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FEMA: Disaster Relief Now Costing $200 Million A Day
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says the U.S. is spending more than $200 million each day on the response to three major hurricanes and huge wildfires.
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The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says the U.S. is spending more than $200 million each day on the response to three major hurricanes and huge wildfires.
The head of Puerto Rico's power company said Sunday the agency will cancel its $300 million contract with Whitefish Energy Holdings.
The Senate passed a $36.5 billion emergency aid measure Tuesday to refill disaster accounts, provide a much-needed cash infusion to Puerto Rico, and bail out the federal flood insurance program.
The 82-17 vote sends the measure to the White House, where President Donald Trump is sure to sign it.
The Senate is pushing ahead on a $36.5 billion hurricane relief package that would give Puerto Rico a much-needed infusion of cash.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have raised $26 million for Puerto Rico disaster relief, with $9 million raised during a benefit show on Saturday night.
House passes $36.5B disaster aid bill for hurricane-hit states, Puerto Rico.
President Donald Trump is criticizing hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico and says the government can't keep federal aid there "forever."
The House is on track to deliver a sweeping bipartisan vote for President Donald Trump's request for additional disaster aid, $16 billion to pay flood insurance claims, and emergency funding to help the cash-strapped government of Puerto Rico stay afloat.
Mark Zuckerberg has apologized for showcasing Facebook's VR capability with a tour of hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. The intent, he said, was to show "how VR can raise awareness and help us see what's happening in different parts of the world."
Eminem has unleashed a lyrical tirade against President Trump, saying that he "came to stomp" in a freestyle rap video that aired as part of BET's Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday night.
House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning to visit Puerto Rico on Friday with a small bipartisan group to view the hurricane devastation first-hand as Congress weighs more aid for the storm-battered island.
Opera singer Placido Domingo has announced he will match $50,000 in donations to relief efforts following an earthquake in Mexico and a hurricane in Puerto Rico.
President Donald Trump is meeting Tuesday with some of the 3.4 million Puerto Ricans struggling to recover from Hurricane Maria, as criticism of the federal government's sluggish response continues.
President Trump began lashing out at the mayor of Puerto Rico's capital city Saturday morning in a war of words over recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria smashed into the U.S. territory.
President Donald Trump delivered his weekly address on hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and tax reform for Americans.
A child has contributed to her grandmother's search by creating a poster for her missing abuela she was photographed with and shared on social media.
Under pressure to do more to help hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration was considering waiving a little-known federal law that prohibits foreign-flagged ships from shuttling goods between U.S. ports.
Flying in relief, Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea extended a hand to his home country of Puerto Rico to help out those impacted by Hurricane Maria.
President Donald Trump says he'll visit hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico next Tuesday.
The U.S. ramped up its response Monday to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico, even as President Donald Trump brought up the island's struggles before Hurricane Maria struck — including "billions of dollars" in debt to "Wall Street and the banks which, sadly, must be dealt with."
Jennifer Lopez has pledged $1 million toward hurricane relief efforts in her family's native Puerto Rico. She is also enlisting the help of former Yankees player and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez and ex-husband Marc Anthony.
The National Weather Service in San Juan said Friday that the northwestern municipalities of Isabela and Quebradillas, home to some 70,000 people, were being evacuated with buses because the nearby Guajataca Dam was failing after Hurricane Maria hit the U.S. territory.
Puerto Ricans were stunned by a Category 4 hurricane that knocked out power for the whole island and paralyzed the U.S. territory with landslides, flooding and downed trees.
Puerto Rican natives now living in North Texas are paying close attention to the massive storm's impact on the island.
President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A few storms could also fire in DFW, and a few with gusty winds, Sunday afternoon and evening.
Around 6 p.m. Friday, Pastor Robert Jeffress received a call that First Baptist Dallas was on fire.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Sara Abel, with ATF Dallas Field Division, said her agency was asked to assist with the investigation "as it is one of the 'services' we at AFT provide."
A few storms could also fire in DFW, and a few with gusty winds, Sunday afternoon and evening.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Just days after the assassination attempt against him, Donald Trump accepts the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention. Fort Worth Mattie Parker sits down with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink to discuss how Republicans can help cities. And Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson addresses the RNC months after he made national headlines when he switched from the Democratic to the Republican Party.
It was the pair's first event together since they became the GOP's nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
The RoughRiders was the first sports team in Frisco and laid the foundation for future development.
Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game in the Fever's 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Just days after the assassination attempt against him, Donald Trump accepts the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention. Fort Worth Mattie Parker sits down with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink to discuss how Republicans can help cities. And Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson addresses the RNC months after he made national headlines when he switched from the Democratic to the Republican Party.
Adrian Beltré thanked Texas Rangers fans and his teammates Saturday, just a day before his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Showers and thunderstorms are approaching the Metroplex. Rain chances will increase throughout the coming week.
A smoke detector saved a Flower Mound family from a house fire early Saturday morning. A GoFundMe has been launched to assist the family in their recovery.
Despite the fire that destroyed its historic sanctuary, First Baptist Dallas will hold Sunday’s service at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Investigators, including the ATF, are still working to determine the cause of the blaze.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.