Mother charged after 1-year-old son died in Hurricane Florence
20-year-old mom is charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving on a closed or unopened highway
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Deputies fired after driving van into floodwaters, killing 2 women
The women were being taken to a mental health facility
Dog rescued after spending a week floating on couch in flooded home after hurricane
Humane Society of Missouri had a hard time finding the Maltese, but once they did, he was ecstatic to be rescued
National Guardsmen waved van around barricade before 2 drowned
Two women being taken to a South Carolina mental health facility during Florence drowned inside van
"A bad science fiction movie": Large, aggressive mosquitoes swarm city after Florence
The state has 61 mosquito species, and "when the flood comes, we get many, many billions of them," professor says
Charges dropped against woman who housed animals during Florence
During Hurricane Florence, Tammie Hedges housed 10 dogs and 17 cats in a warehouse that she was in the process of converting into a shelter
Florence the second-rainiest U.S. storm in 70 years, meteorologist says
Only Hurricane Harvey rained more over a 14,000 square-mile area during a four-day time period
Flooding envelops South Carolina homes as Florence death toll rises
The Waccamaw River, which floods at 11 feet, was expected to crest on Wednesday at 21.7 feet
4-year-old girl named Florence helps victims of Hurricane Florence
A 4-year-old Chicago girl named Florence was inspired to help victims of the storm that shares her name
Florence's final act: Record flooding likely on South Carolina coast
South Carolina's Georgetown County has recommended almost 8,000 people leave their homes -- more than 10 percent of the population
Florence crippled electricity and coal -- solar and wind were back the next day
Renewable energy advocates say it is less vulnerable to severe storms than traditional electric utilities
South Carolina braces for possible record flooding from Florence
Waters sweeping down swollen rivers from North Carolina threaten areas near coast; up to 8,000 people told to be ready to evacuate
North Carolina governor says floodwaters are still "treacherous"
Cooper said Saturday that nine of the state's river gauges are at major flood stage and four others are at moderate flood stage
New evacuations ordered as Florence flooding threatens more destruction
Officials ordered about 500 people to flee along the Lynches River Friday
Florence's death toll rises as South Carolina could see more flooding
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says flooding will be the worst disaster in the state's modern history
After Florence: 5 tips for fixing a flooded home
One thing you'll have to decide is whether to hire a pro or do the work yourself -- but above all be safe
"All my stuff is gone": North Carolinians grapple with destruction
One Navy veteran showed CBS News her home, which already was fixed up after Hurricane Floyd
Hurricane Florence impact to push up used car prices
Storm has destroyed tens of thousands of vehicles, creating an urgent need for people to find new wheels
Crooks create second wave of hurricane devastation
Con artists will sweep in, hell-bent on taking advantage of victims trying to rebuild and donors looking to help
"People are trying to kill each other": Woman describes chaos after Florence
Early estimates show the storm caused as much as $22 billion in destruction, making it one of the 10 most costly hurricanes in U.S. history
Hurricane Florence's next challenge: Dealing with insurers
Homeowners who have suffered damage must now wrestle with an insurance system that's tough to navigate
Florence gone but its flooding a crisis in parts of North Carolina
Officials set handouts of supplies in nearly cut off Wilmington as swollen rivers approach record levels in many parts of state
No relief in sight for North Carolina residents after 5 days of flooding
Officials are monitoring the Cape Fear River as it continues to rise
Florence drowns 1.7 million chickens as farms flooded
Heavy flooding is hitting North Carolina's poultry industry, with some farms cut off from help
Scientists say hurricane ratings fail to convey danger of deadly rain
"There's more to the story than the category," said a University of Miami hurricane researcher
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Cleveland Indians "to determine the best path forward" for name
"The recent social unrest in our community and our country has only underscored the need for us to keep improving as an organization on issues of social justice," the team said.
Washington Redskins conducting "thorough review" of team's name
The recent national debate over racism renewed calls for the franchise to change the name, and sponsors started mounting their own pressure
New coronavirus cases skyrocket on Fourth of July weekend
Coronavirus cases are rising in 37 states, a dramatic turn that's now leading health officials to warn the outbreak will spiral further out of control if Americans don't stay home this weekend.
Americans become citizens at drive-thrus amid pandemic
In America, you can get almost anything in a drive-thru – now, including one very happy spiel: The oath of allegiance to become a U.S. Citizen.
Photo shows officers reenacting chokehold on Elijah McClain
Three officers from the Aurora Police Department have been fired over a photo reenacting the chokehold that preceded Elijah McClain's death.
Non-government experts could pick who gets COVID-19 vaccine first
The National Institutes of Health director said "people are a little uneasy about the government calling the shots here"
Florida "heading a million mph in the wrong direction" in virus fight
Florida's most populous county instituted an overnight curfew, and beaches and businesses began closing down again as the state's number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep rising.
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Black family sues Hilton after police called for inn's bill error
Incident at Hampton Inn allegedly one of a series involving discrimination against African Americans by lodging chain.
Daveed Diggs on what Fourth of July means to Black Americans
"What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim."
Massachusetts city recognizes polyamorous relationships
It's estimated that 4% to 5% of people living in the U.S. are in polyamorous relationships.
White couple arrested after gun pulled on Black family
The video, which has been viewed nearly 13 million times, shows a White woman shouting "Get the f*** back" while pointing her gun at the Black woman filming the incident.
This week on "Face the Nation," July 5, 2020
John Bolton, Mayors Carlos Giménez and Sulvester Turner and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized in NY
13-ton shipment suspected to be made out of human hair taken from ethnic minorities locked inside a Chinese internment camp.
Serena Williams' daughter looks like a tennis pro at age 2
An adorable video shows the doubles partners high-fiving before Olympia walks off the court — dropping her racket for her mother to pick up.
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Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized in NY
13-ton shipment suspected to be made out of human hair taken from ethnic minorities locked inside a Chinese internment camp.
Serena Williams' daughter looks like a tennis pro at age 2
An adorable video shows the doubles partners high-fiving before Olympia walks off the court — dropping her racket for her mother to pick up.
England puts U.S. on travel "red list"
People from nations with a "reduced risk" of coronavirus will soon be allowed to visit the UK without self-isolating.
Civil rights leader Andrew Young says racism is based on fear
The former colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, and later U.N. Ambassador, tells CBS News, "We're going to have to come together."
20 Khashoggi murder suspects on trial in Turkey in absentia
Two former aides of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are among them. The suspects, all Saudis, fled to the kingdom and some were tried there.
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Cleveland Indians "to determine the best path forward" for name
"The recent social unrest in our community and our country has only underscored the need for us to keep improving as an organization on issues of social justice," the team said.
Washington Redskins conducting "thorough review" of team's name
The recent national debate over racism renewed calls for the franchise to change the name, and sponsors started mounting their own pressure
New coronavirus cases skyrocket on Fourth of July weekend
Coronavirus cases are rising in 37 states, a dramatic turn that's now leading health officials to warn the outbreak will spiral further out of control if Americans don't stay home this weekend.
Americans become citizens at drive-thrus amid pandemic
In America, you can get almost anything in a drive-thru – now, including one very happy spiel: The oath of allegiance to become a U.S. Citizen.
Photo shows officers reenacting chokehold on Elijah McClain
Three officers from the Aurora Police Department have been fired over a photo reenacting the chokehold that preceded Elijah McClain's death.
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This week on "Face the Nation," July 5, 2020
John Bolton, Mayors Carlos Giménez and Sulvester Turner and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Watch live: Trump to host Mount Rushmore fireworks show
Thousands are expected to attend the event at Mount Rushmore, which will likely attract protests.
Supreme Court blocks curbside voting in Alabama during pandemic
The 5-4 decision also prevents waiving of some absentee ballot requirements.
Ousted Manhattan U.S. attorney to testify to Congress behind closed doors
President Trump fired Berman, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, last month.
Daily Trail Markers: Trump, Biden spar over jobs report as cases spike
Trump praised the report as a sign that the "economy is roaring back," while Biden said "there is no victory to be celebrated."
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Washington Redskins conducting "thorough review" of team's name
The recent national debate over racism renewed calls for the franchise to change the name, and sponsors started mounting their own pressure
Negro Leagues celebrate 100th anniversary
This summer marks the 100th anniversary of baseball's Negro Leagues, and many are taking the chance to salute some of the best players baseball has ever seen. Jim Axelrod reports.
"Mad Men" won't remove scene showing actor in blackface
In the episode, John Slattery's character wears blackface makeup and serenades his bride in front of coworkers.
Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
Strip club owner got $5.4 million from Paycheck Protection Program
The corporate owner of Rick's Cabaret has had to close nine locations in Texas that it had reopened.
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NSA warns that VPNs could be vulnerable to cyberattacks
A senior NSA official who briefed reporters Wednesday said the increase in remote work had attracted the attention of potentially malicious cyber actors.
Consumers avoiding stores amid COVID surge
A recovery in foot traffic to reopened businesses is starting to reverse as states fail to contain the coronavirus.
Companies may shun Facebook now, but maybe not for long
PR blitz against the social media giant lets Corporate America strike a pose without totally jumping ship.
India bans TikTok, dozens of other Chinese apps amid border standoff
TikTok, a video-sharing platform that has been downloaded 611 million times in India, is among the apps targeted as the Asian giants feud.
More advertisers flee Facebook as boycott grows
Adidas, Conagra and Ford are among the latest major brands to swear off the social media platform over hate speech.
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How to watch Fourth of July weekend's "buck moon" lunar eclipse
In lieu of fireworks, skywatchers can look up to see multiple celestial events this weekend.
Jane Goodall: If humans don't change "we're going to destroy ourselves"
The world-renowned conservationist desperately wants the world to pay attention to what she sees as the greatest threat to humanity's existence.
100.4° Arctic record confirmed; Earth may be warmest in 12,000 years
As the extreme northern heat wave continues, it's so warm in Norway people are skiing on glaciers in swimsuits.
Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
The new GPS satellites feature higher accuracy and stronger jam-proofing to ensure reliability.
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New coronavirus cases skyrocket on Fourth of July weekend
Coronavirus cases are rising in 37 states, a dramatic turn that's now leading health officials to warn the outbreak will spiral further out of control if Americans don't stay home this weekend.
Florida "heading a million mph in the wrong direction" in virus fight
Florida's most populous county instituted an overnight curfew, and beaches and businesses began closing down again as the state's number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep rising.
105 University of Washington frat members have coronavirus
Experts say the outbreak is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
Gym owners: Why close fitness centers while bars stay open?
"Gyms are more essential than a bar any day of the week," said James Wiese, co-owner of Michigan Crunch franchises.
Texas governor issues mandatory mask policy
The order also gives local authorities the ability to limit gatherings of more than 10 people.
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Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized in NY
13-ton shipment suspected to be made out of human hair taken from ethnic minorities locked inside a Chinese internment camp.
Constellation Brands buys wine delivery startup
Seventy-five year old booze company is bet on e-commerce with its purchase of an online-only wine seller.
Bar activity is "opposite of social distancing"
"Congregation at a bar, inside, is bad news," Dr. Anthony Fauci told a Senate panel Tuesday.
Black-owned stores buoyed by shoppers amid racism reckoning
Some patrons are seeking out Black-owned businesses to show support, providing a lifeline during the pandemic.
Unemployment rate fell to 11% in June, with 4.8M jobs added
Business reopenings spurred a return to work last month, but many hirings are now on hold again as COVID cases rise.
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Photo shows officers reenacting chokehold on Elijah McClain
Three officers from the Aurora Police Department have been fired over a photo reenacting the chokehold that preceded Elijah McClain's death.
White couple arrested after gun pulled on Black family
The video, which has been viewed nearly 13 million times, shows a White woman shouting "Get the f*** back" while pointing her gun at the Black woman filming the incident.
Epstein accuser: Maxwell's arrest a "win" but more conspirators at large
"You can't have two people just doing all the work, there has to be people helping them," Epstein accuser Michelle Licata claimed.
2 cops charged with murder for alleged excessive use of stun guns
The Oklahoma officers allegedly used the devices more than 50 times. The 28-year-old man they used it on later died.
Missing soldier murdered by Army specialist, woman alleges in complaint
The complaint says Guillen was killed after she was hit multiple times in the head with a hammer.
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How to watch Fourth of July weekend's "buck moon" lunar eclipse
In lieu of fireworks, skywatchers can look up to see multiple celestial events this weekend.
Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
Mars rover launch delayed to July 30
NASA remains confident the $2.4 billion rover will be on its way before the planetary launch window closes around August 15.
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
The new GPS satellites feature higher accuracy and stronger jam-proofing to ensure reliability.
Newly discovered super-Earths could "potentially host life"
The host star is just 11 light years from Earth — making us practically neighbors.
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Semi-truck appears to drive into protesters
As thousands of people were on the bridge of Minneapolis Interstate 35W protesting the death of George Floyd, a large tanker truck driving at a high speed appears to try hitting protesters. CBSN Minnesota reports.
Officials blame outside agitators for violence
Federal and local authorities suspect some of the violent clashes during recent protests were instigated by white supremacist groups and far-left extremists. Protests have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd. Jeff Pegues reports.
SpaceX successfully launches rocket
SpaceX made history Saturday with a successful rocket launch from the Kennedy Space Center. The Falcon 9 launch was the first to carry American astronauts launched from American soil in nearly a decade, and the first time a private company has sent people to space. Mark Strassman reports.
Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.
Mass protests after Atlanta cop fatally shoots black man
Atlanta's mayor issued an executive order requiring offices to de-escalate situations following the protests sparked by the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by police during an arrest. The Brooks family continues to grieve and demand justice. Mark Strassmann reports.