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.
Ed Markey supporters urge Joe Kennedy III to stand down
Kennedy is considering a primary challenge against Ed Markey in 2020
The Hollywood Ripper: How "48 Hours" helped crack the case
Four young women attacked, only one survivor — inside the investigation and trial of the serial, sexual thrill killer
Dozens arrested during ICE protest at New York Microsoft store
The protest was organized by Close The Camps NYC as a response to Microsoft doing business with ICE
One suspect dead after Border Patrol agent shot at traffic stop
Two agents pulled over a vehicle Friday evening near Brackettville when a person inside the vehicle fired on them, officials said
Dispute between parents leads to shooting at peewee football game
According to police, the son of one of the parents involved arrived at the scene with a handgun and started shooting
Trump's upcoming gun control proposal is a mystery
The White House has been talking to a trio of lawmakers who all support tougher background checks
James Corden slams Bill Maher's calls for fat-shaming
"We're not all as lucky as Bill Maher. We don't all have a sense of superiority that burns 35,000 calories a day"
Tennessee baby born on 9/11 at 9:11 weighing 9 pounds, 11 ounces
Cametrione and Justin Brown welcomed a tiny miracle on 9/11
Black transgender woman Bee Love Slater found burned to death
The Human Rights Campaign said Bee Love Slater is the 18th transgender woman to be killed this year
Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in jail
The popular television actress admitted to paying $15,000 in an effort to boost her eldest daughter's SAT score.
Endangered sea turtle impaled with 3-foot long spear in Florida
"It's highly unlikely this was an accident," the doctor who removed the spear said
Raphael Saadiq opens up about his most personal project yet
"I went down a rabbit hole and said,' it's time for me to talk about it'"
New documentary explores the true roots of country music
"I suddenly realized that this would be American history firing on all cylinders"
$1.25 million toilet stolen from Winston Churchill's birthplace
Police said the toilet was taken early Saturday by thieves who used at least two vehicles
FDA finds cancer-causing chemical in Zantac
U.S. agency found low levels of a "probable" cancer-causing chemical in Zantac and generic heartburn medications
World
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At least 6 dead as torrential rain floods coastal Spain
Local authorities said some towns and cities reported their heaviest rainfall on record
Pompeo blames Iran for strike on Saudi oil facilities
The attack likely will heighten tensions further across the Persian Gulf amid an escalating crisis between the U.S. and Iran over its unraveling nuclear deal with world powers
Afghan women fear their freedom is in jeopardy as Taliban talks resume
"You just sit and walk and look at the world and the city from the windows of your house," one woman said of what life was like under Taliban rule
Tropical storm warning lifted for weary Bahamas
The storm will likely take a sharp turn northeast away from coastal Florida
Don't blame Flores Agreement for migration wave, experts say
In a combative filing Friday, lawyers and experts said the government is wrong to claim terminating a landmark court agreement will deter migration
U.S.
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Ed Markey supporters urge Joe Kennedy III to stand down
Kennedy is considering a primary challenge against Ed Markey in 2020
The Hollywood Ripper: How "48 Hours" helped crack the case
Four young women attacked, only one survivor — inside the investigation and trial of the serial, sexual thrill killer
Dozens arrested during ICE protest at New York Microsoft store
The protest was organized by Close The Camps NYC as a response to Microsoft doing business with ICE
One suspect dead after Border Patrol agent shot at traffic stop
Two agents pulled over a vehicle Friday evening near Brackettville when a person inside the vehicle fired on them, officials said
Dispute between parents leads to shooting at peewee football game
According to police, the son of one of the parents involved arrived at the scene with a handgun and started shooting
Politics
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Ed Markey supporters urge Joe Kennedy III to stand down
Kennedy is considering a primary challenge against Ed Markey in 2020
Trump's upcoming gun control proposal is a mystery
The White House has been talking to a trio of lawmakers who all support tougher background checks
Trump official says asylum changes will drive down backlog
The Supreme Court's decision this week to allow sweeping regulations to take effect while litigation
2020 Daily Trail Markers: 2020 Daily Trail Markers: Co-hosts for fourth Democratic debate are announced
And after the third Democratic debate, Julian Castro defended his remarks to Joe Biden. He talked with Ed O'Keefe on CBSN
Schiff subpoenas acting intel chief over whistleblower complaint
Schiff is concerned that Joseph Maguire may be withholding a whistleblower disclosure involving "serious misconduct" by the "President of the United States and/or other senior White House officials"
Entertainment
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James Corden slams Bill Maher's calls for fat-shaming
"We're not all as lucky as Bill Maher. We don't all have a sense of superiority that burns 35,000 calories a day"
Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in jail
The popular television actress admitted to paying $15,000 in an effort to boost her eldest daughter's SAT score.
Raphael Saadiq opens up about his most personal project yet
"I went down a rabbit hole and said,' it's time for me to talk about it'"
The Dish: Chef Amanda Haas shares her signature recipes
Including pan-seared scallops and a green bean and snap pea salad
Raphael Saadiq performs "This World Is Drunk"
Singer, songwriter and record producer Raphael Saadiq has been working in the music industry for more than 30 years. He started his career with the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!. Now he’s back with his most personal solo effort yet.
Technology
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"Dark web" hackers could target gas pumps
The burgeoning "Internet of Things" connects consumers to the web through everyday devices — where hackers lurk
California's "Uber law" to affect far more than Uber
Proposed law could change the working lives of truckers, house cleaners, janitors and even freelance writers
Apple reveals updated iPhones, watch and Apple TV series
The company's annual product event comes as it's selling fewer and fewer iPhones
Startup can mine people's data from LinkedIn profiles
Company called HiQ Labs wins court OK to scrape profiles on LinkedIn for data about people's lives and connections
48 states launch antitrust investigation into Google
From search to ads to data mining, "an ecosystem where people's whole internet experience is mediated through Google"
Science
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Nature up close: How an insect is key to grizzly bears' survival
The loss of a key food source – whitebark pine trees – to bark beetles can have a devastating effect on bears' ability to hibernate
Protesters dangle from Houston bridge and close part of shipping channel
Sheriff's deputies said at a morning press conference that they would not attempt to force a rescue
NOAA scientist rips "political" backing of Trump's Dorian claims
Craig McLean, NOAA's acting chief scientist, wrote an email to colleagues that called the agency's response "political"
Company pledges to clean up oil from facility damaged by Dorian
Norwegian-based Equinor says it was unclear how big the spill was at its oil terminal on Grand Bahama
Nature up close: Beavers, the master engineers
A keystone species for animals and plants, beavers are crafty builders who continually reshape parts of Wyoming's Snake River
Health
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FDA finds cancer-causing chemical in Zantac
U.S. agency found low levels of a "probable" cancer-causing chemical in Zantac and generic heartburn medications
Teen with vape-related lung illness sues Juul Labs
According to the lawsuit, the 18-year-old had been vaping for about a year and a half but was recently hospitalized for severe lung damage
Sackler family accused of hiding $1 billion in Swiss accounts
The transfers bolster allegations by New York and other states that the Sacklers worked to shield their wealth in recent years over fears of legal threats
New research offers clues to the effects of vaping
According to the CDC, at least 380 people have had vaping-related illnesses
FDA recommends approval for peanut allergy treatment
The treatment is designed to "trick" a patient's immune system
MoneyWatch
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$1.25 million toilet stolen from Winston Churchill's birthplace
Police said the toilet was taken early Saturday by thieves who used at least two vehicles
PG&E reaches $11B settement with insurers over California wildfires
The deal covers just half of the $20 billion insurance companies wanted, and needs to be approved by a bankruptcy court
China tol lift punitive tariffs on U.S. soybeans and pork
The decision may be a possible goodwill gesture ahead of trade negotiations in October
U.S. budget deficit surpasses $1 trillion
Gap between what the government spends and how much money it takes in reaches highest level since 2012
As the U.S. cracks down on vaping, Juul expands to China
Its online storefronts in China are selling devices and flavored pods, now under fire in the U.S. for luring teens
Crime
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The Hollywood Ripper: How "48 Hours" helped crack the case
Four young women attacked, only one survivor — inside the investigation and trial of the serial, sexual thrill killer
Expert: Serial murderers' victim selection "often very specific"
Forensic psychologist Kris Mohandie explains what drives serial killers like Michael Gargiulo
Dispute between parents leads to shooting at peewee football game
According to police, the son of one of the parents involved arrived at the scene with a handgun and started shooting
Black transgender woman Bee Love Slater found burned to death
The Human Rights Campaign said Bee Love Slater is the 18th transgender woman to be killed this year
Black transgender woman found burned to death
Investigators have identified the body of a transgender woman found burned in a vehicle in Florida. A candlelit vigil was held for 23-year-old Bee Love Slater. WINK's Gina Tomlinson reports.
Space
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Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon
Lucky us – the rare occurrence hasn't happened in 19 years
Fire delays rocket launch to the International Space Station
It's not yet known when the HTV-8 cargo ship will be launched to the International Space Station
India fails to land on the moon
India hoped to become the fourth nation to soft-land on the moon with their Chandrayaan-2 space mission. But their space agency, ISRO, lost communication with their lander just before the mission was complete. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss the apparent failure.
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
Trump launches U.S. Space Command
President Trump held a Rose Garden event to commemorate the establishment of the U.S. Space Command Thursday, as the president pushes for the creation of his sixth branch of the military, the Space Force. CBS News' Bofta Yimam reports.
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Photographer Robert Frank 1924-2019
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Photos: Hurricane Dorian's devastation
"Everything's gone! Everything!" one woman said after Dorian slammed into the Bahamas
The most valuable NFL teams in 2019, ranked
Thanks to some pricey TV deals, a relocation, and brand-new stadiums, the NFL has never been more valuable.
Highest-paid NFL players in 2019, ranked
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Ashley Fallis death: A family's fight for justice
Was the Colorado mother's 2012 death a suicide, as her husband maintains, or was it murder, as her parents insist?
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The Hollywood Ripper on Trial [Part 2]
Part 2: Four young women attacked, only one survivor. "48 Hours"' Maureen Maher has been on the trail of serial killer Michael Gargiulo for more than a decade. How "48 Hours" helped crack one of the cases.
The Hollywood Ripper [Part 1]
Part 1: Four young women attacked, only one survivor. "48 Hours"' Maureen Maher has been on the trail of serial killer Michael Gargiulo for more than a decade. How "48 Hours" helped crack one of the cases.
Drinking culture and American kids
On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.
Inside the mind of the Hollywood Ripper
Forensic psychologist Kris Mohandie explains what drives serial killers like Michael Gargiulo.
Newsom expected to sign new legislation for "gig workers"
California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign new legislation intended to help the Legion of Independent Workers in the so-called gig economy. The law would make "gig workers" eligible for benefits. But companies like Uber, Lyft, and Doordash are spending big, trying to put the brakes on the bill. Carter Evans reports.
