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Alabama tornado victims identified
New details are emerging about the victims of a deadly tornado in Alabama. Out of the 23 people who were killed, four were children. The youngest was just 6 years old. Omar Villafranca reports.
Alabama students use racial slurs in viral video
The teens, who attend schools in Hoover, are currently under investigation, school officials said
Alabama tornado survivors begin road to recovery
At least 23 people were killed including four children
Aftermath of deadly Alabama tornadoes
The search for survivors continues following the outbreak of deadly tornadoes across the South. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined CBSN from Smiths Station, Alabama, where homes and businesses were flattened by the storm.
Alabama tornado recovery begins
Cleanup is beginning after the country's deadliest tornado outbreak in nearly 6 years. The hardest hit area was Lee County, Alabama where at least 23 people were killed. Red Cross spokesperson Ashley Henyan joined CBSN to talk about the path to recovery and what's needed on the ground.
"Monster tornado": Alabama returns to damage
Thousands of people in the southeast are starting a cleanup that will take weeks after the country's deadliest tornado outbreak in nearly six years. Dozens of tornadoes hit Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina on Sunday. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor reports from Beauregard, Alabama.
Families clean up after tornado
Families are returning home after a deadly tornado tore through parts of Alabama. For some, their homes are unrecognizable. Mark Strassmann reports.
Alabama tornado leaves at least 23 dead
Dozens of homes have been wiped out by America's deadliest tornado in nearly six years. At least 23 people were killed, including three children. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor reports from Beauregard, Alabama.
Alabama tornado survivors share their stories
Predicting where and when a tornado will hit is still not an exact science. They seem to randomly, and just a few seconds can make a difference. Omar Villafranca hears from survivors.
Case won't be expedited for "ISIS bride"
A young woman who ran away from Alabama to marry an ISIS fighter lost a round in federal court on Monday. Hoda Muthana wants to come back to the U.S. but the State Department has blocked her return. Charlie D'Agata spoke with her in Syria.
Search effort underway after powerful tornadoes devastate Deep South
At least 23 killed in Lee County, Alabama, by deadliest tornado since one that hit Moore, Oklahoma, in 2013
Alabama tornado survivors describe close calls
"I was on the phone with my mother and I kept telling her I'm gone," one resident told CBS News
Deadly tornadoes in Alabama
The tornadoes in the South also destroyed at least 20 homes and left people injured in Smiths Station, Alabama, near the Georgia state line. Omar Villafranca reports.
Sen. Jones gives update on Alabama tornadoes
Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, who has been talking with local authorities in the areas devastated by tornadoes, joins "CBS This Morning" to provide an update on his state.
Deadly tornadoes devastate parts of South
At least 23 people are dead after devastating tornadoes touched down over the weekend. CBS News correspondents Mark Strassmann and Omar Villafranca join CBSN from Alabama, where the damage has been called "catastrophic."
Sen. Doug Jones on Birmingham church bombing
Sen. Doug Jones made history when he became the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate seat in Alabama in 25 years. Before that, as a U.S. Attorney, Jones focused on righting a historic wrong: the unsolved 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. Four black girls were killed while they were getting ready for church. The first bomber was convicted in 1977. Nearly 40 years after the attack, Jones won the conviction of two more bombers in 2001 and 2002. Jones joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Bending Toward Justice: The Birmingham Church Bombing That Changed the Course of Civil Rights."
At least 23 dead as tornado devastates Alabama
It's feared the death toll in Lee County will rise as the search and rescue operation continues
After deadly tornadoes in the South, stories of survival emerge
At least 23 people are dead in Lee County, Alabama, after a tornado tore through everything in its path
Death toll rises as tornado hits Alabama
The death toll has now increased to 23 people killed by a tornado in Lee County, Alabama, on Sunday as severe storms left a trail of destruction, authorities said. CBS affiliate WRBL-TV's Elizabeth White reports from the scene as she gathers information from Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones.
Hoda Muthana fighting to return to U.S.
Hoda Muthana, an American-born woman who left the country to join ISIS, is making her case to return to the U.S. Charlie D'Agata reports from northern Syria.
Jones calls on Congress to "put some teeth" back in Voting Rights Act
The Alabama Democrat said Republican lawmakers across the country are working to suppress African-American votes
Deadly tornado destroys church, but can't stop baptism
The twister destroyed one church – but a baptism went ahead as scheduled the very next day
Heavy rains drench the South as tornado smacks Mississippi
A massive storm has dropped an "incredible" amount of rain in the Southeast over the past few days
Father of ISIS bride sues to get U.S. to let her come back
Suit argues Hoda Muthana is an American citizen and should be allowed to return but U.S. says she's not
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Trump says he was "an hour away" from striking Iran
Trump says he scrapped a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf allies as "serious negotiations" on a peace deal are underway.
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Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
DOJ's settlement with Trump bans IRS from taking action over his old tax returns
The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement deal between the Justice Department and Mr. Trump.
Trump's $1.7+ billion fund sparks rush to capitalize: "All J6ers will apply"
One Republican lawyer close to the administration told CBS News that they expect the fund to face court challenges even though "a lot of people in MAGA world are already counting their money."
Chinese execs, shipping container companies accused of price fixing during pandemic
The indictment, which was first reported by CBS News, marks the latest in a series of probes by the Justice Dept. related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mangione supporters should not have been given press passes, mayor says
Luigi Mangione supporters have loudly made their feelings known outside every court appearance, but several are now in court with official press passes.
Security guard killed in San Diego Islamic Center shooting remembered as a hero
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Who's who in Cuba's leadership? Here are the names to know.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
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Mangione supporters should not have been given press passes, mayor says
Luigi Mangione supporters have loudly made their feelings known outside every court appearance, but several are now in court with official press passes.
Chinese execs, shipping container companies accused of price fixing during pandemic
The indictment, which was first reported by CBS News, marks the latest in a series of probes by the Justice Dept. related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is the teen summer job a thing of the past?
A summer job was once a seasonal tradition for millions of American teenagers. No more — here's why fewer young people are expected to clock in when school ends.
Polymarket to let users make prediction market bets on private companies
Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.
The 10 most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home
Buyers can still find lower-cost homes in some midsize cities, especially across the Rust Belt and Sun Belt, a new analysis finds.
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Is the teen summer job a thing of the past?
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Polymarket to let users make prediction market bets on private companies
Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.
The 10 most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home
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AI sparks backlash from new graduates. How deep does the disapproval go?
Many Americans are signaling disapproval of the technology amid fears that it will eclipse already competitive entry-level jobs.
Mango founder Isak Andic's son arrested in his death
Police in Spain arrested the son of Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of the Spanish fashion brand Mango, for allegedly having played a role in his December 2024 death.
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DOJ's settlement with Trump bans IRS from taking action over his old tax returns
The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement deal between the Justice Department and Mr. Trump.
Chinese execs, shipping container companies accused of price fixing during pandemic
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Federal prosecutors open new criminal probe into Maduro, sources say
There is concern among some in the Justice Department that the pending charges against him are weak, sources said.
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race ahead of runoff
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the Texas Senate race, seeking to bring to an end a costly contest just a week ahead of the scheduled runoff.
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Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Latest on American who contracted Ebola
A missionary doctor who was serving in Congo will receive treatment in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. Skyler Henry has the latest.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine or treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
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Federal prosecutors open new criminal probe into Maduro, sources say
There is concern among some in the Justice Department that the pending charges against him are weak, sources said.
Who's who in Cuba's leadership? Here are the names to know.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for "self-sacrifice" in war
Iranian state media showed wedding ceremonies in Tehran for dozens of couples said to have volunteered for "self-sacrifice" in the war with the U.S.
Man gets death sentence for killing teen TikTok star in Pakistan
Sana Yousaf's murder in June drew nationwide condemnation and reignited debate over women's safety.
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Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
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Soon-to-be mom Beanie Feldstein reveals sex of her baby
Actor Beanie Feldstein told "CBS Mornings" she and wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts are expecting a baby girl.
Beanie Feldstein on takeaways from kids' book
Actor Beanie Feldstein talks about the theme of her debut children's book, which focuses on the power of friendship. She also discusses becoming a parent soon and starring in a new film with Robert De Niro.
2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
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Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir
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Privacy concerns grow over AI, phone numbers
Privacy concerns about artificial intelligence are growing after people discovered that chatbots are sharing their real phone numbers. Eileen Guo, investigative tech reporter for MIT Technology Review, joins to discuss.
Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its top executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
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.
Musk says he'll appeal OpenAI lawsuit dismissal
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
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San Diego imam describes victims of shooting
Imam Taha Hassan of the Islamic Center of San Diego tells CBS News about the beloved security guard and members of his mosque who died "sacrificed their lives for the entire community" during Monday's shooting.
FBI: Islamic Center shooters radicalized online
Investigators gave an update Tuesday on Monday's deadly shooting at a mosque in San Diego. CBS News' Lana Zak and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Mangione supporters should not have been given press passes, mayor says
Luigi Mangione supporters have loudly made their feelings known outside every court appearance, but several are now in court with official press passes.
San Diego officials give update on mosque shooting
Officials in San Diego took questions Tuesday about Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, giving new details on some of the heroic actions taken by the three victims to draw the shooters away from the children who were present at the mosque. Following the news conference, CBS News national correspondent Lana Zak provided additional reporting.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on mosque shooting
Mayor Todd Gloria joins CBS News to discuss Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
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NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday questioned UPS, Boeing and other aviation officials about maintenance and possible safety failures related to the deadly 2025 UPS plane crash in Kentucky. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
FBI: Islamic Center shooters radicalized online
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Crow presses CENTCOM commander on quarter
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