At least 28 dead as Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba reeling
People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed.
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Jamaicans begin to assess Melissa damage
Residents and officials in Jamaica are beginning recovery efforts after Hurricane Melissa slammed the country. Jason Allen reports from Santa Cruz and meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a look at where the storm's headed next.
Hurricane Melissa barrels toward the Bahamas
Hurricane Melissa is headed toward the Bahamas after ripping through Jamaica and making landfall in Cuba. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest from Kingston, while Christopher Boxe, a managing partner for Chilitos Jamexican Restaurant, also joins. Also, CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
8 Americans arrested as Bahamas police seize guns, cash from boat
The Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a news release that 10 people had been arrested in a multiagency operation.
Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
American dies after jet ski accident in the Bahamas
A boating accident on Sunday left an adult male dead, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
2 cruise passengers die in separate drowning incidents at Bahamas resort
Two Carnival Cruise Line passengers drowned Friday while swimming at the company's new Bahamas resort. Police said both were Americans.
U.S. tourist attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas
The shark attack happened near Big Grand Cay on the island of Abaco, Bahamas, on Sunday, police said.
Texas family's dream vacation turns into nightmare after man nearly cut in half by boat propeller
Whitney Slough said her husband and their two daughters were snorkeling about 20 feet from the beach when a small boat appeared along the shoreline.
Girl who fell off Disney cruise "was not being held" before incident, officials say
A 5-year-old girl fell overboard from a Disney cruise ship near Fort Lauderdale and was rescued by her father, who jumped in after her.
Russian spy ship spotted off U.S. coast
The U.S. is monitoring a Russian spy ship that the Coast Guard says has been sailing unsafely off the East Coast. It was spotted sailing toward American military bases in Florida earlier this week. CBS News has confirmed the ship was seen again Tuesday off the Bahamas and is believed to be headed away from the U.S.
Festival lifting spirits months after Dorian
More than three months after Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, thousands of people are homeless. That's why a group of Santa's helpers decided to bring some holiday joy to families in Freeport. Errol Barnett explains.
Possible pay-to-play scheme for ambassador role
A CBS News investigation uncovers a possible pay-for-play scheme involving President Trump's ambassador nominee to the Bahamas. It raises questions about whether diplomatic posts are for sale. The Trump administration has appointed political supporters to key posts abroad in higher numbers than previous administrations. Jim Axelrod reports.
Family seeks answers after Maryland tourist found dead on Bahamas beach
Dinari McAlmont was staying with family at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas at the time of his death.
Shark attack injures 2 American women, one seriously, in the Bahamas
Two American women suffered injuries in an apparent shark attack in the Bahamas, local authorities said. The incident is under investigation.
Trump wants Herschel Walker for post
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former football star and 2022 Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Oscar weakens to tropical storm as it moves by Cuba
Oscar, which the National Hurricane Center characterized as "very small," is the 15th named storm of the hurricane season.
Missing woman's family pleads for help
The family of a missing American woman, Taylor Casey, pleaded for help finding her Thursday at a tearful press conference in Chicago. Casey was last seen June 19 at a Nassau, Bahamas, yoga retreat.
Bahamas search crews say they've found missing Chicago woman's phone in water
Police in the Bahamas say that they've recovered an iPhone they believe belongs to a missing Chicago woman, though they admitted Monday they have not as of yet been able to open it to access its contents.
How other countries mark independence from Britain
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.
Foreign police in Haiti to curb gang violence
A U.N. mission of foreign law enforcement led by Kenya is arriving in Haiti to try to curb the ongoing surge in gang violence there. Once all personnel arrive, there will be 2,500 police and soldiers from multiple countries including the Bahamas, Bangladesh and Jamaica. Eyder Peralta, an international correspondent for NPR, joined CBS News to discuss the situation in Haiti.
Mother of woman missing in Bahamas pleads for daughter's safe return
The mother of Taylor Casey, who went missing while at a yoga retreat in the Bahamas last week, said there are many unanswered questions after she failed to show up for a morning class.
Inside efforts to save sharks from extinction
Despite how terrifying sharks might seem, the creatures are critical to the survival of the world's oceans. Oceans generate 50% of the oxygen on the planet and absorb 90% of excess heat created by global warming. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with conservationists in the Bahamas.
A CBS News producer shares his surprising shark encounter
CBS News climate producer Chris Spinder got into the water as sharks circled below. In this producer's notebook, he shares what he learned after a minor, but bloody, injury.
How countries are using innovative technology to preserve ocean life
More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
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Iran lashes out with missiles as Israel says war still intensifying
Iran retaliates for Israel's latest assassinations as Trump and Netanyahu give no indication the war is about to let up, 19 days in.
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Watch Live: Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing for DHS Secretary
President Trump announced Sen. Markwayne Mullin as his pick to replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Official warns some airports could shut down if TSA sick calls climb
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
Top intelligence officials to testify to Senate panel as Iran war escalates
The Trump administration's spy chiefs will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on national security threats facing the U.S.
Trump's judicial confirmations show signs of slowing compared to first-term boom
President Trump is likely to make less of an impact on the federal bench in his second term because of fewer vacancies, a slower pace of retirements and the potential for Democrats to regain control of the Senate in November.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton projected to win Democratic Senate primary
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is projected to win the heated and crowded Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, according to CBS News analysis.
Senate begins marathon debate on SAVE America Act under pressure from Trump
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
As Trump floats "taking Cuba," island's president warns of "resistance"
The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.
USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
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USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
USPS Postmaster General David Steiner said raising the price of stamps would "largely solve" the agency's financial woes.
Official warns some airports could shut down if TSA sick calls climb
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
Former reality TV star wins Iditarod, rewards sled dogs with steaks
Jessie Holmes is the third competitor in the 54-year history of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to repeat the year after winning for the first time.
Trump's judicial confirmations show signs of slowing compared to first-term boom
President Trump is likely to make less of an impact on the federal bench in his second term because of fewer vacancies, a slower pace of retirements and the potential for Democrats to regain control of the Senate in November.
Top intelligence officials to testify to Senate panel as Iran war escalates
The Trump administration's spy chiefs will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on national security threats facing the U.S.
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USPS wants to raise the price of a first-class stamp as high as 95 cents
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WNBA, players' union reach agreement in principle on new pact
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering
The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.
Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery in U.S.
Amazon is speeding deliveries, putting pressure on other retailers. Here's where 1- and 3-hour delivery options are available and how much the service costs.
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Federal judge strikes down Arkansas Ten Commandments in public schools law
An Arkansas law requiring that the Ten Commandments be prominently displayed in public school classrooms has been struck down by a federal judge.
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Facing potential Latino voter slide, GOP mobilizes in crucial Senate races ahead of 2026 midterms
Amid signs that Republicans may lose some of the Latino support that the party picked up in 2024, grassroots organizations are stepping in to boost GOP Senate candidates in key midterm races.
Trump's judicial confirmations show signs of slowing compared to first-term boom
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Top intelligence officials to testify to Senate panel as Iran war escalates
The Trump administration's spy chiefs will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on national security threats facing the U.S.
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Watch Live: Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing for DHS Secretary
President Trump announced Sen. Markwayne Mullin as his pick to replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Belgian soldiers to protect Jewish sites as Iran war fuels antisemitism
Italian soldiers are patrolling Rome's ancient Jewish quarter and Belgian troops will help secure Jewish sites as an official warns the threat of antisemitic violence "is very real."
Woman hospitalized after being startled by humanoid robot
Video widely shared online showed a woman angrily confronting a robot as it waved its metallic arms at her, while a crowd of onlookers gathered around.
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Iran lashes out with missiles as Israel says war still intensifying
Iran retaliates for Israel's latest assassinations as Trump and Netanyahu give no indication the war is about to let up, 19 days in.
Top intelligence officials to testify to Senate panel as Iran war escalates
The Trump administration's spy chiefs will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on national security threats facing the U.S.
Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
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Inside the Vanity Fair Oscar party
For more than 30 years, Vanity Fair has thrown an exclusive Oscar's after party. This year, the magazine's new global editorial director Mark Guiducci decided to trim the guest list, didn't allow press inside and even required guests to put a sticker over their phone camera for privacy. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" and gives an up-close look at the party.
Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
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Landmark social media trial continues
A verdict could come as soon as Tuesday in the landmark trial against Meta and Google for allegedly fueling social media addictions. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
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.
Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
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Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
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Iran strikes Israel overnight, Kent resigns
Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel overnight as the war drags on. This comes as the Trump administration faces the fallout of Joe Kent's resignation as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Rising concerns over prediction markets
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