Rescuers accelerate search as Elsa approaches
Weather experts have embedded with rescue crews as rains and high winds from Elsa complicate the Surfside search for survivors. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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Elsa gains strength ahead of making landfall
CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest on when and where Elsa is expected to hit Florida.
Multiple lawsuits filed after condo collapse
Less than two weeks after the deadly collapse of a condo building in Surfside, Florida, the condo association, a consulting company and an architecture firm are already facing lawsuits. Tom Hals, a legal reporter for Reuters, spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about who could be held liable for the collapse and the factors that could complicate these suits.
Elsa takes aim at Florida's Gulf Coast
Millions of people are under the threat of Tropical Storm Elsa as it approaches Florida. Landfall is expected early Wednesday along the Gulf Coast. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli gave CBSN's Tanya Rivero an update on the storm's track.
Elsa regains hurricane strength as it lashes Florida
The storm is expected to make landfall along the north Florida Gulf Coast by late Wednesday morning before it moves across the Southeast.
Surfside search crews brace for tropical storm
Florida search crews have found four more victims of the Surfside condo collapse, bringing the confirmed death toll to 32, while 113 people remain missing. Reporter Joan Murray of CBS Miami station WFOR joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest from the scene.
Condo set for demolition before storm closes in
Rescue efforts remain on pause Sunday in Surfside, Florida, to make way for demolition crews who are working at a furious pace to bring down the last remaining section of the Chaplain Towers. The goal is to bring the remnants down before Tropical Storm Elsa hits the area. Omar Villafranca reports.
Tracking tropical storm Elsa
Tropical Storm Elsa is churning in the Caribbean after battering Cuba and the Dominican Republic. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the latest.
Tropical Storm Elsa starts lashing Florida
As Tropical Storm Elsa starts lashing the west coast of Florida, search teams in Surfside plan to work through the wind and rain. The system could make landfall as early as Tuesday and is expected to bring heavy wind, rain, and possible tornadoes to the region.
Photos: Florida beachfront condo collapses
Search and rescue efforts continue in the rubble where part of the 12-story Champlain Towers South condo building once stood.
Early disappointment at condo collapse site after demolition
Rescuers able to get to previously inaccessible areas found very few voids where survivors might be. And the weather was an issue despite Tropical Storm Elsa's likely path.
Elsa moves back over water and forecasted to take aim at Florida
Concern about possible high winds prompted officials to order the demolition of the part of the collapsed condo building that was still standing.
Confirmed death toll in Surfside condo collapse rises to 28
The demolition of the building on Sunday, more than 10 days after its collapse, was expected to open up new areas for rescuers to search.
Death toll in Florida condo collapse reaches 27
Florida officials said three more people had been pulled from the rubble of a collapsed condo building following a controlled demolition of the building. Watch their remarks from Monday's briefing.
27 confirmed dead in Florida building collapse
Three more bodies have been recovered in the Surfside condo building collapse, bringing the death toll to 27 with at least 118 people still unaccounted for. Officials demolished the rest of the building Sunday night o help aid rescue efforts. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN to discuss.
Son recalls victims of Florida condo collapse
Sergio Lozano left his parents' apartment after dinner just hours before the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, would collapse, killing Gladys and Antonio Lozano. Sergio Lozano, who lives within sight of the tower, tells CBS News about the heartbreaking moment he went out on his balcony and realized their building was gone.
Surfside apartment building leveled overnight
A planned explosion brought what remained of the Surfside apartment building crashing down in seconds. Search and rescue efforts are resuming as teams hope to access new areas previously deemed unreachable. Manny Bojorquez reports from Surfside.
Remainder of Florida condo building demolished
What remained of the condo building the collapsed in Surfside, Florida, was demolished Sunday night. The demolition clears the way for search and rescue efforts to resume. CBS LA's Chris Holmstrom reports.
Remainder of Florida condo building demolished
At the time of the demolition, the remains of 24 people had been recovered and 121 people were still missing.
Surfside mayor says condo building to be demolished "as soon as possible"
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Sunday evening that the demolition will happen between 10 p.m. Sunday and 3 a.m. Monday.
Search and rescue paused at collapsed condo
Search and rescue operations at the collapsed condo in Surfside, Florida, were paused Saturday evening as plans to demolish the remainder of the structure ahead of the arrival of a tropical storm went ahead. Watch officials give an update here.
Trump holds rally in Sarasota, Florida
While President Joe Biden visits Michigan for his "America's Back Together" tour, former President Trump is hosting a "Save America" rally in Sarasota, FL. The rally comes days after a New York City grand jury indicted the Trump Organization and its CFO Allen Weisselberg on tax fraud charges. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga spoke with CBSN's Lana Zak about Saturday's rally and the next steps in the Trump Organization investigation.
Search and rescue paused at Florida condo as demolition plans proceed
"We're doing everything we can to move forward with demolition as soon as we have a final path to do so," Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said on Saturday.
Condo's neighboring building offered payment after complaints
Developers made their offer when residents of the now-destroyed condo raised concerns about "shaking" and debris coming from the new building's construction.
Death toll rises to 24 in condo collapse
The confirmed death toll in the Florida condo building collapse rose to 24 on Saturday after two more bodies were recovered overnight, officials announced at a press conference. They said a plan for demolition of the remaining structure is being finalized, and gave updates on Tropical Storm Elsa.
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U.S. says it thwarted Iranian missile attack on troops in Middle East
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East in what U.S. Central Command described as an "attempted surprise attack" on Tuesday.
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How Trump drafted renovation plans for Dulles, a "terrible airport"
President Trump asked for 3D models of the renovation proposals as he personally tweaked ideas to overhaul Dulles International Airport that are scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump's next intelligence chief
Clayton's confirmation as director of national intelligence could unlock gridlock over a key spy tool that lapsed last month.
Japan quake kills at least 2 as rescuers search for people trapped in mall, factory
A major earthquake in Japan's southwest killed at least two people and left dozens more injured or missing after a shopping center and a paper mill were heavily damaged
American Airlines nationwide ground stop lifted after IT outage disrupts flights
A post from the airline on X apologized for the outage and said its IT team is working "as quickly as possible to get the system restored."
Trump calls Graham "beloved friend" and "American original" in eulogy
President Trump delivered the eulogy for friend and ally Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly just a short time after visiting Ukraine earlier this month.
DOJ tests limits of never-before-used court to deport suspected terrorist
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created by Congress in 1996 and signed into law by President Bill Clinton. Before now, it had never been used.
Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to life without parole
Colt Gray, the teenager who admitted to killing four people in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole.
"60 Minutes" announces new correspondents and contributors
"60 Minutes" announced ahead of its 59th season that Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips will join the show.
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American Airlines nationwide ground stop lifted after IT outage disrupts flights
A post from the airline on X apologized for the outage and said its IT team is working "as quickly as possible to get the system restored."
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How Trump drafted renovation plans for Dulles, a "terrible airport"
President Trump asked for 3D models of the renovation proposals as he personally tweaked ideas to overhaul Dulles International Airport that are scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday.
Canadian tourism slumped in the U.S. last year amid heightened tensions
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
DOJ tests limits of never-before-used court to deport suspected terrorist
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created by Congress in 1996 and signed into law by President Bill Clinton. Before now, it had never been used.
Americans face higher back-to-school costs. Here's what's pricier.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
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Canadian tourism slumped in the U.S. last year amid heightened tensions
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
Americans face higher back-to-school costs. Here's what's pricier.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5 billion to settle talc lawsuits
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Taylor Farms CEO pressed by lawmaker over cyclospora outbreak
Rep. Robert Garcia is seeking information about whether Taylor Farms used White House ties to influence the federal response to the foodborne illness outbreak.
Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
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Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Trump's next intelligence chief
Clayton's confirmation as director of national intelligence could unlock gridlock over a key spy tool that lapsed last month.
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Trump meets with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu amid wars in Iran, Ukraine
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday.
Trump calls Graham "beloved friend" and "American original" in eulogy
President Trump delivered the eulogy for friend and ally Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly just a short time after visiting Ukraine earlier this month.
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What is postpartum psychosis, the disorder at the center of Lindsay Clancy's trial?
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Cyclospora outbreak impact on eating habits
Amid the outbreak of cyclospora, a CBS News poll finds 40% of Americans say they are buying or eating less produce. Nearly half of those polled say they have little or no confidence in the FDA to deal with the outbreak. Carter Evans reports.
Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
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Kenya investigates deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park
The Kenya Wildlife Service said 10 of the elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before dying within two days.
Trump meets with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu amid wars in Iran, Ukraine
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday.
Woman murdered in 1936 and buried under building is finally identified
Police have finally identified the remains of a woman murdered nearly a century ago and buried beneath a building in Toronto.
Widow of murdered mayor arrested in extortion case in Mexico
Valentin Lavin, who was allied with President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, was shot and killed during a town hall.
Japan quake kills at least 2 as rescuers search for people trapped in mall, factory
A major earthquake in Japan's southwest killed at least two people and left dozens more injured or missing after a shopping center and a paper mill were heavily damaged
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William Shatner and daughter Melanie recall fighting Stage 4 cancer together
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
William Shatner, daughter on cancer journeys
Legendary actor William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner Gretsch are opening up about their battles with Stage 4 cancer nearly at the same time as each other. Both are now cancer-free and share how they helped each other through the challenging time.
Ariana Grande sues alleged hackers
In a new lawsuit, Ariana Grande alleges unidentified hackers caused "irreparable harm" to her career and stole her unreleased music, photos and videos. She's asking the court to force internet providers to identify them.
"The Odyssey" movie sparking interest in book
Moviegoers are turning out in droves for the IMAX spectacle "The Odyssey," but they're also flocking to something else: the 2,700-year-old source material. Matt Gutman has more.
Comedian Jeff Arcuri talks new special
Comedian Jeff Arcuri became a sensation on social media after more than a decade of performing at comedy clubs. He talks about his debut stand-up special, "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You," his comedy reaching new audiences and a time when crowd work didn't go as expected.
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Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Theaters score with themed popcorn buckets
Bradley Blackburn visits gets a taste of the custom popcorn buckets from movies like "The Odyssey" that are driving fans crazy.
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.
Brands cash in on AI influencers
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
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Georgia teen sentenced for school shooting
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
Colt Gray sentenced to life without parole
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Colt Gray to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Gray pleaded guilty to killing four people in the deadly 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest.
Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to life without parole
Colt Gray, the teenager who admitted to killing four people in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole.
Police seek third Seattle shooting suspect
Seattle police are hunting for a third suspect being linked to a deadly shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
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A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
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President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday. And for the first time since the start of the Iran war, he also held a face-to-face meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Nancy Cordes reports.
Georgia teen sentenced for school shooting
Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for the 2024 shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School which killed four people.
Deadly earthquake devastates southern Japan
Around-the-clock rescue efforts are underway in Japan following Tuesday's deadly earthquake. It struck southern Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture. Anna Coren reports.
Deadly storms trigger summer travel delays
More than 50 million people are at risk for rain and flash flooding as deadly storms batter the Northeast. The storms unleashed a nightmare chain reaction of airport backlogs at the peak of the summer travel season. Lilia Luciano reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Filmmaker shares rare footage of Lindsey Graham
Documentary filmmaker Alex Holder, who spent the last few years following Lindsey Graham, is sharing behind-the-scenes videos of his time recording the late South Carolina senator. Holder joins "The Takeout" to discuss what he took from the experience.