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
Hurricane Harvey
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
4,000 Texas homes, facilities still without power after Harvey, governor says
Gov. Greg Abbott said that Texas expects to seek more than $50 billion in federal housing funding for recovery
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New Harry Potter augmented reality game released
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Dems urge caution after Iran shoots down U.S. drone
Eight of the 24 Democratic presidential candidates responded to U.S. tensions with Iran on Thursday
Lindsey Horan says she's always dreamed of playing in the World Cup
Horan skipped college to go pro, but narrowly missed the Women's World Cup roster in 2015
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Lost wallet? The more cash the likelier it'll be returned
Researchers planted more than 17,000 "lost wallets" across 355 cities in 40 countries -- here's what they discovered
Protesters want Philadelphia officers fired over racist posts
Seventy-two officers were placed on administrative duty
Witness in Navy SEAL trial claims he killed ISIS fighter himself
Edward Gallagher is accused of killing an injured ISIS fighter by stabbing him and then posing in front of the corpse
Iran says U.S. drone was shot down over Iranian territory
The drone left a corkscrew smoke trail as it fell tens of thousands of feet into the sea after being hit by an Iranian missile
JC Penney says China tariffs will hit women shoppers hardest
It's not just because of women's clothing: The retailer says many household goods women typically buy will also be hit
Congressional leaders huddle with Trump on Iran
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the White House is engaged in considering "measured responses"
Rookie officer killed as she helped on domestic violence call
Police said a gunman shot Officer Tara O'Sullivan and then kept firing at other officers who attempted to aid her
Appeals court allows Trump abortion rules to take effect
The new rules ban taxpayer-funded clinics from making abortion referrals and prohibit clinics that receive federal money from sharing office space with abortion providers
U.S. stocks march on as S&P 500 hits record high
The new peak comes a day after the Fed said it could cut interest rates if trade tensions and growth worsen
Deadliest highway in every state
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Democratic candidates find an easy target in McDonald's pay
Demands for a $15 federal minimum wage and the right to organize are now popular among the party's White House hopefuls
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New Harry Potter augmented reality game released
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Dems urge caution after Iran shoots down U.S. drone
Eight of the 24 Democratic presidential candidates responded to U.S. tensions with Iran on Thursday
The latest from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
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Iran says U.S. drone was shot down over Iranian territory
The drone left a corkscrew smoke trail as it fell tens of thousands of feet into the sea after being hit by an Iranian missile
Congressional leaders huddle with Trump on Iran
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the White House is engaged in considering "measured responses"
Appeals court allows Trump abortion rules to take effect
The new rules ban taxpayer-funded clinics from making abortion referrals and prohibit clinics that receive federal money from sharing office space with abortion providers
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Iran says U.S. drone was shot down over Iranian territory
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Trump says he believes drone strike by Iran was not intentional
The president, lawmakers and officials condemned Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone
Oil prices surge after Trump tweets "Iran made a very big mistake!"
Rising friction between the U.S. and Iran is driving up the cost of crude around the world
Water runs out for millions in one of India's biggest cities
Reservoirs dry up after poor monsoon season, leaving residents, schools and businesses to tap dirty wells and pay for bottled water
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"Jeopardy James" honors Alex Trebek with donation
James Holzhauer gave $1,109.14 to pancreatic cancer research for "Alex Trebek and all the other survivors"
Singer says Carrie Underwood copied her song, offers video to prove it
Songwriting team sues Carrie Underwood, the NFL and NBC, saying they stole a song and "slightly modified" it to introduce "Sunday Night Football" to viewers last season
Pride Plays festival marks Stonewall's 50th anniversary
The Pride Plays festival aims to "capture the prideful spirit of the LGBTQ community" on stage
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Shares in workplace software phenom Slack soar 50% in first day of trading
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces — and many are betting it will become dominant form of workplace collaboration
City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number of U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Bitcoin price hits 1-year high on boost from Facebook's Libra plan
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts see Facebook's move into digital money as "the catalyst everyone's been looking for"
Why Facebook is minting its own currency
Social media company, no stranger to controversy, is diving into the brave new world of virtual money
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Lost wallet? The more cash the likelier it'll be returned
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Water runs out for millions in one of India's biggest cities
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Spy satellites show glaciers losing ground to climate change
Declassified spy satellite photos lead scientists to some startling conclusions
Hundreds of dead dolphins on Gulf Coast leave scientists perplexed
Almost 300 dead and dying dolphins have washed up on the shores of four Gulf Coast states – three times the usual number
Starving polar bear wanders into Siberian city looking for food
Hundreds of miles from where it should be hunting, emaciated bear seen poking around on industrial estate for food
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Appeals court allows Trump abortion rules to take effect
The new rules ban taxpayer-funded clinics from making abortion referrals and prohibit clinics that receive federal money from sharing office space with abortion providers
Hospital's in utero surgery repairs baby's birth defect
Surgery was performed when the fetus was at 23 weeks gestation – the baby girl was born, healthy, three months later
How to get a good night's sleep during long summer days
The summer solstice is a thrilling prospect for some, but for those already grappling with sleep anxiety it's yet another roadblock to getting a good night's rest
Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Study: 1 out of 6 hospital trips result in "surprise" medical bills
A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that millions with solid coverage from large employers are exposed to "out-of-network" charges that can amount to thousands
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JC Penney says China tariffs will hit women shoppers hardest
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U.S. stocks march on as S&P 500 hits record high
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Democratic candidates find an easy target in McDonald's pay
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Shares in workplace software phenom Slack soar 50% in first day of trading
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Inside the nation's crime lab backlog
Dasha Fincher was arrested after an officer found what looked like meth, but was actually cotton candy. With a $1 million bond, she sat in jail for three months before the evidence was tested. As Mireya Villarreal reports, there are crime lab backlogs in several states.
Philadelphia officers under fire
Protesters in Philadelphia are demanding dozens of police officers be fired for posting offensive messages on social media. On Wednesday, 72 officers were placed on administrative duty. Jeff Pegues reports.
Rookie cop killed responding to domestic violence call
Sacramento is mourning the loss of a rookie officer, who was gunned down responding to a domestic violence call. Tara O'Sullivan is the first officer killed in the line of duty in the city in 20 years. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Witness in Navy SEAL trial claims he killed ISIS fighter himself
Edward Gallagher is accused of killing an injured ISIS fighter by stabbing him and then posing in front of the corpse
Witness drops bombshell in Navy SEAL's trial
A witness dropped a bombshell at the court-martial of a Navy SEAL accused of murder. Another SEAL said he was the one who killed an ISIS prisoner in Iraq. Carter Evans reports.
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
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Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
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Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
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Inside the nation's crime lab backlog
Dasha Fincher was arrested after an officer found what looked like meth, but was actually cotton candy. With a $1 million bond, she sat in jail for three months before the evidence was tested. As Mireya Villarreal reports, there are crime lab backlogs in several states.
Philadelphia officers under fire
Protesters in Philadelphia are demanding dozens of police officers be fired for posting offensive messages on social media. On Wednesday, 72 officers were placed on administrative duty. Jeff Pegues reports.
Rookie cop killed responding to domestic violence call
Sacramento is mourning the loss of a rookie officer, who was gunned down responding to a domestic violence call. Tara O'Sullivan is the first officer killed in the line of duty in the city in 20 years. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Biden criticized for remarks on segregationist senators
Joe Biden refuses to apologize for controversial remarks, in which he defended working with segregationist senators. Fellow Democrats have kept up the pressure. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Hope Hicks reveals little in 8-hour hearing
The House Judiciary Committee released a transcript of its seven-hour, closed-door interview with Hope Hicks. President Trump's former aide was asked if the Trump campaign was happy to receive information damaging to Hillary Clinton.