
Drought disrupts "irreplaceable" Mississippi River shipping corridor
The drought is expected to last through January, threatening the critical supply chain.
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The drought is expected to last through January, threatening the critical supply chain.
The wreck, on the muddy shoreline near downtown Baton Rouge, La., is the latest discovery resulting from a severe drought's impact on water levels in many regions.
"This is game-changing," said CEO of company that creates drinkable water from processed produce.
A 22-year mega-drought has caused elevation to drop along the Colorado River, which supplies water to 40 million people in the U.S. and Mexico.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California is expected to lose 10% of its water supply by 2040.
Newsom is urging local water agencies to ramp up their conservation messaging to avoid the need for mandatory restrictions.
The nation's second largest reservoir, which provides water to millions of people, is just 24% full.
"I would be willing to bet there are going to be a few more bodies," a UNLV history professor said after the discovery of two sets of human remains.
The barrel might have been visible due to Lake Mead's low water level from ongoing drought.
Southern California's water supplier has taken the unprecedented step of ordering millions of people to cut their outdoor watering to one day a week.
Water agencies that serve 27 million people and 750,000 acres of farmland will get just 5% of what they've requested this year.
This winter may be warmer and drier than usual for some parts of the U.S., the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
Experts have compared the past year to California's massive drought of 1977.
Nearly 1,000 structures have been destroyed in the fire near Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada border, including 776 homes.
"It used to be called the Nile of the West, which is almost impossible to believe these days," said one water policy expert.
The wells that Mendocino, California, depends on are drying up amid a devastating drought in the state.
Commercial and recreational salmon fishing generates more than $900 million annually for California.
Water levels at Lake Mead, the rapidly-depleting reservoir at Hoover Dam, may force the federal government to make a drastic and historic decision affecting Southwest farmers.
The valley is sinking because of the pumping of groundwater from underground reservoirs, a byproduct of California's severe drought
The Colorado River reservoir - which supplies water to communities from Nevada to Arizona - is severely affected by drought
During the historic drought, some residents in California have reported being fined for their parched landscape
The lake created by the Hoover Dam provides water for 20 million people in Nevada, California, Arizona
The Lone Star State's water authority will cut off supply to most rice farmers unless water levels rise
Tree farmers have been hit hard by drought
Newlywed tripped and cut himself when an empty glass that was in his pocket shattered
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
This is the second time in two years that the Brunt Ice Shelf has had a major break-off.
The NYC Parks Department said it's believed the dolphins "naturally found" their way back to the river as conditions continue to improve after years of pollution.
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
After nearly 50 years of serving as an iconic landmark to Alabama's welcome center and rest stop, the Saturn 1-B Rocket is expected be taken down. Chris Davis with CBS affiliate WTVF has more on the rocket's final mission.
The lack of snow is taking a financial toll from Maine to Michigan.
Seven dead whales have washed ashore in New Jersey and New York in less than two months. Some are blaming offshore wind energy sites, but federal officials are pushing back.
Toxic cane toads are usually the size of a teacup, but Toadzilla is the size of a newborn human baby and will eat anything that fits in its mouth.
The amount of dust in the atmosphere has increased, and new research helps explain what that means for the climate.
The East Coast has gotten significantly less snow this winter, and many ski resorts are trying to find ways to make up for it. Chance Keso, senior news producer for North America at OnTheSnow, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss how they're responding.
Massachusetts has identified two cases so far that were infected by the strain, which appears to have developed some resistance to ceftriaxone.
Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy Terrell Abernathy had no idea when he rang Georgia Police Officer Seth Perrault's doorbell that the officer's wife was lying dead in the couple's bed from a gunshot wound, prosecutors say.
Investigators in Oregon say Benjamin Foster held his victim captive. His sentence in the Nevada case was cut way short due to a plea deal.
Kavanaugh said the public shouldn't read anything into the high court's historically slow start to releasing opinions.
Polis spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about Trump, presidential aspirations and how classified material should be handled, among other topics.
Amtrak has announced a major upgrade to its fleet, with the new "Amtrak Airo" trains set to roll out in the next three years.
Amtrak has announced a major upgrade to its fleet, with the new "Amtrak Airo" trains set to roll out in the next three years.
The programs can be used on everything from groceries to weddings. But missing a payment could cost you.
Most restaurant operators say they don't have enough employees to meet customer demand, survey shows.
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
The home goods chain has been searching for ways to stay afloat after a weak performance during the holiday season.
Kavanaugh said the public shouldn't read anything into the high court's historically slow start to releasing opinions.
Polis spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about Trump, presidential aspirations and how classified material should be handled, among other topics.
The GOP Florida governor gave Ronna McDaniel's challenger, Harmeet Dhillon a boost during an interview with "The Charlie Kirk Show."
Sources told CBS News that the classified documents found at Pence's residence included briefings from foreign trips.
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
Unvaccinated Americans would be able to effectively skip to the updated "bivalent" booster doses.
None of the contaminated products have been sold in the United States, the agency told CBS News.
In November 2021, he was convicted of inciting suicidal actions through sermons in which he urged believers to "die for Russia."
A special forces raid Wednesday night in northern Somalia resulted in the death of ISIS operator and facilitator Bilal al-Sudani and about 10 of his ISIS associates.
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
In a new round of sanctions, the U.S. accused the mercenary group of atrocities in Ukraine and around the world.
None of the contaminated products have been sold in the United States, the agency told CBS News.
Jeremy Renner said he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
Randy Gonzalez and his 7-year-old son Brice were known for creating endearing videos together and with the rest of their family.
"Ginny & Georgia" has been dominating the Netflix Top 10 list since Season 2 was released this month.
Union teams up with Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer in the third season of the Apple TV+ show.
You are already loved beyond words," Hilton wrote.
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
Event-goers have found themselves ejected from games because they work for law firms involved in litigation with MSG.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
The ransomware group demanded over $130 million from over 1,500 victims in 80 countries.
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
In November 2021, he was convicted of inciting suicidal actions through sermons in which he urged believers to "die for Russia."
Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy Terrell Abernathy had no idea when he rang Georgia Police Officer Seth Perrault's doorbell that the officer's wife was lying dead in the couple's bed from a gunshot wound, prosecutors say.
Investigators in Oregon say Benjamin Foster held his victim captive. His sentence in the Nevada case was cut way short due to a plea deal.
Authorities say they'll release video of Nichols' violent traffic stop Friday evening. Cities are preparing for possible protests.
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
Five Memphis Police officers are facing second-degree murder charges for the death of Tyre Nichols. Tyre Nichols' family is calling for peaceful protests as the department prepares to release the body camera footage showing his arrest. Elise Preston reports.
The body camera footage that shows the arrest of Tyre Nichols is scheduled to be released on Friday. Also, more questions arise over the way classified materials are handled as the National Archives asks former presidents and vice presidents to search their properties. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
An 11-year-old piano prodigy with autism gets a huge surprise. A heroic woman rescues a stranger in a blizzard. Host Tony Dokoupil faces his fear of dancing and takes dance lessons for the first time.
Biden's attorneys did not tell DOJ before searching Delaware house; Dr. David Agus answers your medical questions.
Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee are pushing for access to the documents found in the homes of President Biden, former President Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and the moderator of "Face the Nation" Margaret Brennan join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the documents controversy.