Without more federal funds, 1.4M Puerto Ricans will face food aid cuts
"This isn't money that Puerto Rico is using for some vanity project. ... It's literally money for the most basic of needs"
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Judge OKs major debt restructuring plan for Puerto Rico
The deal is first of its kind since the island's government declared nearly four years ago that it was unable to repay its public debt
Mobilizing Puerto Rican voters
Nearly one year since Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, groups are aiming to drive displaced Puerto Ricans to vote in the upcoming midterms. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Attorneys demand more time to fight proposal to dismiss Puerto Rico debt
A request to dismiss some debt is part of an overall push to restructure a portion of Puerto Rico's more than $70 billion public debt load
Bill Clinton unveils projects to aid Puerto Rico, Caribbean in wake of hurricanes
The announcement comes as the region struggles to rebuild more than a year after hurricanes Irma and Maria
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
Elizabeth Warren brings populist economic message to Puerto Rico
In a speech in San Juan, Warren discussed the aftermath of Hurricane Maria and Puerto Rico's financial woes
Boston Red Sox manager mulls skipping White House visit
Alex Cora indicates he may pass on the White House celebration of his team's World Series title due to president's policies toward Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's leaders slam Trump administration for opposing food assistance funding
The Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico (NAP) program serves hundreds of thousands of people in Puerto Rico
"Hamilton" star uses rap to call out "lady filming in the 4th row"
"Lady filming in the 4th row, please stop it," the star ad-libbed during the show
Judge begins court hearing on Puerto Rico's massive debt crisis
Hearing involves more than $17 billion in debt backed by sales-tax bonds the government issued, representing nearly a third of Puerto Rico's overall bonded debt
Fiscal board asks court to invalidate $6 billion of Puerto Rico's debt
The island has been grappling with a prolonged debt-crisis and continues to recover from devastating storms
Lin-Manuel Miranda takes "Hamilton" to Puerto Rico
Sixteen months after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, Lin-Manuel Miranda brings his hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" to the homeland of his parents. Miranda, who stepped away from the show he created two years ago, will return to his lead role as Alexander Hamilton. We'll go behind the scenes of the massive fundraiser and show you why the production had to move locations just weeks before opening day.
Julián Castro visits Puerto Rico as candidate
Julián Castro is making his first trip Monday as a Democratic presidential candidate to Puerto Rico. The former San Antonio mayor and U.S. housing secretary told Hispanic leaders President Trump has "failed" them. Texas Tribune multimedia reporter Alana Rocha joins CBSN with the latest.
"Hamilton" in Puerto Rico, Pt. I
Lin-Manuel Miranda returned to Puerto Rico, reprising his role in the hit play "Hamilton" to raise money for arts groups still recovering from Hurricane Maria. David Begnaud was with him, and reports from Puerto Rico.
"Hamilton" in Puerto Rico, Pt. II
A last-minute decision forced a special production of "Hamilton" in Puerto Rico to switch venues just a week before opening night. David Begnaud reports.
Trump slams Democrats for "celebrating" shutdown in Puerto Rico
A congressional delegation is visiting the island to meet with local officials and host fundraising events
"Hamilton" makes its Puerto Rico debut
After the musical "Hamilton" became a Broadway sensation and won every award from the Tony to the Pulitzer Prize, creator Lin-Manuel Miranda decided to hang up his costume and leave the lead role to others. But Friday night, Miranda reprised that role for the opening of a very special run of the show. David Begnaud reports from Puerto Rico.
Lin-Manuel Miranda to join CTM live from Puerto Rico
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the hit Broadway show "Hamilton," will join us live next week from Puerto Rico on the show's opening night. David Begnaud will also join Miranda and meet with residents to learn about the recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria nearly 16 months ago. Tune in Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 for our behind-the-scenes access on "CBS This Morning."
More than 30 members of Congress will visit Puerto Rico during Hamilton's opening week
"They'll get to experience firsthand the needs of the island," said Lin-Manuel Miranda's father, Luis Miranda
Former DHS chief: Trump plan to use disaster aid for border wall "more legally plausible"
But Jeh Johnson, who served under President Obama, said the maneuver would be "highly objectionable" politically
"It is more devastating than many of us realized": Reps visit Puerto Rico
The contingent of members of Congress — the largest to visit the island — vowed to help rebuild the struggling U.S. territory
"I just love this island so much": Lin-Manuel Miranda after "Hamilton" debut in Puerto Rico
The award-winning playwright said the musical was a tribute to the island. "I just want it to be proud of me," he told reporters.
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Jayme Closs found safe, suspect in custody; Hit Broadway musical debuts on devastated island.
Trump says he plans to send troops to Portland, Oregon
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
A friendship forged from the Unabomber's violence
A tip from David Kaczynski led to the capture of the Unabomber – who happened to be his own brother. Ted Koppel talks with Kaczynski about his relationship with his sibling, and about the friendship he later developed with one of the Unabomber's victims.
Humberto strengthens to major hurricane in the Atlantic. Maps show its path.
Humberto rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 4
This is the first major bombardment since an air attack in August on Kyiv left at least 21 people dead.
3 dead, at least 8 injuries in shooting at North Carolina waterfront bar
From a boat sailing past one of Southport's waterfront bars, a shooter opened fire into a crowd of patrons and fled. Authorities said they quickly arrested a person of interest.
Des Moines school superintendent placed on leave after ICE detention
Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts was taken into ICE custody after immigration authorities said he was in the country illegally.
U.N. hits Iran with "snapback" sanctions over its nuclear program
The sanctions will again freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals with Tehran, and penalize any development of Iran's ballistic missile program, among other measures.
Jennifer Lopez on "Kiss of the Spider Woman"
The actress talks about playing a screen goddess in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical "Kiss of the Spider Woman"; her love of movie musicals; and her long road from the Bronx to Hollywood.
Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.