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Puerto Rico: The exodus after Hurricane Maria

Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico devastated - almost 3,000 people died in its wake, towns were left without power or water for months, and hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans left, many never to return. David Begnaud returns to Puerto Rico for CBS Reports to examine the impact of that exodus and what the future holds.

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Posted: August 1, 2025, 12:37 am


Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce

CBSN and CBS MoneyWatch present "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce." The special, anchored by Lana Zak, takes a look at the state of employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and includes valuable information for job seekers and career changers.

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Posted: August 1, 2025, 12:00 am


Trump unveils higher tariffs on dozens of countries

The Trump administration is poised to hit dozens of nations around the world with higher tariffs starting next week.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 11:01 pm


25 hospitalized after international flight diverted to MSP over turbulence

A plane had to make an emergency landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday, after multiple passengers were injured by turbulence.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 10:36 pm


7/31: CBS Evening News

Emergency manager says he was sick, asleep as deadly flash floods hit Texas; Potatoes came from tomatoes, scientists say

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 10:31 pm


Judge delays termination of legal status for immigrants from 3 countries

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for tens of thousands of immigrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 10:25 pm


Kavanaugh defends emergency orders as Supreme Court faces more appeals

Justice Brett Kavanaugh spoke about the Supreme Court's emergency orders before a group of lawyers and judges in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 10:20 pm


Ex-Biden cyber director says West Point appointment was rescinded

The Army secretary rescinded an appointment for Biden CISA director Jen Easterly at West Point, her alma mater.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 10:18 pm


3/31/2024: Targeting Americans; Indian Relay

First, new Havana Syndrome evidence is revealed. Then, a look inside the dangerous Indian Relay horse race.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 10:00 pm


7/31: CBS Evening News Plus

New analysis shows where most immigration arrests are happening; Reporter's Notebook: Trump's White House ballroom

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 9:35 pm


These are the states with the most ICE arrests during Trump's 2nd term so far

In the first five months of President Trump's second term, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested more than 109,000 people. A CBS News analysis found that a majority of those arrests took place in southern states. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:32 pm


7/31: The Daily Report

Jo Ling Kent reports on the upcoming deadline for sweeping tariffs, and what new data tells us about ICE arrests under President Trump so far.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:30 pm


Breaking down the legal challenge to Trump's tariff powers

President Trump's tariffs faced a critical legal test on Thursday ahead of his Friday deadline for new levies to kick in for U.S. trading partners. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down why a group of small business owners and lawmakers are questioning the legality of the president's trade moves.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:26 pm


Senate advances bill banning lawmaker stock trading

A bill that would prevent lawmakers and future presidents and vice presidents from trading stocks has advanced in the Senate. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:25 pm


What to know about Lyme disease after Justin Timberlake announces diagnosis

Justin Timberlake has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down what comes with the illness.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:20 pm


Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan explains why he's running for Michigan governor as an independent

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a former Democrat running as an independent to become the next governor of Michigan, is leading the race's fundraising. Duggan joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:12 pm


Texas emergency coordinator admits he was sick, asleep when deadly floods hit

A key emergency official says he was sick and asleep when deadly floods hit central Texas earlier in July. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the details.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:12 pm


North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs speaks out about protecting ballots

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs fought for her election win for six months, and she's now warning about threats to your right to vote. Riggs joins "The Takeout" to discuss efforts across the U.S. to throw out ballots and overturn results.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:11 pm


Trump raising tariffs on Canadian imports to 35%

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday night increasing tariffs on Canadian imports to 35% starting Aug. 1. CBS News' Erica Brown and Kelly O'Grady have the latest.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:10 pm


Severe weather moves over parts of Northeast

A state of emergency has been declared in New York and New Jersey as the Mid-Atlantic is hit with high amounts of rainfall. CBS News New York reporter Ali Bauman is following the storm in Queens, New York.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:10 pm


Majority of ICE arrests in Trump's first 5 months were in these states

Statistics indicate Texas saw nearly a quarter of all ICE arrests during President Trump's first 5 months in office. About 11% of arrests occurred in Florida and 7% in California.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:09 pm


Tennessee manhunt underway for suspect in killings of abandoned baby's relatives

Tennessee investigators are searching for a man suspected of killing the four family members of a baby that was found abandoned earlier this week. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:08 pm


Researchers say they've discovered the potato's origins

The origin of potatoes has puzzled scientists for years, but researchers now say they've found an unlikely ancestor: tomatoes.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:07 pm


Escaped slave who became lawmaker honored with statue at South Carolina Capitol

Robert Smalls​ escaped slavery in Charleston by commandeering a Confederate ship and became a top Union naval officer and South Carolina lawmaker.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 7:43 pm


Virginia Giuffre's family says they're shocked Trump said Epstein "stole" Giuffre

The family of Virginia Giuffre, one of the most outspoken victims of Jeffrey Epstein, said Wednesday that no leniency should be shown to accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. The family also expressed shock at President Trump's comments that Epstein "stole" Giuffre from him. CBS News Department of Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 6:21 pm


Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey on being denied access to inspect ICE facility

Several Maryland congressional Democrats were denied access to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Baltimore while trying to investigate reports of inhumane conditions inside. Rep. Glenn Ivey was one of those lawmakers barred from entering the facility and joins "The Takeout" to unpack the situation.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 6:14 pm


Trump envoy and U.S. ambassador to Israel to visit Gaza amid humanitarian crisis

President Trump's top diplomatic envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Gaza on Friday alongside U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Then, William F. Wechsler, senior director of Middle East programs at the Atlantic Council, joins with analysis.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 6:12 pm


ICE arrests up 120% under Trump compared to Biden in 2024, most arrests in Southern states

CBS News analysis of new government data shows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has carried out more than 100,000 arrests in the first five months of President Trump's second term in office, with most arrests reported in Southern states. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Jared Ochacher report.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 2:53 pm


Student loan interest for millions resumes on Aug. 1. Here's what to know.

Millions of borrowers in forbearance through the SAVE plan will see interest start accruing on Friday. Here's what to know.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 1:47 pm


Trump says he's extended the tariff deadline for Mexico by 90 days

President Trump said he is giving more time to Mexico to strike a trade deal ahead of his Aug. 1 tariff deadline.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 12:22 pm