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Death toll rises as fast-moving wildfires spread throughout California; Northern California wildfires endangering region's most famous export: Wine.
Death toll rises as fast-moving wildfires spread throughout California; Northern California wildfires endangering region's most famous export: Wine.
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.
President Trump heads to Puerto Rico on Tuesday but is spending the weekend at his New Jersey golf club. The Washington Post reports that's also where Mr. Trump spent last weekend as well, just days after the devastation from Hurricane Maria was becoming apparent. Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Washington to discuss the president's response to the humanitarian crisis.
Food, water and relief supplies are trickling in to Puerto Rico ten days after Hurricane Maria crashed ashore. FEMA says it has distributed more than two million meals and telecommunications are now restored to about 30 percent of the island. On Friday, President Trump touted the federal government's relief effort, but some people are telling a different story. David Begnaud reports.
Following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend authored an extensive report on the federal government's response. She joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the growing crisis in Puerto Rico, what she learned from studying the response to Katrina and why it's so important for the federal government to listen to the people who are on the ground after a natural disaster.
Franco Ordoñez of McClatchy DC and Rachael Bade of Politico join "Red & Blue" to discuss the crisis in Puerto Rico -- and failure of Republican-led health care efforts.
Lawmakers are pledging to support their fellow U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico, and President Trump said he will visit the region next week. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss Washington's reaction to this humanitarian crisis.
San Juan mayor: "We're having a humanitarian crisis here"; Octavius Valentine Catto honored in Philadelphia
President Trump said next Tuesday is the earliest he can visit Puerto Rico without disrupting relief operations. Mr. Trump said Puerto Rico's governor personally thanked him for the federal response, but the president had been noticeably silent about the worsening devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Margaret Brennan reports.
Puerto Rico is pleading for help. Food, water, gasoline and electricity are all needed desperately by the island's nearly 3.5 million residents devastated by Hurricane Maria. David Begnaud reports.
Graham-Cassidy health care bill on life support after Sen. Collins says she'll vote "no"; Eight of the surviving "Little Rock Nine" students recall milestone 60 years after landmark high school integration
Puerto Rico has been in the dark since Hurricane Maria slammed into the island last week. Eighty-five percent of the power lines have been knocked out, and it may be months before they are repaired. Gov. Ricardo Rossello says he's pleaded for more money from FEMA for help. David Begnaud has more.
Police have launched a criminal investigation after eight nursing home residents died
Deadly Hurricane Irma is carving a 300-mile path through the state of Florida. The hurricane damaged homes and knocked out power to more than four million people. CBS News correspondents report from Tampa, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Miami.
Hundreds of thousands are now without power as Hurricane Harvey slams southeast Texas. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN from Victoria, Texas, with an update.
CBS News science contributor Michio Kaku joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the science behind what causes Category 4 storms like Hurricane Harvey to form, what damage is still to come and how dangerous storm surges happen.
Hurricane Harvey made landfall late Friday night in Rockport, Texas, as a Category 4 storm with winds at 130 mph. More than 210,000 residents are without electric power Saturday morning and extensive flooding is expected over the next few days. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Victoria, Texas, just a few miles from the eye of the storm.
Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate during height of busy summer season after power was cut off
A construction accident caused a major power outage in North Carolina's Outer Banks. The blackout has forced thousands of tourists out of the area at the height of the summer season, costing local businesses big money. Some of these businesses are now suing the construction company involved. CBS News correspondent Demarco Morgan joins CBSN from the Outer Banks with the latest.
Businesses in North Carolina are suing a construction company that caused a major power outage in the Outer Banks. Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate during the height of the busy summer season. Businesses say they are losing thousands of dollars a day. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Crews worked Monday to restore electricity to Outer Banks beaches where thousands of visitors were forced to leave last week
A man-made blackout is forcing tourists to evacuate one of the East Coast's most popular vacation spots at the height of the summer season. Thousands of people have been without power in North Carolina's Outer Banks since Thursday due to a construction accident. DeMarco Morgan reports.
In the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a power outage has short-circuited the summer vacation plans of about 10,000 people. Vacation-goers were forced to evacuate the islands of Ocracoke and Hatteras.
Construction company causes power outage, leaving people searching for a place to eat, stay cool or to resume interrupted vacations
A squirrel apparently caused the outage after it came into contact with a transmission line at a North Park utility substation, CBS affiliate KFMB reports
Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Israel has been carrying out a large-scale operation in northern Gaza for the last two weeks, saying Hamas has regrouped there.
Georgia authorities announced Sunday an investigation has been opened into the "catastrophic failure" of the dock gangway.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.
After spending years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit, some men and women who have been wrongfully convicted have received their freedom. But as Erin Moriarty points out, for many, justice falls short.
A group of about 2,000 migrants left Mexico's southern border Sunday in hopes of ultimately reaching the United States.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Paul Whelan join Margaret Brennan.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned Sunday of efforts by bad actors to "hack voters' minds" to spread misinformation ahead of Election Day.
Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.
After spending years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit, some men and women who have been wrongfully convicted have received their freedom. But as Erin Moriarty points out, for many, justice falls short.
Love them or hate them, pigeons are an iconic animal of New York City. But there is much about these birds that remains a mystery to most, from their intelligence, to their ability to thrive in a concrete jungle, to their suitability as pets.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday that could end the Boeing strike.
Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.
The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.
Navigating the insurance process after a natural disaster damages your home can be daunting. Here are some key tips.
Donald Trump said he'd appoint a CEO who is 78, his own age. But chief executives of top companies who are his age or older are rare.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Raphael Warnock and Paul Whelan join Margaret Brennan.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warned Sunday of efforts by bad actors to "hack voters' minds" to spread misinformation ahead of Election Day.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Oct. 20, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Oct. 20, 2024.
Brooklinn Khoury was 20 years old when a family member's pet launched at her face and bit off her upper lip.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Among new mothers in the U.S., 1 in 8 suffer from postpartum depression, according to the CDC.
A group of about 2,000 migrants left Mexico's southern border Sunday in hopes of ultimately reaching the United States.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The documents, which are marked top secret, were posted to the Telegram messaging app.
Many Cubans are waiting in anguish as electricity on much of the island has yet to be totally restored after days of blackout.
Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.
This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into the history of Gershwin's first major work, a piece that melded jazz, classical and orchestral music, and became a fixture of American culture.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented and hilarious relatives.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House." It's the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented siblings Keenan, Shawn, Marlon and Kim, son Michael, and nephews Damien and Craig. Damon talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his journey from working in the Paramount Studio mailroom, to creating edgy characters in movies and TV.
Keri Russell, who played a Russian spy in "The Americans," is now on the frontlines of geopolitics in "The Diplomat," playing the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Join "Sunday Morning" on the set of the hit Netflix series.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
Gordon Lubold from The Wall Street Journal joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the rise in drone activity over restricted U.S. military airspaces.
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals more than 20% of voters frequently use social platforms to stay informed.
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.
Just ahead of the holiday shopping rush, Apple is giving iPad minis their first update in years while Amazon is offering a new line of Kindle e-readers. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joined CBS News to discuss the devices.
Two Sudanese brothers are charged with running "Anonymous Sudan," one of the most prolific cyberattack-for-hire gangs of all time.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the country. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey joins to discuss.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused so much complex havoc that damages totals are likely join the infamous ranks of Katrina, Sandy and Harvey as super costly $50-billion-plus killers, experts say.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia Climate School, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
As the presidential election nears, the issue of crime is weighing on the minds of voters. A CBS News poll taken earlier this year found 63% of voters said crime would be a factor in who they vote for, despite FBI data showing reported violent crime fell in 2023. In Chicago, a group of women is trying to continue to lower crime rates end the cycle of violence in the city.
Disturbing new details and heart-wrenching testimony were given during the first day of the Delphi murders trial. Prosecutors revealed how Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, were killed on a hiking trail more than seven years ago. Here's what to know about the case.
NASA's solar-powered Europa Clipper took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is projected to reach Jupiter by April 2030 and will study one of the planet's moons. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what scientists are hoping to accomplish with the mission.
NASA successfully launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft Monday toward Jupiter where it will monitor a moon for potential habitable qualities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on the spacecraft expected to near Jupiter's moon Europa around April 2030.
A multi-billion dollar space mission launching Monday may reveal more about an icy moon circling planet Jupiter. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX launched its most powerful rocket ever built and then flew its first stage booster back to the launch pad where giant metal arms called "chopsticks" grabbed it, just seven minutes after lifting off in Boca Chica, Texas. The uncrewed test flight is a new milestone in SpaceX's vision of developing a fully reusable rocket to return astronauts to the moon and beyond.
The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Paul Whelan, a Marine veteran who was imprisoned in a Russian labor camp for nearly six years until being released after a prisoner swap this summer, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" in his first interview since being freed about the first moments he realized he was free.
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview of Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia, a portion of which aired on Oct. 20, 2024.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there are foreign bad actors who are not only trying to "sow the seeds of distrust, but to diminish citizens' confidence in the process and in their own voices."
As former President Donald Trump has accused his adversaries of being the "enemy from within," Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York, who represents a district heavily targeted by Democrats, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "all of the rhetoric needs to stop."
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it will "absolutely not" take seven days for his state to tabulate votes despite recent comments that it would by former President Donald Trump.