Grandson of Surfside victim writes book about losing his grandmother
The devastating collapse of the Surfside condominium two years ago resulted in the loss of 98 lives.
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One year later, Surfside survivors recall collapse and healing journey
From the pile of rubble, only three people emerged alive, including teen Deven Gonzales and her mother.
Memorial held for victims of the Surfside tragedy on anniversary of the condo collapse
First lady Jill Biden was among the speakers at Friday's event marking the first anniversary of the tragedy at Champlain Towers South that killed 98 people.
Judge approves $1 billion settlement in deadly Florida condo collapse
A judge gave final approval Thursday to a settlement topping $1 billion for victims of the collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium building that killed 98 people.
"Voice in the rubble" victim of Surfside condo collapse is identified
Velasquez survived the initial collapse, but rescue crews were unable to reach her before she died, according to a memo obtained by CBS Miami.
Lawsuit claims construction triggered deadly condo collapse
"The collapse was entirely preventable," says a lawsuit filed on behalf of Champlain Towers South victims and family members.
Sister of condo collapse victim running marathon with first responder
Micaela Naibryf and Amnon Leibowitz are running the New York City Marathon in honor of Ilan Naibryf who died in the June Surfside building collapse.
Arrests made in identity thefts targeting Florida condo collapse victims
"The loss of 98 lives was and is still is painfully tragic. But for a group of alleged identity thieves, it was a time to make some money," said Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle.
Report finds evidence of extensive corrosion in Surfside condo building
"If there's that amount of corrosion, this should have been fixed," Dawn Lehman, a professor of structural engineering at the University of Washington, said.
Final victim in condo collapse identified as death toll rises to 98
"Nothing we can say or do will bring back these 98 angels who left behind grieving families, beloved friends, loved ones across this community and across the world," Miami-Dade County's mayor said.
Search for bodies concludes in Surfside condo collapse
The collapse killed 97 people, and one woman is still missing.
96th and 97th victims of Florida condo collapsed identified
Anastasia Gromova had just been accepted to a program teaching English in Japan and was visiting the condo for one last hurrah with friend.
Mom says fate kept 10-year-old alive when dad died in Surfside
"As a mother, despite trying to do everything possible so that they don't suffer, it's inevitable —I won't be able to fill it out."
LA music exec is 95th fatality identified in Florida condo collapse
"Theresa was an impassioned leader at Live Nation," her company said in a statement.
911 calls released from condo collapse: "People in the rubble yelling"
One 911 caller, a woman, said "the pool area started sinking down."
Son shares how family survived Surfside condo collapse
"I remember screaming to my mom and my sister, 'Run, run, just run for your life,'" 25-year-old Gabe Nir said.
What we know about the victims of the Florida condo collapse
The community of Surfside, Florida, is reeling after the partial collapse of a condominium building.
Surfside businesses unite to help community after condo collapse
Lahh Salon partnered with the Red Cross to give locals residents free hair treatments, meals and pajamas.
Florida condo collapse death toll climbs to 95
Officials plan to step up security at the site of the Miami-area condominium collapse to make sure the personal possessions of the victims are preserved for their families.
Jewelry, toys and unbroken wine bottles found in condo rubble
Authorities are trying to recover keepsakes for families that have lost relatives and for surviving residents of the building.
Surfside building collapse death toll rises to 94
The mayor of Miami-Dade County said 22 people were potentially unaccounted for in last month's building collapse.
Surfside death toll reaches 90, including 3 more children
More than two dozen people are still listed as missing; Miami-Dade fire chief says recovery phase may take two to three weeks.
Miami-Dade courthouse closes for repairs amid safety concerns
"We know there have been problems in this building, so this one was elevated and some structural concerns were identified," said the mayor of Miami-Dade county.
Surfside condo collapse death toll rises to 86
As of Saturday morning, 43 people were potentially unaccounted for, according to officials.
First responders endure emotional toll of Surfside condo collapse
"We feel the pain. We feel the agony that they're feeling," said Scott Dean, a Miami Urban Search and Rescue team leader.
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Florida teen struck by lightning while hunting with her dad has died
Baylee Holbrook, 16, and her father were hit after lightning struck a tree late Tuesday afternoon, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said.
CVS pharmacists walking off the job to protest working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
McCarthy vows to move forward with House stopgap bill despite GOP holdouts
"Does that mean you just don't want to govern?" House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said of GOP holdouts who are against passing a short-term measure to keep the government open.
Top 10 internet creators, according to Forbes
Forbes has released its list of top creators – 50 internet personalities who have earned an estimated $700 million combined. Here's how much the top 10 earned.
Watch Live: Biden to honor John McCain at library dedication
Cindy McCain, other members of the McCain family and Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, are expected to be there.
2 bodies found in search for pilot instructor and student after crash
The bodies were found Thursday morning after a drone located a debris field, Trooper Corey King said in a tweet, after the plane was reported missing on Wednesday.
COVID vaccine during pregnancy still helps protect newborns, CDC finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Homes "unaffordable" in 99% of nation for average American
Home prices have jumped so much that Americans must pay a third of their income on housing, according to one study.
Couple arrested for jaguar cub deal in 1st case charged under Big Cat law
Authorities recovered both the margay and jaguar and released images of cubs.
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Florida teen struck by lightning while hunting with her dad has died
Baylee Holbrook, 16, and her father were hit after lightning struck a tree late Tuesday afternoon, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said.
CVS pharmacists walking off the job to protest working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
McCarthy vows to move forward with House stopgap bill despite GOP holdouts
"Does that mean you just don't want to govern?" House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said of GOP holdouts who are against passing a short-term measure to keep the government open.
Top 10 internet creators, according to Forbes
Forbes has released its list of top creators – 50 internet personalities who have earned an estimated $700 million combined. Here's how much the top 10 earned.
Watch Live: Biden to honor John McCain at library dedication
Cindy McCain, other members of the McCain family and Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, are expected to be there.
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CVS pharmacists walking off the job to protest working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
Top 10 internet creators, according to Forbes
Forbes has released its list of top creators – 50 internet personalities who have earned an estimated $700 million combined. Here's how much the top 10 earned.
Homes "unaffordable" in 99% of nation for average American
Home prices have jumped so much that Americans must pay a third of their income on housing, according to one study.
Costco is selling gold bars, and they're selling out within hours
Costco said it's now selling 1-ounce gold bars, but can't keep them in stock because of strong demand.
"Child care cliff" could lead to pain for millions of families
As many as 70,000 child care centers are at risk of closing without the federal aid, while parents could face higher costs, experts say.
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McCarthy vows to move forward with House stopgap bill despite GOP holdouts
"Does that mean you just don't want to govern?" House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said of GOP holdouts who are against passing a short-term measure to keep the government open.
Watch Live: Biden to honor John McCain at library dedication
Cindy McCain, other members of the McCain family and Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, are expected to be there.
Watch Live: Top House Republicans hold first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing
The first impeachment inquiry hearing into President Biden is taking place days before the government is set to shut down.
Trump criticizes Biden, Democrats, automakers over electric vehicles
Former President Trump addressed many of his remarks to UAW workers who were not in the room where he was speaking.
The second Republican debate's biggest highlights: Revisit 6 key moments
Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other.
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CVS pharmacists walking off the job to protest working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
COVID vaccine during pregnancy still helps protect newborns, CDC finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Who polices cross-market hospital mergers? States differ on answers.
Hospitals are merging across separate markets within states, resulting in higher patient bills with no improvement in care, evidence shows.
FDA panel votes against experimental ALS treatment pushed by patients
Federal health advisors voted 17-1 against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease dubbed NurOwn, although the FDA is not bound by the vote.
Florida man is bitten by a rabid otter. How is rabies treated?
After the attack in Jupiter, Florida, animal control picked up the otter and it tested positive for rabies, a disease that can be fatal. Here's how it is handled.
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"Critical state": Swiss glaciers lose 10% of their volume in 2 years
Switzerland's alpine glaciers have lost as much ice in 2 years as they did in the 30 leading up to 1990, a sign of the climate's "critical state," one scientist says.
Police raids across Germany as decades-old neo-Nazi group is banned
Germany's Interior Minister called Artgemeinschaft "deeply racist and antisemitic" and accused it of trying "to raise new enemies of the constitution."
Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Taiwan unveils 1st domestically made submarine amid tension with China
Taiwan touts "self-reliant national defense policy" as it unveils first domestically-made submarine, while China says the island is "over-rating itself."
German police launch probe over apparent Nazi salutes at Oktoberfest
Police in the German state of Saxony are investigating after a video showed several people appear to give the Nazi "Heil Hitler" salute at an Oktoberfest event.
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Top 10 internet creators, according to Forbes
Forbes has released its list of top creators – 50 internet personalities who have earned an estimated $700 million combined. Here's how much the top 10 earned.
Ed Sheeran "pre-looked" at couple getting married before crashing wedding
Ed Sheeran is gearing up for the release of his latest album, "Autumn Variations," which is set to drop on Friday.
U2 prepares to open new Las Vegas residency at Sphere
U2 is set to make history Friday as the first band ever to take the stage at Sphere, a cutting-edge spherical venue that graces the Las Vegas skyline.
Ed Sheeran describes crashing Vegas wedding
Ed Sheeran surprised a bride and groom with a performance of "Magical" at their Las Vegas wedding. The new song is on his latest album, "Autumn Variations," which is out Friday. Sheeran sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King for an exclusive interview.
Ed Sheeran describes crashing Vegas wedding
Ed Sheeran surprised a bride and groom with a performance of "Magical" at their Las Vegas wedding. The new song is on his latest album, "Autumn Variations," which is out Friday. Sheeran sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King for an exclusive interview.
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GameStop appoints Chewy founder Ryan Cohen as chief executive
The billionaire will not receive compensation for serving as the company's president, CEO and chairman, GameStop said.
Meta rolls out new AI, VR technologies
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's developer conference Wednesday, saying the company is focused on virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence technologies. Notable new additions include an AI personal assistant people can interact with using any of Meta's messaging apps. Will Knight, senior writer at Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the conference and what happened to Threads.
How to stay safe online, according to CISA
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency -- or CISA -- has launched its first nationwide public service announcement. The PSA aims to teach Americans basic cybersecurity habits in order to stay safe online. Jen Easterly, CISA director, joins CBS News to share tips on how you can protect yourself while using the internet.
Amazon Alexa becoming more humanlike with AI
Amazon's Alexa is getting an upgrade. The so-called Alexa LLM will be able to understand body language, including gestures and eye contact, and should be smarter and more conversational thanks to AI. Jon Swartz, senior tech reporter for MarketWatch, joined CBS News to discuss the new version of Amazon's virtual assistant.
A look back at 25 years of Google
Google was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Stanford University, who moved the company to a garage in 1998.
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Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
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Remains of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew found in Moffat
The remains of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew have been found more than 3 years after she was last seen.
Feds: Man hauled more than 30 pounds of fentanyl through NYC subway
Authorities announced Thursday the seizure of more than 40 pounds of the deadly drug fentanyl in the Bronx.
Man arrested in Baltimore tech CEO's killing
Authorities have arrested a man accused of murdering Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere. Officials took Jason Billingsley, a convicted sex offender, into custody Wednesday night. LaPere's body was discovered Monday in her apartment complex after she was reported missing. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
6 bodies, 1 wounded survivor found after 7 youths kidnapped in Mexico
Six bodies were discovered in an area of Mexico where seven youths were kidnapped days earlier, authorities said.
Arrest made in murder of Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere
Police say they're going to hold a news conference to announce the arrest of Jason Billingsley in the killing of the 26-year-old.
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Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
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Space Tourism: The Next Great Leap | CBS Reports
In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
Tracking the impact of interest rate hikes
The average interest rate on a credit card in November 2021 was 16.4%. As of September, the average credit card interest rate is nearly 24.5%. Javier David, managing editor at Axios, joined CBS News to discuss other ways rising interest rates are putting pressure on Americans.
Man arrested in Baltimore tech CEO's killing
Authorities have arrested a man accused of murdering Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere. Officials took Jason Billingsley, a convicted sex offender, into custody Wednesday night. LaPere's body was discovered Monday in her apartment complex after she was reported missing. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
UAW threatens to expand strike again Friday
The United Auto Workers union could expand its strike against Detroit automakers on Friday, with the decision hinging on whether negotiators are able to make significant progress on getting its union members new contracts. Neal Boudette, an auto reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss how talks are going.
Tim Bliefnick, convicted of killing estranged wife, explains eyebrow-raising “Family Feud” answer
When Tim Bliefnick was arrested, an answer he gave on the game show years earlier had people talking. He sits down with “48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty for an exclusive interview airing Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.