Tom Bossert on Harvey
Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert joins Face the Nation to provide an update on the federal government's organized response to Hurricane Harvey.
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Texas after Harvey
CBS News Correspondent Manuel Bojorquez shares the latest on the emergency response where Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Victoria, Texas.
Gov. Abbott on floods
Texas Governor Greg Abbott joins to discuss the state's emergency response to Hurricane Harvey.
Water surrounds Houston
CBS News Correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Houston, Texas to share the latest on the flooding resulting from Hurricane Harvey.
"Catastrophic flooding" from Harvey
Six counties have been declared disaster areas in Texas after Hurricane Harvey slammed into the state, bringing torrential rains that are expected to last for days. At least two people are confirmed dead and a quarter-million customers are without power. DeMarco Morgan reports from Dickinson, Texas, a town 30 miles east of Houston which is completely under water.
Tropical Storm Harvey: Latest forecast
Scott Padget, chief meteorologist at CBS Station KTVT in Dallas/Fort Worth, brings us the latest on the devastating storm that has ushered in torrential rainfall to the Houston area - rain that will be measured in feet, not inches.
Rockport, TX devastated by Harvey
The coastal city of 10,000 is reeling Sunday, a day after Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas Gulf Coast. Homes and businesses in Rockport were destroyed. And the area could see up to an astonishing 60 inches of rain in the next few days. Correspondent David Begnaud reports.
Devastating flooding in Houston
A flood emergency order is in effect in Houston, as the city is expected to receive a year's worth of rain from Harvey, now downgraded to a tropical storm but bringing torrential rain for the next few days. Mark Strassmann reports.
At least 2 dead from Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey has been downgraded to a tropical storm after slamming into the Texas coast, bringing torrential rains that are expected to last for days. At least two people are confirmed dead and a quarter-million customers are without power. Mark Strassmann has the latest from Houston.
Harvey to soak Galveston area
Hurricane Harvey has caused significant damage along a big part of the Texas coast. The storm is heading northwest and winds have decreased to about 100 mph. Harvey is expected to soak the Galveston-Houston area for the next several days with up to more than 20 inches of rain. Galveston's record for total rainfall over a five-day span is 16 inches. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Texas coast braces for flooding
Hurricane Harvey made landfall late Friday night in Rockport, Texas, as a Category 4 storm with winds at 130 mph. More than 210,000 residents are without electric power Saturday morning and extensive flooding is expected over the next few days. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Victoria, Texas, just a few miles from the eye of the storm.
Michio Kaku on Hurricane Harvey
CBS News science contributor Michio Kaku joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the science behind what causes Category 4 storms like Hurricane Harvey to form, what damage is still to come and how dangerous storm surges happen.
Rick Perry on Harvey
U.S. Energy Secretary and former Texas Governor Rick Perry spoke to CBSN Friday about recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey. Perry downplayed the role climate change played in the extreme weather event, saying it was "secondary" to ongoing recovery efforts.
Share your Harvey story
Many are thankful to be alive in the wake of Hurricane Harvey's disastrous flooding in Texas. Stories are emerging of strangers helping strangers in hard-hit parts of the state. Share your Hurricane Harvey story at CBSNews.com/Harvey.
Harvey hits Louisiana
Mike Steel from the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness joins CBSN by phone to discuss ongoing relief and rescue operations.
Deadly storm spreads
Hurricane Harvey has been wrecking havoc since it first made landfall Friday night. The hurricane has set a record for the all-time rainfall in the continental U.S. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson says the storm is now headed north through Louisiana and Arkansas and will drop heavy rain on Memphis.
Harvey forecast
Scott Padgett, chief meteorologist at CBS Dallas/Fort Worth station KTVT, has the latest forecast.
Harvey forecast
Lonnie Quinn, chief weathercaster for CBS 2 New York, has been tracking Harvey and joins CBSN with the latest forecast and a look at how much more rain is in store for southeast Texas.
Sugar Land evacuations
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for parts of Sugar Land, Texas, after the region experienced severe flooding following Hurricane Harvey. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN from Sugar Land with more.
Harvey flooding
The Houston area is bracing for even more rain today after Harvey slammed the region over the weekend. Thousands have already been rescued, and conditions may keep getting worse for several more days. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN from Bellaire, Texas with the latest.
Harvey's impact on gas prices
Harvey could cause serious damage to the economy as heavy rains continue to hammer Texas. The Gulf Coast is responsible for more than 45 percent of U.S. oil refining capabilities. The storm has taken dozens of production platforms offline. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the economic impact.
J. J. Watt on Harvey relief fund
A Houston Texans football star has started a crowdfunding site to raise money for disaster relief. Defensive end J. J. Watt reached his $200,000 goal in less than two hours. Watt told us via Skype that he feels helpless waiting out the storm in Dallas with his team while his girlfriend is stuck in Houston.
Disaster victims in Texas
There are people in Houston who say they got bad advice before the Tropical Storm Harvey hit. As the rain totals continue to accumulate, so have the rescues. The rising water is everywhere, pushing people in Houston out of their homes. Mark Strassmann reports
Texas flooding catastrophe
Harvey has already dropped 11 trillion gallons of water on Texas, and the rain is not going to stop for days. Forecasters say some areas could get 50 inches of rain. Norah O'Donnell spoke to Red Cross officials at the Houston convention center, who say the number of evacuees in the facility jumped to about 2,500 overnight.
Texas public health emergency
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price has declared a public health emergency in response to Hurricane Harvey. The department sent an extra 53,000 pounds of medical equipment and supplies to affected areas. Price joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington, D.C., to discuss the declaration and how HHS is responding.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed: "Major step forward"
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
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Qdoba removes jalapeños as salmonella outbreak spreads to 27 states
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AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of a "bumpy road" ahead.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
FAA probing Marine One safety incident around National Airport
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As FDA approves marketing for nicotine pouches, some doctors sound alarms
One health advocate called nicotine pouches a "profound risk" for young people.
Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug
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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.
Why SpaceX stock is falling despite strong revenue growth
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Senator pushes DoD to release probe of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops
A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.
Abdul El-Sayed says "there's a lot of healing to do" after Senate primary
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Disney partners with TikTok to offer creator content on its app
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Clancy family nanny testifies that Lindsay was "a wonderful mom"
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Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestreaming acts of self-harm, officials say
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen soon amid talks
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White House declassifies info on secret FBI probe into Trump's firing of Comey
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Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP
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Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
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Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
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State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
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Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed: "Major step forward"
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
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Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
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Qdoba removes jalapeños as salmonella outbreak spreads to 27 states
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Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
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Disney partners with TikTok to offer creator content on its app
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
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Chipotle removes jalapeños linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
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House candidate wins primary despite ending campaign, beating Trump endorsee
Thomas Smith won Michigan's 8th District GOP primary on Tuesday — even though he had suspended his campaign in mid-July. Even more surprisingly: He defeated a Trump-endorsed candidate.
FAA probing Marine One safety incident around National Airport
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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.
$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
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Senator pushes DoD to release probe of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops
A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.
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Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
A video showing 3-year-old twins Millie and Maverick reuniting after one of them had to undergo cancer treatment hours away from their home has gone viral. Matt Gutman reports.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
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Qdoba removes jalapeños as salmonella outbreak spreads to 27 states
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As FDA approves marketing for nicotine pouches, some doctors sound alarms
One health advocate called nicotine pouches a "profound risk" for young people.
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.
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More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
$25 million reward offered for U.S.-born leader of powerful cartel
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
Baby "cocaine hippo" linked to infamous drug lord is rescued in Colombia
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Record-low Danube River levels threaten shutdown of Hungary's nuclear plant
Three of four units of Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant were not in operation and the fourth was operating at about 50%, as of Wednesday morning.
Russian drone factory director seriously injured in car explosion
Vladimir Tkachuk has been pictured showcasing his drones to President Vladimir Putin.
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Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
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Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
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Stranger rescues band from car troubles
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Ariana Grande on her plans to take break
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Jordan Roth talks "The Shards"
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AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of a "bumpy road" ahead.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Anthropic AI created fake profiles in hack
Two of the most powerful artificial intelligence agents created fake human profiles to try to trick people in attempted cyberattacks. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed: "Major step forward"
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
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Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
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Questions about company in L.A. warehouse fire
Matt Gutman investigates Lineage Logistics, the company involved in the Los Angeles warehouse fire that left tens of millions of pounds of meat to rot, forcing a whole community to face foul odors and other health hazards.
Details on man arrested near Trump golf club
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New Mexico AG on suing DOJ over Epstein files
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Water system cyberattacks spread to more states
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Latest details from Lindsay Clancy trial
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SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
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SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
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Unnerving report about AI deception
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