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Puerto Rico residents wait for relief from U.S. after powerful quakes

Several aftershocks jolted Puerto Rico over the weekend as thousands of residents continue to sleep in the streets following a series of earthquakes. Governor Wanda Vázquez officially submitted a major declaration request but has yet to hear from President Trump. Washington Post reporter Arelis Hernandez joined CBSN AM to discuss Puerto Ricans’ lack of trust in the government. Source

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Flu season: Nearly 10 million sickened so far

This flu season is on track to be one of the worst in history in terms of the number of people infected. Flu is now widespread in almost every state. Nearly 10 million people have become ill so far. Pediatric deaths are double of what they were at this time last year. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why so many people have gotten sick this season. Source

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Helicopters drop food for wallabies in Australia

Rescue work continues in Australia, including a new effort to protect a group of endangered wallabies, related to kangaroos. Helicopters dropped thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes in a national park where fires have burned the wallabies’ natural food sources. Officials say they’ll continue the food drops until they’re sure the animals can find their own food and drink. Source

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Prince Harry’s behavior “uncharacteristic,” biographer says

As an emergency meeting takes place Monday over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future, opinions in Britain are starkly divided. While some support the declaration of independence, others question it. Prince Harry’s biographer and royal historian Penny Junor joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why she believes his recent behavior is “uncharacteristic.” Source

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Serena Williams wins first title since daughter’s birth

Serena Williams triumphed Sunday at the ASB Classic in New Zealand. It was the tennis star’s first tournament in three years and her first win since the birth of her 2-year-old daughter, Olympia. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the personal battles Williams overcame before this victory. Source

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