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Residents on the East Coast are now bracing for the season's first nor'easter, as severe weather threatens tens of millions of Americans from the Pacific Northwest to New England. CBS news lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports on the impact of a record-breaking bomb cyclone on the West Coast, and CBS news meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN to discuss the severe weather across the nation this week.
A strong storm is expected to bring mudslides and flooding to California along with rain and wind. Jeff Berardelli has more.
Storm blamed for at least two deaths in Washington State brings record amount of rain to Northern California, flooding streets and producing rockslides.
Californians are under evacuation warnings from yet another extreme weather event — this time a storm system known as a "bomb cyclone." The storms are expected to bring massive rainfall and strong winds, which can lead to flash flooding and mudslides. Lilia Luciano reports.
CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli reports on the first large atmospheric river of the season, which is expected to bring heavy rain and snow to western regions into next week. He explores how this will impact California and other parts of the Pacific Northwest suffering from a severe drought. He also discusses the stormy forecast for areas on the east side of the country.
Nicholas Burns, President Biden's nominee for U.S. ambassador to China, called the country the "most dangerous competitor" to the U.S. And India celebrated administering 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses Thursday, even as a recent drop in inoculations worries health care providers. Haley Ott reports from London on these and other stories from around the world.
Tropical Storm Isaias is gaining strength as it churns toward the coast of the Carolinas. Nearly 120 million Americans are in the storm's path, and warnings stretch from South Carolina to Maine. Chip Reid has the latest.
Forecasters are worried Tropical Storm Isaias may worsen, bringing flooding rains and violent winds. Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
Michigan is in a state of emergency as rivers are rising to their highest levels in 30 years. Several days of torrential rains caused one major dam to fail, and others to be breached. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
U.S. airstrike kills top Iranian general; U.S. men's soccer team cancels Qatar trip
Dr. William Sweet, an oceanographer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, joins CBSN to discuss the phenomenon of high tide flooding and why it is a concern for coastal communities. Sweet explains how climate change is contributing to a rise in sea levels and why this is putting strain on infrastructure systems along the shoreline.
Supreme court upholds Indiana abortion restriction, New bridge offers stunning views of Great Smoky Mountains
Don Jr. reaches deal to testify before Senate; Venezuelan authorities surround Congress
New Orleans has seen several tropical storms and hurricanes this year. Now Black-led community organizations are breaking ground on green infrastructure projects to combat severe flooding. Angela Chalk, the executive director of Healthy Community Services, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the efforts.
The Central U.S. is bracing for severe weather after tornadoes and hail slammed the Southern Plains. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
The Hoover Fire Department wrote on Facebook that the city saw "unprecedented intense rainfall that caused flash flooding in numerous areas" on Wednesday.
As climate change-fueled floods, droughts and hurricanes intensify, the number of people with inadequate access to water is rising.
About half of the world's population will suffer from water insecurity by 2050, a new report from the United Nations and the World Meteorological Organization found. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain why scientists are calling it a crisis.
After 16 years leading Europe's biggest economy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is done. As Anna Noryskiewicz reports, the race to succeed her looked clear-cut until the front-runner appeared to be taking climate change less than seriously in the wake of deadly flooding. What will a shift in German politics mean for the U.S.?
Preparations for Hurricane Nate are underway along the Gulf Coast. A state of emergency has been declared for 29 counties in Florida as well as Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Orleans. Those areas are home to almost 12 million people. Michelle Miller reports.
Recent heavy rains have Paris on edge. There's been significant flooding in the French capital and with the swollen Seine River expected to crest Saturday night, the city's flood response plans will be put to the test. Elaine Cobb reports.
Florence is no longer a hurricane, but it is still a threat to millions of people in the Southeast and parts of the mid-Atlantic states. While Florence's winds have weakened since making landfall Friday morning, the storm is expected to drench the Carolinas for days, causing catastrophic floods, and life-threatening storm surges. So far, Florence is blamed for at least five deaths and just over one million customers are without power. Jeff Glor reports from Wilmington, North Carolina.
CBS News science contributor Michio Kaku joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the science behind what causes Category 4 storms like Hurricane Harvey to form, what damage is still to come and how dangerous storm surges happen.
One of the biggest dangers from the massive storm hitting the East Coast is the threat of severe coastal flooding. New Jersey, which was hard-hit by Superstorm Sandy is on edge. Gov. Chris Christie did not issue mandatory evacuation orders, but some shore communities advised residents to get out before the storm hits. Meg Baker of CBS News' New York station WCBS-TV reports.
The severe weather has been relentless, with thunderstorms and flooding all across the Northern Plains. Barry Burbank, meteorologist for CBS Station WBZ in Boston has the latest forecast.
President Trump said Saturday that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
"We're probably looking at weeks, not days, of joint efforts by the United States, Israel and our Arab partners, who have also been attacked this morning," Sen. Tom Cotton told CBS News on Saturday.
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran with concern over the risks of a new war in the Middle East.
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Hours before Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's interview, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed the AI company a "supply chain risk to national security," which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic.
For Buddy Wiggins of Honolulu, Hawaii, the end result of a yearslong sports gambling addiction has come to this: soliciting strangers on the beach.
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
In his new memoir, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs writes about a life that stretched from the projects of New York City to the pinnacle of Wall Street.
"If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.
"We're probably looking at weeks, not days, of joint efforts by the United States, Israel and our Arab partners, who have also been attacked this morning," Sen. Tom Cotton told CBS News on Saturday.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview Friday, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
"We're probably looking at weeks, not days, of joint efforts by the United States, Israel and our Arab partners, who have also been attacked this morning," Sen. Tom Cotton told CBS News on Saturday.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Oscar-nominated actress Renate Reinsve sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her journey to the mainstage and her nomination for her role in "Sentimental Value."
Misty Heggness, an economist and professor, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her new book "Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy."
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Singing Saw."
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Roses."
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security, which restricts military contractors from doing business with the AI giant. Amodei called the move "retaliatory and punitive," and he said Anthropic sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values."
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in an exclusive interview with CBS News that the AI company sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values." He added: "Disagreeing with the government is the most American thing in the world."
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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.
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.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Former President Bill Clinton is being deposed by members of the House Oversight Committee over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Columbia University acting president Claire Shipman described the ICE detention of student Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, claiming agents gained entry to a residential building by stating they were police seeking a missing child. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Former President Bill Clinton is up next for a deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee regarding his alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
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 Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
President Trump announced that Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in strikes on Saturday. Elizabeth Palmer and Courtney Kealy have more.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, a Democrat who sits on the Armed Services Committee, joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss the U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran on Saturday.
President Trump confirmed the death of Iran's supreme leader on Truth Social, saying, "one of the most evil people in History, is dead." CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on why the Trump administration says an attack was necessary now.
Air strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader, according to President Trump, and may have decimated much of the country's remaining leadership. Iran fired back, but so far, there are no reports of American injuries. Charlie D'Agata reports.
The U.S. and Israel launched a historic aerial assault on Iran, hitting targets in Tehran and across the country and taking Iranian leadership by surprise. Tony Dokoupil recaps what we know.