Flash flooding forces wedding party to scramble for higher ground
Wedding party, guests race upstairs when floodwaters flow into Ellicott City, Maryland, venue
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Man missing after "1,000-year flood" ravages city for 2nd time in two years
Ellicott City, Md. officials said they are heartbroken to see community devastated again less than two years after a deadly flood
Flash Flooding hits Maryland
Flash floods struck a Maryland community wracked by similar flooding in 2016, authorities said, and water rescues were being carried out. Video on social media showed raging water rushing down Main Street in Ellicott City, west of Baltimore.
Residents still in danger after Montana river crests at highest level in 100 years
Authorities have ordered the evacuation of about 65 homes and more than 800 others are under an evacuation warning
Carnival cruise water line break floods dozens of rooms
Water line break flooded 50 staterooms aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship as it sailed through the Caribbean
Flash flooding cruise ship
Passengers returned home safely from the Carnival Dream, which flooded after a water line break. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Carnival cruise flood
A water line break on a cruise ship caused a vacation nightmare for dozens of passengers, but some people on the ship didn't know an entire hallway was flooded with ankle-deep water.
More than 120 dead, and more extreme weather to hit India
Death toll from 2 days of punishing storms rises, Taj Mahal sustains damage, and there is no respite in sight for the weekend
Powerful storm topples homes, leaves dozens dead
Official says most deaths from pre-monsoon rainstorm are in Agra, Indian city home to the Taj Mahal
"That's not fair": Federal insurance program falls short for flood victims
A CBS News investigation reveals National Flood Insurance Program, run by FEMA, often benefits private insurance companies
Flood insurance investigation
The National Flood Insurance Program was established 50 years ago to help flood victims. But a CBS News investigation found that's often not the case, with much of the money that should help homeowners rebuild instead going to the very people fighting against them.
Flood insurance program meant to help victims spends millions fighting claims
By paying their premiums on time every year, homeowners like Richard and Linda Brown help fund the very lawyers fighting them in court
9 teenagers "caught off guard" and killed in flash flooding
Israeli media reports the students were hiking south of the Dead Sea
Rare heavy rains pummel Cairo, leave parts of Egypt impassable
The conditions started late Tuesday and continued into a second day
Hawaii storms: Surfer rescues stranded family
New storms are moving in on Hawaii after devastating flooding ravaged the island of Kauai. Hundreds were stranded after record-breaking rains and had to be rescued. Michelle Miller reports.
Hawaii's Kauai hit with more rain days after historic deluge
On Friday, the state Health Department deployed a medical team to Kauai to offer assistance to flood victims in the hardest-hit areas amid fears about dirty water
"Pass the kids down": Pro surfer rescues family stranded by Hawaii storms
New storms are moving in after devastating flooding ravaged the island of Kauai
Trapped residents, visitors in Hawaii victims of extortion, police say
Kauai police investigating rescuers who would stop vessels about 200 yards off shore and demand payment to go any further
Hawaii flooding
Search and rescue efforts continued in Hawaii Tuesday after heavy rain caused widespread flooding and mudlides. More than 300 people were evacuated to shelters, while others were airlifted to safety.
Torrential rains leave dozens stranded in Hawaiian shelter
Massive flooding followed more than 2 feet of rain in 24 hours in some places
California residents bracing for flooding as storm approaches
The National Weather Service says the storm is likely to be the strongest so far this winter
Reeling Northeast starts digging out from 2nd major storm in week
Nor'easter leaves more than 2 feet of snow in some places, thousands of flights canceled, hundreds of thousands of power outages, at least 1 death
Storm-related death reported as nor'easter moves north
March still coming in like a lion in Northeast, where second big storm in five days wreaks havoc
Crews race to restore power after deadly nor'easter
Tens of thousands of utility workers in the Northeast raced to restore power to more than 1.5 million homes and businesses
"I have never seen anything like this before": Nor'easter pummels East Coast
Nor'easter pounded the Atlantic coast with hurricane-force winds, rain and snow -- flooding streets, grounding flights, stopping trains and leaving 1.6 million customers without power
Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
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Trump says he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader as war expands
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Congress voting on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders say the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
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.
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in Southern California
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released at 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
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24 states sue Trump administration over new global tariffs
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's legal authority to impose new global tariffs.
Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Gas prices are up 26 cents since last week, GasBuddy finds
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
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24 states sue Trump administration over new global tariffs
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's legal authority to impose new global tariffs.
Gas prices are up 26 cents since last week, GasBuddy finds
Americans are now paying an average of $3.246 per gallon, up 26 cents since last week and the highest level since April 2025.
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.
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Kristi Noem out as Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump says
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to drop reelection bid over affair scandal
The Texas Republican admitted Wednesday that he had a relationship with the staffer, who later died by suicide.
Tech investors sue Trump administration, accusing it of violating TikTok ban
A pair of tech investors have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce a law that required TikTok to either separate from its China-based owner or face a U.S. ban.
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
Obama calls on voters to help Democrats' Virginia redistricting ahead of midterms
A special election is being held on April 21 on whether to amend Virginia's constitution to enable redistricting that could help Democrats in the midterm elections.
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RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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.
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Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? One name stands out.
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early hours of the war has raised a simple but enormously consequential question: Who will replace him?
Could Iran attack on U.S. soil? Be "extra vigilant right now," security analyst says
A former national security official says Iran has "surrogate networks here in the United States" and urges Americans to be "extra vigilant right now."
Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime
Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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Savannah Louie on "Survivor 50" elimination
Savannah Louie, who won season 49 of "Survivor," talks about her early elimination from the show's 50th season, challenges she faced as a former winner and the lesson she took away from the game.
Leibovitz on photographing influential women
Throughout her career, Annie Leibovitz has photographed influential women, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Queen Elizabeth and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She spoke to Anthony Mason about the moments behind the photos and what she plans for her future.
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.
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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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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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.
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Austin PD give update on probe of deadly mass shooting that killed 3
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis played surveillance video and police body cam video.
Suspect identified and in custody after 3 women's bodies found in Utah
A suspect is in custody and has been identified after authorities in Utah found three women's bodies in two locations.
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.
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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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Why Trump removed Noem as DHS secretary
President Trump announced Thursday that he's removing Kristi Noem from her position as Homeland Security secretary. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump: Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary
President Trump announced Thursday that Kristi Noem is out as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Trump said he's nominating Sen. Markwayne Mullin to be her replacement. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report on the development.
GOP leaders urge Gonzales to end reelection bid
House GOP leaders are calling on Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas to end his reelection campaign after he admitted to having an affair with an aide who later died by suicide. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
U.S. on Iran's abilities "rapidly declining"
The U.S. military's Central Command says Iran's capacity to hit "U.S. forces and regional partners is rapidly declining," but Arab states are running dangerously low on interceptors, two officials tell CBS News. Reuters' Maha El Dahan joins with more.
U.S.-Israeli strikes ramp up in Iran on Day 6
U.S. and Israeli strikes across Iran are increasing as the war in the Middle East stretches into Day 6. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Willie James Inman and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.