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.
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Celebrity chef offers to hire recently fired cafeteria worker
Bonnie Kimball after giving free lunch to a student with no money in account
Did a secret lead to Pennsylvania teacher's murder?
When a popular teacher was gunned down in her parents' driveway on Mother's Day 2018, a quiet Pennsylvania city was left scrambling for answers -- who would want the young woman dead? As it turns out, there might be quite a few people.
Destructive tornadoes tear through central U.S.
In the west Texas town of Abilene, a powerful storm briefly touched down in this neighborhood, damaging some homes, snapping trees and breaking car windows
War of Will crosses finish line first at Preakness
But the horse is ineligible from winning the Triple Crown
Jimmy Carter won't teach Sunday School this week after all
The 94-year-old fell and fractured his hip at his home in Plains, Georgia, Monday morning and later underwent hip replacement surgery
Biden calls for unity, slams Trump in 2020 campaign kickoff
"If the American people want a president to add to our division ... they don't need me. They already have a president who does just that"
"Confluence of events could spell chaos" for storm chasers
A combination of damaged roads from flooding and clogged arteries from converging chasers may make for a dangerous situation
3 tornadoes confirmed Saturday as storm system threatens U.S.
More tornadoes are expected to touch down throughout the weekend
Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked in South Africa
"I'm just glad the idiot didn't interrupt my Snapchat," he said
Joe Biden kicks off campaign at Philadelphia rally — live stream
Biden is considered a frontrunner in the crowded Democratic race
Horse named Congrats Gal died following race at Pimlico
Pimlico Race Course is hosting the Preakness Stakes on Saturday
2019 Preakness Stakes: How to watch and what to know
The Preakness Stakes is the second horse race featured in the annual Triple Crown
Disqualified Kentucky Derby "winner" offers $20M to rivals
The owner of Maximum Security wants a rematch
Nike to change pregnancy policy in athlete contracts
The company previously reduced pay if athletes fell short of performance goals, including during pregnancy or childbirth
Jeff Koons' "Rabbit" makes history at auction. The final price? $91 million.
It broke the record for the most expensive work sold at auction by a living artist
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Celebrity chef offers to hire recently fired cafeteria worker
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Destructive tornadoes tear through central U.S.
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War of Will crosses finish line first at Preakness
But the horse is ineligible from winning the Triple Crown
Jimmy Carter won't teach Sunday School this week after all
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John Hickenlooper to lay out first foreign policy proposal
As the contenders for the 2020 race have been solidified, domestic policy has taken center stage among the candidates
Trump tweets about abortion days after Alabama ban passes
The tweets come just days after after Alabama passed the country's most restrictive abortion law, which bans the procedure unless "abortion is necessary in order to prevent a serious health risk" to the woman
Justin Amash becomes first GOP lawmaker to call for impeachment
Amash also wrote that impeachment does not require "probable cause" has been committed, but rather "simply requires a finding that an official has engaged in careless, abusive, corrupt or otherwise dishonorable conduct"
Jimmy Carter won't teach Sunday School this week after all
The 94-year-old fell and fractured his hip at his home in Plains, Georgia, Monday morning and later underwent hip replacement surgery
Joe Biden kicks off campaign at Philadelphia rally — live stream
Biden is considered a frontrunner in the crowded Democratic race
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The Netherlands win the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest
Italy finished second, followed by Russia, Switzerland and Norway
Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked in South Africa
"I'm just glad the idiot didn't interrupt my Snapchat," he said
Australia's ruling coalition elected to surprise third term
"I have always believed in miracles," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said
U.S. warns airliners flying over Persian Gulf amid tensions with Iran
U.S. diplomats warned that commercial airliners faced a risk of being "misidentified"
Meghan Markle's close friends open up to CBS News' Gayle King
Some of Meghan Markle's friends offer a rare, intimate look at one of the most famous new families on the planet, and the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they take on a new title: Mom and Dad
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The Netherlands win the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest
Italy finished second, followed by Russia, Switzerland and Norway
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Arnold Schwarzenegger attacked in South Africa
"I'm just glad the idiot didn't interrupt my Snapchat," he said
Met Gala 2019: Red carpet looks
See what all your favorite celebrities wore to fashion's biggest night
2019 Preakness Stakes: How to watch and what to know
The Preakness Stakes is the second horse race featured in the annual Triple Crown
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Flying cars: Ready to take off
After decades of promises, flying cars are finally becoming real, though they won't look like what "The Jetsons" promised
The road to self-driving cars
Autonomous vehicles are becoming a new normal for more and more people
Gridlock: Seeking a 21st century solution to an age-old problem
As Americans spend an estimated 97 hours a year stuck in traffic, costing tens of billions in lost productivity, answers to our traffic nightmares are being explored – both high-tech and old-school
Amazon takes on Uber Eats with investment in UK's Deliveroo
Ecommerce giant positioning itself to challenge the rideshare company's food delivery service in Europe
Uber offers "quiet mode" for riders who don't want to talk
Uber's "quiet mode" lets riders silently indicate their preference for a conversation-free ride — for a premium price
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Nature up close: Wild horses of the Outer Banks
Videographer Carl Mrozek on the mustangs, descended from the horses left behind by Spanish colonialists, who are survivors on the beaches of North Carolina
Does "climate change" need a makeover? Some think so. Here's why.
"It's now a crisis, an emergency, and we need to engage people to demand smart policy and innovation."
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
The meatless meat market is sizzling for investors
The most buzzed-about products in the meatless market taste just like the real thing — and investors are taking notice
Climate-change investing moves beyond oil companies
Investors are pushing companies of all sorts -- from retailers to restaurants -- to reveal how they contribute to climate change
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Jimmy Carter won't teach Sunday School this week after all
The 94-year-old fell and fractured his hip at his home in Plains, Georgia, Monday morning and later underwent hip replacement surgery
CBD craze causing confusion with different state laws
The $600 million industry is touted as a remedy for everything from aches and pains to stress
Abortion still legal in Alabama, Georgia despite new laws
After a flurry of new legislation, women in Georgia and Alabama aren't sure what's still legal in their state
Missouri just passed "one of the strongest" anti-abortion bills
The new law does not have an exception for victims of rape or incest
Viral #YouKnowMe campaign asks women to post about abortions
Actress Busy Philipps took to social media to encourage women to speak out about their abortions using the hashtag #youknowme
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Walmart planning new HQ that looks like a tech campus
Discount retailer says its new 350-acre hub will have bike trails, on-site child-care and a large public park
Paychecks for new U.S. college grads are barely rising
For many entering the workforce, the lowest U.S. jobless rate in half a century isn't doing much to boost paychecks
Deere says trade war is hurting farmers and its earnings
U.S. farmers are holding off on purchases amid uncertainty over trade, according to ag industry bellwether
Study finds more men are uncomfortable with women at work
"We're in a bad place," Sheryl Sandberg said on "CBS This Morning"
Can climate-friendly farming save the Earth -- and make money?
With help from financial backers, farmers are investing in ways to sequester carbon in soil, reducing emissions
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Did a secret lead to Pennsylvania teacher's murder?
When a popular teacher was gunned down in her parents' driveway on Mother's Day 2018, a quiet Pennsylvania city was left scrambling for answers -- who would want the young woman dead? As it turns out, there might be quite a few people.
Friend details murder victim’s last moments
Rachael DelTondo was gunned down in her parents’ driveway in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania., on Mother’s Day 2018 -- just minutes after Lauren Watkins dropped her off.
Rachael DelTondo's unsolved murder
It has been more than a year since Rachael DelTondo, a well-liked 33-year-old teacher, was gunned down in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Complicating the case is an economic downturn and rumors of corruption in the Pittsburgh suburb. Many are now blaming the lack of an arrest on an under-funded and understaffed police department. 48 Hours' Erin Moriarty reports.
Ohio State team doctor sexually abused at least 177 students, probe finds
Many of the accusers who have spoken publicly said they were groped and inappropriately touched during physical exams
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A year after a well-liked teacher was killed in a small Pennsylvania town, people close to her are trying to figure out why an arrest still hasn't been made. The lack of progress in the investigation is being blamed on the underfunded and understaffed police department in the town. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty joined CBSN to talk about her report.
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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
Shrinking moon may be causing "moonquakes"
NASA says the moon is shrinking and it may be creating so-called "moonquakes." Scientists say the moon's interior is cooling and causing it to shrivel up like a raisin. The shrinking has caused ridges on the moon's surface called "thrust faults" -- where one section of crust is pushed up over a neighboring part. Scientists now believe those faults are to blame for the tremors.
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Friend details murder victim’s last moments
Rachael DelTondo was gunned down in her parents’ driveway in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania., on Mother’s Day 2018 -- just minutes after Lauren Watkins dropped her off.
What Happened to Rachael DelTondo?
A popular teacher is gunned down in a quiet Pennsylvania city. Who would want her dead? Turns out, there might be a few people. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.
Biden evokes Obama in campaign kickoff rally
Former Vice President Joe Biden officially kicked off his presidential bid by evoking the messages of Barack Obama at a campaign rally in Philadelphia. CBS News 2020 Campaign Reporter Bo Erickson joined CBSN to recap Biden's remarks.
Joe Biden kicks off campaign in Philadelphia
Former Vice President Joe Biden officially kicked off his 2020 presidential bid at a rally in Philadelphia. John Micek of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star joined CBSN to discuss how Biden is appealing to Pennsylvania voters.
Rachael DelTondo's unsolved murder
It has been more than a year since Rachael DelTondo, a well-liked 33-year-old teacher, was gunned down in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Complicating the case is an economic downturn and rumors of corruption in the Pittsburgh suburb. Many are now blaming the lack of an arrest on an under-funded and understaffed police department. 48 Hours' Erin Moriarty reports.