"He's fine": Top Sanders surrogate fiercely defends his health
"If there was something to be concerned about, he would have been open with the American people," said San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz
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Trump takes a shot at Puerto Rico as Tropical Storm Dorian nears
Trump ordered a state of emergency in Puerto Rico in anticipation of Dorian's landfall
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
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.
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.
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.
San Juan mayor on "shameful" death toll
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz spoke to CBS News correspondent David Begnaud about a new report finding that Hurricane Maria was the deadliest U.S. hurricane in more than a century, with a death toll estimated at 2,975. Yulín Cruz pointed a finger at Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló, saying he did not do everything he could by not pushing back when President Trump gave his administration's response to the storm a 10 out of 10.
Visiting the remote Montana headquarters of Whitefish Energy
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Energy company apologizes after sparring with San Juan mayor
Whitefish Energy, a Montana-based company with just two full-time employees, was awarded the $300M contract to rebuild Puerto Rico's power grid
Emergency in Puerto Rico "endless"
Puerto Rico is trying to recover from the destruction of Hurricane Maria. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud, who reported from the island for more than two weeks, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how widespread Puerto Rico's power outages are, why President Trump didn't see the "worst" of the damage and what the island desperately needs.
President Trump's Puerto Rico visit -- live updates
President Trump jokingly told officials Puerto Rico is throwing the federal budget "a little out of whack"
Puerto Rico gov. responds
President Trump lashed out San Juan mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz in a Saturday morning tweetstorm after Cruz begged for more help on the island. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has the latest on the government's response to Hurricane Maria.
Trump lashes out at San Juan mayor for "poor leadership"
The president didn't let the matter go after a Saturday morning tweetstorm
DHS chief on Puerto Rico
Acting Homeland Secretary Elaine Duke told reporters at the White House that the federal response to the aftermath of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico is "a good news story." Her comment was criticized by Carmen Yulin Cruz, the mayor of the U.S. territory's capital of San Juan.
Food, water, power, gasoline desperately needed in Puerto Rico
"I know that leaders aren't supposed to cry ... but we are having a humanitarian crisis here," San Juan mayor says
"People are dying": Mayor pleads for help after Maria
Mayor of Puerto Rico's capital urges FEMA to cut red tape, start distributing food, water on U.S. territory
Rafah assault looks imminent as hope fades for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
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Testimony to resume as Trump trial enters its 4th week
Hope Hicks testified on Friday about how she and others in Trump's orbit handled revelations about "hush money" payments.
Abducted baby found alive after 2 women killed, girl injured in New Mexico
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
Noem says "I want the truth to be out there" about viral story of killing her dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
Man arrested after allegedly trying to shoot pastor during sermon
A man was also found shot to death inside the home where the man who pulled the gun during the service.
Bodies of missing surfers found with bullet wounds, Mexican officials say
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Boeing Starliner crew set for first piloted test flight to space station
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
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Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Abducted baby found alive after 2 women killed, girl injured in New Mexico
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
How much does a ticket to the Met Gala cost?
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Here's what happens inside the Met Gala after the red carpet
It's widely known the Met Gala itself includes a dinner and a performance. But aside from bathroom selfies and elevator clips, the gala itself isn't recorded.
Person falls from stands to their death at Ohio State graduation
Whether the fall was an accident or intentional, or involved a student or someone else, wasn't immediately clear.
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Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
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Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
Berkshire Hathaway has first annual meeting since Charlie Munger's death
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
Walgreens limits Gummy Mango candy sales to one bag per customer
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
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Trump trial live updates as testimony resumes to start week 4
Hope Hicks testified on Friday about how she and others in Trump's orbit handled revelations about "hush money" payments.
Black men in Georgia were key for Biden in 2020. Can he keep their support?
Conservative groups look to peel off a key part of President Biden's base.
Trump campaign woos donors at Florida retreat
The Trump campaign told donors over the weekend that $76 million was raised in April between the RNC and the campaign, sources said.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 5, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Jordan's Queen Rania al Abdullah and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation," May 5, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on May 5, 2024.
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Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
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Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
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Massive rescue effort as floods inundate southern Brazilian metropolis
Historic flooding has left the wealthy Brazilian city of Porto Alegre underwater, with more than 80 people dead and many awaiting rescue.
Rafah assault looks imminent as hope fades for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Bodies of missing surfers found with bullet wounds, Mexican officials say
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Madonna concert brings estimated 1.6 million to Rio's Copacabana beach
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 60, more than 100 missing
Massive floods in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 60 people and another 101 are reported missing, according to Sunday's toll from local authorities.
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Here's what happens inside the Met Gala after the red carpet
It's widely known the Met Gala itself includes a dinner and a performance. But aside from bathroom selfies and elevator clips, the gala itself isn't recorded.
3-hour Tom Brady roast on Netflix has one seemingly tense moment
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill, actor known for "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings," dead at 79
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Madonna concert brings estimated 1.6 million to Rio's Copacabana beach
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
"Bits and Pieces" of Whoopi Goldberg
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
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Students use "Sidechat" app for protests
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft expanding biometric passkey access
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
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.
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Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
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Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Ingenuity: NASA's remarkable Martian helicopter
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
Bumblebee nests are under attack – and it's killing their babies
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
Boeing to launch astronauts on new spacecraft
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
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Abducted baby found alive after 2 women killed, girl injured in New Mexico
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Bodies of missing surfers found with bullet wounds, Mexican officials say
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Detective's affair exposed during wife's murder investigation
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
5 men impersonating police officers charged in 2006 kidnapping, murder
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Wisconsin police fatally shot student after he pointed pellet rifle at them, state DOJ says
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
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Boeing to launch Starliner
After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
When and where you can see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Boeing preps Starliner crew ferry ship for first piloted test flight
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Boeing to send astronauts to space
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
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Boeing to launch Starliner
After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
Graduations impacted by college protests
Across the country, colleges are preparing for graduation ceremonies. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd says law enforcement is deploying extra resources to make sure graduations go according to plan, if they happen at all. USC is replacing its main graduation ceremony with an event at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum due to safety concerns after protests on campus over the war in Gaza.
Testimony to resume in Trump trial
Prosecutors have not said who their next witness is in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial after his former aide Hope Hicks took the stand last week.
Ukrainian who fled war studying music in U.S.
David Korzyrkov fled Ukraine with his family two years ago when Russia invaded his country. Now, he's set to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston. CBS Philadelphia's Josh Sanders has the story.
Gaza crossing attacked amid cease-fire talks
Hamas on Sunday attacked a border crossing with Israel as cease-fire talks appeared to be on the verge of collapse. Ramy Inocencio reports.