Archives: 2018

Chef who cooked millions of meals in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria says he failed

Chef José Andrés, the founder of World Central Kitchen, told CBS News correspondent David Begnaud that he “failed” in Puerto Rico, despite providing nearly 3.7 million meals to victims of Hurricane Maria. Andrés also says he sometimes wishes he had opened his restaurant at the Trump Hotel in Washington, so he could have had direct contact with President Trump. Categories:…

FEMA official in Puerto Rico discusses water bottles left on tarmac

Earlier this month, new photos revealed what appeared to be millions of water bottles meant for victims still sitting on a runway in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, more than one year after Hurricane Maria. Justo “Tito” Hernandez, FEMA’s deputy federal coordinating officer for response, discusses why there was so much excess water with CBS News correspondent David Begnaud. Categories: National, US…

ALS patient discusses fleeing Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria

While covering Hurricane Maria in 2017, CBS News correspondent David Begnaud met Carmelo Diaz and his wife Bere Padilla. Diaz had been battling ALS for nearly three decades, and was forced to evacuate the island. Begnaud reunited with Diaz in New Orleans where he and his wife now live. Categories: National, US & World News

All eyes on Brett Kavanaugh hearing

With a crucial seat on the Supreme Court at stake, all eyes will be on a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing set for Thursday. Christine Blasey Ford, a university professor, will testify that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a high school party in 1982. Kavanaugh will again deny the accusation. Weijia Jiang reports. Categories: National, US &…

Kavanaugh accuser’s sister speaks out

The accuser’s sister-in-law is speaking out saying that “facts matter” to Christine Blasey Ford — and that Dr. Ford is hoping the Senate committee treats her fairly. Meg Oliver reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Weather Update for September 23rd, 2018

Rain is here to stay for a couple of days! It is a refreshing sight to many as it allows temperatures to cool off. SUNDAY NIGHT: The rain that we have seen throughout the day will continue overnight. Showers and storms will be widespread at sunset, but will become more focused over the northwestern portions of the area the later…