The Fast Draw: Controlling hurricanes
Josh Landis and Mitch Butler of "The Fast Draw" imagine what it would be like if scientists could harness the power of a hurricane's winds.
Hurricane Irene
Caught on tape: Irene's flooding takes out bridge
Amateur footage provided by Susan Hammond shows flooding from Irene's torrential rain taking out a covered bridge in lower Bartonsville, Vermont.
2011's weather disasters: From Joplin to Irene
From Hurricane Irene to Joplin's tornado, the U.S. in 2011 had 96 declared weather disasters. The Nature Conservancy's lead scientist, Dr. M Sanjayan, discusses this year's extreme weather conditions.
Vermont recovers just 3 months after Irene
Just three months after Hurricane Irene caused the worst flooding in Vermont's history, the "Early Show" profiles how state residents rebuilt roads, bridges and rivers for just a fraction of the estimated cost.
2011 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end
On the last day of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, Terrell Brown takes a look back at the two destructive storms that hit the U.S., Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene.
FEMA budget woes: How did they happen?
Unprecedented natural disasters in 2011 have all but dried up FEMA's budget. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports on how some of the victims are coping while waiting and hoping for aid money from the fund.
Pumpkin shortage threatens Halloween spirit
Hurricane Irene resulted in a massive Pumpkin shortage across the Northeast. "Early Show" contributor Taryn Winter Brill reports on the scary shortage threatening the Halloween spirit.
Flooding worsens as East Coast gets more rain
The East Coast is getting another round of heavy rain from Tropical Storm Lee. WHP-TV's Tom Russel reports on the latest of the storm and flooding from Virginia to New England.
N.J.'s Passaic River continues to rise
New Jersey residents are preparing for the worst as the Passaic River continues to swell. Elaine Quijano reports.
Tropical Storm Lee causing headaches
CBS News Correspondent Michelle Miller is in Paterson, N.J. - one of the areas hit hardest by Tropical Storm Irene - with a look at their cleanup efforts and preparations as Tropical Storm Lee makes it's way north.
High winds from Lee worsen wildfires in Texas
Officials in Texas say they are running out of resources as they battle dozens of wildfires. High winds from Tropical Storm Lee are fanning the flames. Terrell Brown reports.
Flooding threatens La. communities after Lee
Low-lying communities in Louisiana's Gulf Coast are threatened by flooding after four days of on-and-off rain from Tropical Storm Lee. Bigad Shaban reports on how residents are coping in Lee's aftermath.
La. parishes drenched by Tropical Storm Lee
Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser speaks to Jeff Glor about how his area is handling the floodwaters and compares Tropical Storm Lee to Hurricane Katrina.
Storm watch: What to expect from Lee, Katia
CBS News hurricane consultant David Bernard speaks to Debbye Turner Bell about what to expect from the rest of Tropical Storm Lee and whether Hurricane Katia threatens the East Coast.
As FEMA funds decrease, need for aid increases
Across the East Coast, many cities and towns are in desperate need of aid. Tony Guida reports on disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.
What to expect from Tropical Storm Lee
CBS News hurricane consultant David Bernard speaks to Russ Mitchell about what to expect of Tropical Storm Lee and gives an update on other storms churning in the Atlantic Ocean.
Tropical Storm Lee drenches Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Lee hit the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and tornadoes in some areas. Bigad Shaban reports on the latest of the slow-moving storm.
Many still don't have power after Hurricane Irene
One week after Hurricane Irene made landfall in the U.S., tens of thousands still don't have power. Elaine Quijano reports.
Irene's economic toll continues to rise
It's estimated that Irene is responsible for $20 billion in damages - a number that could double with the addition of lost work and wages from flooding and power outages. Michelle Miller reports on the rising economic cost of Hurricane Irene.
N.J. gov. on disaster funds: "Not time for politics"
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was criticized for tying the release of disaster funds to budget concerns. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie responded that it's not time for politics. Jeff Glor reports.
Hurricane Irene: Millions still without power
Although Hurricane Irene has passed, people up and down the East Coast are still coping with the storm's aftermath and millions are still without electricity. CBS News Correspondent Michelle Miller reports from Paterson, NJ.
Newlyweds, guests stranded in Vt. after wedding
Tropical Storm Irene hit Pittsfield, Vt., just one day after one couple tied the knot, leaving at least a dozen wedding guests stranded. Mark Strassmann reports on how the newlyweds and their guests lent a helping hand.
Good night Irene; Good morning Katia?
David Bernard, CBS News hurricane consultant and chief meteorologist at Miami's WFOR, reports on the latest strong storms brewing in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.
N.J. floodwaters full of pollutants
The flood water Hurricane Irene pushed into New Jersey's neighborhoods is full of industrial chemicals and fertilizer that will leave behind a toxic muck on streets and in basements. Michelle Miller reports.
Cut off VT residents hike out of town
Residents of Killington, Vt., cut off from road travel due to damage from Hurricane Irene, are hiking their way in and out of town to get to where they need to be, reports Wyatt Andrews.
U.S.
Former spelling bee champion wins 2019 National Geographic Bee
Until the last question, Eighth grader Nihar Janga felt like the underdog as the final round of the championships went into overtime
Fugitive tells cops he'll surrender if his mugshot gets 15,000 likes
Connecticut police department has reached a deal with a fugitive that would have him surrender if enough people respond to a wanted poster on social media
Pelosi speaks to reporters after blasting Trump's "temper tantrum"
Pelosi addresses the press after a White House meeting on infrastructure went south
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting
Critics of the ban said an increase in the elephant population was hurting farmland – and even humans
Stock market down as U.S.-China trade war takes center stage
Investors are preparing for the trade war to become entrenched, impacting consumer spending and corporate profits
The bloody truth about getting your period in America
Menstruation remains one of the most taboo topics in the world – and millions of women pay the price
Early release of "American Taliban" slammed by daughter of slain CIA officer
John Walker Lindh was interrogated by CIA officer Johnny "Mike" Spann, who was killed shortly thereafter in a prison uprising
Mario Batali charged for allegedly groping woman at restaurant
This appears to be the first criminal charge to come from a series of sexual misconduct allegations against the celebrity chef
FAA inspectors say they're pressured to ignore critical plane problems
One longtime FAA inspector tells CBS News that they have been "repeatedly" punished for finding a problem and reporting it
Commentary: The Great American Brain Drain is coming
"The global talent that America does still attract is increasingly looking to succeed elsewhere," writes Vikram J. Singh, a former State Department official
Deadly storms hit Missouri as "violent tornado" strikes state capital
Tornado causes heavy damage in Jefferson City as severe weather sweeps across the state overnight, causing at least three deaths
Natalie Portman denies Moby's claims they dated
The musician says the stars dated in the late '90's, but the actress refuted his claim, saying she remembers him as, "a much older man being creepy with me when I just had graduated high school"
Wreckage discovered of last known ship to bring slaves to America
The Clotilda sailed for less than half a year in 1860 but illegally transported 110 enslaved people from Benin, Africa to Mobile, Alabama
Texas Rep. says migrant girl's death was "covered up"
"They covered up her death for eight months, even though we were actively asking the question about whether any child had died," Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro told CBS News
Investigation into Northam's racist yearbook photo inconclusive
The photo in question showed one person in blackface and another in KKK regalia
U.S.
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Former spelling bee champion wins 2019 National Geographic Bee
Until the last question, Eighth grader Nihar Janga felt like the underdog as the final round of the championships went into overtime
Fugitive tells cops he'll surrender if his mugshot gets 15,000 likes
Connecticut police department has reached a deal with a fugitive that would have him surrender if enough people respond to a wanted poster on social media
Pelosi speaks to reporters after blasting Trump's "temper tantrum"
Pelosi addresses the press after a White House meeting on infrastructure went south
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting
Critics of the ban said an increase in the elephant population was hurting farmland – and even humans
Stock market down as U.S.-China trade war takes center stage
Investors are preparing for the trade war to become entrenched, impacting consumer spending and corporate profits
Politics
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Pelosi speaks to reporters after blasting Trump's "temper tantrum"
Pelosi addresses the press after a White House meeting on infrastructure went south
Commentary: The Great American Brain Drain is coming
"The global talent that America does still attract is increasingly looking to succeed elsewhere," writes Vikram J. Singh, a former State Department official
Texas Rep. says migrant girl's death was "covered up"
"They covered up her death for eight months, even though we were actively asking the question about whether any child had died," Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro told CBS News
Investigation into Northam's racist yearbook photo inconclusive
The photo in question showed one person in blackface and another in KKK regalia
Schiff says top intel body sought to get WH "signoff" on transcripts
Schiff said the committee's Democratic majority was "deeply distressed" to learn that ODNI had attempted to give the transcripts to the White House
World
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May in crosshairs as U.K. holds EU elections 3 years after Brexit vote
PM Theresa May under huge and mounting pressure as her government has failed to turn the 2016 referendum result into reality
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting
Critics of the ban said an increase in the elephant population was hurting farmland – and even humans
Early release of "American Taliban" slammed by daughter of slain CIA officer
John Walker Lindh was interrogated by CIA officer Johnny "Mike" Spann, who was killed shortly thereafter in a prison uprising
Narendra Modi to return as Indian PM after massive election win
Modi campaigned as a strong leader amid heightened tension with nuclear-armed neighbor Pakistan, and it appears to have paid off big-time
50 kids saved, 9 arrests as alleged online pedophilia ring busted
Global police agency Interpol says it is still trying to ID 100 more children seen in images shared by suspects on a "dark web" site
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Mario Batali faces charge for alleged groping
Celebrity chef Mario Batali faces a criminal charge for an alleged groping incident two years ago. Batali is scheduled to be arraigned in Boston Friday on a single count of indecent assault and battery. Anna Werner reports.
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Natalie Portman denies Moby's claims they dated
The musician says the stars dated in the late '90's, but the actress refuted his claim, saying she remembers him as, "a much older man being creepy with me when I just had graduated high school"
Jim and Pam from "The Office" feud over Stanley Cup Final
Just because they're one of television's most iconic couples, doesn't mean they're both on the same side of the rink
Philadelphia district attorney wants new trial for Meek Mill
District Attorney Larry Krasner said the court "abused its discretion when it imposed" its sentence on the 32-year-old rapper
Technology
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Is it time for Alexa and Siri to have a "MeToo moment"?
United Nations report says AI technology powering popular personal voice assistants has gender bias baked into the programming code
5G tech could interfere with weather forecasting
NOAA's chief warns it could reduce accuracy by as much as 30%
A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
Amazon shareholders push retailer to cut back on fossil fuels
Online retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- some investors had hoped to change that
Apple updates MacBook Pro laptops, including new keyboard design
Responding to customer complaints, Apple makes changes to the butterfly switch keyboard in its laptops — including new 2019 MacBook Pro models
Science
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Leonardo DiCaprio narrates climate change doc trailer
DiCaprio narrates "Ice on Fire," which highlights never-before-seen solutions to our climate crisis
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
Rising sea levels could displace millions in 2 generations
A new study lays out a range of possible outcomes "that go from bad to worse"
Amazon shareholders push retailer to cut back on fossil fuels
Online retail giant has never disclosed its total carbon footprint -- some investors had hoped to change that
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
Health
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The bloody truth about getting your period in America
Menstruation remains one of the most taboo topics in the world – and millions of women pay the price
Texas facility resumes intake of migrants after flu outbreak
Thirty-two people tested positive for the flu, the U.S. Border Patrol said
Calif. lawmakers advance bill that would limit vaccine exemptions
The measure passed on a party-line 24-10 vote, with no Republican support
Social media influencers glamorize tobacco and e-cigarettes
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette usage, health advocates say
Patients in Congo fear violence amid Ebola outbreak
Officials said hospitals are being targeted by armed militia groups
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Stock market down as U.S.-China trade war takes center stage
Investors are preparing for the trade war to become entrenched, impacting consumer spending and corporate profits
Largest U.S. yoga chain accused of underpaying instructors
Former and current instructors say for every one hour class that they taught, they had to put in up to an additional six hours – unpaid
Social media influencers glamorize tobacco and e-cigarettes
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms let "influencers" glamorize tobacco and e-cirgarette usage, health advocates say
Avon calling: Cosmetics brand sold to Brazilian beauty retailer
Avon to join a global beauty lineup that includes the Natura, Body Shop and Aesop brands
Federal judge won't block subpoenas for Trump's bank records
Trump's legal team had sued to block Deutsche Bank and Capital One from complying with subpoenas from two House committees
Crime
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Crime
Mario Batali faces charge for alleged groping
Celebrity chef Mario Batali faces a criminal charge for an alleged groping incident two years ago. Batali is scheduled to be arraigned in Boston Friday on a single count of indecent assault and battery. Anna Werner reports.
Judge overturns conviction of innocent man who served 33 years
"We believe Keith Bush did not commit this murder," said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini
Judge releases N.Y. man from parole
A Long Island judge on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a man who spent 33 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Keith Bush was 17 and at a house party when police arrested him in the killing of 14-year-old Sherese Watson, who was found strangled and stabbed near the house. Though he ultimately signed a confession, prosecutors believe it was coerced. Over the years, Bush and his lawyers made several attempts to get him exonerated. Bush was released in 2007 but was placed on lifetime parole. CBS New York reported that Bush had to register as a high-risk sex offender, but never felt free. On Wednesday, he was cleared. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
John Walker Lindh to be released from prison
A California native who admitted to providing support to the Taliban is expected to be released from a federal prison. He was with them in Afghanistan on 9/11. Jeff Pegues reports.
Feds charge Michael Avenatti
Michael Avenatti, the former attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels, is accused of stealing $300,000 his client was owed for a book deal. According to court papers, Avenatti forged her signature and diverted her book advance. Paula Reid reports.
Space
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Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
NASA vows to make ambitious plan to return to the moon "a reality"
The newly announced Artemis program, named after the Greek goddess of the moon, intends to land astronauts on the South Pole of the moon by 2024
Trump backs early moon landing with funding request
Trump administration asks Congress to kick-start NASA moon mission with $1.6 billion in additional 2020 funding
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EU elections plagued by misinformation
An activist organization says it found over 500 suspicious pages on Facebook underming the upcoming European Union parliamentary elections. Wired senior writer Issie Lapowsky joined CBSN to explain what's at stake and if there's anything that can be done to stop the spread of misinformation on social media.
Job search tips for college graduates
Millions of new graduates are set to enter the workforce this year. Yahoo Finance senior producer and reporter Jeanie Ahn joined CBSN to break down strategies for landing a job and working in a professional setting.
Why some may be more susceptible to PTSD
A new study shows that some groups may be more susceptible to PTSD. Licensed psychologist Dr. Wendy Dickinson joined CBSN to talk about the study's findings.
Trump, Congress feud over investigations
President Trump stormed out of a scheduled meeting on infrastructure with Democratic leaders, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused him of engaging in a "cover-up." CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss whether impeachment could be the Democrats' next move.
Why Busy Philipps talks about her period
Most women still feel uncomfortable talking about menstruation in public, but there's a price to pay for all that silence. So, outspoken TV personality Busy Philipps is joining menstrual activists in nonchalantly discussing her period to shatter the stigma. Watch the CBSN Originals documentary about period poverty and the menstrual movement at cbsnews.com/period, starting Thursday, May 23.