Major storm system hits Midwest
Parts of the Midwest saw a range of extreme weather Wednesday as a system walloped the region with heavy snow, strong winds, severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more.
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Severe weather storms move through U.S. with tornadoes, wildfires
About 47 million people faced an enhanced to moderate severe storm threat from Madison, Wisconsin, to Birmingham, Alabama.
Despite today's snow, Halloween blizzard of 1991 records aren't threatened
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Denver facing worst snowstorm in 3 years
Driving conditions around Denver are expected to be nearly impossible as the city braces for a predicted 10 to 20 inches of snowfall. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff is in Colorado with more.
California begins blizzard recovery efforts
There was so much snow in parts of California and Nevada over the weekend that some ski resorts had to close and tens of thousands of homes lost power. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
Snow blankets California's Sierra Nevada
Millions in Northern California are bracing for another round of snow Monday after a blizzard dumped several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada. CBS News national correspondent Carter Evans is following the latest weather developments.
More snow for blizzard-ravaged California
Another foot of snow is expected in California's Sierra Nevada after a weekend blizzard that brought 7 feet and hurricane-force winds. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Blizzard in Sierra Nevada enters third day
For the third day, mountain communities in the Sierra Nevada were pummeled with heavy snow and high winds. Carter Evans has the latest.
Blizzard aftermath in Sierra Nevada to bring more unstable weather
A blizzard that brought this season's biggest snowfall to California's Sierra Nevada eased slightly on Sunday, but more unstable weather was expected.
Monster winter storm pounds West
A powerful blizzard Saturday was pummeling the mountains of Northern California and Nevada with heavy snow and winds up to 190 miles per hour in the mountain peaks. Carter Evans has the latest.
Massive blizzard wallops Nevada, California
More than 25 million people are under winter weather alerts as a massive blizzard approaches the Sierra Nevada region. The storm has already shut down a stretch of I-80 and left hundreds trapped on the highway. Carter Evans is in Truckee, California with more.
Biggest storm of the season hits California and Nevada
A powerful blizzard is dumping snow in the Sierra Nevada as gusty winds and heavy rain hit lower elevations.
Storm could bring 12 feet of snow to Sierra
A powerful winter storm is lashing parts of Northern California and Nevada, bringing heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on the conditions.
Sierra Nevada braces for dangerous blizzard
A powerful storm could bring up to 12 feet of snow this weekend to the mountains in Northern California and Nevada. Several ski resorts are closed under avalanche warnings. The National Weather Service called the blizzard "potentially life-threatening." Carter Evans reports.
High winds expected for California blizzard
California's Sierra Nevada is already seeing rapid snowfall that's expected to continue overnight and through Saturday morning. High winds could down power lines and trees, and up to 12 feet of snow is expected to fall in some parts of the region. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from Truckee, California.
Major blizzard moves through California
Record-breaking snowfall and ferocious winds are anticipated in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California as a dangerous blizzard blows through the state. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
California braces for historic snowfall
In California, up to 12 feet of snow could fall over the weekend in the Sierra Nevada, which is under a rare blizzard warning today. Meanwhile, Texas is struggling to contain deadly wildfires, including the largest the state has ever seen.
Blizzard heads to California's Sierra
A severe winter storm is expected to pummel the Sierra in Northern California this week, bringing up to 10 feet of snow to the area. It's forecast t be the coldest and snowiest storm of the season so far. CBS News' Carter Evans is following preparation efforts.
Storm dumps more heavy snow on Northeast
Winter conditions are causing major travel disruptions in the Northeast. There have been hundreds of flight cancelations Friday, with New York's LaGuardia Airport and New Jersey's Newark Airport being the hardest hit. And in Virginia, a small commuter jet made an emergency landing on a snowy highway just minutes after takeoff. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
What temperatures are too cold for your pets? Experts weigh in.
"If you're bundled up, and you find that it's too cold and you can't handle it any longer, your dog probably can't either," one veterinarian said.
What to know heading into Iowa caucuses
Record cold is expected in Iowa for Monday's presidential caucuses. Despite the frigid temperatures, Republican candidates are reaching into all 99 counties ahead of the first contest of the 2024 race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Winter storms hit U.S. from coast to coast
Severe storm conditions across the United States are affecting travel, with heavy snow hitting parts of the central U.S., and rain and flooding targeting the Northeast. CBS News teams in Chicago, New York and Boston are following the weather and storm relief efforts.
Powerful winter storm moves across Plains
Thunderstorms slammed the south and knocked down trees in Texas while a blizzard rages in the plains. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.
Another winter storm system takes aim
The first in a lineup of winter storms hit the Northeast over the weekend. The next one will bring blizzard conditions to the middle of the country today, then torrential rain and wind to the east on Tuesday. Eric Fisher reports from Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Northeast prepares for winter storm
Millions of people across the Northeast are bracing for snow, rain, ice, and strong winds as a major winter storm is expected to hit the region over the weekend. CBS News New York meteorologist John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
U.S. strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
President Trump said the strikes "obliterated" key nuclear sites, but an early intel assessment says Iran could reconstitute some of its capabilities in months, sources said.
FBI boosts resources to focus on counterterrorism after Iran strikes
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Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire in effect after early violations
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America's most experienced astronaut leading commercial flight to ISS
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One U.S. intel report assessed Iran would need 3 to 8 months to make nuclear weapon
Ahead of U.S. strikes on Iran, one U.S. intel assessment concluded Iran could build a nuclear weapon in months but didn't assess it decided to do so, intel sources said.
Suspect linked to California fertility clinic bombing dies in custody
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"Multiple system failures" led to door plug flying off Alaska flight, NTSB says
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, incident in which a door panel blew out on an Alaska flight.
Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget.
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ICE holds record 59,000 immigrant detainees, nearly half with no criminal record
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20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake
First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike hitting the water in South Carolina.
West Virginia community facing economic decline struggles after devastating flood
Four months after McDowell County, West Virginia, was hit with catastrophic flooding, one of the poorest counties in one of the poorest states in the U.S. is still working to recover.
"Multiple system failures" led to door plug flying off Alaska flight, NTSB says
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DOJ whistleblower details senior officials' efforts to stonewall judges
Former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni says he was fired after pushing back on orders from top officials, including Emil Bove, to defy court rulings.
Starbucks is changing how it charges for matcha and syrups
Starbucks is moving to standardize prices for matcha and syrups, as well as testing a new feature that helps customers figure out how much drinks will cost.
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Starbucks is changing how it charges for matcha and syrups
Starbucks is moving to standardize prices for matcha and syrups, as well as testing a new feature that helps customers figure out how much drinks will cost.
Anthropic wins AI copyright case, but must face trial on pirated books
Anthropic didn't violate U.S. copyright law when the AI company used millions of legally purchased books to train its chatbot, judge rules.
What to know about Jeff Bezos' and Lauren Sanchez's 3-day wedding
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's glitzy three-day wedding celebration kicks off this Thursday in Venice. Not everyone is pleased.
Many Americans say they need to earn six figures to feel financially set
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Fed Chair Powell holds firm on interest rates, resisting pressure to cut
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After 36 years in L.A., grandmother self-deports to Mexico, leaves family behind
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Trump's strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
Trump says the U.S. Iran strikes "obliterated" key nuclear sites, but an early intel assessment says Iran could reconstitute some of its capabilities in months, sources said.
Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"
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DOJ whistleblower details senior officials' efforts to stonewall judges
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Most would see an Iranian nuclear weapon as a serious threat but also voice concern about a wider war.
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3 years since Roe v. Wade was overturned
It's been three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing individual states to ban abortion. Despite that, the number of abortions has increased. Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, joined CBS News to discuss the state of abortion in the U.S.
Climate change, heat and pregnant women
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Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget.
Novo Nordisk ends Wegovy sales on Hims & Hers over "deceptive marketing"
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Health insurers vow to speed approval of medical care
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Trump's strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
Trump says the U.S. Iran strikes "obliterated" key nuclear sites, but an early intel assessment says Iran could reconstitute some of its capabilities in months, sources said.
Poll: U.S. airstrikes on Iran backed by Republicans, but disapproval overall
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One U.S. intel report assessed Iran would need 3 to 8 months to make nuclear weapon
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U.N. agency calls U.S.-backed Gaza aid effort "a death trap"
Gazans caught up in violence seeking food, and the U.N. agency tasked with helping them, say a U.S. and Israeli-backed aid effort is "costing more lives than it saves."
Bears escape enclosure, eat a week's worth of honey, then fall asleep
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Bobby Sherman, teen idol in 1960s and '70s, dies at age 81
Bobby Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me."
Defense rests in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial
The prosecution and defense rested their case Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Ayra Starr on summer anthem "Gimme Dat"
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Brandy and Monica reunite for tour
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Victoria Monét debuts new children's book
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Anthropic wins AI copyright case, but must face trial on pirated books
Anthropic didn't violate U.S. copyright law when the AI company used millions of legally purchased books to train its chatbot, judge rules.
AI's human imitation brings dangers
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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.
Amazon CEO: AI will mean fewer corporate jobs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
Robotic heart transplant makes history
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Killer whales caught on video grooming each other with seaweed
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Trump administration's cuts to National Science Foundation blocked
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
French scientists discover new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
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Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
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Prosecution, defense rest in Sean Combs trial
Both the prosecution and the defense have rested their cases in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Jurors have heard from 34 government witnesses over the course of more than six weeks. Chris Melcher, celebrity lawyer and former sex crimes defense attorney, joins CBS News to recap the trial ahead of jury deliberations.
Defense rests in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial
The prosecution and defense rested their case Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Officials probe livestreamed murder of TikTok star who denounced gang
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Sean "Diddy" Combs trial winds down
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4 arrested in killing of scientist whose body was found dismembered
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America's most experienced astronaut leading commercial flight to ISS
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World's largest telescope unveils first images of galaxies in stunning detail
The debut images from a powerful telescope at Chile's Vera Rubin Observatory show distant galaxies and star-forming regions in spectacular detail.
Why did SpaceX's Starship explode?
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in Texas on Wednesday night as it was preparing for a test launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Video shows SpaceX Starship explosion at Texas launch site
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
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Both the prosecution and the defense have rested their cases in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Jurors have heard from 34 government witnesses over the course of more than six weeks. Chris Melcher, celebrity lawyer and former sex crimes defense attorney, joins CBS News to recap the trial ahead of jury deliberations.
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What war powers does the president have?
In the wake of President Trump's strikes on Iran, House and Senate lawmakers have introduced war powers resolutions aiming to prevent the president from starting a war with Iran without congressional authorization. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Activist reflects on reversal of Roe v. Wade
Tuesday marks three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated Americans' federal right to an abortion. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Amanda Zurawski, a Texas woman who sued the state after being denied an abortion and suffering life-threatening pregnancy complications as a result, about her advocacy.
Garcia elected top Democrat on Oversight panel
Rep. Robert Garcia of California has been elected as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, becoming one of his party's most visible foils to the Trump administration. Political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman, along with CBS News political director Fin Gómez, join "The Takeout" with analysis.