Man evacuates dozens of cats and dogs on school bus
Tony Alsup created an evacuation plan ahead of Hurricane Florence – and it included dozens of cats and dogs leaving on a school bus
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"He let go": Mom recalls son being swept away as flooding grips N.C.
Cape Fear River reached is already causing floodwaters to rush into downtown Fayetteville, which is mostly underwater
"Cajun Navy" volunteers rescue North Carolina nursing home residents
Volunteers have stepped up to help as the state deals with flooding after Florence
North Carolina governor warns "worst flooding yet" from Florence still to come
Floodwaters continue to rise, and overflowing rivers and lakes are causing new concerns for communities hit by Florence
Complaints of price gouging hit North Carolina
Many gas stations across the state are without fuel and some are without power as the storms sweeps north
Couple escapes Hurricane Florence just before birth of twins
Mother went into labor less than 24 hours after arriving in Florida from North Carolina
No flood insurance? You can still get help
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Coast Guard employee removed from Florence duty over alleged "white power" gesture
Coast Guard apologized after one of its workers made the alleged gesture in the background of a televised interview
Rescuing Florence victims
As the rain keeps falling and the water keeps rising, Florence continues to bring devastation to the Carolina coast, but not despair. Adriana Diaz reports on how first responders and volunteers are assisting those stranded by the storm.
Florence: Desperate residents contend with flooding
Epic rainfall and rising rivers are creating a nightmare for residents as Tropical Depression Florence continues to wreak havoc up and down the Carolina coast. Mark Strassmann reports
Florence's lethal one-two punch to the Carolinas
With at least 14 deaths, Florence has wreaked havoc on North and South Carolina this weekend, bring nearly three feet of rainfall and leaving thousands homeless. Jef Glor reports the latest developments from Wilmington, North Carolina, and meteorologist Megan Glaros of CBS' Chicago station WBBM tells us what we may expect next.
Florence weakens to tropical depression as flooding fears grow
At least 14 storm-related deaths were reported in North and South Carolina
Florence flooding hits inland rivers as fearsome new stage begins
More than 2 feet of rain had fallen in places, and the drenching went on and on, with forecasters saying there could be an additional 1½ feet before Sunday is out
"We're not through this storm": Florence rescues by air, boat and foot
The death toll from Florence climbed Saturday to at least 12
Florence webcams from along the East Coast
How to see the storm on a collection of live webcams across North Carolina and South Carolina
Restoring power to Wilmington could take weeks, mayor says
Wilmington Mayor Bill Safo had a message to residents who evacuated: Don't come back yet
More than 30 inches of rain reported in North Carolina town
Trillions of gallons of rain are still in the forecast as the tropical storm makes an extended stay along the coast
"The wind was so hard, the waters were so hard": Florence besieges Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Florence is causing "catastrophic flooding" in North and South Carolina," National Hurricane Center says
Florence slams North and South Carolina coast
5 deaths were reported as the tropical storm inundated the coasts of North and South Carolina
Rescuers rush to save people and pets from rising North Carolina flood waters
Two rescuers said they found dogs and a cat left behind in Jacksonville, North Carolina
"It's dangerous work": More than 360 people rescued in submerged N.C. city
Teia Cherry and her family thought they could ride out Florence at home. Then came the water.
FEMA chief on Florence: Biggest concern is "trying to get to the people who didn't evacuate"
"What concerns me the most is trying to get to the people who didn't evacuate and that's incredibly hard to do so we can't put our own people in danger"
After Hurricane Matthew, North Carolina residents try to prevent flooding from Florence
When Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina, 20 inches of rain were dumped on Lumberton
More than 20,000 are spending the night in North Carolina shelters
One of them is Robert Faircloth Jr., who brought a backpack, a tote bag and his dog, Buster, to a shelter
Florence pummels coast with pounding rain, widespread flooding and catastrophic winds
Florence, blamed for at least five deaths, is not going anywhere fast
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Memphis mayor targeted in stalking and attempted kidnapping incident
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, said they recovered "a taser, gloves, rope and duct tape" from the suspect's vehicle. Mayor Paul Young said political violence "simply cannot become our norm."
Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
The 30,000-pound bomb and plane that could be used to strike Iran
Israel's best chance at destroying the facility at Fordo could lie with a U.S.-produced bomb that's so heavy that it can only be dropped by a U.S. plane.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov plans to leave fortune to his 100-plus children
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov told a publication that all of his more than 100 children will inherit some of his fortune.
Biden to speak at Juneteenth event at historic church in Texas
The event honoring Juneteenth will take place at the Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas.
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Shark bites 12-year-old girl off South Carolina's Hilton Head Island
A 12-year-old girl was airlifted to receive medical attention after sustaining a shark bite in waters off South Carolina's Hilton Head Island.
Trump's deportation efforts could impact these industries and states the most
Unauthorized immigrants make up nearly 5% of the U.S. workforce, according to 2022 estimates, and a higher share in construction and agriculture.
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Memphis mayor targeted in stalking and attempted kidnapping incident
Police in Memphis, Tennessee, said they recovered "a taser, gloves, rope and duct tape" from the suspect's vehicle. Mayor Paul Young said political violence "simply cannot become our norm."
Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
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The 30,000-pound bomb and plane that could be used to strike Iran
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov plans to leave fortune to his 100-plus children
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov told a publication that all of his more than 100 children will inherit some of his fortune.
Biden to speak at Juneteenth event at historic church in Texas
The event honoring Juneteenth will take place at the Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov plans to leave fortune to his 100-plus children
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov told a publication that all of his more than 100 children will inherit some of his fortune.
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Tariffs are pushing up remodeling costs. Here's how to save money.
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Trump's deportation efforts could impact these industries and states the most
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Kids' cough syrup recalled due to microbial contamination
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Trump administration boosts monitoring of possible Iran-backed cells in U.S., sources say
FBI Director Kash Patel has increased efforts to monitor possible domestic sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah, U.S. officials say.
The 30,000-pound bomb and plane that could be used to strike Iran
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Biden to speak at Juneteenth event at historic church in Texas
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U.S. brokers DRC-Rwanda deal with high risk, potential "vast rewards"
Fighting for control of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral wealth has killed millions. Trump wants to end it, and potentially reap huge rewards.
Democrats say Trump admin. weaponizing law enforcement to silence foes
Some high-profile Democrats have been detained or prosecuted, in what one lawmaker called "strong-arm tactics" intended to "silence and intimidate people."
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Kids' cough syrup recalled due to microbial contamination
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U.S. plans to combat "man-eater" screwworms with a facility of flies
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
AstroAI recalls minifridges that caused $360,000 in property damages
A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.
Trump administration to shutter specialized LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline option
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
FDA approves HIV prevention drug taken as twice-yearly injection
Clinical trials showed 99.9% of participants who received the drug, called Yeztugo from company Gilead Sciences, remained HIV negative.
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United, American suspend some flights from U.S. to Middle East
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
U.S. brokers DRC-Rwanda deal with high risk, potential "vast rewards"
Fighting for control of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral wealth has killed millions. Trump wants to end it, and potentially reap huge rewards.
Iranian insider says country weakened, but Iranians "very united"
A Tehran-based political analyst acknowledges Iran has been weakened by Israel's onslaught, but the official line is still one of defiance and solidarity.
U.S. "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
Israel vows to hold Iran's leader accountable after missile hits hospital
An Iranian missile slammed into a hospital in Israel, causing no serious injuries but drawing a quick vow of retaliation against Iran's supreme leader for "war crimes."
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Owen Wilson's reflections on success after a decades-long Hollywood career
In his new role on the TV series "Stick," actor Owen Wilson explores themes of redemption and reckoning that mirror his own journey through Hollywood.
Jamie Wax on Broadway debut
Three-time Emmy winner Jean Smart plays a woman trapped in a violent marriage in the one-woman play "Call Me Izzy." The show, written by CBS News contributor Jamie Wax, explores the power of creativity and survival.
Owen Wilson talks golf, growth and gratitude
Academy Award-nominated actor Owen Wilson joins Nate Burleson at Liberty National Golf Club to discuss his new Apple TV+ series "Stick," where he plays a washed-up golfer seeking redemption. Wilson opens up about his mental health journey, his love of golf and finding peace at this stage in his life.
Alison Hall meets Olivia Munn for first time after early cancer diagnosis
Alison Hall credits Olivia Munn's openness with helping detect her breast cancer early. Their emotional first meeting airs Wednesday on "Inside Edition."
Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar
Actor Tom Cruise is set to receive an honorary Oscar ahead of next year's Academy Awards. While he has scored four nominations, the "Mission Impossible" and "Top Gun" actor has never won an Oscar.
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Amazon CEO: AI will mean fewer corporate jobs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
Robotic heart transplant makes history
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
AI data centers are driving up energy bills
An increase in demand for artificial intelligence may be increasing the cost of your electric bills. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains.
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Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
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Karen Read thanks supporters
Karen Read addressed supporters after a jury found her not guilty in the retrial for the murder of Boston police officer John O'Keefe. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Kohberger defense team moves to delay trial
Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, appeared in court Wednesday. His defense team wants the trial delayed, arguing intense public scrutiny threatens his right to a fair trial. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Karen Read acquitted of murder
A jury has acquitted Karen Read of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has the latest.
Karen Read speaks after acquittal
A jury on Wednesday found Karen Read not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her police officer boyfriend. Read spoke briefly after leaving the courthouse. See that moment and analysis from trial attorney Robin Nunn.
Watch: Karen Read found not guilty
Karen Read was acquitted Wednesday on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. See the moment the verdict was read.
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Video shows SpaceX Starship explosion at Texas launch site
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
See NASA's image of an intense X-class solar flare
The solar flare peaked at 5:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said.
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
NASA evaluating data indicating air leaks aboard space station are sealed
If initial results hold up, NASA says the delayed launch of a commercial research mission to the station could come as early as Thursday.
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During an appearance in Connecticut, former President Barack Obama expressed concerns that the U.S. is slipping toward autocracy. Brakkton Booker, Politico national correspondent, and Matt Brown, congressional reporter for the Associated Press, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Retired lieutenant colonel on 2020 Iranian attack
In January 2020, after the U.S. killed Iran's top general, Iran responded with the largest ever ballistic missile attack on Americans. Ret. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alan Johnson was at the intended target: A military base in Iraq. Johnson joins "The Takeout" to recount his experience as President Trump weighs further U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Ex-U.S. ambassador to Israel on Iran conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Trump on Thursday, calling him "a tremendous world leader," as the White House weighs further U.S. involvement in Iran. Daniel Shapiro, who served as the U.S. ambassador to Israel in the Obama administration, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the conflict.
What are the risks of the U.S. striking Iran?
President Trump has been briefed on the risks and benefits of ordering military action in Iran and potentially bombing Fordo, Iran's most secure nuclear site. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins with analysis.
Trump's 2-week timeline on Iran
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