
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
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"Our big thing with Harvey was arrive early, stay late," said one of the group's leaders
With new concrete going over an old course, water won't soak into the ground
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.
Lawsuit reveals new details of what happened in the moments leading up to the drowning of 48-year-old Jill Renick
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
Officials may put $1-$2 billion bond issues before voters as Texas county hardest hit by hurricane debates funding sources, options
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
In our ongoing series, A More Perfect Union, we visit the hard-hit community of Vidor, Texas
"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
The sites are prone to flooding, which can spread toxins, or vulnerable to climate change-linked sea level rise, analysis finds
Both Republicans and Democrats in the Senate want changes, and it was among the items Democrats sought to hold onto for leverage next year
The disasters included one drought event, two flooding events, one freeze event, seven severe storm events, three tropical cyclone events and one wildfire event
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
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
Health officials say 31-year-old Galveston man contracted flesh-eating bacterial infection while he was doing repair work
Officials say Texas prison inmates donated more than $53,000 from their commissary funds to the American Red Cross
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
The request is expected to be sent to Congress on Wednesday, the Associated Press reported
The EPA says an unknown amount of dangerous chemicals may have washed downriver during flooding from Hurricane Harvey
Sweeny residents say Phillips 66 refinery and Chevron Phillips dammed two bayous, forcing floodwaters into their neighborhood
The 77-year-old Texas woman died from flesh-eating bacteria she contracted after falling into floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey
U.S. government received reports of three spills at one of Houston's dirtiest Superfund toxic waste sites after Hurricane Harvey
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
The mosquito population is expected to explode after Hurricane Harvey left behind countless pools of stagnant water
On Wed., Aug. 30, the Lake Arthur Place residents were evacuated from rising floodwaters, after desperate pleas by employees
Trump loathed Milley's positive coverage in the press and that led him to be cavalier about what he said about the general, veering close to classified material in conversations, sources said.
God Body gym owner Roderick Duncan's relationship with Bryan Taylor started with a cup of coffee, but it grew into so much more.
Instead of a kids menu, one restaurant in Lower Manhattan has a menu for dogs.
"Breaking Bad" fans knew Mike Batayeh as Dennis Markowski, the manager of an industrial laundromat that served as the front for a meth lab on the award-winning show.
Here's a look at the events that have transpired over the course of the government's attempts to get back the documents, culminating in Trump's indictment.
Restaurant chain is the latest company to face backlash from some conservatives for supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
The delivery service said the driver, who wasn't named, has been suspended while they investigate.
High-income people in cities such as New York and San Francisco can save up to $200,000 a year by migrating to Miami, study finds.
The images were released Friday as Trump was indicted on 37 counts related to sensitive documents recovered from his Mar-a-Lago residence.
Trump loathed Milley's positive coverage in the press and that led him to be cavalier about what he said about the general, veering close to classified material in conversations, sources said.
God Body gym owner Roderick Duncan's relationship with Bryan Taylor started with a cup of coffee, but it grew into so much more.
Instead of a kids menu, one restaurant in Lower Manhattan has a menu for dogs.
"Breaking Bad" fans knew Mike Batayeh as Dennis Markowski, the manager of an industrial laundromat that served as the front for a meth lab on the award-winning show.
Here's a look at the events that have transpired over the course of the government's attempts to get back the documents, culminating in Trump's indictment.
Restaurant chain is the latest company to face backlash from some conservatives for supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
The delivery service said the driver, who wasn't named, has been suspended while they investigate.
High-income people in cities such as New York and San Francisco can save up to $200,000 a year by migrating to Miami, study finds.
In a country famous for its punishing work culture, one service helps apprehensive employees tell the boss they're leaving.
Shortage of properties and high housing costs can make it hard for middle-income Americans to become homeowners.
Former President Trump has been railing against the documents investigation and charges as a "hoax."
Trump loathed Milley's positive coverage in the press and that led him to be cavalier about what he said about the general, veering close to classified material in conversations, sources said.
Here's a look at the events that have transpired over the course of the government's attempts to get back the documents, culminating in Trump's indictment.
Former President Donald Trump has been charged with 37 counts by the Justice Department.
The images were released Friday as Trump was indicted on 37 counts related to sensitive documents recovered from his Mar-a-Lago residence.
More time outdoors can mean a higher danger of tick bites — including the risk of a tick-borne illness that causes an allergy to red meat called alpha-gal syndrome.
Dermatologists share the spots (and steps) you could be missing with your sunscreen — an important tool in protecting ourselves from the sun's harmful rays.
The fires, which are still burning, brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans this week.
A high-end device can cost over $1,000, but there are only a few features you really need, experts say.
A warning for parents as we approach summer: A new report finds hundreds of children die each year from drowning. Here's how to keep them safe.
An American lawyer is working to return ancient treasures to Cambodia's temples and sacred sites.
Ukraine's nuclear energy agency says it has put the last operating reactor at Europe's largest nuclear power plant into a "cold shutdown."
Colombia's president said the authorities have found alive the four children who survived a small plane crash 40 days ago.
In a country famous for its punishing work culture, one service helps apprehensive employees tell the boss they're leaving.
Johnson quit as prime minister in 2022 amid multiple scandals but remained a lawmaker.
"Breaking Bad" fans knew Mike Batayeh as Dennis Markowski, the manager of an industrial laundromat that served as the front for a meth lab on the award-winning show.
Broadway star J. Harrison Ghee is up for their first Tony nomination this Sunday for their role as Jerry/Daphne in the hit musical "Some Like it Hot." For our "Road to the Tonys" series, Ghee sat down to discuss making history as one of the first non-binary performers to ever be nominated, family and the importance of loving yourself in the face of intolerance. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
Celisse Henderson has quickly become one of the most sought-after guitarists in the industry, joining artists like Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile and Mumford & Sons on stage. Celisse tells CBS News' Anthony Mason about giving up her budding acting career to teach herself the electric guitar nine years ago.
With tickets to U.S. shows soaring to absurd heights, some superfans are flying to Europe to catch their favorite acts.
In an interview with British GQ, the "Breaking Bad" star said he planned to take a break from acting in 2026, and maybe move to France with his wife Robin.
Getting paid through online apps like Venmo or PayPal has become commonplace. But there are new warnings about the safety of these apps as more people are choosing to keep a running balance and bypass traditional, government-insured banks altogether. Jennifer Streaks, a senior personal finance reporter and spokesperson for Insider, has more.
More than 8.3 million homes and businesses nationwide don't have access to high-speed broadband service, according to the Federal Communications Commission.
For our "Changing the Game" series, we are highlighting Leanne Pittsford, the CEO and founder of Lesbians Who Tech & Allies. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss creating a tech company to help promote visibility and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people.
The SEC is suing crypto trading platform Coinbase, saying it is operating illegally as it failed to register as an exchange. It's the latest move in a crackdown against crypto companies. Jon-Jorge Aras, a partner at Warren Law Group and head of the firm's securities litigation, has more.
Some big tech companies are rolling back policies put in place to curb misinformation around the 2020 election, spurring concerns voters may find it difficult to decipher what information is real and what's fake in the 2024 presidential election cycle. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more.
Swedish student activist Greta Thunberg has held her last high school walkout for climate change reform because she's graduating and can no longer participate. However, Thunberg says this will not be the end of her crusade. CBS News' Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano report.
A study found that earthquakes and other movement has brought the volcano closer to the point of rupture.
Young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg says a major landmark in her life means she'll "no longer be able to school strike for the climate."
Millions of Americans spent a second day Thursday under a veil of smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. The smoke was so thick in New York City Wednesday the air quality blew well past what is considered hazardous. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from Arlington, Virginia, where the air is now sweeping through.
The East Coast has been engulfed with smoke over the past few days, all stemming from a string of wildfires from Canada. White House national climate adviser Ali Zaidi joins "America Decides" to discuss how the Biden administration is mitigating the poor air quality conditions.
The man facing charges in connection with the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway pleaded not guilty to wire fraud and extortion Friday. It was Joran van der Sloot's first appearance in U.S. court following his extradition from Peru. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins from Birmingham, Alabama, with the latest.
The prime suspect in the nearly 20-year-old case of Natalee Holloway appeared in an Alabama courthouse on charges of extortion and wire fraud. Janet Shamlian has more.
The historic federal indictment filed against former President Donald Trump was made public Friday, detailing the charges the former president is facing related to his handling of sensitive government records after leaving the White House. CBS chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and chief political analyst and senior national correspondent John Dickerson examine the charges.
A federal indictment against former President Donald Trump was unsealed Friday with 37 counts in an investigation that lasted more than a year. Catherine Herridge has more.
The city of San Jose in California and the state of New Jersey have passed laws requiring gun owners to purchase liability insurance but have yet to be able to enforce them due to ongoing lawsuits.
The new roll-out blankets offset age-related degradation to the station's original arrays.
NASA managers say SpaceX Super Heavy/Starship rocket and lunar lander testing may push Artemis crew landing to 2026.
The Parker Solar Probe answered decades of questions about so-called "solar storms," which create "beautiful auroras on Earth" but also "wreak havoc with satellites and the electrical grid."
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
See the details of the bizarre case.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Scott MacFarlane reports on the unsealed indictment against Donald Trump, what's causing a nationwide drug shortage, and a preview of the 76th annual Tony Awards.
New York City's Washington Heights is hosting the Tony Awards for the first time ever this Sunday at the United Palace Theater. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax has more on what to expect this year from Broadway’s biggest night.
The special counsel has unsealed the federal indictment against former President Donald Trump. The 44-page indictment filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida alleges that Trump "endeavored to obstruct the FBI and grand jury investigations and conceal retention of classified documents." CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa, CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined Norah O'Donnell for a CBS News special report on the indictment.
In addition to the federal indictment, former President Trump is facing legal issues in several other cases. He pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in New York. And the Justice Department is looking into Trump's actions leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
This year's Tony Awards will air Sunday on CBS from New York's Washington Heights neighborhood, but the ceremony was almost canceled due to the ongoing writers strike. WCBS reporter Dave Carlin joins to discuss how the producers reached an agreement with the Writers Guild and which shows are expected to win big.