Pakistani officials warn that swelling lake could cause more flooding
Officials in Pakistan are warning that more flooding is expected as Lake Manchar in southern Pakistan swells from unprecedented monsoon rains.
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Cat carried over raging river in Pakistan
A rescuer saved a cat from flooding in Pakistan, and they made it across a raging river to safety, footage posted on Wednesday shows.
Pakistan's "biggest calamity": Floods kill 1,200, many still at risk
416 children are among the victims, including 3 siblings who escaped the torrents but were killed seeking higher ground as they slept by a roadside.
Systemic problems behind Jackson water crisis
The situation in Jackson, Mississippi is worsening as residents endure a fourth day without clean water. And it's not the first time this has happened in Mississippi's capital. Donna Ladd, the editor and co-founder of the Jackson Free Press, joins CBS News to discuss how a deep history of systemic and environmental racism allowed the problem to develop over decades.
Mississippi water crisis on fourth day
A boil water advisory is in effect for roughly 150,000 people in Mississippi’s capital. Over the weekend, severe flooding damaged the city’s water treatment plant, causing the system to fail. Now that the issue has hit a crisis point, there are growing questions about the city’s infrastructure and racial inequity. Jackson city councilman Aaron Banks and former senior advisor for public engagement for President Biden Trey Baker join CBS News to discuss the systemic issues plaguing the city in the wake of the water crisis.
Waterborne diseases spreading among flood victims in Pakistan
The U.N. children's agency said more than 3 million children were in need of humanitarian assistance and stood at heightened risk of diseases, drowning and malnutrition.
Emergency repairs at Mississippi water plant
Over 150,000 residents in Jackson, Mississippi remain without safe drinking water after flooding over the weekend damaged the water treatment plant. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins David Begnaud from Jackson with the latest.
No clean water in parts of Mississippi
More than 150,000 people don't have access to safe drinking water in Jackson, Mississippi after a water treatment plant in the state capital malfunctioned due to major flooding. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins "CBS News Mornings" from Jackson to share what she's heard from people who live in the area and the calls for help being sent out by the city's mayor.
Pakistan flooding forms massive lake visible from space
The Indus River and Hamal Lake are usually separated by dozens of miles of land. Devastating amounts of rainfall and flooding have meshed them together as a massive body of water.
Jackson residents struggle for safe water
Jackson, Mississippi's capital city, is grappling with multiple water problems. Tens of thousands of residents are without running water after flooding caused problems in one of two water-treatment plants. Janet Shamlian reports.
Arrest in Dutch soldier’s death in Indiana
A man has been arrested in the Saturday night drive-by shooting in Indianapolis that left a Dutch soldier dead and two others wounded. The U.N. and Pakistani leaders are appealing for $160 million in emergency funding to deal with Pakistan’s deadly, historic flooding. And it’s now been 25-years since the death of Princess Diana.
Drinking water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi
A state of emergency has been declared for Jackson, Mississippi, due to the ongoing water crisis. Residents have no safe drinking water and lack running water after recent storms damaged the city's water treatment plant. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins John Dickerson with the latest.
3 killed, including 2 children, after severe storms hit the Midwest and South
Severe storms brought damaging winds, heavy rains and flash flooding to parts of the Midwest and the South.
Killer Pakistan floods a climate warning to the world, U.N. chief says
Record-breaking flooding from an extreme monsoon season has killed more than 1,150 people. U.N. says "tomorrow, it could be your country."
Storm-weary South braces for more flooding
Severe weather remains in the forecast across the South as Mississippi braces for more possible flooding. The Weather Channel's Chris Warren has the forecast.
Official says "monster monsoon" may leave a third of Pakistan underwater
Pakistan is at "ground zero of the front line of extreme weather events," and is desperate for help as "overwhelming" floods claim more than 1,000 lives.
Ahead of expected Miss. flooding, mayor urges people to "get out now"
Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency in Mississippi amid concerns that flooding could inundate parts of the state's largest city.
Flooding moves east, hitting Mississippi
Heavy rain is flooding parts of Mississippi, prompting rescues and evacuations in certain communities. It's the same storm system that caused devastating flooding in North Texas earlier this week. Justin Michaels with the Weather Channel has more.
Heavy rain floods Dallas area
At least one person was killed in flooding from heavy rain in the Dallas area. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins us with more on the devastation left behind.
Rainy season off to deadly start in Sudan as flash floods kill scores
More than 18,200 houses have been "completely destroyed" across the country while at least 25,600 were partly damaged.
Hiker still missing after she was stranded by torrential rainfall in Utah
A 29-year-old from Tucson, Arizona, was among a group of hikers who were swept away by floodwaters rushing through a popular hiking location.
Hundreds of rescues amid Texas flooding: "I thought I was going to die"
Dallas Fire-Rescue Department responded to nearly 200 vehicle rescues in just 24 hours.
Tropical storm warning in south Texas
A tropical storm warning is in effect for portions of South Texas as a strong system moves through the Gulf of Mexico. The Weather Channel's Dr. Rick Knabb has the latest.
China hit with deadly floods and crippling drought all at once
As flash floods leave more than 30 people dead or missing in Qinghai province, heat and drought force car plants to close in Shanghai.
A megaflood could bring over 8 feet of water to parts of California
Climate change has already doubled the likelihood of catastrophic flooding in the state, researchers found, and without a limit on greenhouse gas emissions, it'll only get worse.
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Stocks plunge and oil prices soar as war rages with no end in sight
Trump's assurances that a rising U.S. death toll and soaring energy prices will be temporary and worth the pain are failing to assuage jittery investors.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Hegseth says Iran will eventually have no choice but to surrender
Secretary Pete Hegseth says it's President Trump who will set the terms of Iran's surrender, noting the U.S. is confident it will come, even as Iran's president said the U.S. demand for "unconditional surrender" is "a dream that they should take to their grave."
Anthropic sues Pentagon over "supply chain risk" designation
Anthropic sued the Defense Department on Monday over the Pentagon's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
FBI launches terrorism probe into IED attack outside Mamdani's residence
Videos, verified by the CBS News Confirmed team, show a man apparently yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester throws an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration
Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil tops $100
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
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Wes Moore to give commencement addresses in 2028 battleground states
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
JFK's grandson criticizes "Love Story" as Daryl Hannah slams her portrayal
The series "Love Story," which follows the relationship between JFK Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, has received pushback over its portrayals.
LAPD identifies woman arrested for allegedly firing shots at Rihanna's home
The Los Angeles Police Department identified the woman as 35-year-old Ivanna Ortiz. She has been booked for attempted murder.
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Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Stocks slump as Iran war sends oil prices above $100 a barrel
Stocks in the U.S. renewed their slide on Monday after global oil prices topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
New 3D images show wreck of iconic Civil War ship that sank in 1862
Three-dimensional images and digital illustrations offer a detailed new look at the USS Monitor, an important Civil War ship that sank more than 160 years ago and has since become a reef.
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Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Stocks slump as Iran war sends oil prices above $100 a barrel
Stocks in the U.S. renewed their slide on Monday after global oil prices topped $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers in U.S. antitrust deal
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers in U.S. antitrust deal
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
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Wes Moore to give commencement addresses in 2028 battleground states
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 6 in Eastern Pacific, U.S. military says
The U.S. military says it has killed six men in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers.
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More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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23 soccer players sent off after huge brawl in Brazilian Cup final
Former Brazil forward Hulk was among the players sent off following the violence that lasted more than a minute.
Trump says he's "not happy" about Iran's new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Police warn of "crocs absolutely everywhere" after Australia floods
Police in Australia warned of crocodiles "absolutely everywhere" and said they had moved more than 1,000 people across the state into shelter after massive floods.
5 Iranian soccer players seek asylum in Australia, says exiled prince
Iran's women's soccer team were branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they return home.
U.S., Ecuador carry out joint anti-drug strikes, video shows
U.S. and Ecuadoran forces conducted "lethal kinetic operations" inside Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in the South American country, SOUTHCOM said.
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Matthew Fox on starring in "The Madison"
Matthew Fox, who starred in the hit series "Lost," talks about being part of the cast for the new Paramount+ show "The Madison." He describes how he relates to his character, why he decided to return to Hollywood and working with Kurt Russell again.
Controversy over new series "Love Story"
Daryl Hannah, who dated John F. Kennedy Jr. in the 1990s, criticized the series "Love Story" and its portrayal of her. The FX series is about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, focusing on their courtship and marriage, which began after Kennedy's relationship with Hannah. In The New York Times, Hannah said the portrayal of her is "not even remotely accurate."
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire; suspect arrested, LAPD says
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
2 Chainz on fatherhood and success
Grammy-winning rapper 2 Chainz sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his memoir, "The Voice in my Head is God."
Viola Davis and her latest co-star, author James Patterson
The Oscar-winning actress often writes book-length biographies for the characters she portrays on screen. And now she's written an actual book: "Judge Stone," a courtroom thriller co-authored with bestselling writer James Patterson.
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The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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.
Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
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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.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Latest on explosive devices at Gracie Mansion
TATP, or triacetone triperoxide, was found inside undetonated explosive devices near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Monday. She also said the incident is being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
Latest on devices at NYC mayor mansion
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch provided updates on the explosive devices outside of the Gracie Mansion on Sunday after tensions escalated between two different protest groups. Tisch said the devices are being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Explosive devices thrown at NYC mayor's home
The FBI launched a terrorism investigation after confirming that explosive devices were thrown at the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during protests nearby. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Explosive devices thrown outside Mamdani home
The FBI's terrorism unit is investigating after improvised explosive devices were thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City's mayor. It started as an anti-Islam protest, but a group of counter-protesters also gathered. Two men have been arrested, police say. Jericka Duncan reports.
U.S., Ecuador carry out joint anti-drug strikes, video shows
U.S. and Ecuadoran forces conducted "lethal kinetic operations" inside Ecuador to combat drug trafficking in the South American country, SOUTHCOM said.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
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.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Latest on explosive devices at Gracie Mansion
TATP, or triacetone triperoxide, was found inside undetonated explosive devices near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Monday. She also said the incident is being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism." CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
Money's impact on choice for new Iran leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was chosen as Iran's new supreme leader following his father's death in U.S.-Israeli strikes, state media claims. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more on how the decision was made.
Trump reacts to concerns over oil prices
Oil prices have skyrocketed as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran entered its 10th day on Monday. President Trump reacted on social media, saying prices "will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over." CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more details.
Oil prices hit four-year high
Oil prices have soared as the war against Iran continues on its 10th day, hitting $100 per barrel for the first time since July 2022. Kristin Myers, the ETF editor-in-chief for Asset TV, breaks down the economic impact. Salvatore R. Mercogliano, an adjunct professor at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, breaks down where things stand with the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran new supreme leader is ultra-conservative
Iran announced Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as its new supreme leader on Sunday, according to state media. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.