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Flash flooding left homes and cars underwater in Pensacola, Fla. - which saw more than a foot-and-a-half of rain in 24 hours. Blake Brown, of Mobile, Ala., affiliate WKRG reports.
A video of a giant Florida basketball player has more than 3.5 million online views -- and it was posted only three weeks ago. Vincente Arenas reports on the 18-year-old who may be the tallest high school athlete in the country.
A loud boom was heard on an American Airlines flight and those on board smelled smoke Thursday night. The plane made an emergency landing in Tampa, Fla. Norah O'Donnell reports.
A Florida NICU nurse had to teach her husband how to deliver a baby when their daughter was born on the way to the hospital. Paramedics arrived after the baby was born in her mother and father's car.
With much of the country prone to sinkholes, NASA is lending a hand, using cutting-edge technology to help predict sinkholes. CBS News' Vicente Arenas reports.
A sinkhole between two houses in "The Villages" retirement community in central Florida re-opened Wednesday after being plugged up over the weekend. Scott Pelley reports.
It was an extra special Earth Day for 31 endangered sea turtles which were released back into the wild at Little Talbot Island near Jacksonville, Fla. The animals had spent months in rehabilitation at New England Aquarium's rescue center, being treated for hypothermia.
Engineers and geologists are busy filling up a sinkhole in Orlando, Florida, with cement. WKMG's Erika Rakow reports on the sinkhole, which measures 25 feet wide and 50 feet deep.
Private spaceflight company SpaceX launches its third official Dragon cargo run to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The company's Dragon capsule is expected to deliver about 5,000 pounds of food, supplies and experiments.
The hunt for bears continues in Orlando, Fla., following the attack on one woman, Terri Frana, in her suburban neighborhood. Gayle King reports on the newly released 911 calls from the attack.
The man accused of running a car into a Fla. daycare center, killing a 4-year-old girl, faced a judge for the second time in four days. Bond was set at $100,000. WKMG's Nicole Pesecky reports.
The arapaima is one of the world's largest predatory fish. Its scales are said to be as impenetrable as armor.
Florida officials killed four bears after a woman was mauled in her suburban yard, near Orlando. Mark Strassmann reports.
Armed protesters and militia members from around the country continue to arrive in Nevada to join the showdown between a cattle rancher and the federal government. Some protesters have come from as far away as Montana and Florida. Vinita Nair reports.
Veronica Limia, a 31-year-old lawyer who "grew up in the juvenile court system," was prosecuted in adult court at age 17 and will carry two felonies on her record for the rest of her life. She speaks with CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz about how her past still comes back to haunt her.
A recently released report from Human Rights Watch claims the state of Florida is arbitrarily and unfairly prosecuting children as adults under its Direct File statute. Human Rights Watch criminal justice researcher and author of the report Alba Morales speaks with CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz.
One child has died from a hit-and-run crash at a daycare center outside Orlando, Fla. Law enforcement are searching for the suspect. WKMG-TV's Nicole Pesecky reports.
A Florida family is celebrating its first month home after a groundbreaking five-organ transplant surgery saved their 3-year-old boy's life. Mark Rivera reports.
Three Pinellas County, Florida deputies rescued a 24 year old man from a suicide attempt as he was standing on the Bay Pines Bridge. The man told deputies he was upset about financial and relationship issues.
Benjamin Johnson, 80, was honored in the Piccadilly Cafeteria, in Florida, as the chain's longest-serving employee. Johnson has been serving meals for 60 years and says he no plans to retire. WKMG's Julie Broughton reports.
Two red-shouldered hawks are protecting their young outside a library in Port Orange, Fla. The hawks have dive-bombed patrons walking in and out, as well as one library employee. Of the six attacked, three people suffered scratches to their heads. Kristin Giannas reports.
Thousands of dead and dying starfish are washing ashore in Alabama and Florida. Marine experts say the reason is most likely recent strong storms that have pushed the starfish over sandbars and onto the beaches.
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and a tornado warning ripped through Central Florida. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, heavy rain also moved through, causing flood concerns for areas dealing with melting snow. Eric Fisher of WBZ-TV reports.
Marc Hardekopf retired in 2013 in his mid-thirties. CBS News' Alexander Trowbridge reports on how he pulled it off.
There are two grand-prize winning tickets in the latest Mega Millions lottery worth $400 million. So far, no one has come forward to claim the prize. Anthony Mason reports.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
The suspect, Brian Cole, has not yet entered a plea to the charges stemming from two bombs found near Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters nearly five years ago.
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
A woman was killed in what appears to be the first fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado in nearly 30 years.
Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.
The suspect, Brian Cole, has not yet entered a plea to the charges stemming from two bombs found near Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters nearly five years ago.
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Abel, 63, takes the helm of Berkshire Hathaway after a six-decade run by Buffett.
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
The suspect, Brian Cole, has not yet entered a plea to the charges stemming from two bombs found near Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters nearly five years ago.
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver was charged with "dangerous driving causing death" and driving without a license, among other charges.
The Rafah border crossing was set to reopen under the ceasefire in effect in Gaza since October, but has so far remained closed.
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
As a deadly fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski town of Crans-Montana, young people trapped inside tried desperately to escape.
Venus Williams, 45, received a wild-card entry to the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance.
K-pop star Rosé is up for three Grammy nominations, including Record and Song of the Year. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about her rise to fame and the doubts she still has at times.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Grok, the artificial intelligence tool created by Elon Musk, posted online about "lapses in safeguards" that led to the generation of lewd images involving children. Journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News with more.
Grok, the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, said it is fixing "lapses in safeguards" after social media users said it was generating sexualized photos of minors.
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.
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
U.S. officials announced that 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant has been charged after allegedly planning to carry out an ISIS-inspired terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Jessica Levinson have more.
Justice Department and FBI officials announced Friday that a planned terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve was thwarted. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said the suspect, who was allegedly inspired by ISIS, was 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein survivors are alleging that a large number of files have yet to be released by the Department of Justice. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Esther Jane Stephen, a high school softball coach, was arrested in 2020 in the fatal shooting of her former fiancé Shea Briar in Jay County, Indiana. Prosecutors say Stephen, known as E.J., had attempted to kill him before with a drink laced with ibuprofen.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Grok, the artificial intelligence tool created by Elon Musk, posted online about "lapses in safeguards" that led to the generation of lewd images involving children. Journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News with more.
Massive protests have erupted in Iran, and President Trump is weighing in as news of deaths and violence emerges. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Hikers found a woman's body near a Colorado trail, and officials believe a mountain lion may have attacked her. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
The massive fire that engulfed a bar at a Swiss ski resort in Crans-Montana killed dozens and injured more than 100. Officials believe sparklers ignited the deadly fire. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
U.S. officials announced that 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant has been charged after allegedly planning to carry out an ISIS-inspired terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Jessica Levinson have more.