Zika in Puerto Rico
Three more people have been infected with Zika in Florida, bringing the total number infected by mosquitoes there to 28. Nearly 2,000 new cases were also reported in Puerto Rico this week. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
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Air travelers from coast to coast are enduring nightmarish conditions at several of the nation's airports; Phil Morgese has always been good with his hands on "guy stuff." But when it came to styling his daughter's hair, he struggled to keep up.
Puerto Rico's debt crisis worsens; Carnival Cruise Line docks in Cuba
Puerto Rico's debt crisis worsens; Carnival Cruise Line docks in Cuba; Starbucks sued over ice in its drinks. These and other headlines from CBS MoneyWatch.
Puerto Rico will default on its debt; a woman is suing Starbucks for serving too much ice in drinks; and more
Puerto Rico will default on its debt; a woman is suing Starbucks for serving too much ice in drinks; and more. CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has today's business headlines from the New York Stock Exchange.
Ryan is creating an agenda he thinks his party can rally behind
House Speaker Paul Ryan, who will serve as chairman of the Republican National Convention, is creating an agenda he thinks his party can rally behind. Ryan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the details of the five-point GOP agenda and how potential presidential nominee Donald Trump fits into the plan. He also comments on former House Speaker Dennis Hastert's upcoming sentencing on allegations of using hush money to cover up sexual abuse.
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.
The Zika virus is spreading at an alarming speed. The CDC added the U.S. Virgin Islands and Dominican Republic as territories at risk, and 12 cases have been reported in Puerto Rico
The Zika virus is spreading at an alarming speed. The CDC added the U.S. Virgin Islands and Dominican Republic as territories at risk, and 12 cases have been reported in Puerto Rico. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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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
Contestants confess how they satisfied their cravings after leaving the island.
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In Lesley Stahl's debut on 60 Minutes in 1977, she traveled to Puerto Rico to report on the tropical island's attempt to become America's 51st state.
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.
Approximately 100,000 Puerto Ricans have left the U.S. territory since 2010, after jobs disappeared when Congress ended tax breaks for U.S. companies to build there and the Great Recession soon followed.
Approximately 100,000 Puerto Ricans have left the U.S. territory since 2010, after jobs disappeared when Congress ended tax breaks for U.S. companies to build there and the Great Recession soon followed. Puerto Rico's government borrowed heavily to stay afloat and now owes $70 billion it may not be able to repay. Anna Werner reports.
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.
Iconic radio telescope in Puerto Rico collapses
Many scientists and Puerto Ricans mourned the news, with some tearing up during interviews.
Arecibo Observatory telescope collapses
After sustaining severe damage from a broken cable, the famed Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico has collapsed. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
Independent parties may shift Puerto Rico politics
The election results in Puerto Rico have given many young voters hope they can change the island's future. A surge in independent voters is causing a break from the traditional two-party system, both rooted in the future of the island's statehood. Time Magazine fact-checker Mariah Espada joined CBSN to explain why younger voters are turning to new parties and how that is influencing Congress on the mainland.
Iconic Arecibo Observatory faces demolition due to damage
Engineers recommend controlled demolition of the mortally wounded radio telescope in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rican singer wants fans to question relationships with government
In an interview with CBS News, iLe discussed her latest single, "Donde Nadie Más Respira," or "Where No One Else Breathes."
Kamala Harris campaigning in Texas
Joe Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris, is visiting Texas on the last day of early voting in the state. Chuck Rocha, a former senior advisor for the 2016 and 2020 Bernie Sanders campaign, joined CBSN to give insight on the growing Latino voting population in Texas and why Sanders supporters are throwing their support behind Biden.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open" amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Iran says in light of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, "passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open."
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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White House eyes alleged Utah scandal as GOP frets about redistricting loss
White House officials are leaning on Utah Republicans to further examine ethics concerns regarding a relationship between two key players in a key gerrymandering case, sources told CBS News.
Maps show more severe storms forecast for central U.S. after tornadoes, flooding
More than 51 million are under the threat of severe weather Friday evening from Texas to Wisconsin, as some are still cleaning up from tornadoes earlier in the week.
Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
UPS plane aborts landing as jet nears runway: "What are you doing?"
The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
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Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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White House eyes alleged Utah scandal as GOP frets about redistricting loss
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U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
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Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
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Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds in economy-class for long-haul flights
Air New Zealand will soon offer four-hour stints in triple-decker bunk beds for long-haul flights. The carrier says they'll be the first lie-flat beds for budget air travelers.
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Controversial surveillance program extended by House but only until April 30
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
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Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
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U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
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Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
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Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: "Once-in-a-lifetime discovery"
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open" amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
President Trump has welcomed Iran's announcement that, at least while the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds, the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Surprise twist in "Survivor 50" elimination
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What happened to influencer Clavicular?
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
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Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
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Why Todd Lyons is leaving his ICE role
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ICE agent faces assault charges
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Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct
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