Trump in Texas amid heated Senate GOP race
President Trump is in Texas ahead of the state's midterm primary day on Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more from Corpus Christi.
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More possible severe weather after Alberto
Corpus Christi, Texas, residents and visitors are still reeling from the water surge caused by the Alberto weather system as a third day of flooding continues along the coast. CBS News' Dave Malkoff is tracking more potentially severe weather developing near Mexico and Florida.
Alberto causes widespread flooding to Texas
Alberto weakened into a tropical depression Thursday morning after bringing heavy rains to parts of Mexico and flooding Texas shores. CBS News' Dave Malkoff spoke to tourists stranded in floodwaters as new weather systems loom nearby.
1 dead, 10 hospitalized after tornado touches down in Texas
The tornado touched down at around 4 a.m. local time and caused "extensive damage" to a highway and buildings.
Low-wage working women bear financial brunt of denied abortions
"Having a baby is harder when you're poor," said one anti-abortion professor. "The poor should be 100% the focus of policymaking."
Rare snowfall in Texas
A winter storm has delivered a rare blanket of snow in places like Houston, San Antonio and Corpus Christi, Texas.
Trump to visit Texas
President Trump and the first lady will travel to Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday to assess the damage caused by Harvey. Reuters' White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe joins CBSN with the latest.
Texas devastation
Texas Congressman Blake Farenthold represents some of the hardest hit communities in the state after Harvey made landfall. That includes Corpus Christi, where President Trump plans to visit Tuesday. Rep. Farenthold joins CBSN after touring the flood zones.
Mayor on hurricane
Hurricane Harvey could dump three feet of rain on Corpus Christi, Texas. Mayor Joe McComb joins CBSN with the latest on the city's preparations and what residents need to do to stay safe.
Prepping for Harvey
CBS News correspondent Don Champion reports from Corpus Christi, Texas, where Hurricane Harvey is expected to unleash damaging winds and up to 35 inches of rain.
Hurricane Harvey nears Texas
Hurricane Harvey is poised to hammer the Texas Gulf Coast for days. The Category 2 storm is due to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday between Corpus Christi and Houston. David Begnaud reports from Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi water contamination
Residents in outlying parts of Corpus Christi, Texas have the all-clear to use their water again. Officials say between three and 24 gallons of a potentially harmful chemical leaked into the water supply. They told all residents Wednesday to avoid tap water for any use. That led to long lines for bottled water. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Hanna hits South Texas with high winds and heavy rain
A day after roaring ashore as a hurricane, Hanna lashed the Texas Gulf Coast on Sunday with high winds and drenching rains that caused damage and power outages.
Hanna lashes Texas with floods and strong winds
In the Atlantic, Hanna was downgraded to a tropical depression as it pummeled south Texas. Meanwhile, Hawaii is bracing for what's described as a "triple threat" from Hurricane Douglas. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Hurricane Hanna makes landfall in South Texas
Hanna was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane while it still churned off the coast of Texas on Saturday.
85 infants in one Texas county test positive for coronavirus
"These babies have not even had their first birthday yet," the county's director of public health said Friday.
Video offers clue after N.H. couple found buried on Texas beach
Authorities say the deaths of 48-year-old James Butler and 46-year-old Michelle Butler are being investigated as homicides
6 El Savador migrants killed, others critically injured in SUV crash
Police in Robstown, Texas — some 220 miles southwest of Houston — pursued the SUV late Tuesday as it traveled as fast as 50 mph when it crashed
4 killed in shooting at child's birthday party in Texas, police say
A fifth person was wounded in Sunday's incident in Taft – about 12 miles north of Corpus Christi, officials say
5 dead in murder-suicide at 2 locations in Texas
Police say Richard Starry fatally shot himself inside Retama Manor nursing home after killing four family members
Person dies after getting bacterial infection while fishing in Gulf waters
Health officials say the individual became infected with bacteria while wade fishing in the Gulf of Mexico
9 months after Harvey, some hospitals see uptick in newborns
Storm left a wake of destruction for many Texas residents, but it also seems to have brought a few new bundles of joy as well
Ballplayer let go after disturbing beating video released
Surveillance video shows former minor league player Danry Vasquez hitting a woman in the face and head multiple times
Pastor, 3 others stabbed at church service in Texas home
Pastor in critical condition, suspect in custody, motive not known
Google Doodle pays tribute to Selena
Google Doodle remembers legendary Latin singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez on anniversary of her first solo album release
Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
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Iran, Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz getting close, Tehran says
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the vital waterway, Iran's state news agency says.
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Trump voter pleads for fiancée's release after ICE arrest: "They're destroying families"
"They are picking up law-abiding citizens. They're destroying families, jobs," said a Texas man who regrets his vote for President Trump after his fiancée, an immigrant from Venezuela, was detained by ICE.
Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony last week.
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
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Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
Court orders Meta and Instagram to pay $567M to address kids' mental health
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
FAA orders inspections of 737 Max jets after cracks found in older planes
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.
Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say
Police said a man charged with starting a wildfire confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
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Court orders Meta and Instagram to pay $567M to address kids' mental health
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say
The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.
Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way.
Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.
Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
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Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins Republican primary for Tennessee governor
Sen. Marsha Blackburn had faced two primary challengers, including Rep. John Rose.
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
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Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
A video showing 3-year-old twins Millie and Maverick reuniting after one of them had to undergo cancer treatment hours away from their home has gone viral. Matt Gutman reports.
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U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.
Red alert issued for major Italian cities as heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record
The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.
Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made
President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.
More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
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Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
The costs of a Broadway musical production have skyrocketed in recent years. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
Actor Aaron Pierre is starring as John Stewart in the new series "Lanterns." He tells "CBS Mornings" why this character is special to him, what it's like to join the DC Universe and how he managed undergoing surgery during the audition process.
Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
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Kids dropping phones for summer jobs
Meet the children leaving their devices behind this summer to flex their entrepreneurial muscles with summer jobs.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
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.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
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.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Cyber scams costing Americans billions
Matt Gutman reports on how he almost fell for a scam involving his bank as more Americans are becoming victims to similar cyber crimes each year.
Concern grows over misuse of Flock cameras
Privacy groups are expressing concerns over Flock cameras, the devices that capture license plates and are often used in criminal investigations. They argue that police may be using them for improper reasons. Mark Strassman reports.
Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns
Jason Arday, who made history as Cambridge's youngest Black professor, has resigned after accusations of plagiarism and fabrications in his biography. Arday has denied any deliberate wrongdoing. Holly Williams has the details.
Young children hit woman with stolen car
Police say two children under the age of 10 stole and crashed their parents' car in Oakland, California, on Thursday, sending a woman and themselves to the hospital. Da Lin reports.
Boeing planes to be inspected for cracks
Federal regulators have ordered nearly 500 Boeing jets in the U.S. to be inspected for cracks in the fuselage. Kris Van Cleave has the details.
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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.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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61 years since Voting Rights Act was signed
Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, helping advance equal access to the ballot box by banning racial discrimination. Now, court rulings, new election laws and federal policy proposals are renewing questions about voter access. Election law expert and CBS News contributor David Becker has more.
Louisiana officials warn of flesh-eating bacteria
As the summer season continues to bring people to the beach, the Louisiana Health Department warns to take precautions against a potentially fatal flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters. Officials confirmed nine cases this year and five deaths.
Hall of Fame Game kicks off 2026 NFL preseason
The 2026 NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night as the Carolina Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals in the annual Hall of Fame Game. Zack Rosenblatt, senior NFL writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss the game and the upcoming season.
Kids dropping phones for summer jobs
Meet the children leaving their devices behind this summer to flex their entrepreneurial muscles with summer jobs.
The stakes in next week's Wisconsin primary
More states will hold primary elections next week, including Wisconsin, where democratic socialist Francesca Hong is leading several polls in her run for governor. CBS News' Zak Hudak takes a look at the race as the countdown to the midterm elections continues.