor of Puerto Rico issued an executive order on Sunday declaring a state of emergency following a wave of violence against women and transgender people. Syra Ortiz-Blanes, a reporter for the Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald, joined CBSN with more on the situation.
NOAA scientists discover new type of comb jelly
A team of NOAA oceanographers confirmed their discovery of a new type of comb jelly. The creature was first seen just off the coast of Puerto Rico. It's the first time NOAA has discovered a new species based solely off high definition video footage. Dr. Michael Ford was part of the team that made the discovery. He joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Dramatic video shows collapse at Arecibo Observatory
Already slated for demolition after earlier cable failures, the collapse marked the end of the road for the fabled observatory.
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