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When asked about whether officers have sexually assaulted trans people, Lieutenant Aimée Alvarado, director of the crimes against women and domestic violence unit at the Puerto Rico Police Department, told CBS News that “it could have happened.”
More transgender or gender non-conforming people were violently killed in Puerto Rico in 2020 than in any other state or territory. Now, activists and victims are speaking out about the violence they face, from both citizens and police.
It was approaching the Dominican Republic after just missing Puerto Rico. Forecasters warned its heavy rains could cause dangerous flooding and mudslides.
A licensed public adjuster wrote in the Orlando Sentinel that the deadly Surfside, Florida, condo collapse should be a lesson for Puerto Rico. Jack Hanks pointed to condo buildings on the island that remain damaged years after Hurricane Maria devastated the U.S. territory. Hanks, the CEO and president of Velocity Public Adjusting, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Teachers, students have struggled with ongoing power outages and unreliable internet amid virtual learning.
CBSN Originals takes a look at the growing economic inequality and the divide over whether statehood is the solution in its new documentary, "Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future." Manuel Natal Albelo, leader of the Movimiento Victoria Ciudadana political party in Puerto Rico, joins CBSN AM with more.
CBSN Originals' new documentary "Fighting for Paradise: Puerto Rico's Future" explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins Tanya Rivero to discuss the island's economy and differing visions of its path forward.
The pro-statehood movement has taken on new urgency – but it's not the only vision for Puerto Rico's future.
This CBS Reports documentary explores the growing economic inequality in Puerto Rico and the divide over whether statehood is the solution.
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.
The latest outage unleashed a flood of complaints online as anger spread among thousands of people who were forced to throw out food and refrigerated medication including insulin in recent days.
An FBI complaint accuses Verdejo of injecting Rodríguez with a syringe, binding her with wire, tying a block to her and then throwing her off a bridge.
Félix Verdejo is charged with kidnapping and carjacking resulting in death and with intentionally killing an unborn child.
The House Committee on Natural Resources is holding a hearing for two opposing bills that address Puerto Rico's political status. The statehood bill and the self-determination bill were both introduced in March and are gaining significant bipartisan support. Independent journalist Andrea González-Ramírez joins CBSN to discuss the historic hearing and why Puerto Rico's future is now taking the spotlight.
House Democrats have introduced the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act, which seeks to create a commission on potential solutions to address the island's 123 year status as a U.S. territory, such as statehood, independence, or free association. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on her interview with Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez of New York, who introduced the bill along with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
House lawmakers have introduced two opposing bills that address the future of Puerto Rico's territorial status. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joined CBSN to discuss the differences between the bills and how they reflect the nuances of Puerto Rican politics.
Lawmakers introduced a bill that would set up a vote for residents to decide on statehood and the election of its own senators and representatives.
The Biden administration faces several hurdles to inoculating the U.S. against COVID-19 as quickly as possible, including hesitancy among Latino communities. A recent poll shows nearly half of Latinos in the U.S. will wait and see how the vaccine affects those who receive the shot. Professor Iris Lopez, the director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program at City College of New York, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the history of mistrust among Latinos with the medical community.
Anello was charged with negligent homicide in the death of Chloe Wiegand, who fell more than 100 feet from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship window in July 2019.
The governor of Puerto Rico issued an executive order on Sunday declaring a state of emergency following a wave of violence against women and transgender people. Syra Ortiz-Blanes, a reporter for the Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald, joined CBSN with more on the situation.
A team of NOAA oceanographers confirmed their discovery of a new type of comb jelly. The creature was first seen just off the coast of Puerto Rico. It's the first time NOAA has discovered a new species based solely off high definition video footage. Dr. Michael Ford was part of the team that made the discovery. He joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Already slated for demolition after earlier cable failures, the collapse marked the end of the road for the fabled observatory.
Many scientists and Puerto Ricans mourned the news, with some tearing up during interviews.
After sustaining severe damage from a broken cable, the famed Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico has collapsed. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
The election results in Puerto Rico have given many young voters hope they can change the island's future. A surge in independent voters is causing a break from the traditional two-party system, both rooted in the future of the island's statehood. Time Magazine fact-checker Mariah Espada joined CBSN to explain why younger voters are turning to new parties and how that is influencing Congress on the mainland.
Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.
Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.
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.
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the case after the shooting in Holmes County, a spokesperson told CBS News.
A major power plant failed in Cuba, affecting the entire national system and leaving millions without power.
Hurricane Oscar, which the hurricane center characterized as "tiny," formed Saturday off the coast of the Bahamas.
Aboard a chartered car of the shinkansen -- the Japanese word for bullet train -- around 40 thrill-seekers screamed in terror as the ride descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween.
A man accused of drugging and sexually assaulting nine women at his homes in Hermosa and Redondo Beach, allegedly killing one of the victims when he drugged her, is facing more than a dozen felony charges, prosecutors said Friday.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 includes Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Dionne Warwick, among others.
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 Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the case after the shooting in Holmes County, a spokesperson told CBS News.
Brooklinn Khoury was 20 years old when a family member's pet launched at her face and bit off her upper lip.
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.
"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.
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.
With only weeks before the November 5 election, here's how top economists assess the health of the U.S. economy.
"If Mr. Trump returns, we will open multiple bottles of champagne," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this month.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
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.
Hurricane Oscar, which the hurricane center characterized as "tiny," formed Saturday off the coast of the Bahamas.
A major power plant failed in Cuba, affecting the entire national system and leaving millions without power.
A chartered bullet train filled with thrill-seekers descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween.
The Atlantic Hurricane season has been busy with 15 named storms already forming this year. The season runs through Nov. 30.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 includes Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Dionne Warwick, among others.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
Aaron Frazer honed his musical interest from a young age, learning the drums at 9 years old. He went on to study music at Indiana University, but his big break came when he formed the now-acclaimed R&B group Durand Jones & the Indications. In 2021, he released his lauded solo debut, followed by a second collection this summer. Now, from his most recent album “Into The Blue,” here is Aaron Frazer with “Time Will Tell.”
Aaron Frazer honed his musical interest from a young age, learning the drums at 9 years old. He went on to study music at Indiana University, but his big break came when he formed the now-acclaimed R&B group Durand Jones & the Indications. In 2021, he released his lauded solo debut, followed by a second collection this summer. Now, from his most recent album “Into The Blue,” here is Aaron Frazer with “Easy To Love.”
Aaron Frazer honed his musical interest from a young age, learning the drums at 9 years old. He went on to study music at Indiana University, but his big break came when he formed the now-acclaimed R&B group Durand Jones & the Indications. In 2021, he released his lauded solo debut, followed by a second collection this summer. Now, from his most recent album “Into The Blue,” here is Aaron Frazer with “Fly Away.”
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.
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.
As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. Alexander de Sherbinin joins CBS News to discuss the research and which parts of the U.S. will likely be most affected.
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.
Opening statements were heard Friday in the trial of a man charged with murder in the 2017 slayings of two teen girls in Delphi, Indiana. The two had gone for a hike along a bridge trail and their bodies were found the following day about a half-mile from where they were last seen. The suspect, Richard Allen, was arrested in 2022. Meg Oliver reports from the courthouse.
Richard Allen's trial is underway in Indiana. Allen is accused of killing two teenage girls in a case known as the Delphi murders. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled to stay Robert Roberson's execution after a last-attempt appeal by his lawyers and lawmakers was granted. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
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."
As early voting opens in Detroit, Harris, Trump campaign in the battleground state of Michigan; How chef Andrew Black is building a food empire.
Aaron Frazer honed his musical interest from a young age, learning the drums at 9 years old. He went on to study music at Indiana University, but his big break came when he formed the now-acclaimed R&B group Durand Jones & the Indications. In 2021, he released his lauded solo debut, followed by a second collection this summer. Now, from his most recent album “Into The Blue,” here is Aaron Frazer with “Time Will Tell.”
Aaron Frazer honed his musical interest from a young age, learning the drums at 9 years old. He went on to study music at Indiana University, but his big break came when he formed the now-acclaimed R&B group Durand Jones & the Indications. In 2021, he released his lauded solo debut, followed by a second collection this summer. Now, from his most recent album “Into The Blue,” here is Aaron Frazer with “Easy To Love.”
Aaron Frazer honed his musical interest from a young age, learning the drums at 9 years old. He went on to study music at Indiana University, but his big break came when he formed the now-acclaimed R&B group Durand Jones & the Indications. In 2021, he released his lauded solo debut, followed by a second collection this summer. Now, from his most recent album “Into The Blue,” here is Aaron Frazer with “Fly Away.”
House plants have been welcomed into homes for centuries, but in recent years, a botanical renaissance has bloomed. The global indoor plants market was valued at just under $20 billion last year, and is projected to reach more than $28 billion by 2031. Dana Jacobson reports on what’s putting new life into the market.