Southern twisters
Some 25 tornadoes hit parts of Alabama and Tennessee Tuesday night, killing at least five people. Severe weather also slammed Florida, Louisiana and areas near Atlanta. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Deadly storms in South
A suspected tornado killed three people overnight when it tore through a mobile home park in northern Alabama. Video shows homes leveled and debris scattered across the landscape. The National Weather Service says six confirmed tornadoes hit Mississippi. Anna Werner reports.
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Ohio has traditionally been a make-or-break swing state for presidential campaigns and 2016 is no different; The Cleveland Indians will try again Tuesday night to shut the door on the Chicago Cubs and bring home their first World Series win since 1948
Pipeline gas explosion
Gas prices are rising for millions after a major pipeline in Alabama exploded Monday. One person was killed and five were hurt. The pipeline supplies much of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic with gas. David Begnaud reports.
Alabama pipeline blast
An Alabama pipeline fire is burning for a second day after a deadly explosion. One person was killed Monday, and at least five others were injured. The explosion near Helena, Alabama, is not far from a leak in September on the same line. Mark Strassmann reports.
Fuel pipeline spill
A massive fuel spill in central Alabama has six Southern states under emergency, with experts saying the region should expect a price hike at the pump. Tony Dokoupil has more.
St. Paul & The Broken Bones
St. Paul & The Broken Bones made their national TV debut on "CBS This Morning: Saturday" two and a half years ago. Much has happened since then -- the band from Alabama even opened for the Rolling Stones. Anthony Mason sat down with singer Paul Janeway and bassist Jesse Phillips at Avatar Studios in New York about their journey.
Fat states
A new report conducted by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks state-by-state obesity rates in the United States, and the results are pretty grim.
Montgomery lynching memorial
A new museum and memorial in Montgomery, Alabama, is expected to open in 2017 for America to confront its history of slavery. The Memorial to Peace and Justice would be the biggest and most comprehensive memorial for the thousands of people who were lynched. Equal Justice Initiative founder and executive director Bryan Stevenson, whose organization has helped spare the lives of more than 115 wrongfully-condemned death row prisoners, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his latest project.
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The United Kingdom voted to withdraw from the European Union in a referendum Thursday; a young Alabama man made the most important decision of his life after the Orlando attack
Alabama's attorney general pledged to join other states to fight a new Obama administration directive
Alabama's attorney general pledged to join other states to fight a new Obama administration directive. It requires public schools to give transgender students access to bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity. The governor of Arkansas told his state's schools to defy the directive. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Fort Worth, Texas with more on the bathroom backlash in that state.
Robert Bentley faces an impeachment effort for making sexually explicit remarks to a female advisor
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley faces an impeachment effort for making sexually explicit remarks to a female advisor. The recordings surfaced last month. Bentley was married when he made the comments. Mark Strassmann reports from the state capitol in Montgomery, where critics accuse the governor of corruption.
Damage assessments are underway across the Southeast following severe weather and storms that ripped through Georgia and Alabama with at least one confirmed tornado
Damage assessments are underway across the Southeast following severe weather and storms that ripped through Georgia and Alabama with at least one confirmed tornado. With more severe weather expected today, WBBM meteorologist Ed Curran brings us the forecast.
A series of tornadoes swept through the South, leaving a path of destruction in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama
A series of tornadoes swept through the South, leaving a path of destruction in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud shows us the devastating damage in New Hope, Mississippi.
Gov. Robert Bentley has acknowledged making inappropriate sexual remarks to a female adviser while he was married
Embattled Alabama Governor Robert Bentley is resisting new calls to resign after efforts to impeach him. The Republican chief executive -- who is divorced -- has acknowledged making inappropriate sexual remarks to a female adviser while he was married. Recordings of those conversations surfaced last week. Anna Werner reports from the state capitol in Montgomery, where that adviser’s resignation was announced.
The election season gets down to brass tacks on Super Tuesday, when about half the delegates needed for the GOP nomination and a third of those needed for the Democratic nomination go up for grabs
The election season gets down to brass tacks on Super Tuesday, when about half the delegates needed for the GOP nomination and a third of those needed for the Democratic nomination go up for grabs. The stakes are high, and tensions even higher.
Amazon union efforts fail in Alabama
Efforts to unionize an Amazon warehouse in Alabama are officially over for now, after workers at a facility in Bessemer voted no to forming a collective bargaining unit. The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store union has accused Amazon of manipulating the vote and intimidating employees to say no to unionizing. It plans on challenging the results, while Amazon denies the allegations. Margaret O'Mara, a professor at the University of Washington who researches the history of tech companies, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Tornadoes have touched down in the South, with homes destroyed in Mississippi and Alabama
Tornadoes have touched down in the South, with homes destroyed in Mississippi and Alabama. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN with more details on the destruction.
The weather the past few weeks has not produced what most would call normal conditions.
The weather the past few weeks has not produced what most would call normal conditions. Balmy temperatures in the Northeast, heavy flooding out West, and deadly twisters in the South and Midwest have many Americans wondering why Spring-like conditions are turning up in December. Mark Strassmann has a report on the cause of this strange weather.
The full episode of the CBS Evening news from December 26, 2015 edition
Violent weather is being blamed for the deaths of at least 17 people across the South this week, as tornadoes and flood-causing rains have wreaked havoc in several states; troops in Fort Hood, Texas, are mourning the loss of Elizabeth Laird
Violent weather is being blamed for the deaths of at least 17 people across the South this week
Violent weather is being blamed for the deaths of at least 17 people across the South this week, as tornadoes and flood-causing rains have wreaked havoc in several states. Mark Strassman reports from Mississippi on the aftermath of the storms there and which parts of the country remain under threat.
At a campaign event in Birmingham, Alabama, Trump supporters clashed with a Black Lives Matter protester in a violent scuffle. The Republican presidential candidate interrupted his speech to comment on the skirmish
At a campaign event in Birmingham, Alabama, Trump supporters clashed with a Black Lives Matter protester in a violent scuffle. The Republican presidential candidate interrupted his speech to comment on the skirmish
A mother says she is keeping her terminally ill son out of school because school officials will not comply with his do-not-resuscitate order
A mother says she is keeping her terminally ill son out of school because school officials will not comply with his do-not-resuscitate order. Criminal defense attorney Randy Zelin discussed the medical and legal battle with CBSN.
Alabama Amazon workers vote against forming union
In a big defeat for organized labor, Amazon has defeated efforts to unionize workers at its warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.
An Alabama circuit court judge is facing an ethics complaint after demanding defendants donate a pint of blood or face jail time
An Alabama circuit court judge is facing an ethics complaint after demanding defendants donate a pint of blood or face jail time. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Graham Kates reports.
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Trump says no talks with Iran ongoing, and none scheduled
President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
Florida voters choose in governor, Senate primaries, and more races to watch
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at murder trial after some family members leave
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
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Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at murder trial after some family members leave
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp? Loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
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Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass, parent Dreyer's says
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
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Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp? Loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
Former DOJ lawyer alleges government improperly targeted Ivy League schools
The Trump admin. pressured attorneys to investigate allegations of antisemitism at elite universities even though there was no factual or legal basis to do so, former DOJ lawyer says.
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Appeals court upholds block on immigration arrests at certain houses of worship
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
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School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Nominees revealed for some VMA categories
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
Top upcoming book to movie adaptations
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.
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Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Data centers, AI become midterm flashpoint
Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.
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.
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
How this school uses AI instead of teachers
Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Landmark trial against Meta underway
New York Times technology reporter Mike Isaac joins CBS News to break down the landmark social media trial against Meta that's currently underway, with parents accusing the tech giant of designing its platforms to be addictive and harmful to children.
Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at murder trial after some family members leave
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but her defense is trying to prove in court that she suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
NAACP counsel on Nolan Wells' death
The body of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was found days after he went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip. NAACP general counsel Kristen Clarke explains why the civil rights organization is joining the Wells family in searching for answers.
Forensic fans obsess over Lindsay Clancy case
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is generating endless discussion among true crime aficionados online, sparking theories and misinformation over the case. Kathryn Coduto, an assistant professor of media sciences at Boston University, explains why the case has taken social media by storm.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Landmark trial against Meta underway
New York Times technology reporter Mike Isaac joins CBS News to break down the landmark social media trial against Meta that's currently underway, with parents accusing the tech giant of designing its platforms to be addictive and harmful to children.
Mexican migrants being deported to Central America
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to different countries in Central America despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens, two Department of Homeland Security officials told CBS News. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Update on TPS revocations for 1 million
Temporary Protected Status has now been revoked for more than 1 million people from 13 countries. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Trump says no talks are underway with Iran
President Trump said Tuesday there is no ongoing dialogue with Iran to with Iran aimed toward ending the war and no further discussions are scheduled. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but her defense is trying to prove in court that she suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.