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
Hurricane Florence
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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"We will find you": Biden signals crackdown on gun dealers who break the law
The president also said he is holding out hope the Assault Weapons Ban will be reinstated.
Here's what to expect in Derek Chauvin's sentencing
Chauvin could face up to 40 years in prison but state guidelines could suggest a shorter term.
Puerto Rico's governor calls lack of statehood "geographic discrimination"
"Congress should be laying out the terms and conditions for Puerto Rico to become a state," Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi said.
Britney Spears asks judge to end conservatorship: "I feel bullied"
"I shouldn't be in a conservatorship if I can work and provide money and work for myself and pay other people. It makes no sense."
Police find bodies of 2 sisters in Florida canal
Nearly eight hours after the first body was found, another one was discovered about 500 feet away.
Space balloon touts a 20-mile high above Earth, for $125,000 a seat
Space Perspective wants to send 8 people on tourist excursions that shows them a 20-mile high view of Earth and the stars.
Frontier Airlines rescinds controversial "COVID recovery charge"
Discount carrier rethinks $1.59 per-passenger fee, meant to offset COVID cleaning costs, to avoid "misinterpretation."
Americans most likely to be evicted are least likely to be vaccinated
Experts worry that a wave of evictions around the U.S. this summer could lead to more coronavirus deaths.
John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison after court OKs extradition
The tech entrepreneur, a pioneer of antivirus software, was facing charges of tax evasion in the U.S.
Restaurant prices rising across the U.S. as inflation edges up
Chipotle Mexican Grill recently hiked menu costs as much as 4% nationwide to cover higher wages.
Biden to replace head of housing finance agency after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled the structure of the Federal Housing Finance Agency was unconstitutional.
Oath Keeper charged in Capitol riot conspiracy pleads guilty
Graydon Young, a defendant in the largest single conspiracy case in the Capitol riot investigation, entered a guilty plea Wednesday.
NASA working to fix Hubble Space Telescope computer glitch
Engineers are confident they can return the Hubble Space Telescope to service after it was sidelined by a computer problem.
Democrats search for path forward on voting rights after Senate bill fails
Senate Republicans blocked a sweeping elections bill, but Democrats argue that the fight over voting rights is not over.
40 cows escape slaughterhouse, stampede through neighborhood
One of the cows that roamed free was shot and killed by deputies.
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John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison after court OKs extradition
The tech entrepreneur, a pioneer of antivirus software, was facing charges of tax evasion in the U.S.
U.K. denies Russian claims of "warning shots" fired at warship
Moscow says fighter jet even dropped bombs in British destroyer's path as it entered Russian territory. U.K. says no warning shots, and it's not Russia's territory.
Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs at Japan's oldest zoo
The twins mark the first panda birth at the zoo in four years.
Olympics to kick off in a month, but booze and cheering are out
The delayed Summer Games are set to kick off in one month, but they won't look or sound like any Olympics that have come before.
Iran claims it thwarted a "sabotage attack" on nuclear facility
A news website linked to the government claims an unspecified attack was foiled "before causing any casualties or damage."
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"We will find you": Biden signals crackdown on gun dealers who break the law
The president also said he is holding out hope the Assault Weapons Ban will be reinstated.
Here's what to expect in Derek Chauvin's sentencing
Chauvin could face up to 40 years in prison but state guidelines could suggest a shorter term.
Puerto Rico's governor calls lack of statehood "geographic discrimination"
"Congress should be laying out the terms and conditions for Puerto Rico to become a state," Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi said.
Britney Spears asks judge to end conservatorship: "I feel bullied"
"I shouldn't be in a conservatorship if I can work and provide money and work for myself and pay other people. It makes no sense."
Police find bodies of 2 sisters in Florida canal
Nearly eight hours after the first body was found, another one was discovered about 500 feet away.
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"We will find you": Biden signals crackdown on gun dealers who break the law
The president also said he is holding out hope the Assault Weapons Ban will be reinstated.
Janet Yellen pleads with Congress to raise or suspend debt limit
"Failing to increase the debt limit would have absolutely catastrophic economic consequences," Yellen told lawmakers.
Puerto Rico's governor calls lack of statehood "geographic discrimination"
"Congress should be laying out the terms and conditions for Puerto Rico to become a state," Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi said.
Democratic lawmakers ask Biden to extend student loan payment pause
Most borrowers whose federal student loan payments were paused during the pandemic are set to restart their payments in October.
Americans most likely to be evicted are least likely to be vaccinated
Experts worry that a wave of evictions around the U.S. this summer could lead to more coronavirus deaths.
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Britney Spears asks judge to end conservatorship: "I feel bullied"
"I shouldn't be in a conservatorship if I can work and provide money and work for myself and pay other people. It makes no sense."
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Britney Spears demands change in conservatorship battle
Britney Spears spoke to a court for the first time publicly about her conservatorship, in which her father controls much of her life. Lilia Luciano has the details.
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Carl Nassib's NFL jersey a top seller after he says he's gay
Las Vegas Raider's No. 94 shirt is No. 1 after defensive end makes history as first openly gay active player in the NFL.
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John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison after court OKs extradition
The tech entrepreneur, a pioneer of antivirus software, was facing charges of tax evasion in the U.S.
NSA opens doors to new "collaboration center" as cyberthreats mount
The agency's newly launched facility is meant to serve as a gathering point for government and private sector cybersecurity experts.
Americans losing more money to mobile payment scams, report says
The nonprofit U.S. Public Interest Research Group [PIRG] says top issues include scams, trouble using accounts and poor customer service.
U.S. seizes Iranian state-linked news sites
The move appeared to be a crackdown on Iranian media amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Used cars are selling for more now than when they were new
Pandemic and a global shortage of computer chips are pushing car and truck prices to wacky levels.
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Space balloon touts a 20-mile high above Earth, for $125,000 a seat
Space Perspective wants to send 8 people on tourist excursions that shows them a 20-mile high view of Earth and the stars.
NASA working to fix Hubble Space Telescope computer glitch
Engineers are confident they can return the Hubble Space Telescope to service after it was sidelined by a computer problem.
Delta variant could cause next COVID wave: "This virus will still find you"
Just 45% of Americans fully vaccinated and only 16 states that have fully vaccinated more than half of their populations,
How to watch the full "strawberry" moon, the last supermoon of 2021
June's full moon is quickly approaching, and it marks the final supermoon of the year.
U.S. not expected to hit 70% COVID vaccination goal by July 4
But 70% of adults 30 and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
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Some COVID shots may be linked to rare heart problems in teens: CDC
The warning will come after a CDC advisory panel said data suggests a "likely association" between the vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation in teens and young adults.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Americans most likely to be evicted are least likely to be vaccinated
Experts worry that a wave of evictions around the U.S. this summer could lead to more coronavirus deaths.
Morgan Stanley bars unvaccinated clients and staff from N.Y. offices
Beginning next month, vaccination will be mandatory for the bank's staffers, contingent workers, clients and visitors.
Delta variant could cause next COVID wave: "This virus will still find you"
Just 45% of Americans fully vaccinated and only 16 states that have fully vaccinated more than half of their populations,
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Americans most likely to be evicted are least likely to be vaccinated
Experts worry that a wave of evictions around the U.S. this summer could lead to more coronavirus deaths.
Carl Nassib's NFL jersey a top seller after he says he's gay
Las Vegas Raider's No. 94 shirt is No. 1 after defensive end makes history as first openly gay active player in the NFL.
John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison after court OKs extradition
The tech entrepreneur, a pioneer of antivirus software, was facing charges of tax evasion in the U.S.
Restaurant prices rising across the U.S. as inflation edges up
Chipotle Mexican Grill recently hiked menu costs as much as 4% nationwide to cover higher wages.
Child Tax Credit: Here's who will get up to $1,800 per child in cash
The expanded tax credit isn't available to all parents, and some recipients may be asked to repay the IRS next year.
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Here's what to expect in Derek Chauvin's sentencing
Chauvin could face up to 40 years in prison but state guidelines could suggest a shorter term.
Police find bodies of 2 sisters in Florida canal
Nearly eight hours after the first body was found, another one was discovered about 500 feet away.
Pelosi mulls committee to investigate U.S. Capitol attack
This comes after Senate Republicans blocked what had been considered a bipartisan effort to create an independent 9/11-style commission last month.
Grand jury declines to charge Texas officers over in-custody death
Marvin David Scott III allegedly died after officers at a Texas detention facility pepper sprayed him and put a spit mask on his face as he was suffering from a mental health crisis.
Judge releases new video in alleged Proud Boys conspiracy case
The videos had been played in court proceedings related to the federal case against Charles Donohoe, who prosecutors said is president of his local Proud Boys chapter.
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Solving the space laundry issue
How do astronauts do laundry in space? They don't. They wear their underwear, gym clothes and everything else until they can't take the filth and stink anymore, then junk them. NASA wants to change that. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
Space balloon touts a 20-mile high above Earth, for $125,000 a seat
Space Perspective wants to send 8 people on tourist excursions that shows them a 20-mile high view of Earth and the stars.
NASA working to fix Hubble Space Telescope computer glitch
Engineers are confident they can return the Hubble Space Telescope to service after it was sidelined by a computer problem.
How to watch the full "strawberry" moon, the last supermoon of 2021
June's full moon is quickly approaching, and it marks the final supermoon of the year.
Astronauts deploy solar array in second attempt
The successful solar array installation clears the way for another spacewalk Friday
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Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce
CBSN and CBS MoneyWatch present "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce." The special, anchored by Lana Zak, takes a look at the state of employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and includes valuable information for job seekers and career changers.
Generic HIV prevention drugs highlight financial instability
An increased number of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEp drugs, are coming to the market to help lower the cost of for patients. However, the lower-cost options are raising questions over a drug pricing program known as 340B, that generates revenue for critical HIV care and resources. Dr. David Rosenthal, the medical director at the Center for Young Adult, Adolescent and Pediatric HIV at Northwell Health Great Neck New York, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his analysis.
"RuPaul's Drag Race" to recreate "Brady Bunch" episode
Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, and MTV Entertainment Studios, announced a new crossover event in celebration of Pride Month. "Dragging the Classics: The Brady Brunch" will drop Wednesday, June 30 exclusively on Paramount+. "The Brady Bunch" original cast members alongside "RuPaul's Drag Race" favorites as they recreate the iconic episode, "Will the Real Jan Brady Please Stand Up?" for an innovative, one-of-a-kind event that uses state-of-the-art technology to transport the cast into the original Brady house.
Britney Spears slams conservatorship during court appearance
Britney Spears told a Los Angeles court that she has been "traumatized" by her conservatorship. The 39-year-old pop star was placed under the legal arrangement in 2008. She claims her father controls everything from her personal life to her finances. Carolyn Reinach Wolf is an executive partner and director of mental health at the law firm of Abrams Fensterman. She joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Solving the space laundry issue
How do astronauts do laundry in space? They don't. They wear their underwear, gym clothes and everything else until they can't take the filth and stink anymore, then junk them. NASA wants to change that. CBS Los Angeles has the details.