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Delivering supplies to people in need close to impossible in Puerto Rico; New suspension bridge, world's longest for pedestrians, thrills hikers
At Centro Medico, Puerto Rico's largest hospital, ambulances arrive, but not everyone gets to go inside. Because of spotty power and air conditioning, triage tents have been set up on a driveway. CBS News' chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports on the conditions there.
Puerto Rico's governor said food, water and medicine were just sitting at the port waiting to be delivered. So CBS News' David Begnaud went looking for the supplies, and found 3,000 shipping containers sitting there with enough supplies to help half a million Puerto Ricans. No truck drivers have come to pick them up.
Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea extended a hand to his home country of Puerto Rico to assist those impacted by Hurricane Maria. He helped deliver thousands of pounds of water, food and medical supplies to the island. CBS Dallas-Fort Worth's Jeff Paul reports.
President Trump is facing growing criticism over the federal government's response to the devastation Hurricane Maria caused in Puerto Rico. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud is in San Juan and spoke with Governor Ricardo Rosselló about the issues plaguing the island's recovery efforts.
The U.S. federal government is mobilizing more aid for people in Puerto Rico as desperation grows following Hurricane Maria. The power remains down and food, water, and fuel are scarce. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN from San Juan with the latest.
Delta Air Lines offers more than 15,000 flights everyday and carries more than 180 million passengers a year. CEO Ed Bastian, who joined Delta in 1998, took over as chief executive officer in May 2016. Only on "CBS This Morning," Bastian discusses Delta's new in-flight messaging service and the challenges the airline is facing in its Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
At least 16 people have died after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico. That number could rise, as food, water and fuel are hard to find. The island's governor, Ricardo Rosselló, joins "CBS This Morning" from Puerto Rico to discuss what their specific needs are, why it's been difficult to get supplies to parts of the island and the federal government's response.
One week after hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, the federal government says more supplies and work crews are on the way. Food, water and fuel are still hard to find. David Begnaud reports from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The desperation of Puerto Rico's hurricane survivors is growing by the day. Washington is boosting its efforts to help them, but the island's electrical grid is still down, one week after Hurricane Maria. Only 21 of the 69 hospitals have power or fuel. David Begnaud reports from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Lawmakers are pledging to support their fellow U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico, and President Trump said he will visit the region next week. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss Washington's reaction to this humanitarian crisis.
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The island nation of Puerto Rico is in dire need of help after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. David Begnaud reports from the ground in San Juan as millions still lack water, food and power.
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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.
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.
President Trump has announced he will visit Puerto Rico next Tuesday. He said during a joint press conference that food, water and emergency supplies are being delivered and that Navy ships are being deployed to help the U.S. territory in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz says getting aid to people in Puerto Rico is a matter of "life and death." She spoke to CBS News correspondent David Begnaud about what's needed most in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
The mayor of San Juan is calling the situation in Puerto Rico a "humanitarian crisis." She says it's a matter of "life and death" and that the U.S. territory is in desperate need of aid. Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz spoke to CBS News correspondent David Begnaud about what's needed in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
Officials are calling the devastation in Puerto Rico a humanitarian disaster. Six days after Hurricane Maria hit, millions are struggling for basic necessities like adequate food, water, fuel and electricity. Eighty percent of the island's transmission lines are down, and power may not be restored for more than a month. David Begnaud reports.
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.
Jennifer Lopez donates $1 million and joins forces with A-Rod and ex-husband Marc Anthony to help Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Maria. Plus, Kylie Jenner post the first pictures on social media since news broke about her pregnancy. Entertainment Tonight's Cameron Mathison has more.
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A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
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New charges were filed against a man accused of fatally shooting one National Guard member and gravely injuring another in Washington, D.C., opening the door for the DOJ to seek the death penalty if he's convicted.
The casino said some 350 horses are usually housed in the area, but the fire was contained before it could spread and only affected the one barn.
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Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
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Harlan Coben talks about casting for the Netflix adaptation of his 2023 bestselling novel "I Will Find You." The series stars Sam Worthington, who describes how fatherhood impacted him in his role and how he sees his character.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
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