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CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has the latest on recovery efforts in the Florida Keys, where Hurricane Irma decimated homes and businesses.
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CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has the latest on recovery efforts in the Florida Keys, where Hurricane Irma decimated homes and businesses.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott will return to the Florida Keys Friday for an update on the recovery efforts there. About 80,000 people live in the Keys and we still don't know when all of them will be able to return. The middle and lower portion of the Keys suffered the most damage from Irma and they've been closed for more than a week. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
At least 56 of Florida's 639 nursing homes still have no electricity five days after Hurricane Irma. Nursing homes across the state are getting new attention after eight patients died on Wednesday. Family and friends of those who died and survived are demanding answers. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
After millions of Americans and their homes were affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the process of rebuilding has only just begun. David Sampson, president and CEO of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, joins CBSN to discuss the challenges and risks that businesses and people face as they recover from these storms.
With the scope of devastation in parts of the Keys becoming clearer, the focus is now on relief. Water and food are reaching those who stayed behind, but it could be days before running water, power and cell service are fully restored. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Police in Florida have launched a criminal investigation into the deaths of eight residents at a nursing home. One inspection of the facility last year found 29 violations, including patients being given the wrong medications. Jonathan Vigliotti spoke to some of the families, and reports from Hollywood, Florida.
In Fort Myers, President Trump praised Florida Gov. Rick Scott for the response to Hurricane Irma. Aboard Marine One, the president and first lady got an aerial view of the destruction in Naples. They also visited a mobile home park that was badly damaged. Carter Evans reports.
Lt. Greg Ernst and Capt. Ashley Brown of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department stopped to recover an American flag knocked down by Hurricane Irma. Days after the storm passed, they returned the flag to its rightful place. Their video has since gone viral on Facebook.
President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Vice President Mike Pence visited victims in Florida who were impacted by Hurricane Irma. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN from Fort Myers with more on the president's trip.
An investigation is underway at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills in South Florida after 8 residents died in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti explains how a power outage led to the deadly crisis.
Mayor Josh Levy of Hollywood, Florida, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the investigation into the eight deaths at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills. He also talks about what he's doing to prevent more deaths, as Florida works to restore power after Hurricane Irma.
Florida's Hollywood police chief Tomas Sanchez joins "CBS This Morning" from the now-closed Florida nursing home where eight patients died. Rescue crews evacuated the home Wednesday after it lost power in Hurricane Irma, and police say the deaths of the patients appear to be heat-related.
The nursing home in Hollywood, Florida, where eight patients died is now closed and facing a criminal investigation. Rescue crews had to evacuate the home after it lost power in Hurricane Irma and had no effective air conditioning. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills.
Florida typically supplies about half of America's orange juice. But Irma wiped out much of this year's crop in just a few hours, dealing another blow to farmers who have battled a devastating crop disease for years. Carter Evans has more.
A photo of three "hot cops" working in Gainesville, Florida during Irma went viral and now they're promising "there WILL be a calendar" to raise funds for recovery efforts.
A sixth patient has died after spending days inside a Florida nursing home without air conditioning in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Jonathan Vigliotti joins CBSN by phone with more.
Emily Rose Grover and her mother, who is an assistant principal in the school district, allegedly cast hundreds of fraudulent ballots.
Record flooding from Hurricane Irma has caused widespread damage in Jacksonville, Florida. Some residents are returning home but millions are still without power and running water. CBS News' Mola Lenghi joins CBSN from Jacksonville with the latest.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott flew with the Coast Guard to see Hurricane Irma's devastation from the air Monday. He joins "CBS This Morning" by phone from Jacksonville to discuss next steps for the state as it begins to pick up the pieces after Irma, and how he's tackling issues like power outages and fuel shortages.
Florida's largest power company is using a "military-type" operation and more than 19,000 workers to restore electricity after Hurricane Irma. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Bonita Springs on recovery efforts.
In the Dutch territory of St. Martin, many of the buildings were damaged after Hurricane Irma hit. Around 6,000 Americans had to be rescued from the island, many by air. Tony Dokoupil traveled with the Puerto Rican National Guard to St. Martin.
Eleven of Florida's major airports are re-opening Tuesday after Hurricane Irma forced them to close. More than 14,000 flights have been canceled in Florida and the Caribbean since Irma's impact. Kris Van Cleave reports from Miami International Airport.
Florida is facing a fuel crisis in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Gas shortages along with blocked roads and traffic delays are making the drive home difficult for many evacuees. Adriana Diaz reports from Orlando.
Hurricane Irma caused some of Jacksonville's worst flooding in more than 150 years. Water from the St. Johns River and Atlantic Ocean rose into the downtown area and several neighborhoods. The Coast Guard and firefighters rescued dozens of people. Jericka Duncan reports from Jacksonville, Florida.
As Tropical Storm Irma moved north, it caused severe coastal flooding in Georgia and South Carolina. David Begnaud reports from Charleston where the storm surge was one of the highest-recorded in nearly a century.
The war in the Middle East is expanding, with President Trump threatening Iran with "a beating" and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxies in Iraq.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
The Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out an $83.3 million defamation judgment the writer E. Jean Carroll won against him.
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Former FBI Director James Comey filed new motions late Tuesday in his effort to toss out federal charges accusing him of threatening President Trump's by posting a photo of seashells arranged to form the numbers "86 47."
"Ask a Doctor" columnist Dr. Trisha Pasricha joined "Healthful" to discuss the brain-gut connection.
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
A key question in the Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her three children.
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, 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.
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Two firefighters died in a blaze on the Greek island of Crete Wednesday while crews in France confronted a wildfire four times the size of Paris, officials said.
Last year, 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks outside of Israel, making it the deadliest year for such incidents since 1994.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Zoe Saldaña tells "CBS Mornings" why this season of "Lioness" is demanding, how the series challenges the actors and what it's like working with Taylor Sheridan.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
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.
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Researchers at some of the world's largest artificial intelligence companies are calling for a slowdown of its development. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins to discuss.
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.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
The artificial intelligence industry faces internal pressure as developers at top technology companies caution that accelerating AI development is risky, emphasizing that the industry must pace itself and develop oversight. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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 were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
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.
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.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
A 19-year-old Norwegian hitman was found guilty of an assassination plot after sending selfies with weapons to his girlfriend and friends.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Ecuador has become a cocaine trafficking hub, plagued by gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.
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.
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.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with government officials in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to discuss an upcoming AI model, one day after the release of an open letter from over 1,000 employees of AI companies asking for development to be paced. White House reporter for Politico Alex Gangitano joins CBS News to discuss.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, formerly the federal government's top infectious disease expert, invoked his Fifth Amendment rights Wednesday in a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. Fauci was appearing under subpoena days after Sen. Rand Paul released a trove of diary entries Fauci wrote during his time as a leader in the Trump and Biden administrations' response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New York Times correspondent Sheryl Gay Stolberg joins CBS News to discuss.
The Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates steady at the 3.5% to 3.75% target range despite concerns about inflation and oil prices. The decision was not unanimous. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.
Researchers at some of the world's largest artificial intelligence companies are calling for a slowdown of its development. Rebecca Bellan, a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joins to discuss.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing about COVID-19. Arthur Allen, a senior correspondent for KFF Health News, joins with more.