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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Electric vehicles could soon cost less than gas-powered vehicles
If ever there was a time to want to be driving an electric car, it may have been last week — after the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack forced the company to take some of its systems offline.
Lawmakers reach deal on bipartisan January 6 commission
The chair and ranking member of the House Homeland Security committee reached a deal to create a commission.
Over a third of states are ending COVID-19 mask mandates
Others, such as California, New York and New Jersey, are moving forward with caution.
MOVE bombing victims' remains weren't cremated, says Philadelphia mayor
"I am relieved that these remains were found and not destroyed, however I am also very sorry for the needless pain that this ordeal has caused the Africa family," said Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney.
Liz Cheney says Fox News has an "obligation" to debunk election lies
Appearing on Fox News on Thursday, Cheney called out the network for promoting Trump's false claims the election was stolen.
Americans have few options to prove they're fully vaccinated
Most Americans will not be able to get a "vaccine passport" soon.
Medina Spirit will compete in Preakness after passing drug tests
The announcement comes after the horse tested positive for the steroid betamethasone in a sample taken after the Derby.
IRS backlog of tax returns is growing ahead of filing deadline
Almost 31 million returns are being held for manual review, delaying refunds. "I depend on that money," one taxpayer says.
Walmart drops masks for vaccinated shoppers and workers. Others say "not so fast."
Walmart ends mask mandate for vaxxed shoppers and workers. Home Depot, Kroger and Target say they still want masks up — for now.
Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg signs guilty plea agreement
The agreement includes a clause stipulating that Greenberg will cooperate with the U.S. government in other investigations.
Urgent 911 calls after major crack found in I-40 bridge
The 48-year-old span links Arkansas and Tennessee. The inspectors said police had to clear it immediately. Officials say repairs could take months.
IRS sending refunds to those who overpaid tax on unemployment benefits
As many as 10 million people who filed taxes before the American Recovery Plan was passed could be receiving tax refunds.
Maya Angelou and Sally Ride to be honored on quarters
The poet and astronaut will make history again as two of 20 distinguished women to be honored by the U.S. Mint.
Bill Maher tests positive for COVID-19
No other staff or crew members have tested positive, the show said.
Teachers union president says she supports full reopening of schools
"The joy that I see is incredible of both teachers and kids saying I want to be in school with my kids," Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers said in an interview with CBS News.
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Two satellites lost in Rocketlab launch mishap
The mishap marked Rocketlab's second in its last eight flights.
Israeli airstrike on Gaza home kills at least 10 people, most of them children
Overnight, several areas of the densely populated Palestinian territory were pounded in strikes, wreaking havoc.
Israeli airstrike in Gaza destroys building housing foreign media
It came hours after another Israeli air raid on a densely populated refugee camp killed at least 10 Palestinians from an extended family, mostly children.
Why is violence flaring up in Israel and Gaza?
There has not been such a severe escalation of violence in the region since the Israel-Gaza war in 2014. Here's a look at why it's happening.
Harry says parenting style of royal family inflicts "pain and suffering"
In a new interview, Prince Harry criticizes the parenting of his father, Prince Charles, saying that he wants to break the cycle of "pain and suffering."
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Electric vehicles could soon cost less than gas-powered vehicles
If ever there was a time to want to be driving an electric car, it may have been last week — after the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack forced the company to take some of its systems offline.
Lawmakers reach deal on bipartisan January 6 commission
The chair and ranking member of the House Homeland Security committee reached a deal to create a commission.
Over a third of states are ending COVID-19 mask mandates
Others, such as California, New York and New Jersey, are moving forward with caution.
MOVE bombing victims' remains weren't cremated, says Philadelphia mayor
"I am relieved that these remains were found and not destroyed, however I am also very sorry for the needless pain that this ordeal has caused the Africa family," said Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney.
Liz Cheney says Fox News has an "obligation" to debunk election lies
Appearing on Fox News on Thursday, Cheney called out the network for promoting Trump's false claims the election was stolen.
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Lawmakers reach deal on bipartisan January 6 commission
The chair and ranking member of the House Homeland Security committee reached a deal to create a commission.
Liz Cheney says Fox News has an "obligation" to debunk election lies
Appearing on Fox News on Thursday, Cheney called out the network for promoting Trump's false claims the election was stolen.
Americans have few options to prove they're fully vaccinated
Most Americans will not be able to get a "vaccine passport" soon.
Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg signs guilty plea agreement
The agreement includes a clause stipulating that Greenberg will cooperate with the U.S. government in other investigations.
Urgent 911 calls after major crack found in I-40 bridge
The 48-year-old span links Arkansas and Tennessee. The inspectors said police had to clear it immediately. Officials say repairs could take months.
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Arlo Parks performs “Too Good”
Singer-songwriter Arlo Parks was born in Paris and raised in London. She was discovered after uploading demos online and later released a single that scored 3 million streams on Spotify. This year has been a big one for Parks: She won the Brit Award for Breakthrough Artist and will begin a North America tour this fall. Parks joins Saturday Sessions to perform “Too Good” from her debut studio album “Collapsed in Sunbeams.”
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Arlo Parks performs “Hope”
Singer-songwriter Arlo Parks was born in Paris and raised in London. She was discovered after uploading demos online and later released a single that scored 3 million streams on Spotify. This year has been a big one for Parks: She won the Brit Award for Breakthrough Artist and will begin a North America tour this fall. Parks joins Saturday Sessions to perform “Hope” from her debut studio album “Collapsed in Sunbeams.”
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Arlo Parks performs “Hurt”
Singer-songwriter Arlo Parks was born in Paris and raised in London. She was discovered after uploading demos online and later released a single that scored 3 million streams on Spotify. This year has been a big one for Parks: She won the Brit Award for Breakthrough Artist and will begin a North America tour this fall. Parks joins Saturday Sessions to perform “Hurt” from her debut studio album “Collapsed in Sunbeams.”
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How websites use "dark patterns" to manipulate you
Companies across the internet use hidden design techniques to sell you things. New research shows how they do it.
Irish health service shuts IT systems after major ransomware attack
"Sophisticated" attack isn't "just the standard attack. It is impacting all of our national and local systems," official says.
Why Musk's bitcoin U-turn caused a crypto crash
Prices of bitcoin and other cryptos plunged after Tesla CEO reversed decision to accept digital currency as payment.
Have a pacemaker? Keep your cell phone at least 6 inches away
Magnets in portable consumer devices can cause implanted medical devices to malfunction, FDA warns.
Two in three Americans think there is intelligent life on other planets
Most think the government knows more than it's telling the public about UFOs.
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Book excerpt: "Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth"
Avi Loeb's book examines evidence of an object of interstellar origin that the Harvard astronomer suggests was manufactured.
Blue spot on map reveals a warning for the climate
"When temperatures do odd things in one place, you can bet that abnormalities of different sorts will happen in neighboring areas," one expert said.
Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin payments, citing environment
A 2019 study concluded that the entire Bitcoin network was responsible for up to 22.9 million tons of CO2 per year.
Pfizer vaccine could be available for ages 2 and up by fall
The drugmaker is also conducting clinical trials on their vaccine for babies aged 6 months and older.
Spacecraft carrying historic asteroid samples begins journey to Earth
The spacecraft is returning from the asteroid Bennu, and it marks NASA's first-ever asteroid sample return mission.
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Americans have few options to prove they're fully vaccinated
Most Americans will not be able to get a "vaccine passport" soon.
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.
Walmart drops masks for vaccinated shoppers and workers. Others say "not so fast."
Walmart ends mask mandate for vaxxed shoppers and workers. Home Depot, Kroger and Target say they still want masks up — for now.
Bill Maher tests positive for COVID-19
No other staff or crew members have tested positive, the show said.
CDC eases indoor mask restrictions for fully vaccinated people
The CDC defines "fully vaccinated" as two weeks after the second dose, or two weeks after the single-dose Johnson & Johnson.
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Businesses not in a rush to let people take off their masks
Retailers including Home Depot, Kroger and Target say they still want customers and workers to mask up.
How websites use "dark patterns" to manipulate you
Companies across the internet use hidden design techniques to sell you things. New research shows how they do it.
Delta is first U.S. airline to require new hires be vaccinated
Atlanta-based carrier says starting Monday, employees joining its ranks must be immunized against COVID-19.
Why Musk's bitcoin U-turn caused a crypto crash
Prices of bitcoin and other cryptos plunged after Tesla CEO reversed decision to accept digital currency as payment.
Electric vehicles could soon cost less than gas-powered vehicles
If ever there was a time to want to be driving an electric car, it may have been last week — after the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack forced the company to take some of its systems offline.
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What we know about the "unprecedented" Capitol riot arrests
"The Capitol Attack is likely the most complex investigation ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice," the government said in a court filing.
Plea negotiations underway in some Capitol riot cases
"We're really operating in the blind here," said an attorney for rioter Timothy Hale-Cusanelli. "I don't want to seem like I'm complaining, but I'm complaining."
Family of police shooting victim Andre Hill will get $10 million
The settlement would be the largest ever paid out by the City of Columbus, reports CBS Ohio station WBNS.
Suspect in Yale student's killing arrested after 3-month manhunt
An international arrest warrant had been issued for Qinxuan Pan in connection with the killing of Kevin Jiang.
Text promising "boob job" becomes key evidence in murder trial
Just hours before his parents were killed, Brandon Pettit sent a woman a text promising her a breast enhancement for Christmas. Is it bad timing or evidence of a financial motive for murder?
Space
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Book excerpt: "Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth"
Avi Loeb's book examines evidence of an object of interstellar origin that the Harvard astronomer suggests was manufactured.
Russia clears actress for flight to space station
Actress Yulia Peresild and filmmaker Klim Shipenko will shoot scenes for an upcoming movie aboard the space station.
Spacecraft carrying historic asteroid samples begins journey to Earth
The spacecraft is returning from the asteroid Bennu, and it marks NASA's first-ever asteroid sample return mission.
First fully civilian flight to space station moves forward
The flight will be the second fully commercial launch of civilians to low-Earth orbit and the first to the International Space Station.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Dogecoin-funded lunar satellite
Musk, the self-proclaimed "Dogefather," called the mission the first crypto and first meme in space.
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Richest women in the world, ranked by net worth
Their fortunes start at $6.99 billion and go up — way up — from there
Searching for Gretchen Anthony: The evidence
Investigators searching for a missing Florida mother soon realized someone was using the COVID-19 pandemic to cover up her disappearance.
In photos: These migrant families with young children just crossed the U.S. border
CBS News spoke to several families with young children pursuing asylum claims in the U.S. about why they decided to leave their home countries and what it was like to undertake the perilous journey to the border.
The Kristin Smart disappearance
The prime suspect in the Kristin Smart disappearance is arrested almost 25 years after the college student went missing and authorities say a podcaster helped make it happen.
Best U.S. national parks, ranked by popularity
National parks are finally reopening after sporadic COVID-19-related shutdowns. Here's where all 62 of them rank in popularity.
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What to know if you haven't yet filed your taxes
The deadline to file taxes in the U.S. is Monday, May 17. Mark Steber, Chief Tax Information Officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, spoke with Lana Zak on CBSN about what you need to know before you file, and the tax credits you should consider.
States shedding mask mandates
Americans are receiving mixed messages about wearing masks. The CDC announced those who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks in most situations, leaving it up to states to do what they will with that guidance. Politico health care reporter Alice Ollstein spoke with CBSN'S Lana Zak about the potential public health impact.
Preview: "The Queen Carries On: A Gayle King Special"
Former President Barack Obama, Sir Paul McCartney and a maid of honor to the Queen at her coronation reflect on the extraordinary reign of Queen Elizabeth II in "The Queen Carries On: A Gayle King Special." The special airs Friday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and is available to stream live and on demand with the Paramount+ streaming service.
Fighting intensifies between Israel and Hamas
Fighting has intensified between the Israeli military and Hamas militants in Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces conducted an airstrike on a prominent high-rise building in Gaza City on Saturday. The bombing leveled the structure which had housed several media outlets including the Associated Press and Al Jazeera. CBS News Foreign Correspondent, Imtiaz Tyab joins from Tel Aviv to discuss the escalating violence.
Medina Spirit cleared to run in Preakness Stakes
The 146th running of the Preakness Stakes gets underway Saturday. After some speculation, Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has been cleared to run, days after failing a post-race drug test. Gus Garcia-Roberts, a sports-focused investigative reporter with the Washington Post, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss drug use in the horse racing industry, and what the future of the sport looks like following recent scandals.