Climate change made Hurricane Sandy a lot more costly
A new study finds the storm caused over $8 billion more in damage than it would have in a world without climate change.
A new study finds the storm caused over $8 billion more in damage than it would have in a world without climate change.
New York and New Jersey communities reflected Sunday on the storm that left at least 182 dead and cost more than $71B in damage
Demonstrators called for improved recovery and preparedness efforts after Sandy, and want officials to push for renewable energy legislation
Researchers say floods that strike NYC roughly every 25 years now, could happen once every five years between 2030 and 2045
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
This weekend's storm has some of the same characteristics as the 2012 superstorm, coming during a full moon and high tide
There were numerous natural disasters across the U.S. in fiscal 2014, though none on the scale of Sandy or Katrina
In New Jersey, the Christie administration's rebuilding efforts have left many of the state's hardest-hit residents in limbo
Sharyn Alfonsi investigates allegations that thousands of homeowners were denied their flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because of fraudulent engineers' reports
Victims of Hurricane Sandy are still feeling the effects of the storm, after a recovery program aimed at rebuilding New Jersey is under fire. Homeowners say that the billion-dollar federal program is preventing their lives from returning to normal. Elaine Quijano reports from Manahawkin, New Jersey.
More than two years after the deadly hurricane devastated the city, thousands of trees are dying from exposure to salt water
State-approved contractors accused of neglecting jobs and performing shoddy work
Calls for investigation of FEMA follow "60 Minutes" report that agency overlooked falsified engineering reports made by insurance companies to save on damage claims
Sharyn Alfonsi investigates allegations that thousands of homeowners were denied their flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because of fraudulent engineers' reports
FEMA official says he has seen evidence of fraud in engineering reports used to deny thousands of Hurricane Sandy claims
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
In the Normandy beach section of Brick, New Jersey, lies a pile of wood and metal that could possibly be a shipwreck from 1850. The debris was discovered by workers drilling a steel beam 25 feet into the sand, as part of the construction of a wall to protect owners from storms like Superstorm Sandy. WCBS's Christine Sloan reports the latest.
Massive relief organization appeared often more focused on PR than helping victims after disaster, a ProPublica and NPR report finds
A summer of good weather has meant great business for New Jersey's beach playground, after two years of bad luck
Tim Furmosa applied for emergency loans and grants after his bakery in Ortley Beach, New Jersey, sustained half-a-million dollars in damage during Superstorm Sandy. Elaine Quijano reports on how red tape has delayed payments into the second summer after the storm hit.
Gov. Chris Christie has been working to get New Jersey back on track since Superstorm Sandy hit the New Jersey coastline last October
One year later, a look at destruction and recovery after Superstorm Sandy
Superstorm Sandy barreled into the northeast one year ago Tuesday
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
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.
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause.
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.
Harris' Atlanta trip follows ProPublica's investigation into the deaths of two Georgia women, which it tied to the state's six-week abortion ban.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a flurry of proposed tax cuts aimed at seniors, homeowners, tipped workers and more.
Waffle House accused of using tip credit to avoid federal minimum wage, allegedly paying workers $3 an hour to cook and clean.
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause.
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.
Harris' Atlanta trip follows ProPublica's investigation into the deaths of two Georgia women, which it tied to the state's six-week abortion ban.
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a flurry of proposed tax cuts aimed at seniors, homeowners, tipped workers and more.
Waffle House accused of using tip credit to avoid federal minimum wage, allegedly paying workers $3 an hour to cook and clean.
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Travis King fled into North Korea in July 2023 while taking part in a guided tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Harris' Atlanta trip follows ProPublica's investigation into the deaths of two Georgia women, which it tied to the state's six-week abortion ban.
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a flurry of proposed tax cuts aimed at seniors, homeowners, tipped workers and more.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for a path forward to keep the government open after the of the month.
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Are you a back, side or stomach sleeper? Here's what a sleep expert says about the pros and cons of each.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Kokiak Cakes recalls boxes of Power Waffles Buttermilk & Vanilla 40-count with use-by dates of Jan. 10, 2026.
Travis King fled into North Korea in July 2023 while taking part in a guided tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
P.J Féret, who conducted a dig at France's Cité de Limes site in January 1825, wrote the message, archaeologists say.
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
Cristiana Bársony-Arcidiacono has not appeared publicly since the deadly attack that targeted Iran-backed Hezbollah and that has been widely blamed on Israel.
The late former owner of London's luxury department store Harrods has been accused of sexually assaulting dozens of women, including several Americans.
Chris Hemsworth reveals that his children played a key role in his decision to voice Young Optimus Prime in "Transformers One."
The highly anticipated "Transformers One" movie tells the story of how Optimus Prime and Megatron went from allies to enemies. Natalie Morales sits down with Chris Hemsworth, who voices a young Optimus Prime, to discuss his role alongside a star-studded cast that includes Scarlett Johansson and Keegan-Michael Key.
Scarlett Johansson compares the physical demands of voicing Elita-1 in Transformers One to her decade-long work as Black Widow in "The Avengers."
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Early sales of the new phones were down 13% compared with last year's launch of iPhone 15. Analysts say it's because iPhone 16 lacks AI.
Apple is out with the new iPhone 16 with the new model hitting shelves in nearly 60 countries Friday. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joined CBS News to discuss the new product.
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.
The FTC ordered nine companies to provide information on their data collection practices. According to the report, through targeted ads on and off these platforms, they gather information like marital status, annual income, health conditions and religious faith, but don't provide easy ways for users to opt out of data collection.
A United Nations advisory panel took input from 37 experts and released seven recommendations for global artificial intelligence usage. Ian Bremmer, who served on the advisory body in charge of the report, joins CBS News to discuss the concerns, standards and the "AI divide."
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
A Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge in his chambers Thursday was embroiled in a legal case before the deadly encounter. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines gave a deposition this week in a lawsuit accusing him of failing to investigate sexual abuse allegations involving one of his deputies.
Lewis Lent was convicted for murdering two children decades ago, including 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood. Investigators still don't know where he buried her. Here's a timeline.
The sheriff who allegedly shot and killed a rural Kentucky judge was apparently involved in an argument with District Judge Kevin Mullins before the shooting. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has the latest confirmed information.
Jordan Jarrad Law was previously arrested for allegedly using his ex-girlfriend's bank cards without permission.
A man who spit on the sidewalk outside of his home in Boston is now charged with an unsolved 35-year-old murder.
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a horseshoe orbit September 29 before leaving on November 25. Most people won't get a glimpse of this mini-moon though, it's too small to see without professional equipment.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
NASA's "Hidden Figures," whose work helped put men on the moon, were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Many Americans are voting with their wallets this year, which is unsurprising considering the U.S. economy consistently polls as a top concern. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are offering vastly different proposals for solving the stubborn problem of inflation. Mark Strassmann has an in-depth look at the issue.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor, is no longer attending former President Donald Trump's rally in North Carolina Saturday. It comes after CNN unearthed Robinson's alleged posts on a pornographic website. Robinson is denying the report and refusing to drop out of the race.
A Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge in his chambers Thursday was embroiled in a legal case before the deadly encounter. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines gave a deposition this week in a lawsuit accusing him of failing to investigate sexual abuse allegations involving one of his deputies.
The Georgia State Election Board voted Friday in favor of hand counting all ballots in the election in November, which could lead to a delay in the reporting of Georgia's election results. Scott MacFarlane is in Atlanta looking into how it could all play out.
In a rare unanimous vote, the House passed a bill Friday that would bolster Secret Service protection for both presidential and vice presidential candidates. The vote came as the acting director of the Secret Service said some agents will face disciplinary action for security lapses at the rally in Pennsylvania where a gunman opened fire on former President Donald Trump. Nicole Sganga has details.