Florence leaves catastrophic flooding
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is assessing damage in North and South Carolina as Florence leaves the region. Brig. Gen. Diana Holland joined CBSN to discuss what her team is doing to help.
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More flooding after Florence
The death toll from Florence rose Monday to at least 24, and the governor of North Carolina warns the danger is not over. Floodwaters continue to rise in areas like Fayetteville. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan reports.
"Cajun Navy" volunteers rescue North Carolina nursing home residents
Volunteers have stepped up to help as the state deals with flooding after Florence
North Carolina governor warns "worst flooding yet" from Florence still to come
Floodwaters continue to rise, and overflowing rivers and lakes are causing new concerns for communities hit by Florence
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Florence leaves catastrophic flooding
Florence, the massive storm that was once a monster hurricane, is slowly moving out of the Carolinas, leaving catastrophic flooding in its wake. At least 16 people are dead, and hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses are without power. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Typhoon Mangkhut kills dozens in Philippines
Typhoon Mangkhut barreled into southern China on Sunday, killing two people after lashing the Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain that left at least 64 dead and dozens more feared buried in a landslide. Ben Tracy reports.
Typhoon pounds south China, kills 64 in Philippines
More than 2.4 million people had been evacuated in southern China's Guangdong province by Sunday evening to flee the massive storm
Florence's fearsome new stage begins
CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joined CBSN to discuss Florence's potential dangers now that it's a tropical depression.
Typhoon Mangkhut kills 12
Typhoon Mangkhut battered the northern Philippines with sustained winds of up to 130 mph and torrential rain. At least 12 people have been killed due to the extreme flash flooding.
NC Resident's Florence Update
A resident of Wilmington, North Carolina, has stayed in the state as Florence drenched the region with record rainfall. Cord Ellison joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Florence weakens to tropical depression as flooding fears grow
At least 14 storm-related deaths were reported in North and South Carolina
Inland N.C. rivers expected to rise to dangerous levels from Florence
"If you are in these areas, this is a serious life threatening matter," said Fayetteville mayor Mitch Colvin
Florence slams North and South Carolina coast
5 deaths were reported as the tropical storm inundated the coasts of North and South Carolina
Rescuers rush to save people and pets from rising North Carolina flood waters
Two rescuers said they found dogs and a cat left behind in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Preparing for flooding from Florence
As Florence continued to pound North Carolina with heavy rain and winds, volunteers and National Guardsmen gathered in Lumberton. They rushed to put sandbags in critical areas, where they could see serious flooding. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan reports.
Thousands spend the night in shelters
More than 20,000 people are spending Friday night in shelters in North Carolina, as Florence brings heavy winds and rain to the state. One man left his home and his family behind but felt he had no other option. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports.
Hundreds rescued amid Florence
Friday was a busy day for rescue teams in New Bern, North Carolina, where a massive surge of sea water left the riverfront town underwater. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Florence pummels coast with pounding rain, widespread flooding and catastrophic winds
Florence, blamed for at least five deaths, is not going anywhere fast
Florence slams Myrtle Beach
Florence roared ashore in North Caolina Friday, pummeling the region with pounding rain, widespread flooding and catastrophic winds. By the evening, some of the worst of the storm hit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler has the latest.
Florence wreaks havoc in North Carolina
Florence made landfall Friday morning near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, as a Category 1 hurricane. By Friday evening, it was a tropical storm, but it is still very dangerous. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor reports.
"It's dangerous work": More than 360 people rescued in submerged N.C. city
Teia Cherry and her family thought they could ride out Florence at home. Then came the water.
Tracking Tropical Storm Florence
By Friday evening, Florence had dumped more than 16 inches of rain in some parts of North Carolina. WBBM meteorologist Megan Glaros is tracking the latest.
FEMA chief on Florence: Biggest concern is "trying to get to the people who didn't evacuate"
"What concerns me the most is trying to get to the people who didn't evacuate and that's incredibly hard to do so we can't put our own people in danger"
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
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More severe weather in store for a soaked California, raising mudslide risk
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DOJ says "over a million more documents" potentially related to Epstein found
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
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Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
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More severe weather in store for a soaked California, raising mudslide risk
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
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Single ticket wins Powerball's $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot
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NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
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Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
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NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
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Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
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How to save money on your utility bill this winter as heating costs rise
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U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
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Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
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Trump promises to guard against "bad Santa" in Christmas Eve calls with kids
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Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
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Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
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U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
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Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach attack
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Imprisoned Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro undergoes surgery
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Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
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