Recovery still underway 2 years after Hurricane Harvey
"Our big thing with Harvey was arrive early, stay late," said one of the group's leaders
Hurricane Harvey
One year after Harvey, construction in Houston floodplain prompts new concerns
With new concrete going over an old course, water won't soak into the ground
Is Houston prepared for future floods?
One year ago, Hurricane Harvey pummeled east Texas for days inundating Houston and leaving $125 billion in damage. It is the costliest storm in U.S. history. Omar Villafranca returns to Houston for a look at what’s being done to prevent future flooding.
Hotel blamed for woman's "horrific death" during Hurricane Harvey
Lawsuit reveals new details of what happened in the moments leading up to the drowning of 48-year-old Jill Renick
9 months after Harvey, some hospitals see uptick in newborns
Storm left a wake of destruction for many Texas residents, but it also seems to have brought a few new bundles of joy as well
Huge tunnels, new reservoir for Houston area post-Harvey?
Officials may put $1-$2 billion bond issues before voters as Texas county hardest hit by hurricane debates funding sources, options
Hurricane Harvey's toxic impact deeper than public told
More than 6 months after floodwaters swamped Houston, the extent of environmental damage is beginning to surface along with questions about long-term health impact
Delivering hope to Texans still rebuilding after Harvey
In our ongoing series, A More Perfect Union, we visit the hard-hit community of Vidor, Texas
"Destroyed" Rockport struggles to recover months after Harvey hit
"No one gives you a frick'n survival guide when a hurricane comes and you're destroyed, this is what you need to do," said one resident
327 toxic Superfund sites in climate change bulls-eye: AP
The sites are prone to flooding, which can spread toxins, or vulnerable to climate change-linked sea level rise, analysis finds
Senate delays $81B disaster aid package
Both Republicans and Democrats in the Senate want changes, and it was among the items Democrats sought to hold onto for leverage next year
U.S. experienced 15 billion-dollar natural disasters in 2017, group says
The disasters included one drought event, two flooding events, one freeze event, seven severe storm events, three tropical cyclone events and one wildfire event
Secret Santa spreads holiday cheer to Texas town hit by Harvey
A businessman gives out $100 bills every year, but this year he's focusing his attention on a police department in Texas hard hit by Harvey
Red Cross faces criticism over Hurricane Harvey aid
The Red Cross rolled out a new online system to help Harvey victims, but some residents say they're not getting the help they need
Flesh-eating bacteria from Harvey debris kills Texas man
Health officials say 31-year-old Galveston man contracted flesh-eating bacterial infection while he was doing repair work
Inmates donate $53,000 for Hurricane Harvey relief
Officials say Texas prison inmates donated more than $53,000 from their commissary funds to the American Red Cross
All 5 living ex-presidents to attend hurricane relief concert
The concert, called "Deep From the Heart," will be held at Texas A&M's Reed Arena on Oct. 21 and will feature some major country music
White House to request $29B for disaster aid package
The request is expected to be sent to Congress on Wednesday, the Associated Press reported
EPA finds Harvey damage at Houston Superfund site
The EPA says an unknown amount of dangerous chemicals may have washed downriver during flooding from Hurricane Harvey
Were Harvey floodwaters knowingly forced into neighborhoods?
Sweeny residents say Phillips 66 refinery and Chevron Phillips dammed two bayous, forcing floodwaters into their neighborhood
Woman dies of infection from Harvey floodwaters
The 77-year-old Texas woman died from flesh-eating bacteria she contracted after falling into floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey
Report: Evidence of spills during floods at toxic site
U.S. government received reports of three spills at one of Houston's dirtiest Superfund toxic waste sites after Hurricane Harvey
Houston firefighters told to stay home during Harvey, union says
On Sunday, Aug. 27, as fast-rushing water chased people onto their rooftops, about 3,000 firefighters were instructed not to report to work, the president of the city's firefighters union said
Houston launches all-out assault to combat mosquitoes
The mosquito population is expected to explode after Hurricane Harvey left behind countless pools of stagnant water
Police raid nursing home where dramatic Harvey rescue took place
On Wed., Aug. 30, the Lake Arthur Place residents were evacuated from rising floodwaters, after desperate pleas by employees
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Evacuations and power cuts as wildfires char California's wine county
Thousands ordered to evacuate as heat and wind drives "Glass Fire" over obstacles, into communities and through a winery.
"Alarming" COVID hotspots in NYC amid battle over reopening schools
Virus' spread focused again in Orthodox Jewish communities as principals vote no-confidence in Mayor Bill de Blasio after school opening delays.
Texas governor issues disaster declaration over brain-eating amoeba
"The state of Texas is taking swift action to respond to the situation and support the communities whose water systems have been impacted by this amoeba," Governor Greg Abbott said.
Judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect
A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election.
How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
Trump disputes report that he paid $750 in taxes while in office
Mr. Trump announced Saturday he intends to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Joe Montana thwarts alleged kidnapping of 9-month-old grandchild
Police said Montana's wife was able to pry the child out of the alleged kidnapper's arms after a tussle between her and Montana.
Gottlieb warns of "very dangerous season" ahead as virus cases rise
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. continues to rise, and hospitalizations are no longer declining.
McGahn says there was no "hesitancy" about nominating Barrett in 2018
In his first television interview since leaving the White House in late 2018, McGahn also praised President Trump for his nominations to the lower courts.
Meadows expects "pretty aggressive" timeline for Barrett nomination
Meadows said the White House will begin delivering information to Capitol Hill on Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Monday.
Transcript: Don McGahn on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former White House Counsel Don McGahn that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: American Airlines CEO Doug Parker on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with American Airlines CEO Doug Parker that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Chris Coons on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Delaware Senator Chris Coons that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Jeh Johnson on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
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Judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect
A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election.
Suspect in Paris stabbings targeted Charlie Hebdo, official says
The newspaper, which routinely mocks religious figures of all kinds, decided to republish the caricatures the day before the trial into the 2015 attacks opened earlier this month.
Transcript: Don McGahn on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former White House Counsel Don McGahn that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: American Airlines CEO Doug Parker on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with American Airlines CEO Doug Parker that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Mark Meadows on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
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Evacuations and power cuts as wildfires char California's wine county
Thousands ordered to evacuate as heat and wind drives "Glass Fire" over obstacles, into communities and through a winery.
"Alarming" COVID hotspots in NYC amid battle over reopening schools
Virus' spread focused again in Orthodox Jewish communities as principals vote no-confidence in Mayor Bill de Blasio after school opening delays.
Texas governor issues disaster declaration over brain-eating amoeba
"The state of Texas is taking swift action to respond to the situation and support the communities whose water systems have been impacted by this amoeba," Governor Greg Abbott said.
Judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect
A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election.
How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
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Brad Parscale hospitalized after threatening self-harm, police say
Parscale, a close ally of the Trump family, was replaced as campaign manager in July.
How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
"In this critical election, I believe Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the best to lead our country," Johnson wrote in social media posts.
Trump disputes report that he paid $750 in taxes while in office
Mr. Trump announced Saturday he intends to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Biden: Trump using court pick as "loophole" to strike down ACA
Biden said Mr. Trump and Republicans believe "they've found a loophole in the tragedy of Justice Ginsburg's death."
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
"In this critical election, I believe Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the best to lead our country," Johnson wrote in social media posts.
Pac-Man arcade game turns 40
Pac-Man, the iconic arcade game from the 1980s, turns 40 this year. To celebrate, the video game now enters the world of virtual reality. Ramy Inocencio reports.
“Sunday Morning” Matinee: “Balm in Gilead”
Performing in isolation, members of the Pasadena, Calif.-based arts organization MUSE/IQUE join virtually to present “Balm in Gilead,” a poignant spiritual fitting for these troubled times. Performers include vocalists Ben Harper and Maiya Sykes, drummer Jimmy Paxson, bassist Michael Valerio, violinist Charles Yang, and keyboardist Deron Johnson, joined by Herman Cornejo, principal dancer with American Ballet Theater.
The renaissance of roller skating
A craze from the past is once more on a roll
Mariah Carey on the darkest chapters of her life
The singer-songwriter with a record 19 chart-topping hits talks about her new memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," and of a bleak and scary childhood that she spun into gold and platinum
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Judge halts Tiktok ban hours before it was set to go into effect
A more comprehensive ban remains scheduled for November, about a week after the presidential election.
Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
Amazon launches flying camera for the home
Technology giant also unveiled a new gaming platform, a line of entertainment products and car security gear.
Facebook to reject ads claiming election win before results declared
The announcement represents an about-face for the company, which has previously said it would not fact-check political ads made by presidential candidates.
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First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta slam Texas with rain and flooding
Bayous are overflowing their banks as some areas are inundated by more than a foot of relentless rain.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
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"Alarming" COVID hotspots in NYC amid battle over reopening schools
Virus' spread focused again in Orthodox Jewish communities as principals vote no-confidence in Mayor Bill de Blasio after school opening delays.
What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Brain-eating amoeba found in Texas city's water supply
The city of Lake Jackson first became aware of the amoeba after it infected a six-year-old boy.
Less than 10% of Americans had virus antibodies as of July, study finds
"This research clearly confirms that despite high rates of COVID-19 in the United States ... we haven't come close to achieving herd immunity," said study author Dr. Julie Parsonnet.
U.S. soars past 7 million COVID-19 cases as some states relax restrictions
"We're going to be able to host a Super Bowl in February," said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said. "We expect to do a full Super Bowl."
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As fossil fuel jobs falter, renewables come to the rescue
"People don't realize it, but there is a 100% renewable revolution going on right underneath our feet."
Company to pay $60 million for deceptive pelvic mesh marketing
C.R. Bard failed to inform women of "serious and life-altering risks" related to permanent pelvic mesh devices.
Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Berkeley poised to ban junk food in store checkout aisles
California city may become first in U.S. to prohibit displays of unhealthy snacks for shoppers waiting to pay.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
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Joe Montana thwarts alleged kidnapping of 9-month-old grandchild
Police said Montana's wife was able to pry the child out of the alleged kidnapper's arms after a tussle between her and Montana.
A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
Breonna Taylor's mom says she "never had faith" in attorney general
Taylor's family wants the release of transcripts of the grand jury that declined to indict three officers in her death.
2 charged over virus outbreak at veterans home where 76 died
Since March, 76 veterans who contracted COVID-19 at Holyoke Soldiers' Home have died.
A farmer's wife is found impaled on a corn rake. Was it an accident or murder?
Amy Mullis was discovered in a shed on her Iowa farm with a corn rake sticking out of her back. The heavy-duty tool had four sharp tines, but when doctors examined Amy's body, they found six puncture wounds.
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NASA astronaut to cast her ballot from 200 miles above Earth
"If we can do it from space, then I believe folks can do it from the ground, too," Kate Rubins said.
First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
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Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
America's favorite actors in 2020, ranked
From Will Smith to Betty White to Danny DeVito, here are America's most beloved performers.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
The highest-paid U.S. athletes in 2020, ranked
Here's the definitive list of the athletes who earn the most money in the NBA, NFL and MLB
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CBSN Originals "Socialism"
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
Preview: CBSN Originals "Symbolic Justice"
This CBSN Originals documentary explores whether ridding America of racist and outdated monuments and mascots plays an important role in righting past wrongs – or distracts from the fight for truly transformative justice. Watch the full story at cbsnews.com/symbolic.
Trump disputes NYT report on taxes
President Trump on Sunday called a New York Times report that alleged he paid only $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017 and paid no federal income tax in 10 of the years reviewed "fake news."
The Lumineers perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “III,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You.”
CBSN Originals: "Feminism"
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.