Unique Texas facility prepares first responders for major catastrophes
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Kentucky residents still waiting for help months after devastating flooding
Many are having issues securing aid from FEMA, a state lawmaker said.
World Central Kitchen helping storm victims
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Biden briefs on Hurricane Ian
President Biden on Thursday visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Washington as Hurricane Ian continued to batter Florida. The president said the storm could be the "deadliest hurricane in Florida's history." Watch his remarks.
FEMA administrator on Hurricane Ian response
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 4 storm. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell joins "CBS Mornings" to give an update on the federal and state storm response.
FEMA ready to help as Hurricane Ian hits
As Hurricane Ian hits Florida, the federal government is preparing to help. FEMA has 3.7 million meals and 3.5 million liters of water staged in Alabama. CBS News' Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins us with the latest on the preparations.
FEMA administrator calls water crisis in Mississippi a "tragic situation"
"Our focus right now for FEMA is ... making sure that they have safe water to drink" in Jackson, the state capital, Deanne Criswell told CBS News.
State of emergency in Mississippi's capital due to water supply problems
Heavy rains caused problems at a water treatment plant, leading to low pressure and concerns about firefighting and people's ability to take showers and flush toilets.
Kentucky faces long road to recovery after deadly tornadoes
The level of cleanup needed is similar to that of 9/11.
First lady visits tornado-ravaged Kentucky
First lady Jill Biden visited Bowling Green, Kentucky, to survey their tornado recovery efforts. Dozens of people were killed after several twisters ripped through the state last month. Meanwhile, Governor Andy Beshear signed a $200 million tornado relief bill to help the affected communities. Investigative reporter for the Courier Journal Tessa Duvall joins CBSN to discuss.
FLOTUS surveys Kentucky tornado recovery
First lady Jill Biden is visiting Kentucky to survey the recovery efforts after the area was devastated by a tornado outbreak last month. The state's governor just signed a new $200 million relief bill, and lawmakers extended the state of emergency to mid-April, paving the way for more federal assistance. Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joins CBSN to discuss the latest recovery efforts in the state.
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Wind storms sweep through Midwest as Biden surveys tornado damage
President Biden is promising tornado victims in Kentucky that the federal government will help them rebuild.
Biden promises aid for tornado damage
Dozens of people are still unaccounted for as recovery efforts continue in several states hit by tornadoes over the weekend. President Biden toured communities in Kentucky and promised that the federal government would cover 100% of emergency work costs for the first 30 days. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins CBSN AM from Dawson Springs, Kentucky, with the latest.
Federal aid available for tornado recovery
President Biden on Saturday said the federal government will provide any help that states affected by Friday’s tornadoes ask for. Mr. Biden also said he plans to visit damaged areas when his presence would not impact recovery efforts. Christina Ruffini has more.
Medical personnel deployed for COVID support
The federal government is deploying dozens of additional U.S. military medical personnel to Michigan and New Mexico to support civilian health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. David Claeys, president of Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what the addition of 22 medical professionals from the Department of Defense will mean for his team.
Dad, daughter living out of truck, a month after Ida destroyed home
Sterling Guidry's home was destroyed during Hurricane Ida when a tree fell through it.
Louisiana firefighters homeless after Ida
When Hurricane Ida ripped through Louisiana last month, several firefighters lost their homes in the destruction. As many as 33 firefighters are currently displaced and running low on essential supplies. Thanh Truong reports.
Death toll climbs after storm hits Northeast
The remnants of Hurricane Ida took a deadly toll in the Northeast overnight. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi has more on the extent of the flooding and tornado damage. Then the mayor of Yonkers, New York, Mike Spano, joins CBSN to discuss how his city is recovering from the record-breaking rainfall.
Hurricane Ida death count grows to 6
Two electrical workers in Alabama were killed Wednesday while repairing power lines downed by Hurricane Ida.
Final stages of U.S. withdrawal from Kabul
A U.S. official says as many as five rockets were fired at the airport in Kabul this morning as the U.S. withdrawal enters its final stages. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with the latest on evacuation efforts, plus federal assistance to the state of Louisiana after Hurricane Ida made landfall.
FEMA administrator on Ida impact
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida.
Coast Guard prepares for Ida rescues
The U.S. Coast Guard is standing by in several states as Hurricane Ida lashes the Gulf Coast. But some officials are worried they may not be able to begin rescue services until the storm passes. Vice Admiral Steven Poulin, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Coast Guard Defense East, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss. Read more here.
FEMA personnel deploy to help Louisiana
Deanne Criswell, the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how the U.S. government is responding to Hurricane Ida. She said that resources might be needed to facilitate evacuations and step in to help communities that are also dealing with the COVID pandemic. Read more here.
Biden speaks as Hurricane Ida hits
President Biden visited FEMA headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Sunday as Hurricane Ida slammed Louisiana, and said federal resources will be available to help. "This will be a devastating, devastating hurricane — this will be a life-threatening storm," Mr. Biden said. Watch his remarks and read more here.
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Trump attorneys met at Justice Department for just under 2 hours
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The Federal Aviation Administration said a pilot and three passengers were killed in the crash. The plane was destroyed.
Pence officially files paperwork to run for president
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to launch his campaign with a speech in Iowa on Wednesday.
Navy releases video of U.S. destroyer's close call with Chinese warship
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Bodies of 3 men recovered from Iowa building collapse site
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Supreme Court agrees to hear fight over "Trump Too Small" trademark
At issue in the case, known as Vidal v. Elster, is whether the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office violated the First Amendment when it refused to register the mark "Trump Too Small."
Suspect in Natalie Holloway case to be transferred to U.S. this week
The prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalie Holloway will face fraud and extortion charges in relation to an alleged plot to sell false information to her family.
School district restricts Bible after complaint calls it "sex-ridden"
A copy of the complaint to a Utah school district shows that a parent noted the Bible contains instances of incest, prostitution and rape.
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley outlines her position on abortion
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4 dead in Cessna Citation plane crash near D.C. Here's what we know.
The Federal Aviation Administration said a pilot and three passengers were killed in the crash. The plane was destroyed.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says he won't run for president
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Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Instagram account has been restored
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SEC sues Binance, alleging it operated an illegal exchange
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Yellowstone tourists took a baby elk for a ride in their car, officials say
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SEC sues Binance, alleging it operated an illegal exchange
Securities watchdog alleges the company and CEO Changpeng Zhao diverted customer funds and sought to escape regulatory oversight.
Health firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
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Saudi Arabia cutting oil output in move that could raise gas prices
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FedEx: A 50-year revolution of business
When Fred Smith, a former Marine captain and decorated Vietnam veteran, started his next-day delivery company in 1973, he flew less than 190 packages to customers. Today the FedEx fleet moves 15 million packages a day to more than 200 countries around the world.
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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says he won't run for president
Gov. Chris Sununu's decision to bow out of the 2024 race comes as the field of GOP candidates continues to grow.
Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Instagram account has been restored
More than a month after launching his presidential bid, Kennedy's Instagram account has been reinstated.
Biden to discuss Ukraine war this week with Denmark and U.K. leaders
Biden welcomes Denmark, U.K. prime ministers this week to White House for talks focusing on war in Ukraine —including effort to train and eventually equip Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets.
Pence officially files paperwork to run for president
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to launch his campaign with a speech in Iowa on Wednesday.
Supreme Court agrees to hear fight over "Trump Too Small" trademark
At issue in the case, known as Vidal v. Elster, is whether the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office violated the First Amendment when it refused to register the mark "Trump Too Small."
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Health firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
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Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
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Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Winter saw "large spike" in very rare pediatric brain infections, CDC reports
At least 102 were hospitalized in December, nearly double an earlier peak.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
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Frenchman's one-of-a-kind wooden car fetches a record price at auction
The Citroen 2CV is one of the most iconic cars ever to come out of France, but nobody had ever seen one quite like Michel Robillard's handcrafted masterpiece.
India train crash investigators to look at possibility of sabotage
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Suspect in Natalie Holloway case to be transferred to U.S. this week
The prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalie Holloway will face fraud and extortion charges in relation to an alleged plot to sell false information to her family.
Russia claims to repel attacks by Ukrainian forces on occupied ground
Ukraine is sending mixed signals about its long-anticipated counteroffensive, but its forces are on the move, and Russians are feeling the war more than ever.
Dozens of girls poisoned at 2 schools in Afghanistan, officials say
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The "Barbie" movie used so much pink paint it caused a shortage
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Freddie Mercury memorabilia on display ahead of auction
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Tony Shalhoub on his new movie "Flamin' Hot"
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Anthony Ramos on new "Transformers" film
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TSA expands controversial facial recognition program
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What jobs are safe from AI?
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How to protect your home security camera from hackers
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Money stored on apps like PayPal could be at risk, feds warn
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"The ChatGPT Revolution" explored in CBS doc
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Multiple rare sightings of wolverine in California confirmed
In the last century, only two wolverines were spotted in California.
Phoenix limits construction amid water crisis
Arizona is limiting new construction around Phoenix as the state's water supply continues to dwindle. State officials say there isn't enough groundwater for housing construction that's already been approved. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves
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Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
Trucker detained after a "weird" potato spill on a key Denmark bridge
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Suspect in Natalie Holloway case to be transferred to U.S. this week
The prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalie Holloway will face fraud and extortion charges in relation to an alleged plot to sell false information to her family.
Mother and daughter charged in 71-year-old grandmother's killing
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Mom and 1-year-old daughter fatally shot; father found dead near river
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Woman allegedly left kids in car that caught fire while she was shoplifting
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Australian mom pardoned after 20 years in prison for killing her kids
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Pence officially files to run for president
Former Vice President Mike Pence has officially filed to run for president in 2024. He's expected to make a formal announcement Wednesday in Iowa, where he joined fellow GOP hopefuls over the weekend. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
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Fed considers pausing interest rate hikes
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Russia claims to repel Ukrainian attack
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