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Thousands of customers were without power across California on Wednesday after the state was hit by its 11th atmospheric river of the winter season, causing major flooding and storm damage statewide. More rain is also in the forecast. Carter Evans has more.
Vandals have been targeting U.S. power stations at a higher rate than in previous years. Joshua Skule, founder and president of Bow Wave LLC and a former FBI executive assistant director for intelligence, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss why these facilities are an easy target and what can be done to keep them safe.
During pandemic, nonpaying customers were protected against shut-offs. Now millions are losing electricity, gas.
The country's so desperate to save resources that electricity is often turned off for part of the night, but this time engineers couldn't get it working again.
The North Carolina substation damaged in the apparent gunfire is not far from Moore County, where two other substations were attacked by gunfire in early December.
One suspect told authorities they did it so they could break into a business and steal money, U.S. authorities said Tuesday.
Scientists at a U.S. government lab have announced a breakthrough in efforts to create technology that could one day offer humanity a clean, unlimited source of energy.
Energy Department officials are promising to share details on what's billed as a major breakthrough in the field of nuclear fusion. CBS News' John Dickerson explores the potential significance with Professor Anna Erickson, who teaches nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Tech.
Rep. Ted Lieu of California said if the announcement this week is what's expected, "it could be a game changer for the world."
The FBI is investigating two incidents that involved attacks on electric substations in North Carolina and South Carolina. Anurag Srivastava, a chairperson and professor at large at Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University, joined CBS News to discuss how to protect power grids.
Security concerns are on the rise after attacks on substations in South Carolina left a county without power for days. Nicole Sganga joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what makes the electric systems so vulnerable to threats.
Tens of thousands of residents in Moore County, North Carolina, could be without power until Thursday after a "deliberate" attack knocked out part of the grid. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann joins Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano with the latest.
"Ukraine pummeled as drones target Russian bases Vladimir Putin's military launched a fresh wave of missile strikes on Ukraine after drones hit military air bases deep inside Russian territory. Russia has been accused of weaponizing winter by knocking out Ukrainian water and electricity infrastructure. Engineers racing to repair the grid face must work around unexploded Russian ordnance. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from inside Ukraine."
Investigators were still working to determine a motive, but the county sheriff said those responsible "knew exactly what they were doing" and that the attack was "targeted."
Hurricane Fiona slammed into Turks and Caicos after devastating Puerto Rico. Five years after Hurricane Maria, a good portion of Puerto Rico is in the dark again without having any major upgrades to its power grid. David Begnaud reports.
Most of Puerto Rico is without power right now after Hurricane Fiona slammed the island with a torrential downpour, triggering devastating flooding and mudslides. Michelle Carlo. medical adviser for Direct Relief in Puerto Rico, joins CBS News to discuss the damage and ways to help.
The Russians seized the town of Izyum six months ago when the war began. Some residents described the seizure as months of hell. Debora Patta speaks with one woman who hid in an icy basement with 50 neighbors for over 100 days without water, electricity and heat.
A large part of China has been enduring a record-breaking heat wave over the past two months in addition to record-low rainfall. The lack of water could worsen economic growth in the country, where nearly 20% of electricity comes from hydropower. Ramy Inocencio reports.
U.S.-Afghan relations unclear moving forward; Texas poised to enact new voting restrictions
Severe weather impacts millions across United States; United Kingdom child volunteers get vaccine test shots
House Democrats to release testimony transcripts; net-zero energy houses avoid blackouts
The assailant had been receiving treatment for an "emotional disorder," Nashville's police chief said.
Democrats were unable to ban assault-style weapons while they controlled both chambers of Congress.
Video shows guards walking away as the blaze broke out. Mexico's president says migrants started the inferno by setting mattresses on fire in protest after learning they were going to be deported or moved.
Pence has said that he's ready to fight the subpoena all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.
Its most recent two witnesses were heard on Monday this week and last, with no other Trump-related matters considered for the rest of either week.
"We strongly believe there was going to be some other targets, including maybe family members, and one of the malls here in Nashville," said Nashville Police Chief John Drake.
Paltrow's team attempted to undercut testimony from a man claiming to be the sole witness using CGI renderings and physics demonstrations.
Syed's case was chronicled in the hit podcast "Serial," which helped lead to his release.
Speaking at a town hall event in New Hampshire, Haley indicated that Trump has about a quarter of the Republican base in his corner.
Video shows guards walking away as the blaze broke out. Mexico's president says migrants started the inferno by setting mattresses on fire in protest after learning they were going to be deported or moved.
Speaking at a town hall event in New Hampshire, Haley indicated that Trump has about a quarter of the Republican base in his corner.
Its most recent two witnesses were heard on Monday this week and last, with no other Trump-related matters considered for the rest of either week.
"I was determined to see that my husband's life would not be in vain."
The school district determined the 2017 song to be "controversial," but did not provide details that led to their decision.
Moselle, the 1,700-acre hunting lodge where Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were killed, was sold recently, property records show.
Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to know why no Starbucks stores have a union contract while non-union stores get raises and perks.
Tech giant will also offer "buy now, pay later" loans of up to $1,000 that can be used to make Apple Pay purchases.
Sportswear giant has been underwhelmed by sales of the singer's Ivy Park line, according to the Wall Street Jourrnal.
The food stamp program already has work requirements, but some Republican lawmakers want to make them more stringent.
Though Ukraine has about 60,000 women on the battlefield against Russian forces, they're going to war in uniforms made for men.
Speaking at a town hall event in New Hampshire, Haley indicated that Trump has about a quarter of the Republican base in his corner.
Its most recent two witnesses were heard on Monday this week and last, with no other Trump-related matters considered for the rest of either week.
Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to know why no Starbucks stores have a union contract while non-union stores get raises and perks.
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives introduced legislation that would classify xylazine as a Schedule III drug.
Researchers said mammoth genes were inserted into a sheep cell.
80% of sports concussion research has focused on men, possibly leaving women without the care they need.
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives introduced legislation that would classify xylazine as a Schedule III drug.
Officials say needs have grown to sustain a pipeline of medical products stockpiled for public health threats.
Virginia Allen's love of children drove her to do a job very few wanted during that pandemic decades ago.
Video shows guards walking away as the blaze broke out. Mexico's president says migrants started the inferno by setting mattresses on fire in protest after learning they were going to be deported or moved.
Though Ukraine has about 60,000 women on the battlefield against Russian forces, they're going to war in uniforms made for men.
Researchers said mammoth genes were inserted into a sheep cell.
Akino Imanaka says having zero classmates on her tiny island "was a little lonely," but while she's headed for the mainland, her hometown is left to face oblivion.
Photos appearing to show the 86-year-old pontiff wrapped up in a stylish white coat quickly went viral. Chock it up to a brave, hard-to-trust new world.
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
U.K. media outlets said Harry was not expected to see his father or his older brother William, the heir to the throne, during his visit to the U.K. this week.
Renner is seen walking slowly on an antigravity treadmill, nearly three months after the accident.
As a romantic lead, action star or comic scene-stealer, Owen Wilson has carved out a varied career. In the new comedy "Paint," he plays the Bob Ross-like host of a PBS painting show.
Owen Wilson continues to carve out a varied movie career, as a charming romantic lead, action star, and comic scene-stealer. In his latest comedy, "Paint," he plays a Bob Ross-like artist whose PBS painting show comes up against some unlikely competition. Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with the self-effacing Wilson about his career; capturing the essence of Bob Ross; and the support he feels from his actor-siblings, Luke and Andrew Wilson.
Honda has recalled more than 330,000 vehicles over an issue in which side-view mirrors could fall out.
Tech giant will also offer "buy now, pay later" loans of up to $1,000 that can be used to make Apple Pay purchases.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Researchers at Columbia University successfully created an edible seven-layer cheesecake using a 3D printer. One of the project's engineers, postdoctoral fellow Jonathan Blutinger, joins CBS News's Errol Barnett and Lilia Luciano to discuss the future of 3D food printing technology — and to have a taste test.
Photos appearing to show the 86-year-old pontiff wrapped up in a stylish white coat quickly went viral. Chock it up to a brave, hard-to-trust new world.
Five planets will be lining up in the sky in March and experts say the last Tuesday of the month will be the best night to see it. Senior CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins to discuss.
Researchers at Columbia University successfully created an edible seven-layer cheesecake using a 3D printer. One of the project's engineers, postdoctoral fellow Jonathan Blutinger, joins CBS News's Errol Barnett and Lilia Luciano to discuss the future of 3D food printing technology — and to have a taste test.
Photos appearing to show the 86-year-old pontiff wrapped up in a stylish white coat quickly went viral. Chock it up to a brave, hard-to-trust new world.
A giant Pacific octopus was kept alive by park employees and returned to sea after it was found stranded on a shore in Washington by a 10-year-old girl.
Thirty percent of Americans live in a community near a coastline. While those people don't have the power to unilaterally solve the underlying problem of climate change, some communities are now grappling with how to adapt.
Police say the shooter who killed six people at a private religious school in Nashville purchased seven firearms, including the three used in the school shooting. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joined John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
Adnan Syed, whose case gained major attention through the "Serial" podcast, had his conviction for the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee reinstated by a Maryland appellate court Tuesday. The court ruled Lee's brother was not given enough time to attend a key hearing last year.
Tennessee has one of the deadliest gun mortality rates in the nation, according to the CDC.
Community members are still dealing with the aftermath following a shooting at a private religious school in Nashville, Tennessee, that left six dead, including three children. Police are still investigating a motive. Janet Shamlian reports.
The pair allegedly drew three antisemitic symbols on a building's window before fleeing, police said.
Five planets will be lining up in the sky in March and experts say the last Tuesday of the month will be the best night to see it. Senior CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins to discuss.
The airplane-sized asteroid passed by last week on a track that placed it between the Earth and moon's orbits, which is relatively rare.
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
While the Terran 1 rocket didn't reach orbit, builder Relativity Space says it achieved major objectives.
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Nashville police said the shooter who carried out Monday's shooting at the Covenant School, which left six people dead, including three children, was armed with two assault style rifles and a handgun. Todd Frankel, an enterprise reporter for the Washington Post, recently co-authored a piece about the popularity of the AR-15. He joined CBS News to discuss the issue.
The UConn Huskies are one of four teams in next weekend's Final Four. Head coach Dan Hurley joined CBS News to discuss his team, March Madness and what it means to have made it this far in the NCAA Tournament.
Terry Sanderson, a retired optometrist, is suing Gwyneth Paltrow for allegedly skiing into him in Utah in 2016. She is countersuing for $1, maintaining that he skied into her. Both have testified in the dayslong, high-profile trial. Here are some of the top moments – from Paltrow being questioned about her friendship with Taylor Swift, to mimicking a "blood-curdling scream."
In a hearing Tuesday, Senate lawmakers scrutinized top federal regulators on the downfalls of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, and concerns over a lack of oversight. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined John Dickerson to discuss the hearing.
Five planets will be lining up in the sky in March and experts say the last Tuesday of the month will be the best night to see it. Senior CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins to discuss.