Irene halts travel across U.S.
Almost 11,000 flights were cancelled at airports along the East Coast - nearly 7,000 on Sunday alone. Armen Keteyian reports on the impact the storm has had on travelers across the U.S.
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What to expect from the rest of Irene
What should residents along the East Coast expect from Tropical Storm Irene? Hurricane consultant David Bernard speaks to Scott Pelley about the latest forecast as the storm moves into New England.
Remnants of Irene push toward New England
As Irene - now downgraded to a Tropical Storm - continues its push north toward New England, Wyatt Andrews reports on the storm's aftermath in Connecticut.
The sights and sounds of Hurricane Irene
CBS News provides a glimpse into the round-the-clock coverage as Hurricane Irene moved up the East Coast.
Irene hits Atlantic City's economy hard
Hurricane Irene forced Atlantic City to close all of its hotels and casinos for only the third time in history, and as Bigad Shaban reports, the biggest blow was not to the city's infrastructure but to its economy.
Schieffer: Power of human spirit stronger than hurricane
After Hurricane Irene delayed the opening of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington, D.C., Bob Schieffer reminds us that the former civil rights leader's work showed the power of human spirit is even greater than natural disasters.
Irene causes minimal damage in Ocean City, Md.
The damage caused by hurricane Irene was far less than expected prompting the mayor to open the beaches and let tourists return by the afternoon. Chip Reid reports.
The politics of Irene
Scott Pelley spoke with CBS News chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell on how President Obama and FEMA's planned for hurricane Irene and their plans going forward after the storm has left
Irene latest from Long Beach, N.Y.
CBS News "60 Minutes" correspondent provides the latest on Hurricane Irene from Long Beach, N.Y.
Irene latest from Maryland coast
CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid provides the latest on Hurricane Irene from Ocean City, Md.
Irene latest from North Carolina coast
CBS News transportation correspondent Mark Strassmann provides the latest on Hurricane Irene from Kill Devil Hills, N.C.
Hurricanes by the numbers
What year holds the record for the most hurricanes in one season and when was the first hurricane recorded? "Sunday Morning" finds out.
Irene downgraded to tropical storm
Hurricane Irene became a tropical storm as it passed over the New York City and Long Island areas. Byron Pitts reports from on the scene in Long Beach, N.Y., where the storm surge is rising to flood levels.
Hurricane Irene leaves path of destruction in NC
Mark Strassmann assesses the damage left by Hurricane Irene throughout North Carolina where flooding still remains a continuing threat a day after the storm has left.
Ocean City, Md. dodges Irene's bullet
Chip Reid reports from Ocean City, Md., where damage seemed to be minimal after Hurricane Irene passed through the popular ocean side vacation spot.
Irene's storm surge concerns NY metro area
Jim Axelrod reports from Times Square in New York City as the eye of Hurricane Irene passes over the metropolitan area creating potential storm surges of up to eight feet.
Irene turns Times Square into giant slip 'n slide
New York City residents decided to ride out Hurricane Irene by starting a hockey game in the street and turning Times Square into a giant slip 'n slide.
Irene creates chest-deep floodwaters in Norfolk, Va.
WTKR's Kurt Williams waded through chest-deep floodwater in Norfolk, Va., to report on Hurricane Irene's powerful storm surge and heavy rainfall.
Obama praises FEMA for early response to Irene
President Obama participated in a teleconference Saturday and was briefed on FEMA's status to respond to Hurricane Irene. He also toured the National Response Coordination Center.
Caught on Tape: Irene slams Kill Devil Hills, NC
CBS News RAW: Hurricane Irene rolls into Kill Devil Hills, N.C., slamming the area with strong winds and heavy rain.
Special Report: Hurricane Irene maintains intensity
CBS News Special Report: Hurricane Irene is hanging on to its strength, blasting the East Coast with 85 mph winds. Thousands are without power and two million others have been ordered to higher ground. Anthony Mason reports.
Long Island's vulnerability to Irene
Hurricane Irene is closing in on the northeast, forcing a mandatory evacuation for 400,000 residents of Long Island, NY. Elaine Quijano reports from Long Beach - a town known for kicking back, that's being kicked out.
Irene chases tourists out of Ocean City, MD
A short time ago, approximately 200,000 residents and tourists were in Ocean City, MD. But, as Chip Reid reports, Hurricane Irene forced people to cut short their beach vacations, and only about 300 remain.
Irene threatens the Jersey Shore
Historically, hurricanes have done little damage in New Jersey. But, as Bigad Shaban reports, along the Garden State's famous shore, Irene is threatening to change that.
Irene's track and remaining strength
Anthony Mason speaks with CBS New hurricane consultant David Bernard in Miami about the future track and remaining strength of Irene.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches
The National Hurricane Center posted a hurricane warning for western Hawaii's Kauai County as Hurricane Lowell moved toward the area as a Category 3 storm.
What's open and closed on Labor Day 2026? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
Armed man arrested for allegedly charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
At least 5 dead in Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami airport
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five people and injuring five others, officials said.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
9/11 changed the U.S.; can we change back?
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, former Carter White House speechwriter James Fallows offers thoughts on the legacy of 9/11 and how American daily life and civic culture changed after the attack.
Remembering 9/11: Andrew Card on the moment everything changed
On the morning of September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was visiting an elementary school in Sarasota, Fla., when his chief of staff, Andrew Card, informed him that America was under attack – a singular moment, captured in an iconic photograph.
Remembering 9/11: Where tragedy left its marks
"Sunday Morning" talks with people forever touched by the 2001 terror attacks, from a man who helped a woman escape the North Tower, to a Marine major who rushed into the Pentagon, to a young woman who lost her dad when Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania.
Detective says cruelty of woman's murder will "stay with me forever"
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Trump, Vance to speak at RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas
Republican National Committee Midterm Convention is a rare mid-cycle gathering of party leaders and delegates President Trump has called as a way to rally the party faithful ahead of November's contests.
Robin Morgan, feminist writer and close friend of Gloria Steinem, dies at 85
Robin Morgan, a wholesome child star of the 1940s and '50s who grew up to become an all-American radical as a poet, essayist, editor and second-wave feminist, has died at age 85.
Kennedy Center foyer ceiling partially falls amid Trump's push for renovations
No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer partially collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations.
Fetterman texts reveal impatience with constituent duties
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Neighborhood comes together to give young boy a memorable trick-or-treat birthday
When a mother posted a note on Facebook asking if anyone in her neighborhood would allow her son to trick-or-treat at their homes in July for his 11th birthday, more than 100 neighbors said yes.
Judge lets Pentagon move forward with firing Stars and Stripes journalists
The Pentagon accused two of the Stars and Stripes journalists of insubordination after one of them had told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a July interview that she worked for Stars and Stripes, "not for the Pentagon, not for any administration, not for any policymaker."
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Trump says Lindsay Clancy "did a horrible, horrible thing"
Shortly after the judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy's murder case declared a mistrial, President Trump called it a "terrible situation" and a "horrible tragedy."
Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
Supreme Court sides with Republicans in fight over broadcast ad rates
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
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BOP faces scrutiny over exclusive deal to sell nicotine pouches to prisoners
The BOP in July entered into an exclusive arrangement with a Florida startup that allows the company to sell federal prisoners nicotine pouches that are not authorized by the FDA.
American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after mid-flight outburst
A picture shows the man with multiple loops of tape around his wrists, torso and head.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches
The National Hurricane Center posted a hurricane warning for western Hawaii's Kauai County as Hurricane Lowell moved toward the area as a Category 3 storm.
What's open and closed on Labor Day 2026? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
Armed man arrested for allegedly charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
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What's open and closed on Labor Day 2026? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, while banks will close.
Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day, as diesel hits all-time record
The average price of regular gas was $4.15 a gallon on Labor Day, well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, and diesel was at a new all-time record of $5.90.
Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Far-right AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of majority
Alternative for Germany failed to secure an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.
Armed man arrested for allegedly charging at Democratic Ohio governor candidate
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
Michigan Secretary of State says voters will "know the truth" about elections
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will ensure all eligible voters can submit ballots in the midterm elections, after a judge again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in voting order.
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
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Drone activity at border drops 75% after U.S. uses laser weapon, military says
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
25 years after 9/11, Taliban rules Afghanistan again, but with U.S. firepower
CBS News finds Taliban forces patrolling Kabul in American armored vehicles, wearing American tactical gear and carrying American weapons.
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Oil prices up as Iran says it will expand control over Strait of Hormuz
A top Iranian official says Tehran will impose an "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks to tighten its chokehold on tanker traffic.
Far-right AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of majority
Alternative for Germany failed to secure an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro appears publicly after hospitalization
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
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Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson.
9/6: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Looking back at 9/11; Robert De Niro on revitalizing Lower Manhattan; how Gander, Newfoundland responded to 9/11; postpartum psychosis; Gloria Steinem and the founding of Ms. Magazine; and the quest for the best burger.
"Come From Away": Transforming tragedy into art, darkness into light
Irene Sankoff and David Hein discuss their acclaimed musical about the residents of Gander, Newfoundland, who offered aid and comfort to 7,000 air passengers and crew members stranded in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
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Self-driving AI Uber put to the test
Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and fans
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
At this year's U.S. Open, live artificial intelligence insights are bringing the digital world to the court, reshaping the tournament experience. CBS News digital reporter Lauren Fichten has the details.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Detective says cruelty of woman's murder will "stay with me forever"
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy trial
A judge in Massachusetts declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children, after jurors said for a third time they could not agree on a verdict.
Luxury brands' labor practices under scrutiny
Italian authorities are turning their attention to the luxury brands at the top of the fashion food chain after allegations of cheap labor and exploitation.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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American farmers sell herds over high costs
American farmers are struggling with drought and high feed costs, leading to some selling their herds. Ian Lee reports.