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.
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09/25/17: CBSN Evening News
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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.
Puerto Rico celebrates after governor says he'll step down
Puerto Rico's embattled governor Ricardo Rosselló is stepping down after 12 days of historic, and at times violent protests. Rosselló announced his resignation in a Facebook live video late Wednesday night, causing demonstrations on the streets to turn into celebrations. Rosselló will leave office next Friday, Aug. 2. David Begnaud reports.
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.
Months after Maria, how is Puerto Rico doing?
Tuesday marked the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Maria's landfall on the southeastern coast of Puerto Rico. The Category Four storm knocked out power to the whole island and caused widespread damage that lead to one of the most expensive and logistically difficult recovery efforts in U.S. history. David Begnaud returns to the island for an update on where things stand now.
Reporter's Notebook: Begnaud on Puerto Rico
CBS News correspondent David Begnaud, who was honored with the George Polk Award for Public Service for his extensive coverage of the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, describes the aftermath of the hurricane and what it was like to return to the island six months later.
3/20/18: CBSN Evening News
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6 months after Hurricane Maria
Six months ago, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, leaving 95 percent of the territory without power. Nearly as many residents now have it back, but people are still struggling. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud covered the storm, and returned to check on the recovery.
Revisiting Puerto Rico 6 months after Maria
It's been six months since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. The Category 4 storm knocked out power to the entire island. At least 64 people died and more than 135,000 people reportedly left the island for the U.S. mainland. It is considered the most logistically challenging natural disaster in modern U.S. history. David Begnaud returned to Yabucoa.
Preview: CBS News returns to Puerto Rico
Six months after Hurricane Maria, CBS News correspondent David Begnaud and his team are returning to Puerto Rico. Watch "CBS This Morning" on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, which airs 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET/PT on CBS.
FEMA scrutinized over failed meal contract
Members of Congress are demanding to know why FEMA chose a one-person company to provide 30 million meals to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Atlanta businesswoman Tiffany Brown, who was awarded the nearly $156 million contract, reportedly delivered fewer than 50,000 meals. Brown is now speaking out. David Begnaud reports.
Canceled FEMA contract
After Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, Tiffany Brown scored a $156 million FEMA contract to provide 30 million meals. But only 50,000 were delivered. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud hears what she has to say.
Evening Newsfeed
The governor of Texas ordered a criminal investigation into the famous Karolyi Ranch, a training site where gymnasts say they were abused by Larry Nassar. There's also more fallout after a mistaken missile alert was sent out to people in Hawaii, and FEMA is winding down in Puerto Rico.
Christmas in Puerto Rico
This was the first Christmas in Puerto Rico since Hurricane Maria devastated the island. CBS News spoke to the Soto family, still living in a shelter after being displaced by the storm. See how you can help the Soto family.
Hurricane Maria: After the Storm
It's been three months since Hurricane Maria first made landfall in Puerto Rico. Deep in the mountains, holiday spirit hides behind the devastation. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports from Naranjito, Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico hurricane deaths
Puerto Rico's governor has ordered a review of the death toll from Hurricane Maria. The official count stands at 64 dead, but independent investigations found the number may be closer to 1,000.
Displaced Puerto Ricans in Fla.
In the three months since Hurricane Maria, hundreds of thousands of people living in Puerto Rico left for the U.S. mainland. More than 215,000 arrived in Florida since Oct. 3, when the state began counting. Many need help to make the transition. David Begnaud reports.
Cleaner-cooking stoves
If you reduce the time a woman is in the kitchen, you increase her ability to help her family prosper, says chef José Andrés about his work to bring clean cookstoves to Haiti
In Kèkette's kitchen
Before and after: from inhaling toxic smoke and suffering serious burns, to faster and safer cooking, one Haitian restaurant owner is glad to be part of the clean cooking movement.
Small stove, big impact
By changing the dangerous way that many Haitians cook, a startup company called SWITCH hopes to have a big impact on the lives of women and on the environment.
Trump's attacks on Comey could undermine case, legal experts say
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two criminal counts. Comey has said he is innocent.
Sinclair, Nexstar bringing back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on their stations
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Bondi vows to send Justice Department agents to guard ICE facilities
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
Judge who reviewed Comey indictment confused by prosecutor's handling of case
A magistrate judge expressed confusion and surprise at some points during a Thursday night court session when a federal grand jury returned James Comey's indictment.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding through a maneuver known as a "pocket rescission."
NYC mass shooting gunman had CTE, medical examiner finds
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Humberto grows to major hurricane in the Atlantic. Maps show its forecast path.
Humberto rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Assata Shakur dies in Cuba after decades on the run
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
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Democrats press for info on border czar Tom Homan, federal contracts
Senate Democrats are escalating their demands for information about White House border czar Tom Homan and any involvement he has had in federal contracts.