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.
U.S. set to deport Honduran family with sick kids to Guatemala
Advocates, citing the children's recent hospitalization, mounted an unsuccessful legal challenge to stop the deportation — which is slated to take place Tuesday.
Sanders apologizes to Biden for surrogate op-ed
"It is absolutely not my view that Joe is corrupt in any way. And I'm sorry that that op-ed appeared," Sanders told CBS News.
Trump's Russia adviser is put on administrative leave
Andrew Peek, the top White House adviser on Russia, was under investigation by the State Department before he was detailed to the White House in November.
Katie Sowers to be first female, openly gay coach at Super Bowl 54
This year when the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers take the field, many will be watching the sidelines instead — for Katie Sowers to make history.
19-year-old suspect arrested in San Antonio shooting
The shooting killed two people and wounded five others.
What is coronavirus, the mystery illness sweeping through China?
The city of Wuhan, China, is racing to contain the potential spread of a deadly new strain of virus that's infected more than 200 people.
Kansas City divided over Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute
Kansas City is again one of three big cities without a street named after Dr. King.
Rep. warns not electing progressive could lead to another Trump
Jayapal endorsed Bernie Sanders for president Sunday, a notable win for the Sanders campaign over fellow progressive Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Wrongful death claims filed by Prince's family dismissed
The dismissals in recent months suggest several settlements were made out of court.
2020 candidates link arms on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, who sparred last week over alleged comments made at a 2018 meeting, walked arm in arm at a parade in Columbia, South Carolina.
1 dead, 15 injured in Kansas City bar shooting
The lounge where the shooting occurred was holding a celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs victory that sent them to Super Bowl.
How 27 senators in Trump impeachment trial voted in Bill Clinton's
27 sitting senators are on record about where they stood the last time a president faced impeachment.
Trump impeachment trial: President's lawyers blast Dems for "flimsy" case
The president's legal team laid out its arguments against impeachment, and the Senate Republican leadership released the rules governing the trial.
Homeless moms claim a victory in Oakland house battle
The company owning an empty Oakland home that homeless women have occupied agreed to sell it to a local land bank.
Average allowance? Nearly $10 a week, or $500 a year
Giving children an allowance affords them more than candy and Legos — it can teach them wise money habits for life.
World
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Iran says it bought the 2 missiles fired at jetliner from Russia
Shootdown killed all 176 people on the Ukrainian plane; Tehran seeking equipment from U.S. and France to read plane's "black boxes"
Watch live: Greta Thunberg on "averting a climate apocalypse"
The teen climate activist is speaking Tuesday morning at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
U.S. set to deport Honduran family with sick kids to Guatemala
Advocates, citing the children's recent hospitalization, mounted an unsuccessful legal challenge to stop the deportation — which is slated to take place Tuesday.
Photos of starving lions in Sudan spark campaign to save them
One of the five lions at Khartoum's Al-Qureshi Park is believed to have died.
What is coronavirus, the mystery illness sweeping through China?
The city of Wuhan, China, is racing to contain the potential spread of a deadly new strain of virus that's infected more than 200 people.
U.S.
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U.S. set to deport Honduran family with sick kids to Guatemala
Advocates, citing the children's recent hospitalization, mounted an unsuccessful legal challenge to stop the deportation — which is slated to take place Tuesday.
Sanders apologizes to Biden for surrogate op-ed
"It is absolutely not my view that Joe is corrupt in any way. And I'm sorry that that op-ed appeared," Sanders told CBS News.
Trump's Russia adviser is put on administrative leave
Andrew Peek, the top White House adviser on Russia, was under investigation by the State Department before he was detailed to the White House in November.
Katie Sowers to be first female, openly gay coach at Super Bowl 54
This year when the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers take the field, many will be watching the sidelines instead — for Katie Sowers to make history.
19-year-old suspect arrested in San Antonio shooting
The shooting killed two people and wounded five others.
Politics
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U.S. set to deport Honduran family with sick kids to Guatemala
Advocates, citing the children's recent hospitalization, mounted an unsuccessful legal challenge to stop the deportation — which is slated to take place Tuesday.
Sanders apologizes to Biden for surrogate op-ed
"It is absolutely not my view that Joe is corrupt in any way. And I'm sorry that that op-ed appeared," Sanders told CBS News.
Trump's Russia adviser is put on administrative leave
Andrew Peek, the top White House adviser on Russia, was under investigation by the State Department before he was detailed to the White House in November.
Rep. warns not electing progressive could lead to another Trump
Jayapal endorsed Bernie Sanders for president Sunday, a notable win for the Sanders campaign over fellow progressive Senator Elizabeth Warren.
2020 candidates link arms on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, who sparred last week over alleged comments made at a 2018 meeting, walked arm in arm at a parade in Columbia, South Carolina.
Entertainment
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Wrongful death claims filed by Prince's family dismissed
The dismissals in recent months suggest several settlements were made out of court.
Prince Harry taking a "leap of faith"
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are on their own. Harry says he is taking a "leap of faith" by giving up his royal duties to lead a more peaceful life. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Lawyers: NBA player suffered traumatic brain injury in crash
The firm said the injuries sustained in the crash could "potentially" end Parsons' NBA career.
Ashley Graham welcomes her first child
Clear the runway — supermodel Ashley Graham is officially a mom!
"The Rock" opens up about dad's "quick" death
Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson died last week at the age of 75 – and in an emotional video, "The Rock" said he would deliver his dad's eulogy.
Technology
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Google CEO: AI's "negative consequences" need regulating
Tech chief acknowledges "nefarious" risks in face-recognition and other programs that can beat humans to the punch.
Almanac: Neon lights
On January 19, 1915, French inventor Georges Claude received a U.S. patent for his "System of Illuminating by Luminescent Tubes" ... tubes filled with neon gas
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
Kidnapped 14-year-old girl alerted friends of her location on Snapchat
"Where am I?" the girl messaged friends.
Lawsuit demands Zuckerberg give up control of Facebook
Anti-trust suit by stalled rivals calls Facebook "one of the largest unlawful monopolies ever seen in the United States."
Science
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Watch live: Greta Thunberg on "averting a climate apocalypse"
The teen climate activist is speaking Tuesday morning at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Platypuses at risk of extinction
Climate change and sever periods of drought are among the risk factors threatening the platypus population.
Third all-female spacewalk successfully completed
NASA is ditching aging solar array batteries for more powerful lithium-ion replacements.
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
Turning an ocean menace into a meal
As kelp forests off America's West Coast are being decimated by voracious urchins, threatening other species' survival, a unique partnership between scientists and a seafood company hopes to turn a menace into a delicacy
Health
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What is coronavirus, the mystery illness sweeping through China?
The city of Wuhan, China, is racing to contain the potential spread of a deadly new strain of virus that's infected more than 200 people.
Baby Trend strollers recalled for fall risk
Hinge joints can release and collapse under pressure, posing fall hazard for children in the stroller, regulators warn.
Women denied abortions in financial distress years later, study finds
Economists track denials of abortions to significant increases in unpaid debts, evictions and poverty conditions.
U.S. checks travelers as China confirms virus spreads between people
Passengers arriving in the U.S. from the city at the center of the coronavirus outbreak are now being screened, as officials confirm "limited" human-to-human transmission.
Premature births: One of the biggest public health threats facing the U.S.
One in 10 births in this country is premature, one of the highest rates in the industrialized world; author Sarah DiGregorio says we must do better
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Homeless moms claim a victory in Oakland house battle
The company owning an empty Oakland home that homeless women have occupied agreed to sell it to a local land bank.
Average allowance? Nearly $10 a week, or $500 a year
Giving children an allowance affords them more than candy and Legos — it can teach them wise money habits for life.
Google CEO: AI's "negative consequences" need regulating
Tech chief acknowledges "nefarious" risks in face-recognition and other programs that can beat humans to the punch.
We're in a "trust paradox," new study says
Global communications firm Edelman has spent 20 years tracking which institutions consumers trust.
A fruitful life: Remembering Frieda Caplan, the exotic fruit lady
The entrepreneur, who died Saturday at age 96, made a number of exotic fruits and vegetables, from kiwi to ginger, household names
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19-year-old suspect arrested in San Antonio shooting
The shooting killed two people and wounded five others.
1 dead, 15 injured in Kansas City bar shooting
The lounge where the shooting occurred was holding a celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs victory that sent them to Super Bowl.
Inmate found dead in cell after spike in Mississippi prison violence
Corrections officials reported Gabriel Carmen had been irate and throwing feces before his death.
2 killed, 5 injured after patron opens fire at San Antonio bar
A suspect opened fire on patrons at the Ventura, a music venue and bar located along the Museum Reach portion of the San Antonio River Walk.
Two cops shot dead in Hawaii, suspect apparently set raging fire
Flames destroyed several homes; suspect, two women unaccounted for but likely in home that burned, police said.
Space
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Third all-female spacewalk successfully completed
NASA is ditching aging solar array batteries for more powerful lithium-ion replacements.
SpaceX destroys boosters in dramatic abort test
SpaceX deliberately destroyed a Falcon 9 booster Sunday in a spectacular high-altitude conflagration moments after an unpiloted Crew Dragon astronaut ferry ship shot away in a critical test of its emergency escape system, propelled to safety with a rush of fiery exhaust from eight powerful abort engines. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Omar Villafranca from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the latest.
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
SpaceX delays dramatic Crew Dragon abort test
Dramatic SpaceX in-flight abort test is intended to clear the way to send astronauts to the International Space Station.
Mysterious objects found orbiting supermassive black hole: study
Are they just gas, or are they stars? Astronomers now believe the unusual objects may be a hybrid of both.
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Notable deaths in 2020
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity
Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature
The Denver Art Museum presents the country's largest Monet exhibit in more than two decades, exploring the Impressionist's fascination with light, and how tragedy colored his work
Surprising stars who have never won an Oscar
No thanks to the Academy.
Animals doing people things
A gorilla looking at iPhone photos, an elk drinking red wine... the line between human activity and animal behavior is furrier than one might think
Animals in the wrong place at the wrong time
A hippo at a Swatch store, a squirrel in the Phillies dugout — you won't believe where these animals have popped up ...
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2020 candidates commemorate MLK Day
2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day criss-crossing the country with events focused on racial issues. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Thousands protest gun control in Virginia
New gun control legislation is making its way through the Virginia Senate. Those who oppose the legislation surrounded the capitol building Monday, carrying weapons and wearing camouflage. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues discusses what took place and why.
2020 Dems prep for Senate impeachment trial
Four presidential candidates will be forced to take time off the campaign trail Tuesday. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders and Michael Bennet will head to Washington to serve as jurors in the Senate impeachment trial against President Trump. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Bo Erickson, Cara Korte, Zak Hudak and Lacrai Mitchell join CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.
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Republicans release rules for impeachment; Parents concerned about kids playing video games
Navy aircraft carrier named after African American WWII hero
For the first time, the U.S. Navy named one of its aircraft carriers after an African American. The ship is expected to set sail in about seven years. David Martin reports.
