Puerto Rico governor looks to move up 2020 Democratic primary
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told CBS News the island will become "ground zero" for Democratic candidates to discuss issues like income inequality and climate change
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Puerto Rico gov on Trump: "If the bully gets close, I'll punch the bully in the mouth"
"It would be a mistake to confuse courtesy with courage," Rosselló said, after he was asked if he felt working with the president was like "dealing with a bully"
Puerto Rican statehood bill announced
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill that would make Puerto Rico the 51st U.S. state. President Trump has said he opposes granting the territory statehood. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN to explain the implications.
Puerto Rico governor slams Trump for relief funds comments
The president reportedly told Republican senators he opposed further disaster aid to the island
Daughter fights to get father's body from Puerto Rico morgue 8 months after death
"This is unnecessary. This is completely unnecessary. No one should have to go through this," Melita Kimbrough told CBS News
FEMA denies Puerto Rico request for help processing backlog of bodies
The fiscal oversight board, which controls the island's spending, will allow the governor to use the funds to curtail the mounting backlog of bodies
Transcript: CBS News interviews Puerto Rico's governor
During a wide-ranging interview in Washington, Rosselló told CBS News that Democrats taking on Trump need to make Puerto Rico a top issue
Governor urges Democrats challenging Trump to focus on Puerto Rico
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told CBS News he no longer has a working relationship with President Trump
Puerto Rico governor: Venezuela threatened U.S.-financed ship
The ship carrying humanitarian aid for Venezuela was dispatched and financed by Puerto Rico's government
Puerto Rico to take "legal action" if Trump diverts disaster aid
The president is reportedly considering diverting relief efforts funding as part of a national emergency proclamation to secure border wall funds
Wife desperately attempts to claim husband's body amid backlog at Puerto Rico's morgue
Puerto Rican officials say the backlog can't be stabilized without immediate assistance from the federal government
Puerto Rico suspends electricity, water bills for federal workers affected by shutdown
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló also announced a 90-day extension to a halt in tax collections
Study: Puerto Rico received slower, less "generous" federal aid than Texas, Florida
Survivors of hurricanes Harvey and Irma received millions more in FEMA funds than Hurricane María survivors, according to the study
Officials say FEMA work in Puerto Rico unaffected by shutdown
Two of the island's most popular tourist attractions may shutter, and a food assistance program could run out of funds
Puerto Rico asks Congress for "critical" hurricane recovery funds
Gov. Ricardo Rossello released a letter Tuesday asking the U.S. government to cover all costs linked to debris removal and emergency protective measures, among other requests
Trump rejects statehood for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's Gov. Ricardo Rosselló condemned President Trump for rejecting the island's potential future statehood. Carmen Yulín Cruz, the mayor of San Juan, joins CBS News David Begnaud on CBSN to discuss Mr. Trump's comments on the issue.
Puerto Rico: The exodus after Hurricane Maria
In the year since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, the island has lost a precious resource: hundreds of thousands of people who've left to build their futures elsewhere
Trump on Hurricane Maria death toll
President Trump tweeted Thursday that the death toll provided by the Puerto Rican government from Hurricane Maria isn't accurate, saying Democrats made the number up to make him look bad. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN to discuss the latest details.
Puerto Rico gov.: Hurricane victims don't deserve "their pain to be questioned"
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló spoke to CBS News after President Trump disputed an independent investigation finding nearly 3,000 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico gov. on second-class citizenship
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló says Puerto Rico is treated differently than the rest of the United States, and he urged Congress to take action to change this.
PR gov. responds to Trump on death toll
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló speaks to CBSN about President Trump's tweets disputing Hurricane Maria's death toll. "Neither the people of Puerto Rico nor the victims deserve their pain to be questioned," Rosselló said.
Puerto Rico gov. reacts to Trump on death toll
After President Trump disputed the death toll of nearly 3,000 killed in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told CBSN that the people of Puerto Rico "don't deserve their pain to be questioned." Watch his full interview.
Puerto Rico death toll analysis
CBS News' David Begnaud speaks to Dr. Lynn Goldman, dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, and retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, a former commander of the joint task force involved with Hurricane Katrina. They discussed a report that reveals nearly 3,000 people died from Hurricane Maria which swept through Puerto Rico in September 2017.
Reaction to Hurricane Maria death toll
The Puerto Rican government says it will implement recommendations detailed in a new report from George Washington University researchers, which raised the storm's death toll to 2,975. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN with more on the response to the shocking report.
Puerto Rico's governor admits mistakes, in wake of new death toll
An independent review found hurricane killed an estimated 2,975 people – more than 46 times the original official death toll of 64
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
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Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
Murkowski says she'll vote against Blanche's nomination for attorney general
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department.
Trump issues new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship
His earlier executive order along those lines was struck down by the Supreme Court in June.
Pentagon releases 5th batch of UFO files, with more documents and videos
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
FAA orders inspections of 737 Max jets after cracks found in older planes
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.
"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
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Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
Pentagon releases 5th batch of UFO files, with more documents and videos
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
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Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Feds could scrap rules requiring airlines to disclose airfares in full
A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
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Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
Pentagon releases 5th batch of UFO files, with more documents and videos
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Murkowski says she'll vote against Blanche's nomination for attorney general
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
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"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
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Flesh-eating bacteria have killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense agreement, officials say
The agreement says any armed attack against one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on them all, Pakistan and Turkey said in statement.
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Yemen's Houthis escalate deadly attacks on Saudi-backed troops
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iran's protesters: "Our objective should be regime collapse"
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."
5 dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents
A teenager described as "troubled" and "bullied" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down five staff members at a high school in Thailand, police said.
U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
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Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
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Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
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Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
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Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
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Meta fined $567M over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
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Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Man allegedly cut off diver's air supply
Former Florida boating safety task force member Michael Simpson was charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly cutting off a teen diver's air supply during a confrontation over lobster hunting.
5 dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents
A teenager described as "troubled" and "bullied" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down five staff members at a high school in Thailand, police said.
Cyber scams costing Americans billions
Matt Gutman reports on how he almost fell for a scam involving his bank as more Americans are becoming victims to similar cyber crimes each year.
Concern grows over misuse of Flock cameras
Privacy groups are expressing concerns over Flock cameras, the devices that capture license plates and are often used in criminal investigations. They argue that police may be using them for improper reasons. Mark Strassman reports.
Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns
Jason Arday, who made history as Cambridge's youngest Black professor, has resigned after accusations of plagiarism and fabrications in his biography. Arday has denied any deliberate wrongdoing. Holly Williams has the details.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
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SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
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SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
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Meta fined $567M over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.