Lightning kills man and woman aboard separate jet skis in Puerto Rico
The deaths occurred as Tropical Storm Earl swirled northeast of the U.S. territory, dropping heavy rain on the island at times.
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Tropical Storm Earl could dump heavy rain on Puerto Rico, Caribbean
The storm, which had 50 mph winds as of 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, is turning northward and is expected to pass to the north of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vazquez charged with bribery
Vázquez is accused of engaging in a bribery scheme with several people, including a bank owner, a former FBI agent and a political consultant.
Over 1,000 miles from the deadly terror attack in Orlando, Florida, on the island of Puerto Rico, a family is mourning the loss of a loved one
Over 1,000 miles from the deadly terror attack in Orlando, Florida, on the island of Puerto Rico, a family is mourning the loss of a loved one. Angel Candelario Padro was killed in the attack on Orlando's Pulse nightclub. More than half of the victims were Puerto Rican. CBS News digital journalist Alex Pena reports.
Puerto Rico governor on island statehood
Since 1917, Puerto Ricans have been American citizens without federal government representation. Now, the island's territory status is the subject of two bills introduced in Congress this year. Governor Pedro Pierluisi joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the debate over statehood, as well as the latest on the island's recovery from Hurricane Maria and the coronavirus pandemic.
Puerto Rico adding paid paramedics to island following CBS report
The announcement comes days after David Begnaud of "CBS Mornings" reported on the town's conditions.
Resources provided for Puerto Rico beach town
The government of Puerto Rico announced they have sent resources to the beach town Culebra following a two-part CBS News story by David Begnaud. He provides an update with the latest.
Puerto Rico island lacks medical services
Puerto Rico's Flamenco Beach - a remote, pristine crescent of sand along a dazzling stretch of Caribbean blue water - is considered among the world's best. Locals are aware of the beautiful beach's biggest risk: If your life is in danger, medical help is not around. Until recently, the beach did not have a lifeguard to watch over its waters. David Begnaud reports.
Puerto Rico island lacks many medical services
Puerto Rico's Flamenco Beach, a remote, pristine crescent of sand along a dazzling stretch of Caribbean blue water, is considered among the world's best. Locals are aware of the beautiful beach's biggest risk: If your life is in danger, help is not around. Until recently, the beach did not have a lifeguard to watch over its waters. David Begnaud reports.
Locals, tourists flock to this Puerto Rico beach — but it lacks many critical emergency services
There have been 18 known recorded drowning deaths on the island of Culebra since 1994 including three known recorded drowning deaths off Flamenco Beach since December 2021.
Ricky Martin's nephew withdraws harassment claim
A Puerto Rican court has lifted a temporary restraining order against singer Ricky Martin. Martin's 21-year-old nephew dropped his allegations of sexual abuse and the case was dismissed. Rachel Fiset, a criminal defense attorney at Zweiback, Fiset and Coleman, joins Lilia Luciano on CBS News to discuss.
Puerto Rican court closes case against Ricky Martin
A Puerto Rico court has "archived" a restraining order issued against superstar Ricky Martin, meaning the case is closed, according to a judicial spokesperson.
Ricky Martin hit with restraining order, says claims "completely false"
The singer thanked supporters for their "innumerable gestures of solidarity" as reports suggested a relationship gone wrong.
Entrepreneur and model living with Down syndrome on life without limits
The couple has made history in each of their respective fields.
Lawmakers draft historic bill on Puerto Rico's territorial status
The Puerto Rico Status Act would create and fund a process by which residents of the island would take a binding vote to determine the island's status.
At least 11 dead, 38 rescued after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico
Officials said a "mass rescue effort" was still underway.
CDC probes spread of hepatitis in children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned a mysterious outbreak of hepatitis among children has spread to 24 states and Puerto Rico since the fall. More than 100 children have had liver inflammation, at least five have died and more than a dozen have needed a liver transplant.
Supreme Court rules against Puerto Rico benefits
The Supreme Court ruled that Congress is not required to extend federal disability benefits to residents of Puerto Rico, finding that denying the payments, which are by law available only to residents of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, does not violate the Constitution. Here’s why.
Widespread blackout in Puerto Rico
More than a million customers in Puerto Rico were without electricity on Thursday after an overnight fire at a main power plant caused the biggest blackout so far this year across the island, forcing it to cancel classes and shutter government offices.
Over 1 million without power in Puerto Rico after fire causes major blackout
The blackout also left some 160,000 customers without water and snarled traffic across the island of 3.2 million people.
5 suspects arrested a decade after killing of iconic boxer
Camacho and a friend were shot while they sat in a Ford Mustang outside a bar in November 2012.
Rebuilding Puerto Rico's power grid
Nearly five years after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, the federal government has pledged billions of dollars to repair, modernize and strengthen the island's power grid. Deputy energy editor for Politico, Gloria Gonzales, joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the proposed shift toward renewable energy on the island.
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The Trump administration denied Friday that political connections had anything to do with a contract awarded to a tiny company to restore Puerto Rico's electrical grid; It was 50 years ago this month that Charles Kuralt first went "On The Road."
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At least 29 dead, hundreds missing as California firestorms rage on; Family has emotional reunion with helicopter pilot who rescued them from wildfires
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Trump blasts Iran, nuclear deal, but won't walk away yet; Soldier returns home to relieve fill-in father figure of duty
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.