Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 16 dead
More than 2.5 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
More than 2.5 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump accused the special counsel of cherry-picking and mischaracterizing evidence compiled by prosecutors in their case against him.
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
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A boat captain rode out Hurricane Milton overnight in the Gulf of Mexico before he was found clinging to a cooler around 30 miles offshore and rescued by helicopter.
Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday, also sparked multiple tornadoes.
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President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted dozens of rescues in the Tampa area after Hurricane Milton dumped heavy rain on the region. In Clearwater, Florida, hundreds of first responders were using highwater vehicles and boats to rescue families trapped in an apartment complex. Vladimir Duthiers and Jonathan Vigliotti report.
President Biden has again called out former President Donald Trump for spreading false information about response efforts to hurricanes Helene and Milton, while Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday that some hurricane victims have heard false rumors that FEMA will seize their land. Nancy Cordes reports.
At least one person was killed and four others injured when authorities said a mechanical issue occurred involving an elevator in the Mollie Kathleen Mine, a tourist attraction near Colorado Springs. Another 12 people remained stranded underground in the mine. Carter Evans has the latest.
The barrier island community of Boca Grande on Florida's west coast sustained significant damage from Hurricane Milton. Vehicles were swept away and businesses were caked in sand. With the only bridge into Boca Grande closed, Nicole Valdes got access in a helicopter with the Lee County Sheriff.
Hours before making landfall Wednesday, Hurricane Milton spawned at least 17 confirmed tornadoes across Florida. One of those tornadoes ripped through a senior community in St. Lucie County, killing several people. Rob Marciano examines why Milton generated so many tornadoes.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted dozens of rescues in the Tampa area after Hurricane Milton dumped heavy rain on the region. In Clearwater, Florida, hundreds of first responders were using highwater vehicles and boats to rescue families trapped in an apartment complex. Vladimir Duthiers and Jonathan Vigliotti report.
At least one person was killed and four others injured when authorities said a mechanical issue occurred involving an elevator in the Mollie Kathleen Mine, a tourist attraction near Colorado Springs. Another 12 people remained stranded underground in the mine. Carter Evans has the latest.
The barrier island community of Boca Grande on Florida's west coast sustained significant damage from Hurricane Milton. Vehicles were swept away and businesses were caked in sand. With the only bridge into Boca Grande closed, Nicole Valdes got access in a helicopter with the Lee County Sheriff.
When Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, it knocked out cell phone service in some areas, forcing many residents to depend on the radio for communication and information. For days, WWNC AM radio host Mark Starling and his producer, Tank Spencer, served as a proxy dispatch service, helping to coordinate wellness checks and connect the stranded with nearby resources. Skyler Henry has more.
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Hurricane Milton caused catastrophic floods in Florida, causing several deaths and leaving over 3 million residents without power. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more from Orlando.
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More than 2.5 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
At least two workers at a Houston-area oil refinery were killed when hydrogen sulfide leaked at the plant, setting off urgent warnings for nearby residents to stay indoors before authorities determined the public wasn't in danger.
Harris fielded questions at a Univision town hall about immigration, the economy and healthcare — all issues that polls suggest are critical to the Latino voting bloc.
A boat captain rode out Hurricane Milton overnight in the Gulf of Mexico before he was found clinging to a cooler around 30 miles offshore and rescued by helicopter.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Ivy League university said its exposure to companies with Israeli military ties is "de minimis" and does no harm.
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Lawyers for former President Donald Trump accused the special counsel of cherry-picking and mischaracterizing evidence compiled by prosecutors in their case against him.
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A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
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A boat captain rode out Hurricane Milton overnight in the Gulf of Mexico before he was found clinging to a cooler about 30 miles offshore and rescued by helicopter. (Video provided by the U.S. Coast Guard)
Arizona is one of the seven battleground states that will help determine the result of the 2024 presidential election. The state's Senate race could also determine the balance of power in Congress and a ballot measure will decide the state's abortion laws. Arizona Republic national political reporter Ron Hansen joins CBS News to discuss Arizonans' top issues.
Former President Barack Obama is campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Thursday. Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is accusing Harris of "politicizing" the hurricane disaster recovery. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on Harris' campaign and the politics of disaster relief.
Hurricane Milton caused catastrophic floods in Florida, causing several deaths and leaving over 3 million residents without power. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more from Orlando.
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