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.
The pistol that notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone supposedly called his "favorite" gun is up for auction in South Carolina next month.
Fine dining at Disney? Theme park is now home to one of 26 Florida restaurants awarded a coveted star from the Michelin Guide.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be in Africa around the same time that Harry is expected in London for an event to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games.
Only four giant pandas are currently living in the U.S. after most zoos returned the pandas they received from China.
Robbi Mecus died of injuries sustained in a fall. Her climbing partner, a 30-year-old woman from California, was seriously injured, officials said.
The MSC Cargo Passion III made it through the 35-foot temporary channel on Sunday carrying nearly 1,000 containers.
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
The pistol that notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone supposedly called his "favorite" gun is up for auction in South Carolina next month.
Fine dining at Disney? Theme park is now home to one of 26 Florida restaurants awarded a coveted star from the Michelin Guide.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be in Africa around the same time that Harry is expected in London for an event to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.
The pistol that notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone supposedly called his "favorite" gun is up for auction in South Carolina next month.
Fine dining at Disney? Theme park is now home to one of 26 Florida restaurants awarded a coveted star from the Michelin Guide.
Within three or four years, Aurora Innovation and its competitors expect to put thousands of self-driving trucks on America's public freeways. But the image of driverless semis on highways concerns many people, polls show.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Campus protesters are "looking for some sort of acknowledgement from our leadership," Democratic Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania said.
Hanna Siegel's uncle, U.S.-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, was one of the hostages seen in a Hamas propaganda video Saturday.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Oregon is helping Medicaid patients cope with soaring heat, smoky skies and other effects of climate change.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Media workers are regularly targeted in Mexico, often in direct reprisal for their work covering corruption and drug traffickers.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be in Africa around the same time that Harry is expected in London for an event to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games.
Only four giant pandas are currently living in the U.S. after most zoos returned the pandas they received from China.
Justin Hartley returns to television as both star and executive producer of "Tracker," an action-packed drama where he plays Colter Shaw, a survivalist hunting for missing persons across the country.
Known as "The Man of Many Voices," 25-year-old comedian Matt Friend delivered a standout performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, showcasing his talent with 250 impressions of famous figures.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu has reportedly been detained for questioning after two women accused him of sexual assault.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including keyboardist Mike Pinder, of The Moody Blues.
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
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 Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Opening statements are set to begin this morning in the murder trial for Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend in 2022. Read's lawyers claim that she is being framed as part of a cover-up and she has pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Media workers are regularly targeted in Mexico, often in direct reprisal for their work covering corruption and drug traffickers.
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an autopsy of her mind.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Campus protests are continuing across the country with students calling for divestment from Israel over the country's actions in Gaza. Anne-Marie Green explains how this became a major concern for the protesting students.
Southwest Airlines is stopping operations at four airports and slashing flights at others as part of cost-cutting measures that the company's CEO says could also include cabin reconfigurations and the end of single-class seating. Zach Wichter, a consumer travel reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to discuss the changes.
Opening statements are set to begin this morning in the murder trial for Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend in 2022. Read's lawyers claim that she is being framed as part of a cover-up and she has pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Congressional lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill following a recess with the House considering legislation that would take aim at antisemitism on college campuses. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the ongoing ouster threat hanging over House Speaker Mike Johnson.
New CBS News polling shows President Biden and former President Donald Trump neck and neck in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin with voters ranking the economy as their top issue going into the election. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.