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.
Superstorm Sandy
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
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
In the Normandy beach section of Brick, New Jersey, lies a pile of wood and metal that could possibly be a shipwreck from 1850
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.
Homeowners say that the billion-dollar federal program is preventing their lives from returning to normal
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.
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
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
Superstorm Sandy six months later
Six months after superstorm Sandy, some parts of the East Coast are still rebuilding, while others are almost back to the way they were
"Crunch time" for Jersey Shore businesses after Sandy
Memorial Day weekend marks beginning of crucial period for beach communities battered by superstorm
Rockway Beach celebrates first Earth Day after Sandy
Months after the 100-year storm rocked the East Coast, one of the hardest hit areas in New York City commemorates Earth Day
Study: Superstorm Sandy's "freaky" path less likely with global warming
Researchers find rare path of superstorm that ravaged East Coast was just one factor of global warming that isn't negative
N.J. boardwalk fire linked to Sandy-damaged wiring
Investigators say massive blaze started under a building that housed a candy store and frozen custard stand
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
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
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Expectations negative as views of economy, finances worsen — CBS News poll
Most Americans expect a slowdown or a recession in the coming year.
SCOTUS' abortion ruling, and when a right becomes a crime
Columbia Law professor Carol Sanger says the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade means women are losing an established right touching on the most intimate aspects of family life – and face a new era of woman-shaming.
Restoring the Aurora, a cruise ship with a storied past
Built in the 1950s to carry tourists on day trips from the German port of Hamburg, one of the last surviving cruise ships of that era looked bound for the scrap heap, until Chris Willson found the rotting vessel for sale on Craigslist.
How Supreme Court conservatives are reshaping Americans' rights
After the Court's conservative majority has removed federal protections for women by overturning Roe v. Wade, law experts say the conservative legal movement's decades-long battle to upend the right to privacy underpinning Roe will not stop with abortion.
House passes resolution demanding Russia release Brittney Griner
Griner was detained at a Russian airport in February after officials alleged they found vape cartridges in her luggage which contained cannabis oil.
Transgender teen's murder launches movement, inspires new law
Named for Washington teen Nikki Kuhnhausen, a push to ban the so-called trans panic defense, where defendants use a victim's gender identity as an excuse for violence, resulted in legislation called "Nikki's Law."
Thousands of unvaccinated National Guard soldiers risk dismissal
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
Roe v. Wade reversal brings uncertainty in states with "trigger" laws
Wyoming is one of 13 states which has enacted so-called "trigger" laws.
Off-duty police officer allegedly punches woman and political rival at abortion protest
The officer was running as a Republican for a state Senate seat and the woman he allegedly punched is running for the same seat as a Democrat.
Biden administration halts limits on ICE arrests following court ruling
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
2-year-old girl attacked by coyote in California park
The child, who was not identified, is recovering from her injuries.
Pfizer says tweaked COVID shots boost omicron protection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering ordering a recipe change for the vaccines made by both Pfizer and rival Moderna in hopes that modified boosters could better protect against another surge.
Alligator attack in South Carolina leaves 1 dead
The alligator grabbed ahold of the victim and dragged them into a nearby pond, police said.
Supreme Court justices' past abortion views, in their own words and votes
More than a month ago, a stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicated that the Supreme Court was prepared to take the momentous step of overruling the Roe v. Wade decision from 1973 and stripping away women's constitutional protections for abortion.
Analyst on why "it's a mistake" to assume that worst of inflation has happened
Food prices are up 10%, new vehicles 12.5% and gasoline almost 50% compared to last year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Expectations negative as views of economy, finances worsen — CBS News poll
Most Americans expect a slowdown or a recession in the coming year.
SCOTUS' abortion ruling, and when a right becomes a crime
Columbia Law professor Carol Sanger says the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade means women are losing an established right touching on the most intimate aspects of family life – and face a new era of woman-shaming.
Restoring the Aurora, a cruise ship with a storied past
Built in the 1950s to carry tourists on day trips from the German port of Hamburg, one of the last surviving cruise ships of that era looked bound for the scrap heap, until Chris Willson found the rotting vessel for sale on Craigslist.
How Supreme Court conservatives are reshaping Americans' rights
After the Court's conservative majority has removed federal protections for women by overturning Roe v. Wade, law experts say the conservative legal movement's decades-long battle to upend the right to privacy underpinning Roe will not stop with abortion.
House passes resolution demanding Russia release Brittney Griner
Griner was detained at a Russian airport in February after officials alleged they found vape cartridges in her luggage which contained cannabis oil.
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Expectations negative as views of economy, finances worsen — CBS News poll
Most Americans expect a slowdown or a recession in the coming year.
Analyst on why "it's a mistake" to assume that worst of inflation has happened
Food prices are up 10%, new vehicles 12.5% and gasoline almost 50% compared to last year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Credit card debt is getting pricier. Here's how to pay if off.
Look for low-interest rate products that stop your debt from growing and becoming unmanageable.
Disney among companies promising to cover abortion travel costs
Major corporations rush to safeguard workers' reproductive rights after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Airlines blame FAA for flight delays as July 4th nears
Federal aviation agency is "crippling" air traffic, airline group says in letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
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Transcript: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on "Face the Nation," June 26, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristin Noem that aired Sunday, June 26, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
CBS News poll: Half say Trump tried to stay in office through illegal means
The Jan. 6 House select committee hearings haven't changed how people view that day's events.
G7 to announce ban on Russian gold in response to Ukraine war
Senior Biden administration officials said gold is Moscow's second largest export after energy, and that banning imports would make it more difficult for Russia to participate in global markets.
House passes resolution demanding Russia release Brittney Griner
Griner was detained at a Russian airport in February after officials alleged they found vape cartridges in her luggage which contained cannabis oil.
Thousands of unvaccinated National Guard soldiers risk dismissal
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
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Thousands of unvaccinated National Guard soldiers risk dismissal
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
"Trigger laws" limit abortion in several states
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday instantly limited abortion access in some conservative states, including Wyoming. Major Garrett has more.
Thousands protest overturning Roe v. Wade
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, crowds have gathered across the United States to protest. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Mississippi.
Abortion clinics close after Roe ruling
Abortion clinics in parts of the country closed down and stopped providing services almost immediately after the Supreme Court overturned its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade. Omar Villafranca reports on how this decision is already being felt.
5 things to know now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned
Where is abortion still legal? Could this ruling affect IVF or contraception? Here are some answers.
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Whimsical, living architecture, conjured in the Mexican jungle
In Tulum, Mexico, the self-taught architect known as Roth created one of the area's most popular resorts, the Azulik, and a nearby artists' community, which were designed to reflect and incorporate the evolving natural world.
G7 to announce ban on Russian gold in response to Ukraine war
Senior Biden administration officials said gold is Moscow's second largest export after energy, and that banning imports would make it more difficult for Russia to participate in global markets.
House passes resolution demanding Russia release Brittney Griner
Griner was detained at a Russian airport in February after officials alleged they found vape cartridges in her luggage which contained cannabis oil.
U.S. destroyer sunk during WWII is "deepest shipwreck ever located"
"This small ship took on the finest of the Japanese Navy, fighting them to the end," an American exploration team said.
Rare mummified baby woolly mammoth found in Canada
The female baby was named Nun cho ga, and she is estimated to have died over 30,000 years ago.
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Peggy Lee: Master of cool
With her sultry voice and precise stagecraft, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for hits like "Is That All There Is" and "Fever," exerted an alluring command over her audience as a writer-vocalist of jazz, pop and torch songs.
Recreating Matisse's "The Red Studio"
The Post-Impressionist's landmark painting documented the artworks displayed in his workspace just outside Paris in 1911. For the first time since then, almost all the works depicted in his painting have been reunited, at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
The trailblazing Peggy lee
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Peggy Lee (1920-2002), known for such hits as "Fever" and "Is That All There Is," demonstrated an alluring command over an audience with her sultry voice and precise stagecraft. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with biographer Peter Richmond and with Lee's granddaughter, Holly Foster-Wells, about the singer's artistry, and her rise from a painful childhood in North Dakota, to becoming a leading writer and vocalist of jazz, pop and torch songs. (This story was originally broadcast on February 6, 2022.)
Inside Henri Matisse's "The Red Studio"
Henri Matisse's landmark painting "The Red Studio" documented the artworks displayed in his workspace just outside Paris as it existed in 1911. For the first time since then, almost all the individual pieces depicted in his painting have been reunited for an installation at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Correspondent Rita Braver reports.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including James Rado, co-creator of the Broadway musical "Hair."
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Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
Twitter's board urges approval of Musk deal
Elon Musk is once again expressing concerns about purchasing Twitter, even as the company's board of directors is urging its shareholders to approve the sale. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson sat down with anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano to discuss the world's richest man's latest hesitations with the deal.
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World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
6,000 bees found in wall of couple's home: "You could hear the buzzing"
Thomas Gouttierre said he and his wife tasted some of the honey before the bees were taken away.
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Transgender teen's murder launches movement, inspires new law
Named for Washington teen Nikki Kuhnhausen, a push to ban the so-called trans panic defense, where defendants use a victim's gender identity as an excuse for violence, resulted in legislation called "Nikki's Law."
Norway raises terrorism alert after Oslo attack
Norway raised its terrorism alert to the highest level after an attack in Oslo left two dead and many more injured. A suspect is in custody.
Off-duty police officer allegedly punches woman and political rival at abortion protest
The officer was running as a Republican for a state Senate seat and the woman he allegedly punched is running for the same seat as a Democrat.
States set to ban abortions through trigger laws
Abortion providers in states with trigger laws are preparing for a new reality. Effective immediately, abortion is now illegal in at least seven states -- where medical staff performing abortions could face prison time. Omar Villafranca has the details.
Vermont dad uses excavator as state troopers attempt to arrest his son
A pair of Vermont State troopers were attacked by an upset father behind the wheel of an excavator as they attempted to arrest his son on assault and burglary charges.
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NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
NASA mulls moon rocket test results
NASA successfully fueled its new moon rocket on the agency's fourth attempt, but problems remain.
NASA fuels moon rocket for first time after three failed attempts
NASA says a critical fueling test for its Space Launch System moon rocket went well despite a leaking hydrogen fitting.
SpaceX pulls off three launches in 36 hours
SpaceX on track to launch more than 50 Falcon 9 rockets this year.
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The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
A closer look at the Nikki Kuhnhausen murder case
Inside the life of a teenage girl and how her disappearance inspired a movement.
Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal and country artists returning to live performances.
Inside the disturbing Pettit murder case
In the early morning hours of August 8, 2013, first responders were called to a house fire in Modesto, California. Scott and Janet Pettit were found dead inside, and investigators soon determined the fire was no accident.
Woman's web history provides clue in murder of ex-husband
How investigators built their case in the killing of cowboy Ray Green
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Nature: Texas birdlife
"Sunday Morning" takes us among hummingbirds and songbirds in the Texas Hill Country. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Carol Sanger: SCOTUS "invites a new era of woman-shaming"
Columbia Law professor Carol Sanger says the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs, which nullifies the precedent of Roe v. Wade, means women now face the imminent removal of an established right touching on the most intimate aspects of family life – and may now be subject to surveillance and prosecution.
Headlines: E-cigarettes, gun legislation, and Surfside anniversary
Host Lee Cowan recaps some of the week's developments, including an FDA order involving Juul e-cigarettes; the first major Federal gun legislation since the 1990s, signed by President Joe Biden; and the one-year anniversary of a building collapse in Surfside, Fla., that killed 98 people.
Nature and architecture merge in Mexico
In Tulum, Mexico, the self-taught architect Roth created one of the area's most popular resorts, the Azulik, and a nearby artists' community, which were designed to incorporate the evolving natural world. Correspondent Manuel Bojorquez takes "Sunday Morning" on a tour.
The trailblazing Peggy lee
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Peggy Lee (1920-2002), known for such hits as "Fever" and "Is That All There Is," demonstrated an alluring command over an audience with her sultry voice and precise stagecraft. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with biographer Peter Richmond and with Lee's granddaughter, Holly Foster-Wells, about the singer's artistry, and her rise from a painful childhood in North Dakota, to becoming a leading writer and vocalist of jazz, pop and torch songs. (This story was originally broadcast on February 6, 2022.)