Eritrea reportedly enters Ethiopian conflict

The U.S. State Department said it believes reports of Eritrean troops entering the conflict in Ethiopia are credible despite denials from both nations. Also, a newly installed system of mobile artificial dams in Venice, Italy, failed to activate, leading to flooding in the city, and Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media tycoon, has been charged amid a widening crackdown on dissent. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with today's global headlines.

• Dec 11, 2020
• 03:00

Can a new dam system save Venice?

Venice is bracing itself for high tide and the potential for more flooding. But a newly-installed artificial dam system, years in the making, is getting one of its first major tests to see how well it can protect the historic city from climate change. Chris Livesay reports

• Dec 11, 2020
• 03:01

Venice floods as new $8 billion dam system fails to activate

Complex system of barriers meant to keep the iconic Italian lagoon city dry didn't swing into action, leaving the mayor to vow a "review" of the rules controlling the dams.

• Dec 9, 2020

Hurricane Iota upgraded to Category 5 storm

A fast-strengthening Hurricane Iota intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it swept over the western Caribbean. The storm was approaching the same part of Central America battered by Hurricane Eta just over a week ago. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest.

• Nov 16, 2020
• 05:23

Eta moving north after slamming the South

At least four people have died and dozens have been rescued after Tropical Storm Eta made landfall. The storm is dumping heavy rain on North and South Carolina and Virginia. Mireya Villarreal reports from the flood zone.

• Nov 12, 2020
• 02:04

Florida braces for flooding as Eta approaches

Florida is awaiting a second run in with Tropical Storm Eta. It has already dumped nearly 2 feet of rain in South Florida. CBS New York weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm.

• Nov 11, 2020
• 01:27

Tropical Storm Eta lashing South Florida

South Florida was hit by heavy rain and flooding from a tropical storm on Monday. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the storm's path.

• Nov 9, 2020
• 04:13

Eta death toll climbs in Central America

Tropical Depression Eta wreaked havoc in Central America, triggering major flooding and landslides that have killed dozens. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain where the storm is heading next.

• Nov 6, 2020
• 04:44

Fierce storms and wildfires to dramatically spike, U.N. agencies say

"Extreme weather and climate events have increased in frequency, intensity and severity as result of climate change​ and hit vulnerable communities disproportionately hard," according to the report.

• Oct 14, 2020

Tropical Storm Beta hits Texas

Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta are battering the Gulf Coast with torrential rains from Texas all the way to New Orleans. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Sep 22, 2020
• 01:32

Hurricane Sally makes landfall in Gulf Coast

Hurricane Sally slammed the Gulf Coast with catastrophic flooding and a surge of sea water nearly six feet high. David Begnaud has the latest.

• Sep 16, 2020
• 02:59

The latest forecast for Tropical Storm Sally

Sally is the eighth named storm to make landfall in the South this year, the most in recorded history. It’s bringing severe flooding to the area and gusts of wind of up to 70 mph as it moves slowly north. Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.

• Sep 16, 2020
• 01:19

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• Sep 15, 2020
• 49:33

Hurricane Sally takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Hurricane Sally is threatening to bring "historic" floods along the U.S. Gulf Coast. The massive storm is expected to make landfall Wednesday with a storm surge of up to 6 feet. David Begnaud, Skyler Henry and David Parkinson join CBSN with the latest on the hurricane.

• Sep 15, 2020
• 07:58

Hurricane Sally threatens millions

About nine million people across the Gulf Coast are in the path of Hurricane Sally. The storm is expected to hit with winds of more than 80 mph. Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.

• Sep 15, 2020
• 01:00

Gwen Baumgardner presents WorldView from London

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has written parliament asking for immunity after being indicted on corruption charges. Also, tens of thousands of people evacuated after massive flooding in and around Indonesia's capital, and New Year's Day protests in Hong Kong descended into violence. Gwen Baumgardner rounds up international news from London.

• Jan 2, 2020
• 01:53

WorldView: Australia gets rain, and more headlines

Fire-stricken eastern Australia gets some much-needed rain, although authorities warn about flash flooding along the coast. Scottish Finance Secretary Derek Mackay resigns over allegations of inappropriate texting with a teenage boy. And voters in Ireland head to the polls on Saturday. Ian Lee rounds up the morning's international headlines from London.

• Feb 7, 2020
• 02:10

Aerial views of Hurricane Laura's destruction

The town of Cameron, Louisiana is unrecognizable after Hurricane Laura made landfall nearby, bringing fierce winds and flooding. To see the true scope of the damage, Omar Villafranca boarded a helicopter and surveyed what is left of the town from 200 feet in the air.

• Aug 28, 2020
• 02:39

Louisiana residents refusing to evacuate given grim warning

"Praying that it does not come to this!" Louisiana officials said of the warning.

• Aug 28, 2020

More than 100 killed as flash flooding ravages Afghanistan

There are fears that many bodies are still trapped under the rubble of collapsed homes in hard-hit Parwan province.

• Aug 27, 2020

Hurricane Laura to make landfall on Texas-Louisiana border

Hurricane Laura is forecast to be the strongest storm to ever make landfall along the western Louisiana and north Texas coast, with winds of at least 145 mph and storm surge of up to 20 feet. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.

• Aug 26, 2020
• 04:59

Thousands evacuated as record flooding tests massive Chinese dam

The Yangtze River has been swollen by record rainfall, and the biggest hydroelectric dam on the planet has never faced such a test.

• Aug 20, 2020

The combination of thaw and rain has residents along the Kankakee River in Illinois on high alert for floods and destruction stemming from ice dams

The combination of thaw and rain has residents along the Kankakee River in Illinois on high alert for floods and destruction stemming from ice dams. The ice generates dangerous pressure on infrastructure, and water underneath can quickly reroute sideways, causing flooding. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Feb 25, 2014
• 02:00

The record snow fall experienced in the Midwest is now producing a whole new set of problems as warmer temperatures sweep through the region. The melting snow is causing streets to flood, and giant ice jams are clogging up rivers and destroying docks

The record snow fall experienced in the Midwest is now producing a whole new set of problems as warmer temperatures sweep through the region. The melting snow is causing streets to flood, and giant ice jams are clogging up rivers and destroying docks. Terrell Brown reports.

• Feb 22, 2014
• 02:12

Thawing temperatures and heavy rain are melting piles of snow, and in many cases, there's nowhere for the water to go. Drains are clogged by ice and snow, while potential ice jams have those near rivers and streams preparing for rising water

Thawing temperatures and heavy rain are melting piles of snow, and in many cases, there's nowhere for the water to go. Drains are clogged by ice and snow, while potential ice jams have those near rivers and streams preparing for rising water. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Feb 20, 2014
• 01:47

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