Eta weakens to tropical storm as Florida braces for second hit
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an expanded emergency declaration to include 13 counties along or near the Gulf Coast.
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Tropical Storm Eta churns toward Florida
Storm watches and warnings are in effect along Florida's Gulf Coast as residents brace for Tropical Storm Eta to make another impact. Heavy rainfall and severe flooding have been seen across the southern part of the state. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest forecast.
Tropical Storm Eta targeting Gulf Coast
Eta, which was once a major hurricane, is pulling away from Central America and is expected to hit Cuba and South Florida as a tropical storm.
Hurricane Zeta hits Louisiana as strong Category 2 storm
Hurricane Zeta made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana, on Wednesday with 110 mph winds and quickly approached Mississippi and Alabama.
Threats from Hurricane Zeta, California fires
Hurriane Zeta re-strengthened Wednesday morning on its way to making landfall in Louisiana. And on the West Coast, uncontained wildfires are forcing evacuations in Orange County, California. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to talk about the extreme weather hazards.
Hurricane Zeta zeroes in on Louisiana
Hurricane Zeta is speeding toward storm-weary Louisiana with landfall expected just south of New Orleans.
Zeta takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast after drenching Mexico
Zeta is expected to regain strength as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue hurricane warnings in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Navy investigating fatal plane crash
The Navy is investigating a fatal plane crash that occurred Friday when a training aircraft crashed into a home in the Foley, Alabama. Two crew members were killed but no one on the ground was injured.
U.S. Navy training plane crashes in Alabama, killing 2
The T-6B Texan II training plane crashed Friday in an Alabama residential neighborhood near the Gulf Coast.
U.S. Navy identifies 2 killed in training plane crash
The T-6B Texan II training plane crashed Friday in an Alabama residential neighborhood near the Gulf Coast.
Louisiana braces for dangerous flooding from Hurricane Delta
Louisiana is bracing for dangerous flooding from Hurricane Delta. David Begnaud reports.
Delta downgraded to tropical storm
Heavy rain and strong winds are again pounding coastal Louisiana and portions of Texas and Mississippi after Hurricane Delta became the tenth named storm to hit the U.S. mainland in 2020. While it was downgraded to a tropical storm overnight, Delta still carries danger as it moves slowly inland with winds of about 45 miles per hour. Mireya Villarreal reports from hard-hit Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Hurricane Delta threatens Louisiana
Hurricane Delta is about to make landfall along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. It will be the tenth named storm to make landfall this year in the U.S. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Tracking Hurricane Delta
The threat of Hurricane Delta is far from over. CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has the latest.
Hurricane Delta batters the Gulf Coast
Several hundred thousand people are without power along the U.S. Gulf Coast after Hurricane Delta made landfall on Friday night. Delta is the 10th named hurricane to make landfall this year. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villareal reports from the hard-hit city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, with the latest on the recovery efforts.
Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Louisiana
Heavy rain and strong winds are again pounding coastal Louisiana and portions of Texas and Mississippi after Hurricane Delta made landfall Friday evening. It has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, though the system has left more than 600,000 people without power. David Begnaud reports from Lafayette, Louisiana.
Hurricane Delta makes landfall as Category 2 storm
Hurricane Delta made landfall as a Category 2 storm in Creole, Louisiana. The storm is unleashing damaging winds and a life-threatening storm surge just six weeks after Hurricane Laura struck. Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN with the latest on the storm.
Tracking Hurricane Delta before it makes landfall
Hurricane Delta, a major Category 3 storm, is on its way to make landfall on the U.S. CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
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Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Delta
Hurricane Delta is gaining strength over the Gulf of Mexico as it approaches landfall along the Louisiana coast. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest on the path of the potentially devastating storm.
Hurricane Delta churns toward Gulf Coast
People in Louisiana are preparing for the arrival or Hurricane Delta later in the week, just six weeks after the state was hit by Hurricane Laura. The storm already barreled through Mexico on Wednesday, knocking out power for more than 266,000 people in the Yucatan Peninsula. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from Delcambre, Louisiana.
Hurricane Delta heading toward the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Delta battered Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, knocking out power across the resort area. Now, the storm is heading toward the Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall this week. Mireya Villarreal takes a look.
Hurricane Delta bears striking resemblance to Atlantic's most intense storm
Perhaps the most astonishing similarity is its extremely small eye. The smaller the eye, the faster the winds can circulate around the center.
Hurricane Delta turns into monster Category 4 storm
Hurricane Delta has turned into a monster Category 4 storm that threatens millions along the Gulf Coast. CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has the latest.
Hurricane Delta rapidly intensifies
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has already issued a state of emergency as Hurricane Delta churns closer towards the U.S. Gulf Coast. Delta and has rapidly grown in strength over the past 24 hours. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest on the forecast.
Judge permanently blocks release of Jack Smith's report on Trump documents case
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Travel bans in effect, thousands of flights canceled as storm slams Northeast
A massive winter storm slamming the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with blizzard conditions on Monday has prompted travel bans and forced thousands of flights to be canceled.
Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed after cartel leader's death
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Utah mom accused of poisoning her husband on trial for murder. What to know.
Kouri Richins, the Utah mother accused of killing her husband and then publishing a children's book about grief, is now on trial for his murder.
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved leg from amputation after Olympics crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
Supreme Court to weigh energy companies' bid to end state climate change suits
The Supreme Court agreed to take up an effort by energy companies to end a lawsuit filed in state court that seeks billions of dollars in damages.
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Utah mom accused of poisoning her husband on trial for murder. What to know.
Kouri Richins, the Utah mother accused of killing her husband and then publishing a children's book about grief, is now on trial for his murder.
DHS officials watch for response by US-based cartel networks after leader killed
Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.
Dow slides nearly 800 points as AI and tariff risks rattle investors
The Dow Jones slid nearly 800 points as investors fret over AI disruption and react to President Trump's new tariff agenda.
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.
Here's how much the new "no tax on tips" deduction could save you
Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
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Dow slides nearly 800 points as AI and tariff risks rattle investors
The Dow Jones slid nearly 800 points as investors fret over AI disruption and react to President Trump's new tariff agenda.
Here's how much the new "no tax on tips" deduction could save you
Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
Social Security could run dry earlier than expected, analysis finds
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Trump imposes 10% tariffs on all countries after SCOTUS struck down earlier tariffs
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
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DHS officials watch for response by US-based cartel networks after leader killed
Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
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Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.
Some U.S. Embassy staff in Beirut ordered to leave amid escalating tensions
The State Department has ordered some staff in the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to begin to leave Lebanon, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.
Supreme Court to weigh energy companies' bid to end state climate change suits
The Supreme Court agreed to take up an effort by energy companies to end a lawsuit filed in state court that seeks billions of dollars in damages.
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As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
How safe is America from polio?
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
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Cop's shortness of breath was the only sign of rare lung disorder
Travis Corbitt's struggles to breathe led to his retirement and reliance on an oxygen tank.
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DHS officials watch for response by US-based cartel networks after leader killed
Law enforcement is monitoring potential increases in violence, coercion or debt-collection activity in domestic trafficking corridors after cartel head "El Mencho" was killed Sunday.
Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.
Some U.S. Embassy staff in Beirut ordered to leave amid escalating tensions
The State Department has ordered some staff in the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to begin to leave Lebanon, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.
Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved leg from amputation after Olympics crash
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
25 Mexican National Guard troops killed after cartel leader's death
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
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Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder
Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Star Trek celebrates 60 years
CBS News' Dave Malkoff joins from Star Trek: The Cruise with Rob Picardo, who plays "The Doctor" in the series, to discuss how people are celebrating 60 years of the franchise.
Racial slur shouted during BAFTA awards by guest with Tourette's
Britain's film academy and the BBC apologized after a broadcast of the BAFTA awards ceremony that included an offensive outburst by an audience member with Tourette's syndrome.
"Survivor 50" contestant on returning to game
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Robots can help amid nursing home staffing crisis
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Social psychologist on social media addiction
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
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.
Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to trial
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
Mark Zuckerberg grilled in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
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Utah author fatally poisoned husband to get his money, prosecutors say
Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of fentanyl into a cocktail that her husband drank, prosecutors say.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
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Officials probe killing at Mar-a-Lago
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Armed man shot and killed at Mar-a-Lago
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NASA to start slow-moving process returning moon rocket to hangar this week
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
NASA's moon rocket hit by new problem, flight pushed to April
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Report criticizes NASA Boeing Starliner trip
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