Irene halts travel across U.S.
Almost 11,000 flights were cancelled at airports along the East Coast - nearly 7,000 on Sunday alone. Armen Keteyian reports on the impact the storm has had on travelers across the U.S.
Hurricane Irene
What to expect from the rest of Irene
What should residents along the East Coast expect from Tropical Storm Irene? Hurricane consultant David Bernard speaks to Scott Pelley about the latest forecast as the storm moves into New England.
Remnants of Irene push toward New England
As Irene - now downgraded to a Tropical Storm - continues its push north toward New England, Wyatt Andrews reports on the storm's aftermath in Connecticut.
The sights and sounds of Hurricane Irene
CBS News provides a glimpse into the round-the-clock coverage as Hurricane Irene moved up the East Coast.
Irene hits Atlantic City's economy hard
Hurricane Irene forced Atlantic City to close all of its hotels and casinos for only the third time in history, and as Bigad Shaban reports, the biggest blow was not to the city's infrastructure but to its economy.
Schieffer: Power of human spirit stronger than hurricane
After Hurricane Irene delayed the opening of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington, D.C., Bob Schieffer reminds us that the former civil rights leader's work showed the power of human spirit is even greater than natural disasters.
Irene causes minimal damage in Ocean City, Md.
The damage caused by hurricane Irene was far less than expected prompting the mayor to open the beaches and let tourists return by the afternoon. Chip Reid reports.
The politics of Irene
Scott Pelley spoke with CBS News chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell on how President Obama and FEMA's planned for hurricane Irene and their plans going forward after the storm has left
Irene latest from Long Beach, N.Y.
CBS News "60 Minutes" correspondent provides the latest on Hurricane Irene from Long Beach, N.Y.
Irene latest from Maryland coast
CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid provides the latest on Hurricane Irene from Ocean City, Md.
Irene latest from North Carolina coast
CBS News transportation correspondent Mark Strassmann provides the latest on Hurricane Irene from Kill Devil Hills, N.C.
Hurricanes by the numbers
What year holds the record for the most hurricanes in one season and when was the first hurricane recorded? "Sunday Morning" finds out.
Irene downgraded to tropical storm
Hurricane Irene became a tropical storm as it passed over the New York City and Long Island areas. Byron Pitts reports from on the scene in Long Beach, N.Y., where the storm surge is rising to flood levels.
Hurricane Irene leaves path of destruction in NC
Mark Strassmann assesses the damage left by Hurricane Irene throughout North Carolina where flooding still remains a continuing threat a day after the storm has left.
Ocean City, Md. dodges Irene's bullet
Chip Reid reports from Ocean City, Md., where damage seemed to be minimal after Hurricane Irene passed through the popular ocean side vacation spot.
Irene's storm surge concerns NY metro area
Jim Axelrod reports from Times Square in New York City as the eye of Hurricane Irene passes over the metropolitan area creating potential storm surges of up to eight feet.
Irene turns Times Square into giant slip 'n slide
New York City residents decided to ride out Hurricane Irene by starting a hockey game in the street and turning Times Square into a giant slip 'n slide.
Irene creates chest-deep floodwaters in Norfolk, Va.
WTKR's Kurt Williams waded through chest-deep floodwater in Norfolk, Va., to report on Hurricane Irene's powerful storm surge and heavy rainfall.
Obama praises FEMA for early response to Irene
President Obama participated in a teleconference Saturday and was briefed on FEMA's status to respond to Hurricane Irene. He also toured the National Response Coordination Center.
Caught on Tape: Irene slams Kill Devil Hills, NC
CBS News RAW: Hurricane Irene rolls into Kill Devil Hills, N.C., slamming the area with strong winds and heavy rain.
Special Report: Hurricane Irene maintains intensity
CBS News Special Report: Hurricane Irene is hanging on to its strength, blasting the East Coast with 85 mph winds. Thousands are without power and two million others have been ordered to higher ground. Anthony Mason reports.
Long Island's vulnerability to Irene
Hurricane Irene is closing in on the northeast, forcing a mandatory evacuation for 400,000 residents of Long Island, NY. Elaine Quijano reports from Long Beach - a town known for kicking back, that's being kicked out.
Irene chases tourists out of Ocean City, MD
A short time ago, approximately 200,000 residents and tourists were in Ocean City, MD. But, as Chip Reid reports, Hurricane Irene forced people to cut short their beach vacations, and only about 300 remain.
Irene threatens the Jersey Shore
Historically, hurricanes have done little damage in New Jersey. But, as Bigad Shaban reports, along the Garden State's famous shore, Irene is threatening to change that.
Irene's track and remaining strength
Anthony Mason speaks with CBS New hurricane consultant David Bernard in Miami about the future track and remaining strength of Irene.
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Democrats argue ballroom construction shouldn't continue without Congress' consent
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
How ChatGPT warped reality for these users: "Why would the AI lie to me?"
AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.
Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Some artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Supreme Court sides with Black death row inmate who alleged discrimination
The Supreme Court divided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.
What Jill Biden said about her husband's debate performance then — and now
Jill Biden told CBS News "Sunday Morning" that her husband's performance in the 2024 debate "scared me to death." But her comments at the time did not reflect those concerns.
The Trump Accounts app launches today. Here's what to know.
The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.
First inflation report under new Fed chief shows prices still rising
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
American climber breaks Everest speed record, his team says
Tyler Andrews, 36, climbed the 29,032-foot peak in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, smashing the record of 10 hours and 56 minutes, his team said.
DOJ investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
Ex-judges push to look into "anti-weaponization fund" deal
A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the government, calling the deal to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" potentially fraudulent.
New York City man sentenced to 10 years in plot to kill Iranian American writer
A federal judge has given a onetime truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer a 10-year prison sentence.
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Top FEMA official Bob Fenton says "we're ready for hurricane season"
FEMA says it's ready for hurricane season, though it's still racing to recover from months of shutdown disruptions, delayed grants and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.
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Trump visited soldiers at Walter Reed — but not the 14 injured in the Iran war
More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.
YouTube taking steps to make clear when realistic videos are made by AI
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
Stocks are rallying despite the Iran war and stubborn inflation. Here's why.
The S&P 500 hit a new record on Wednesday, even as soaring gas prices fuel inflation and consumer confidence sinks.
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GPS data appears to contradict Brian Hooker's account of wife's disappearance
After forensic evidence appeared to contradict Brian Hooker's account of where Lynette Hooker was the night she disappeared, U.S. investigators are renewing their search in the Bahamas.
How much money you need to earn to afford a home in 49 U.S. cities
A household earning the average income would need to spend 40% of its income to afford the typical U.S. home, according to Redfin.
Zelenskyy pushes U.S. for more Patriot missiles, warning of Russian attacks
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the U.S. to expand deliveries of Patriot missile systems, warning that Russia is preparing a broader campaign of ballistic missile attacks.
Talarico: Paxton "clipping my cringey comments to distract from his career of corruption"
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, concedes some past statements during debates over transgender policy "missed the mark."
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow congressional map found racially discriminatory
Alabama Republicans asked the Supreme Court to allow the state to use a congressional map that would give the GOP an edge in the midterm elections.
Bondi undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer after recent diagnosis
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer, she told CBS News.
Ai Weiwei warns of worsening censorship in the West
Ai Weiwei, who published a new book, "On Censorship," warned the West is "no longer defending very basic humanity, rationality, human rights, freedom of speech."
Man accused of hurling rock at rare seal was assaulted, lawyer says
A witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of Igor Lytvynchuk throwing the rock at a Hawaiian monk seal at a Maui beach.
The safest vehicles for teen drivers and how much they cost
The Insurance Institute and Consumer Reports ranked 96 of the safest cars for teens. Here's what to know.
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Democrats argue ballroom construction shouldn't continue without Congress' consent
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
How ChatGPT warped reality for these users: "Why would the AI lie to me?"
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Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Some artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Supreme Court sides with Black death row inmate who alleged discrimination
The Supreme Court divided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.
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Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
The Trump Accounts app launches today. Here's what to know.
The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.
First inflation report under new Fed chief shows prices still rising
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
3M sued for $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
Google employee accused of making over $1.2M by insider trading on Polymarket
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
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Democrats argue ballroom construction shouldn't continue without Congress' consent
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
White House has yet to release results of Trump's latest physical
The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam.
Treasury Department is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Some artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
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Supreme Court sides with Black death row inmate who alleged discrimination
The Supreme Court divided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.
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Rubio: No more Ebola patients allowed in U.S.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
Americans speak on health insurance costs
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
U.S. setting up Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, officials say
The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola or infected with the deadly illness.
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Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine war, Britain says
It is the highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths to come from any government since the war in Ukraine began.
Iranian protesters who escaped tell CBS News war has made things worse
Two Iranian brothers who joined January's protests say the war has made things worse, and ending it shouldn't only be about uranium.
"Donald Trump" the buffalo spared from sacrifice in Bangladesh
An albino buffalo with a tuft of hair that got him nicknamed "Donald Trump" was granted a government reprieve from sacrifice in a Muslim religious festival.
Legendary mafia leader's "vast fortune" seized by police
Italy said it was seizing $232 million in assets belonging to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after 30 years on the run.
3M sued for $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
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Some artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup released
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Broadway's Joshua Henry on "Ragtime" musical
Broadway star Joshua Henry joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in the "Ragtime" musical, which depicts the stories of Americans at the turn of the 20th century.
Extended: Former reality TV star Judd Winick
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Extended: "RHONY" star Dorinda Medley
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Josh Johnson on new special, career in comedy
Comedian Josh Johnson talks with "CBS Mornings" about finding humor in everyday life, how storytelling is at the center of his jokes and his first HBO special, "Symphony."
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How ChatGPT warped reality for these users: "Why would the AI lie to me?"
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Meta's new features for paid subscribers
Meta says its rolling out paid social subscriptions that will include exclusive features like "super reactions" and customizable themes. Kelly O'Grady reports.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
YouTube revamping its AI labeling system
YouTube unveiled a new AI labeling system on Wednesday, aiming to make it easier for viewers to distinguish between real and AI content. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to break down the change.
YouTube taking steps to make clear when realistic videos are made by AI
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
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Alleged school shooter gets plea deadline
Colt Gray, the alleged Apalachee High School shooter, was in court Thursday for the next steps before his potential trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Supreme Court jury discrimination case ruling
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate who argued racial discrimination occurred in the jury-selection process before his trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
U.S. preparing for World Cup's security
U.S. officials are preparing for thousands of visitors at sites linked to the FIFA World Cup. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down the measures.
Legendary mafia leader's "vast fortune" seized by police
Italy said it was seizing $232 million in assets belonging to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after 30 years on the run.
Teen charged in cruise killing to remain free for now
Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, will remain free for now while a judge considers arguments following a hearing Wednesday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
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Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
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How reality TV has shaped American culture
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