Superstorm Sandy: Communities mark 5th anniversary of deadly storm
New York and New Jersey communities reflected Sunday on the storm that left at least 182 dead and cost more than $71B in damage
Superstorm Sandy
Thousands rally to commemorate 5th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy
Demonstrators called for improved recovery and preparedness efforts after Sandy, and want officials to push for renewable energy legislation
"This is kind of a warning": Study says NYC may see more frequent flooding
Researchers say floods that strike NYC roughly every 25 years now, could happen once every five years between 2030 and 2045
The Storm after the Storm
As Hurricane Harvey survivors face a difficult future, 60 Minutes looks back at Hurricane Sandy and why so many families didn't get the help they deserve
As blizzard nears, New Jersey braces for Sandy-like storm
This weekend's storm has some of the same characteristics as the 2012 superstorm, coming during a full moon and high tide
After Sandy response, donations to Red Cross fall
There were numerous natural disasters across the U.S. in fiscal 2014, though none on the scale of Sandy or Katrina
Three years after Sandy, and still waiting for help
In New Jersey, the Christie administration's rebuilding efforts have left many of the state's hardest-hit residents in limbo
The Storm after the Storm
Sharyn Alfonsi investigates allegations that thousands of homeowners were denied their flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because of fraudulent engineers' reports
Sandy victims say New Jersey recovery program failed them
Homeowners say that the billion-dollar federal program is preventing their lives from returning to normal
NYC still feeling the wrath of Superstorm Sandy
More than two years after the deadly hurricane devastated the city, thousands of trees are dying from exposure to salt water
The horror stories of New Jersey's Sandy relief program
State-approved contractors accused of neglecting jobs and performing shoddy work
Senators call for hearing into fraudulent reports linked to Superstorm Sandy
Calls for investigation of FEMA follow "60 Minutes" report that agency overlooked falsified engineering reports made by insurance companies to save on damage claims
The Storm after the Storm
Sharyn Alfonsi investigates allegations that thousands of homeowners were denied their flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because of fraudulent engineers' reports
FEMA: Evidence of fraud in Hurricane Sandy reports
FEMA official says he has seen evidence of fraud in engineering reports used to deny thousands of Hurricane Sandy claims
NYC elderly home residents told to repay FEMA Sandy aid
Belle Harbor Manor's disabled, elderly and mostly poor residents may have been wrongly given aid two year ago through no fault of their own
Debris at Post-Sandy work site in N.J. possibly from 1850 shipwreck
In the Normandy beach section of Brick, New Jersey, lies a pile of wood and metal that could possibly be a shipwreck from 1850
Red Cross slammed for its Sandy, Isaac storm response
Massive relief organization appeared often more focused on PR than helping victims after disaster, a ProPublica and NPR report finds
2 years after Sandy, Jersey Shore is back
A summer of good weather has meant great business for New Jersey's beach playground, after two years of bad luck
Jersey Shore businesses still waiting for Sandy relief funds
Tim Furmosa's bakery in Ortley Beach, New Jersey, sustained half-a-million dollars in damage
A year after Sandy, rebuilding continues
For many people whose homes were battered by the storm, the effort to rebuild -- and clear out -- continues to take a toll
Chris Christie: "We have made tremendous progress" since Superstorm Sandy
Gov. Chris Christie has been working to get New Jersey back on track since Superstorm Sandy hit the New Jersey coastline last October
Sandy: Before and after
One year later, a look at destruction and recovery after Superstorm Sandy
Superstorm Sandy: Still recovering one year later
Superstorm Sandy barreled into the northeast one year ago Tuesday
Superstorm Sandy: Lessons learned in coastal communities
One year after Superstorm Sandy ravaged coastal communities in New York City, homeowners and city planners are applying lessons learned from the storm as they rebuild and plan new development
Why storm damage like Sandy's could become more common
Coastal flooding from Superstorm Sandy caused billions of dollars in damage to the New York and New Jersey area, and climate scientists say we're likely to see more storms like it in the future. Dr. Radley Horton of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies and Columbia University explains how sea-level rise and other factors could make Sandy-like damage three times more frequent.
U.S.
San Francisco airport rolls out ban on plastic water bottles
Prior to the ban, the airport sold about 10,000 bottles of water each day and generated about 28 million pounds of trash each year
Democrats dump millions into statehouse races
The cash deluge shows how the consequences of next year's elections run far deeper than President Donald Trump's political fate
American says resort worker he killed was "crazed and desperate"
Scott Hapgood claims Kenny Mitchel attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in front of his two daughters
New lawsuits detail how Epstein allegedly lured victims
All three lawsuits take aim at Jeffrey Epstein's fortune, which his will reveals to be worth nearly $578 million
Graduates of these U.S. colleges earn the most
The top five schools linked to high incomes after graduation aren't even in the Ivy Leagues
Fleeing man leaps between hotel balconies and plunges to his death
Atlanta police say he exposed himself to a housekeeper, who reported him to security and the man was fleeing security when he tried risky move in effort to escape
World's largest highway overpass for wildlife on track in Calif.
$87 million bridge will enable all sorts of species to cross in search of food, mates, space without risk of becoming roadkill and aid conservation efforts
Video shows SoCal students giving Nazi salute and singing Nazi song
Garden Grove Unified School District in Orange County "strongly" condemned the video but gave no word on any discipline meted out
El Paso mass shooting suspect on suicide watch
Patrick Crusius is accused of opening fire at the Walmart in east El Paso on Aug. 3, killing 22 people and wounding or injuring dozens of others
Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks silence after fiery plane crash
The ex-NASCAR driver praised the "quick response of my pilots, local law enforcement, emergency personnel and hospital staff"
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo fired in 2014 Eric Garner death
New York City's police commissioner fired the officer involved in the 2014 death of an unarmed black man
Man who allegedly threatened 100 victim mass shooting arrested
Tristan Wix texted about his desire to set world record for "longest confirmed kill ever" and slay at least 100 people, authorities said
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the "The 1953 Trust" — though there's no word on beneficiaries
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American says resort worker he killed was "crazed and desperate"
Scott Hapgood claims Kenny Mitchel attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in front of his two daughters
Tourists face jail time for stealing sand from Sardinia, Italy
The couple told police they took the sand because they wanted to keep it as a "souvenir"
500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
Iran sanctions threaten the lives of young cancer patients
In the battle over sanctions between the U.S. and Iran, the losers are Iranian cancer patients seeking life-saving drugs
DHS says "Remain in Mexico" program is one "we're building to last"
Under the policy, approximately 32,000 asylum seekers have been returned by the U.S. to Mexico — where most struggle to find lawyers and some face persecution
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San Francisco airport rolls out ban on plastic water bottles
Prior to the ban, the airport sold about 10,000 bottles of water each day and generated about 28 million pounds of trash each year
Democrats dump millions into statehouse races
The cash deluge shows how the consequences of next year's elections run far deeper than President Donald Trump's political fate
American says resort worker he killed was "crazed and desperate"
Scott Hapgood claims Kenny Mitchel attacked him at a resort on the island of Anguilla in front of his two daughters
New lawsuits detail how Epstein allegedly lured victims
All three lawsuits take aim at Jeffrey Epstein's fortune​, which his will reveals to be worth nearly $578 million
Graduates of these U.S. colleges earn the most
The top five schools linked to high incomes after graduation aren't even in the Ivy Leagues
Politics
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Democrats dump millions into statehouse races
The cash deluge shows how the consequences of next year's elections run far deeper than President Donald Trump's political fate
Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Tlaib and Omar denounce Israel travel ban in press conference
The two Democrats cast the travel restrictions as part of a broader effort to suppress the voices of those who criticize the treatment of Palestinians in occupied and disputed territories
Elizabeth Warren publicly apologizes for DNA test
The 2020 Democratic candidate came under fire after seeking a DNA test to back up her claims of having Native American heritage
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Elizabeth Warren apologizes for DNA test
"I know that I have made mistakes. I am sorry for the harm I have caused," Warren told a Native American audience Monday
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Elton John blasts press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan
He explained Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was one of his "dearest friends" and that he feels "a profound sense of obligation" to protect him
Woodstock at 50, in the words, and music, of those who were there
A half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three days of peace and music, musicians and concert-goers recall a unique moment for their generation
Megan Rapinoe's dad probably voted for Trump
Rapinoe spoke about what it was like to come out to her conservative parents
"The Rock" and Lauren Hashian tie the knot
Johnson's former brother-in-law snapped photos of the happy couple during the seaside wedding
George R.R. Martin: "Game Of Thrones" TV show ending is "freeing"
"I don't think it was very good for me because the very thing that should have speeded me up actually slowed me down," Martin said
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Proposed laws could change how consumers get smartphones repaired
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills to allow electronics to be fixed without jeopardizing quality or voiding warranties
Coming soon to Netflix: Movie trailers crafted by AI
Streaming giant is investing in tech that can automate part of the trailer-making process for its massive library
Funeral homes now live streaming memorial services
Roughly 20% of funeral homes in U.S. offer an online option to grieving family and friends who can't attend the event
Overstock shares sink after CEO comments about "Deep State"
Investors are fleeing retailer Overstock after its CEO issued a bizarre statement about the "deep state" and "men in black"
U.S. lawmaker joins international Facebook investigation
Rep. David Cicilline joins the International Grand Committee on Disinformation and "Fake News," as lawmakers from a dozen countries seek answers on election influencing
Science
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500 million bees drop dead in Brazil in 3 months
Lab research pointed to pesticides with neonicotinoids and fipronil — products banned in Europe — as the main cause of death
NASA program "OMG" trying to find out how fast Greenland's ice is melting
Ice lost in Greenland means higher sea levels around the world. "Oceans Melting Greenland," a NASA program in its fourth year, is studying the melt.
Activists mourn first Icelandic glacier lost to climate change
A memorial plaque was installed at the site of the former glacier, warning that "in the next 200 years all our glaciers are expected to follow the same path"
Rescued baby dugong dies of shock with a stomach full of plastic
"Her death will remind Thais and people all over the world not to dispose trash into the oceans," a Natural Resources and Environment Minister said
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Health
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Planned Parenthood exits Title X program, rejects "gag order"
"For too many people struggling to make ends meet, it may be that they may go without care," said Planned Parenthood's new leader, Alexis McGill Johnson
Juul raises $325 million despite growing health concerns
Facing stricter regulation in the U.S., the vaping company has been pushing to expand overseas
Dog Goods USA recalls pig ears in 33-state outbreak of salmonella
Pet owners are urged to return pig ears sold under the Chef Toby brand amid reports of 127 people falling ill
Teen blames vaping after his lung collapses
As the CDC and state health departments investigate acute lung injuries possibly tied to e-cigarettes, one teen launches a social media campaign, #lunglove, against vaping
Thousands of veterans fear "burn pits" have exposed them to lethal disease
At some of military bases in Afghanistan, waste materials were disposed of in so-called "burn pits"
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San Francisco airport rolls out ban on plastic water bottles
Prior to the ban, the airport sold about 10,000 bottles of water each day and generated about 28 million pounds of trash each year
U.S. kids are quitting sports amid rising costs, inequality
Youth sports participation is rising among richer families, as children lower down the ladder exit the field
34% of economists expect a recession in 2021
The good news for Americans? Fewer forecasters think a serious downturn is likely to hit next year
Graduates of these U.S. colleges earn the most
The top five schools linked to high incomes after graduation aren't even in the Ivy Leagues
Epstein signed will days before his death in Manhattan jail
Epstein put all of his holdings in a trust — known as the "The 1953 Trust" — though there's no word on beneficiaries
Crime
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New lawsuits detail how Epstein allegedly lured victims
All three lawsuits take aim at Jeffrey Epstein's fortune​, which his will reveals to be worth nearly $578 million
America's deadliest mass shootings
These are the deadliest mass shootings in American history
Fleeing man leaps between hotel balconies and plunges to his death
Atlanta police say he exposed himself to a housekeeper, who reported him to security and the man was fleeing security when he tried risky move in effort to escape
The Menendez Murders: 30 years later
On August 20, 1989 brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez murdered their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. The crime would shock and grip the entire country. Here's how CBS Los Angeles covered the murders shortly after the news broke.
El Paso mass shooting suspect on suicide watch
Patrick Crusius is accused of opening fire at the Walmart in east El Paso on Aug. 3, killing 22 people and wounding or injuring dozens of others
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NASA's step forward in new moon plan
NASA has moved a step closer in resuming human space missions since the program was shuttered in 2011. CBS News' Marc Liverman reports from Huntsville, Alabama, where NASA announced it will manage the building of the new human lunar lander.
NASA picks Alabama space center for moon lander program
The lander is a critical element in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2024
Milky Way black hole emits mysterious light flare
Scientists spot a flare of light coming from a black hole in the Milky Way. Syracuse University physics professor Duncan Brown explains to CBSN how the mysterious event may have occurred.
Dream Chaser spaceplanes to launch on Vulcan rocket
Sierra Nevada Corp. picks ULA's Vulcan rocket to boost Dream Chaser spaceplanes into orbit
Our galaxy's black hole suddenly flashed a bright light
Scientists called the flashes "unprecedented"
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Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense with a brick paver and a baseball bat because Jason was choking Molly and threatening to kill her
Michael Gargiulo case: Stabbing deaths of three women linked to suspected serial killer
Investigators link murders of Tricia Pacaccio, Ashley Ellerin and Maria Bruno to same suspect: Michael Gargiulo
The worst movies of 2019
The worst films of the year star big name actors, including Keanu Reeves, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Hemsworth.
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
A traveling exhibition of gothic and occult art, sideshow performers, and bizarre specimens stopped outside Chicago, where CBS News photographer Jake Barlow took in the odd sights
New York's Central Park
America's first major landscaped public park, the 840-acre park in Manhattan welcomes more than 37 million visitors every year
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The staggering cost of fertility treatments
About 13 in 100 American couples have trouble getting pregnant. Infertility treatments like IVF cost more than $10,000 per cycle and freezing your eggs on average is between $30,000 and $40,000. Refinery 29 senior vice president Julie Alvin joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the anonymous infertility diary they released which chronicles one woman’s difficult journey. After an initial consultation nearly two years ago, she had three rounds of intra-uterine insemination and is in the middle of her first round of IVF. She has already spent more than $26,000.
What to know before giving kids supplements
Studies show almost a third of American kids take nutritional supplements. The most popular are multivitamins, fish oil, melatonin and probiotics. But some experts cite a lack of evidence about the benefits, and concerns about potential damage to vital organs like the heart and liver. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning†with what parents need to know.
Pompeo on ISIS, Iran tensions, Trump alliance
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether ISIS is regaining strength, tensions with Iran, the continuing protests in Hong Kong and criticism of his alliance with President Trump.
A climate reckoning in the heartland
A historic flood in March 2019 left much of America's heartland under water. Grain farmers already struggling to bounce back from the Chinese trade war must now grapple with the realities of climate change that threaten to change the future of farming forever. Now, some farmers are implementing practices that could potentially reverse the effects of climate change – and provide a bigger profit. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi travels to Nebraska, where he meets two farmers on different paths, both determined to pass their legacies on to the next generation.
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