"Potentially historic" flooding threatens Southern states
The specter of major flooding on the Mississippi River upstream from New Orleans is a more perilous situation now than in years past, some researchers believe
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Parts of Iowa submerged due to flooding
The historic Midwest floods are worsening a week after the disaster started to unfold. A new levee breach Wednesday on the Missouri River forced the evacuation of an entire town. Officials now estimate the cost of the flooding in four states to be in the billions of dollars. Don Dahler reports from Hamburg, Iowa.
Floods devastate farmers
Heavy rain coupled with melting snow has caused record level flooding in the midwest. A significant amount of impacted areas include farmland, which has lead to destroyed crops and livestock deaths. Blake Hurst, the president of the Missouri Farm Bureau, joined CBSN to discuss how the floods are impacting farmers.
Widespread damage left by Midwest flooding
The governor of Iowa is warning Midwest flood are "just getting started." Levee systems in the region are already overwhelmed. Don Dahler reports.
Historic flooding devastates parts of Midwest
Nebraska and other parts of the Midwest are bracing for more rain while dealing with severe flooding. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler joins CBSN from Waterloo, Nebraska, to discuss the damage and response there.
More rain expected for flooded Midwest
More rain is expected to worsen flood conditions in Nebraska and other parts of the Midwest. The flooding has destroyed homes and businesses, and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Otoe County, Nebraska, emergency management director Gregg Goebel joins CBSN to describe the conditions and the recovery efforts.
Nebraska governor on devastating flooding
A state of emergency is in effect in Nebraska after severe flooding caused devastating damage. The financial impact could be up to $1 billion, and more rain is expected. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts joins CBSN to discuss his state's response to the floods.
Nebraska governor: "This will be a long recovery"
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts spoke with CBSN about the devastating flooding affecting his state
Farmers devastated by historic flooding in the Midwest
Doug and Eric Alberts are trying to round up the surviving hogs on their 9-acre farm in Fremont, Nebraska; there aren't many left
Southern Africa reels from deadly cyclone
Rapidly rising floodwaters have created "an inland ocean" in Mozambique, endangering thousands of families, aid workers said. Crews scrambled to rescue survivors of Cyclone Idai who clung to rooftops and trees. Hundreds were dead, many more were missing and thousands were at risk in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports.
Flooding hits already struggling farmers hard
The Midwest is bracing for more flooding as rivers in 40 locations have risen to historic levels. Vice President Mike Pence will visit Nebraska Tuesday to survey the damage caused by flooding responsible for killing at least three people. Flood watches and warnings are in effect in more than a dozen states and more rain is on the way. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Devastating flooding hits already struggling Midwest farmers
Chapter 12 bankruptcies were up nearly 20 percent last year among Midwest farms and more than $400 million worth of livestock could be impacted
Deadly cyclone strikes east Africa
More than a 1,000 people are feared dead after a cyclone swept through Mozambique in east Africa. Tens of thousands of people were cut off from roads and telephones in mainly poor, rural areas
At least 3 dead in devastating Midwest flooding
Heavy rain and rapidly melting snow have caused floodwaters to rush over levees and dams
Perfect storm of extreme weather and climate change drove deadly Midwest flooding
Melting snow, "bomb cyclone" rain and climate change conspired to push these floods over the top
Historic, deadly Midwest flooding forces thousands to evacuate
Missouri River setting flooding records in many areas and close eye being kept on rising Mississippi
Residents rescued amid historic flooding across Midwest
"Flood warnings and advisories remain in effect, mainly across parts of the eastern Nebraska, Iowa, and southern Wisconsin," the National Weather Service said
Midwest flooding turns deadly
At least one person died as floodwaters rose to dangerous levels
Does federal disaster money favor the wealthy?
President Trump says he'll be providing federal funds for the people affected by the massive tornado in Alabama. But people who are less well off might not find themselves with the aid they need. An NPR investigation found wealthier, white Americans tend to get more federal aid than minorities and those less well-off. Robert Benincasa, a producer from the NPR investigations unit, joins Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Mandatory flood evacuations in parts of NorCal
Heavy rain is causing dangerous flooding in parts of Northern California and threatening the safety of thousands of people. The Russian River is rising nearly a foot an hour and could swell to 14 feet by the end of the day. Emergency officials ordered evacuations of more than two dozen communities along the water. Meg Oliver reports.
To fight climate change, talk about it
In our Ideas That Matter partnership with TED, we highlight individuals and ideas shaping our world. This time we’re taking a closer look at climate change. The latest government climate assessment warns that by 2050, heavier rainfall in the Midwest could prompt increased flooding along major waterways like the Mississippi River. By 2071, temperatures in the southwest could climb more than eight degrees, leading to longer droughts. Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe, who co-authored the report, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why we need to talk about climate change to spur action.
Town trapped by flood waters after river overflows
It's still to early to tell how bad the damage will be after the Russian River flooded 13 feet above its banks
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California flooding prompts evacuations
North of San Francisco, a flood emergency forced thousands from their homes. In Sonoma County, the Russian River is approaching its highest level in about 25 years. Meg Oliver reports.
Devastating floodwaters cut off entire towns in Northern California
Floodwaters stranded at least 2,000 people in Guerneville, where the water came up so high it reached the roof of an RV
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Azerbaijan says Iran's drones hit school and airport as war spreads on day 6
Iran and the U.S. threaten to intensify their attacks as the war in the Middle East stretches into another country.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
GOP senator joins police in ejecting protester from Capitol Hill hearing
A Senate Republican assisted several police officers in ejecting a man who interrupted a Capitol Hill hearing on Wednesday to object to the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.
House to vote again on DHS funding as GOP stresses urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Probe into Biden autopen closed by D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, source says
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
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Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Brawl at women's college basketball game injures ref; 8 players ejected
Referee Marla Gearhar was knocked to the floor in the melee between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
GOP Sen. Steve Daines of Montana won't seek reelection
Sen. Steve Daines said he had wrestled with the decision for months.
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Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest
The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.
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House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
House to vote again on DHS funding as GOP stresses urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
GOP Sen. Steve Daines of Montana won't seek reelection
Sen. Steve Daines said he had wrestled with the decision for months.
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
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.
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House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
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Azerbaijan says Iran's drones hit school, airport as war spreads on day 6
Iran and the U.S. threaten to intensify their attacks as the war in the Middle East stretches into another country.
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
What we know about U.S. service members killed in Iran war
The fallen soldiers identified by the Pentagon were Sgt. Declan Coady, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, Capt. Cody Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, Maj. Jeffrey R. O'Brien and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan.
Iran says a girls' school was hit by a deadly air strike. Here's what we know.
Iranian officials say more than 170 people were killed in the strike. Neither the U.S. nor Israel has said it was behind the attack, but the Pentagon is investigating.
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True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
Luke Grimes on "Marshals"
Actor Luke Grimes talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals." Grimes reveals why he was hesitant to join the cast at first and what it was like to have his new song "Haunted" to play in the premiere episode.
Preview of UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira
UFC commentator Laura Sanko joins "CBS Mornings" to preview Saturday's UFC fight where defending champion Max Holloway will take on Charles Oliveira for the BMF title.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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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.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
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.
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Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
Officers who killed Austin gunman "undoubtedly saved lives," DA says
Travis County DA Jose Garza said suggestions that he would seek charges were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
Cuba charges 6 suspects with terrorism over fatal U.S. boat shooting
The government unveiled items said to have been found on the boat, including high-powered weapons, more than 12,800 pieces of ammunition and 11 pistols.
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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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Family of killed service member speaks out
Five of the six American service members who were killed in the Iran war have been positively identified. The father and sister of 20-year-old Sgt. Declan J. Coady, one of the deceased, remembers him.
U.S. torpedos Iranian warship as war expands
An American submarine sunk an Iranian warship with a torpedo — the first such incident since World War II. Meanwhile, Iran is widening its ring of retaliation. Tony Dokoupil has the latest.
Americans stuck in Middle East speak out
As the war in Iran raged on, many American travelers remained trapped in the Middle East. Some spoke out about their travel experience and communications with the State Department.
U.S. consumers already feeling impact of Iran conflict
In just one week, the national average for a gallon of regular gas is up about 22 cents. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Antitrust trial against Ticketmaster underway
A landmark federal antitrust trial against Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, got underway this week with the first witness testifying on Wednesday. Antitrust attorney Kenneth Dintzer was in the courtroom and joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.