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Torrential rain slammed parts of Texas, flooding streets, trapping cars and threatening homes. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN with more on the forecast ahead.
As floods slam the Southern plains, one rescue was caught on camera in Houston, as a reporter jumped into action after a man drove his car into a flooded street. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Houston filled up like a bathtub with a broken faucet as a relentless storm dumped more than a foot of rain on Texas. On Monday, residents waded to higher ground as more than a thousand homes flooded. Omar Villafranca has more.
The strongest earthquake to hit Ecuador since 1979 has left more than 230 dead and several hundred injured after striking 100 miles northwest of the country's capital; A business is giving asylum seekers in New York the opportunity to connect through a universal language: food
Severe weather is making a run across the country with the Rockies seeing heavy snowfall and the Central Plains seeing major flooding. Barry Peterson has more.
For the first time since the flood of refugees overwhelmed Europe, the flow was reversed on Monday. More than 200 were sent home, with more to follow, under a deal between the European Union and Turkey. Holly Williams reports.
In an interview that will air Sunday on "Face the Nation," GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump was asked about his comments earlier this week on abortion; when Sonia Vallabh was diagnosed with a rare incurable disease five years ago, she and her husband decided to take matters into their own hands
In the Southeast, at least 14 million people will face the threat of flash floods and tornadoes Friday night. Georgia was hit by tornadoes during the day. Mark Strassmann is there.
Violent weather pounding the Midwest left a trail of destruction. There are reports of multiple tornadoes that touched down Tuesday. Animals were rescued when one hit northwest of Springfield, Illinois. Other areas saw high winds that knocked over trucks and damaged homes. Hail the size of golf balls poured down. No one was reported hurt. Flooding is still a major concern in the South. David Begnaud reports from Deweyville, Texas, where much of the town is underwater.
Parts of the South are still dealing with flooding that ravaged several states last week. David Begnaud is in a town on the Texas-Louisiana border where residents are combating the worst flooding the area has seen in 130 years.
Donald Trump came close Sunday morning to condoning a violent response from his supporters toward protesters who have been an increasing presence at his rallies; Marty Burbank was going to buy a 40-foot boat and sail off into retirement, but he felt compelled to do more with all the money he'd saved up.
Parts of the South remain under flood watches and warnings after nearly a week of relentless rain. Six people died in the extreme weather. David Begnaud reports from Louisiana.
Secret Service agents had to form a protective cordon around Donald Trump when a man tried to rush the stage at a rally for the Republican presidential front-runner; cities around the world are trying to spread a not-so-well-known message: Stop flushing disposable wipes
The worst of storms that brought historic flooding to the South is over, but watches and warnings for more floods are still in place in at least six states. David Begnaud is in Louisiana with a report.
Days of torrential rainfall have triggered flooding in the lower Mississippi Valley. Some rivers are expected to crest Saturday, adding to the trouble. At least three weather-related deaths have been reported and hundreds of rescues have taken place. David Begnaud reports from Bossier City, Louisiana.
A Donald Trump rally explodes into violence, and a CBS News journalist gets caught in the turmoil. Also, rivers reach their breaking point as the unrelenting rain continues in the South. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Donald Trump took a lighter, more civil tone at the last debate -- but the opposite is happening at his rallies; Twenty-eight years ago, Lynn Bartos helped nurse a young girl with a life-threatening intestinal problem back to health.
Record floods that killed at least five people in the South are not letting up. Torrential rains are spilling over into a fifth day. David Begnaud reports from Louisiana.
The deadly storm system punishing the South unleashed another round of torrential rain overnight. Thousands have been forced from their homes in northern Louisiana, where more than 20 inches of rain fell this week. David Begnaud rode along with the National Guard to see relief efforts firsthand.
Thirty-five hundred homes are under mandatory evacuation orders in Bossier City, Louisiana, as flood waters take over the city. However, many citizens are unable to leave. Rescue crews are helping families get to higher ground. David Begnaud reports.
California's storms and high winds have turned deadly. One driver was killed when high winds toppled a tree in San Diego on Sunday. Ben Tracy reports on the much-needed but dangerous rain.
The nation's capital is struggling to recover from a historic blizzard; and El Nino has brought crushing waves and pounding rains to Pacifica, California, chipping away at cliffs and leaving homes in danger of falling into the ocean.
Snow wasn't the only worry for residents living on the Jersey Shore. Flood waters were worse than Superstorm Sandy in some areas, forcing residents out of their homes. Jericka Duncan reports.
Communities along the southern New Jersey coast are cleaning up from widespread flooding. The massive winter storm left several towns underwater and thousands without power. People are returning home after crests topping nine feet forced evacuations. Some say the experience was worse than Superstorm Sandy. Jericka Duncan reports.
Along the Jersey Shore, icy water surged through streets, cutting off power for many and forcing officials to evacuate some residents. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan joins CBSN with more.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited nature of the disclosures.
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Rifts over the direction of the conservative movement emerged during Turning Point USA's conference, as speakers attacked each other by name.
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
Powerball said the estimated $1.6 billion grand prize is the fourth largest in its history and the fifth largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
Animal rights groups celebrate, but the Trump administration is light on specifics about phasing out federally funded medical testing on animals.
When the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety announced it would introduce a new array of firearms training classes, it caught some longtime supporters off guard.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG agreed to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Analysts point to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as driving the year-end surge.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
Animal rights groups celebrate, but the Trump administration is light on specifics about phasing out federally funded medical testing on animals.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
The elusive street artist posted two photos of an artwork on his official Instagram account amid speculation that he was behind it. An identical image appeared elsewhere.
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
The man police say killed 15 people at Sydney's Bondi Beach along with his father obtained firearms training with him, documents show.
Denmark says it will summon the U.S. ambassador after President Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland, the Danish autonomous territory he has often expressed interest in.
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Chris Rea found fame in the 1980s in Britain with hits such as "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" and "Let's Dance."
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
To mark the Christmas season, "Sunday Morning" presents a performance by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, of "Jolly Toyland," arranged by Francisco J. Nunez.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
Rapid emergence of AI will foster demand for new types of workers, including "explainers" and bias auditors, according to economist Robert Seamans.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Australian police released new documents Monday showing the father and son who are accused of killing 15 people at Bondi Beach undergoing firearms training just weeks before the attack. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
The Justice Department is under scrutiny for heavily redacting the initial batches of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Philip Young was charged with 56 sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with the intent to "stupefy" Joanne Young, his ex-wife.
More details are emerging about Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at Brown University before allegedly targeting an MIT professor. CBS News Boston has more.
At least a dozen files initially released by the Justice Department by the Dec. 19 deadline were removed from the website, CBS News has found. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
The Justice Department released more of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein over the weekend. But the partial release, full of redactions, came after a deadline Congress set for releasing all of the files. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
This time of year, dozens of familiar songs end up on our playlists or they're often heard over the radio. But if you're lucky, you can hear them performed live -- by carolers. Jericka Duncan has the story.
The family of 57-year-old Randall Spivey and his nephew, 33-year-old Brandon Billmaier, are praying for answers after the two experienced fishermen were reported missing. The two set sail from Fort Myers, Florida, and never came home. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News postponed a "60 Minutes" report about the Trump administration's decision to send Venezuelans and others it says entered the U.S. illegally to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi said in an internal email to colleagues that the story was "factually correct," but CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss said in a statement that holding stories that "lack sufficient context" or are "missing critical voices happens every day in every newsroom," and she looks "forward to airing this important piece when it's ready."
In Moscow, authorities are investigating what appears to be a targeted killing of a senior Russian general, who died when an explosive device was detonated beneath his car. Holly Williams has more.