Puerto Rico gov. on rise in death toll
In an interview with CBSN, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló explains why the official death toll from the hurricane was recently updated to nearly 3,000, after earlier figures were much lower.
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Tropical Depression Isaac drenches Puerto Rico, sparks outages
National Hurricane Center said Friday morning up to 5 inches of rain could fall in Puerto Rico
Florida Republicans run from Trump on his denial of Puerto Rico deaths
The president's claim that "3,000 people did not die" in Puerto Rico triggered significant breaks from even the president's closest allies
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.
Trump disputes death toll in Puerto Rico
President Trump is disputing new findings that almost 3,000 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico last year. He slammed Democrats for trying to make him "look bad." CBS News' David Begnaud joins CBSN with more on the response.
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
Trump politicizes Puerto Rico death toll
President Trump disputed the death toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and claimed Democrats are trying to make him look bad. McClatchy News White House correspondent Anita Kumar joins CBSN with more.
PR gov.: FEMA responsible for water bottles
An image of huge shipments of water bottles sitting on a runway in Puerto Rico went viral this week. Now, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló says he has evidence that FEMA is responsible for the undistributed bottles.
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.
FEMA official: Bottled water in Puerto Rico was moved to runway to save money
FEMA had been storing the water in more than 1,100 containers on the island at a cost of about $300,000 per day before moving the supplies outdoors
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.
Trump has "a lot of blame to take" for Maria death toll, renowned chef says
José Andrés distributed more than 3 million meals to hungry Puerto Ricans in the wake of Hurricane Maria last year
Trump disputes hurricane death toll in Puerto Rico
"If a person died for any reason, like old age, just add them onto the list. Bad politics. I love Puerto Rico!," he tweeted; Florida Gov. Rick Scott said he disagrees with the president
Democrats slam Trump for denying Puerto Rico death count
Democrats urged Republicans to carry out oversight hearings on the response to Hurricane Maria
Possibly millions of water bottles left on tarmac in Puerto Rico
The man who took the photos says the bottles, meant for Hurricane Maria victims, have been sitting there since last fall
José Andrés on Trump and Puerto Rico deaths
Michelin Star chef José Andrés distributed more than three million meals in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Andrés is known for his humanitarian work in disaster zones with his non-profit, World Central Kitchen. Andrés joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time."
FEMA official defends agency over water bottles left in Puerto Rico
The images of huge stacks of bottled water sitting on a runway in Ceiba, Puerto Rico began circulating on Tuesday
Trump on Hurricane Maria response
President Trump is not backing down from comments he made Tuesday, calling the government's response to Hurricane Maria an "unsung success," despite criticism from Puerto Rican officials and newly released documents showing the White House took away funding from FEMA. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Tanya Rivero on "Red and Blue" with the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
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Puerto Rico's storm of misery; San Francisco's leaning tower of lawsuits; then, the 12-year-old prodigy whose 'first language' is Mozart.
House Dems: Republicans blocked probe of Trump administration's Hurricane Maria response
Report says House panel shielded president from scrutiny and ignored "lessons learned after Hurricane Katrina"
Trump touts "A plus" hurricane response amid Puerto Rico backlash
"We'll handle it, we're ready, we're able," Trump urged followers of the impending hurricane
Water from FEMA sitting on Puerto Rico tarmac
Photos show what may be millions of water bottles, meant for victims of Hurricane Maria, sitting on a runway in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. Sources on the ground say the bottles have been sitting there since last fall. Federal emergency officials acknowledge the water was sent in the immediate reponse to the hurricane and told CBS News they brought the water to the island and turned it over to the central government. David Begnaud reports.
Is Trump right to laud his admin's Puerto Rico hurricane response?
CBS News' David Begnaud, who has covered the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria, examines the president's claim
Puerto Rico's governor responds to Trump
President Trump said Tuesday that the government’s response in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria was an "unsung success." Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosello released a statement on Mr. Trump's comments later in the day. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Supreme Court turns away dispute over pregame prayer at school football games
The Supreme Court will not reconsider a 25-year-old decision that found student-led and initiated prayer at football games unconstitutional.
Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. House GOP leaders intend to hold a vote Tuesday, sources say.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy lauds "historic" deal to buy fighter jets from France
Zelenskyy says "historic" deal to buy advanced Rafale fighter jets from France will give Ukraine some of the "greatest air defense" in the world against Russian attacks.
Novo Nordisk slashes out-of-pocket prices for Wegovy and Ozempic
The Danish drugmaker said it's cutting the price of Wegovy and Ozempic from $499 to $349 per month for some customers who buy the weight-loss drug directly.
Former DOJ pardon attorney criticizes Trump pardon of crypto billionaire
President Trump pardoned the billionaire founder of the largest crypto exchange in the world, Binance. It's raised questions about conflicts of interest and the president's use of the pardon power.
Japan says jets scrambled as China flew drone near island close to Taiwan
Tension between Japan and China has escalated over the new Japanese leader's suggestion Tokyo could intervene militarily if Beijing attacks Taiwan.
Ex-prosecutor who quit DOJ in protest set to lead Seattle City Attorney office
Erika Evans will begin her term as elected city attorney of Seattle on Jan. 1.
Man who had murder conviction tossed wins election in New Orleans
A New Orleans man who spent three decades in prison before his murder conviction was vacated won election to serve as the city's chief criminal court record keeper.
Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically injured in NYC shooting
Boyd was shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.