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The Oscar-winning actor and his wife Camila Alves are hosting "We're Texas," a virtual benefit concert to help the Lone Star state after it was devastated by a massive winter storm in February.
Some Griddy customers were charged more than $9,500 even as last month's blackout caused residents to lose power.
Energy group said it won't pass on "unaffordable electric bills" to its members after state's power freeze.
A recent analysis found major power outages caused by extreme weather have increased 67% since 2000.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to Houston to survey the damage from Texas' recent storm.
"We need to make significant investments in upgrading our transmission grids," newly confirmed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said in an interview with CBS News.
Andrew Mitchell may live in New Jersey, but the storm in Texas hit home – so he drove 22 hours to help.
Texas resident claims power provider Griddy broke price-gouging laws as winter storm knocked out power.
State faces massive economic losses from damage to property and key industries, according to one estimate.
"We're victims of our own attempt to let free market forces work," said one lawmaker investigating last week's outages.
The board members cited concerns of "out of state leadership," as three live in other states, and one lives in another country.
The president will meet with local leaders in Texas after a winter storm that devastated the state.
Texans are now facing sky-high bills after a catastrophic storm left many without heat or clean water.
Residents and businesses in the storm-battered state will have until June 15 to file their returns.
The royal couple is supporting a domestic abuse shelter in Texas after it was forced to close its facilities due to power outages and bursting pipes.
The lawsuit claims Cristian Pavon died of hypothermia and cites the power company and the grid operator for gross negligence.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says there will be a moratorium on power disconnects as residents recoup from a deadly winter storm that crippled the state's infrastructure.
The declaration will allocate federal funding to help create temporary housing, repair homes and cover uninsured property losses for individuals in 77 Texas counties.
Some Houston-area residents are reporting "outrageous prices" on food and other necessities, local officials say.
"The toilet and water had been off for 24 hours. The sinks are dirty. It's just nasty. It's just not right — it's like we're not even human," one inmate told CBS News.
Millions are under boil water notices while tens of thousands don't have power, down from a peak of about 4 million.
Millions of Americans in the South are spending another night in freezing temperatures without clean water and food.
Meteorologists saw this extreme winter weather coming weeks in advance. Here's what is causing it.
Millions of Texans were under boil water notices Friday, and in many homes, taps were dry.
Some 4 million customers were without power in Texas this week. The top official at the state's power grid said it could have been worse.
Police said they believe the shooting was a "domestic situation" and an isolated incident.
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
Maren Morris leads the way with five nominations, one of them as a member of The Highwomen, which scored a group of the year nomination.
NASA's test flight early Monday depends on a software fix to overcome a computer commanding issue.
Police said Sunday evening that a person of interest is in custody.
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
President Biden's decision to maintain the Trump-era ceiling of 15,000 refugee admissions for this year was met with swift backlash.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation.
The following is a transcript of an interview with French President Emmanuel Macron that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
Majority of Americans say issue needs to be addressed right now.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
With CDC restrictions loosening and more people being vaccinated by the day, the travel bug is busting out all over, with a huge increase in air travel and some hotels booked solid through the end of the year.
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
This year's tour season was canceled because the ice was too thin for choppers to land.
President Biden's decision to maintain the Trump-era ceiling of 15,000 refugee admissions for this year was met with swift backlash.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation.
"It's time to deliver. It's time to rush, and President Biden is 100% right to do so," Macron said in an interview with "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with French President Emmanuel Macron that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Police said they believe the shooting was a "domestic situation" and an isolated incident.
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
Maren Morris leads the way with five nominations, one of them as a member of The Highwomen, which scored a group of the year nomination.
NASA's test flight early Monday depends on a software fix to overcome a computer commanding issue.
Police said Sunday evening that a person of interest is in custody.
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
President Biden's decision to maintain the Trump-era ceiling of 15,000 refugee admissions for this year was met with swift backlash.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation.
"It's time to deliver. It's time to rush, and President Biden is 100% right to do so," Macron said in an interview with "Face the Nation."
Maren Morris leads the way with five nominations, one of them as a member of The Highwomen, which scored a group of the year nomination.
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Oscar-nominee Carey Mulligan talks about her latest film, in which a woman methodically wreaks vengeance after her best friend is sexually assaulted, which has spurred conversations about sexism in Hollywood and female empowerment on screen.
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The awards-season success of Emerald Fennell's "Promising Young Woman," a revenge thriller in which a woman methodically wreaks vengeance after her best friend is sexually assaulted, has spurred conversations about sexism in Hollywood and female empowerment on screen. Correspondent Holly Williams talks with Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan about the film's message and its fearless, complicated heroine.
NASA's test flight early Monday depends on a software fix to overcome a computer commanding issue.
The flight will mark the third piloted launch of SpaceX's futuristic astronaut ferry ship.
Bezos said in a letter to shareholders that he isn't comforted by the failure of the unionization effort in Bessemer, Alabama.
The company said it now buys enough renewable electricity to power all its data centers and offices around the world.
Jaleel White, who portrayed the quirky nerd in the 1990s sitcom "Family Matters," is launching a cannabis line.
This year's tour season was canceled because the ice was too thin for choppers to land.
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
NASA's test flight early Monday depends on a software fix to overcome a computer commanding issue.
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
Employees at the Indianapolis facility couldn't get to their cellphones to call family or alert police.
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
Call for women to "lean in" may only go so far — especially for high-achieving women empowered to ask for more.
Top hedge fund manager frets that the market may be "possibly in the process of breaking completely."
"This goes way beyond the dream I had to just play basketball in the NBA," Wade said.
Police said they believe the shooting was a "domestic situation" and an isolated incident.
Police said Sunday evening that a person of interest is in custody.
Inside Green's long-awaited and emotional homecoming, and why his newfound freedom could be short-lived.
Rice's family wants federal prosecutors to convene a grand jury to consider charges against the police officers.
As tensions build ahead of a verdict, children in Minneapolis are feeling the anxiety.
NASA's test flight early Monday depends on a software fix to overcome a computer commanding issue.
One of the most out-of-this-world travel destinations is 250 miles above the Earth, where scientific studies include the effects of long-term exposure to weightlessness, and the feasibility of extended travel into deep space.
Astronaut Kate Rubins arrived in a parachute landing southeast of the town Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
Three space station fliers returned to Earth amid preparations for SpaceX Crew Dragon launch Thursday.
The contract covers an unpiloted test flight and a flight to carry two astronauts to the lunar surface.
A federal judge says Crosley Green was wrongfully convicted of murder. "48 Hours" spends the first hours of freedom with the Florida man.
Prince Philip, who died at age 99, was the patriarch of the British royal family.
Authorities who investigated the death of the 42-year-old stay-at-home mom retraced not only the night of her death, but also her online life.
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Competition in the U.S. housing market is fierce this spring, with surging demand and record-low inventory. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN to discuss how sellers and buyers can be prepared.
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
Viola Davis opens up to Jon Wertheim about her role as Ma Rainey, her relationship with August Wilson's material, a bold scene on "How to Get Away with Murder" and her life growing up.
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.