Good morning, im phillip mena. Good tuesday to you. Im frances rivera. The federal government is ramping up its relief effort in puerto rico as residents remain without adequate food, water, power or supplies. President trump tweeted about puerto rico for the first time in four days saying the island is in deep trouble. Due to a devastated electrical grid and billions still owed to wall street. A debt which he said must be dealt with. Fema says over 10,000 federal staff are helping with rescue and relief efforts. The massive clean up effort is leaving some residents feeling forgotten and overwhelmed. Nbcs Gabe Gutierrez has more. Reporter when maria rowerar on shore, they felt the impact. Norma lost the roof off her home and the business flew away entirely. Many of us dont have a lot of money. That will take us a long time to recover from the things that we lost. Reporter now the hunt is on here for the basics. This woman snagging water from the side of a mountain. Everything is destro
Early today starts right now. Good morning, im phillip mena. Good tuesday to you. Im frances rivera. The federal government is ramping up its relief effort in puerto rico as residents remain without adequate food, water, power or supplies. President trump tweeted about puerto rico for the first time in four days saying the island is in deep trouble. Due to a devastated electrical grid and billions still owed to wall street. A debt which he said must be dealt with. Fema says over 10,000 federal staff are helping with rescue and relief efforts. The massive clean up effort is leaving some residents feeling forgotten and overwhelmed. Nbcs Gabe Gutierrez has more. Reporter when maria rowerar on shore, they felt the impact. Norma lost the roof off her home and the business flew away entirely. Many of us dont have a lot of money. That will take us a long time to recover from the things that we lost. Reporter now the hunt is on here for the basics. This woman snagging water from the side of a
White president. The difference with President Trump is that he was able to make the identity and the entire program of a black president who preceded him central to his own identity. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by celebrating 100 years of travel together. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. Carnegie corporation of new york. Supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the toll in the California Wildfires is rising tonight as search teams check the charred ruins. Officials have confirmed
Trump is that he was able to make the identity and the entire program of a black president who preceded him central to his own identity. Woodruff all that and more on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by celebrating 100 years of travel together. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. Carnegie corporation of new york. Supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of International Peace and security. At carnegie. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the toll in the California Wildfires is rising tonight as search teams check the charred ruins. Officials have confirmed at least 29 deaths, in a storm of fires that e
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