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Puerto Rico's former secretary of education and five other people were arrested Wednesday on charges of steering federal money to unqualified, politically connected contractors, federal officials said. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN to discuss.
Puerto Rico's governor faces new calls to resign over leaked conversations that reveal his role in a profane, sexist and homophobic group chat. The island has struggled to recover from Hurricane Maria in 2017 and Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s administration has been plagued by scandals involving funding. Two top officials stepped down this weekend after the leaked group chat. It showed Rosselló and his allies discussing confidential government information and disparaging officials, politicians and journalists. David Begnaud reports.
Protesters in San Juan are demanding Puerto Rico's governor step down. Ricardo Rosello used profanities in a social media chat to describe a politician. David Begnaud reports from Puerto Rico.
After days of controversy and protests in Puerto Rico, CBS News' David Begnaud questions Ricardo Rosselló, the man at the center of the scandal
Defying growing calls for his immediate resignation, Puerto Rico's beleaguered Gov. Ricardo Rosselló on Tuesday vowed to remain in office and bring more transparency and accountability to the Puerto Rican government. In recent days, his office has been rocked by high-profile corruption arrests and escalating protests over the revelation of vulgar and inappropriate private messages between the governor and his staff. David Begnaud reports.
More protests are erupting in Puerto Rico today, after Gov. Ricardo Rosselló refused to step down over leaked offensive messages. Celebrities including Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin and Lin Manuel-Miranda are speaking out against Rosselló. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN from San Juan, Puerto Rico with the latest.
Thousands of protesters have filled the streets, demanding the resignation of Puerto Rico's governor. David Begnaud is with them, and reports from San Juan.
Violent protests rocked Puerto Rico Wednesday night as new details emerged of the corruption scandal surrounding the governor. Thousands of demonstrators demanding the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello clashed with police. David Begnaud reports.
Gov. Ricardo Rossello is fighting to stay in power despite calls for his resignation. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is one of three Democratic presidential hopefuls who have also called for the Puerto Rico governor to step down. She joined CBSN to discuss Rossello's widespread disapproval.
The governor of Puerto Rico says he's not stepping down right now, despite days of protests. Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced Sunday night he will not seek re-election, but stopped short of resigning. He faces backlash after details of an obscenity-laced online chat involving him became public. David Begnaud reports.
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced Sunday that he won't seek reelection – but will not resign. This comes after two of his top officials were arrested on charges of corruption. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud is in San Juan, where protests calling for his resignation continue to escalate.
Protesters have gathered outside the governor's mansion in Puerto Rico, demanding Ricardo Roselló step down. Earlier in the day, thousands filled the streets in the biggest demonstration the island has seen in decades. David Begnaud has the latest.
Hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans took to the streets of San Juan in what is believed to be the largest protests the island has seen. Protesters continue to demand that their embattled governor resign. David Begnaud joins CBSN with the latest on the growing demonstrations.
2020 contender and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her recent trip to Puerto Rico. She called on Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to resign, saying it was "the right thing." Gabbard urged fellow candidates to visit the island.
Calls for Puerto Rico's governor to step down are intensifying, after what appeared to be the largest protest on the island in decades. Thousands gathered outside Governor Ricardo Rossello's mansion and called for him to resign. The demonstrations turned violent as protesters clashed with police. David Begnaud reports.
Protesters in Puerto Rico remain defiant as hundreds of thousands of people demand the island's embattled governor resign. Some violent clashes erupted overnight."CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN from San Juan to explain the movement.
Embattled Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló is reportedly set to resign as early as Thursday. Two of the island's largest newspapers are reporting that Rossello will announce his resignation Wednesday, even though he has been resisting calls to step down. CBS News has not independently confirmed Rossello's apparent decision. David Begnaud reports.
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló is working on a speech he will deliver to residents Wednesday night, his spokesperson said. It's unclear what the governor is going to say. David Begnaud reports from Puerto Rico.
Local media in Puerto Rico reported Governor Ricardo Rosselló was expected to resign on Wednesday, although he had not resigned by nighttime. Rosselló came under fire two weeks ago after obscenity-laced online chats with his colleagues. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN from the governor's compound in San Juan to discuss what he is seeing on the ground.
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced Wednesday night that he would resign, effective August 2. The announcement came after a day of chaos in the government in San Juan and more protests. CBS News' David Begnaud reports from San Juan.
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló officially handed in his resignation following 12 days of protest in Puerto Rico. But now his successor, former Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez, is also facing calls to resign. Refinery 29 senior writer Andrea González-Ramírez joined CBSN AM to discuss corruption in the Puerto Rican government and why the younger generation has had enough.
In Puerto Rico, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló leaves office one week from Friday. But many of the problems that led to weeks of protest and his resignation remain. David Begnaud reports.
The woman who's supposed to replace Puerto Rico's embattled governor amid a political crisis said she doesn't want the job. Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez tweeted Sunday that she hopes Gov. Ricardo Rosselló will appoint a secretary of state before resigning Aug. 2 as planned.
The mood in Puerto Rico is shifting from celebration to uncertainty over who will replace the island's scandal-plagued governor, Ricardo Rosselló, who is set to step down Friday. The justice secretary, who is next in the line of succession, tweeted Sunday, "I have no interest in occupying the position." What happens now is anybody's guess. David Begnaud reports.
Puerto Rico's outgoing governor, Ricardo Rosselló, announced he has chosen former congressional representative Pedro Pierluisi to serve in the position of secretary of state. If Pierluisi is confirmed before Friday, he would become the next governor of Puerto Rico when Rosselló steps down. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN with the latest.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
President Trump's optimism about talks to end the Iran war has been tempered by denials from Tehran, and violence that continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked.
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out – the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
The video game maker is cutting 1,000 workers as it struggles to keep players engaged with Fortnite.
Some airlines are issuing waivers for travelers eager to avoid hours-long waits for TSA security screening. Here's what to know.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages.
Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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.
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Elon Musk says he will make chips in the U.S. for use in Teslas and robots. Reuters global aerospace editor Joe Brock joins to discuss.
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Prosecutors say Jose Medina, who is accused of killing a Loyola University student, missed his first court appearance Monday because he has been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. Medina is facing several charges in the fatal shooting, including first-degree murder. DHS says the alleged shooter is a Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally.
Several Jewish community ambulances were torched in London in a suspected antisemitic arson attack. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman reports.
Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee known as one of the top professional cornhole players in the U.S., is facing a series of charges including first-degree murder. Shanelle Kaul reports on the case against Webber.
Eugene de Kock testified that one of the police officers implicated in the killings had asked him to help assist with a cover-up.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Russian drone strikes pounded several cities in Ukraine on Tuesday, setting fire to a 17th-century church that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site in Lviv. These videos show some of the damage and cleanup efforts across the country.
President Trump took questions from reporters in the Oval Office Tuesday on a variety of topics. See the president's remarks.
Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, provided new information and took questions Tuesday about Sunday night's collision between an Air Canada Express flight and a fire-rescue truck at New York City's LaGuardia Airport.
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
A senior Iranian official says the United States has sent Iran a message through mediators as a precursor to possible talks over the war. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on what that means.