CBS Evening News, October 9th, 2020
Hurricane Delta threatens Louisiana with "life-threatening" storm surge; Baseballs bring three generations together in Alabama.
Hurricane Delta
"We just keep going": Group provides meals to hurricane victims
The nonprofit Mercy Chefs is on track to serve an estimated 6 to 7 million meals by the end of the year.
Another hurricane devastates Louisiana
Coastal Louisiana was hit by yet another hurricane on Friday, weeks after Hurricane Laura battered the same area. David Begnaud reports from Lake Charles, where families are once again picking up the pieces.
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.
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 batters Louisiana
Hurricane Delta slammed into Louisiana's Gulf Coast Friday, making landfall miles from where Hurricane Laura struck just six weeks ago. Shreveport, Louisiana, Mayor Adrian Perkins joined CBSN with more on the storm's impact.
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.
U.S. Gulf Coast braces for second major hurricane in less than 2 months
Communities along the Gulf Coast are preparing for Hurricane Delta just six weeks after being hit by Hurricane Laura. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal has the latest from Louisiana, and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berradeli joins CBSN to explain the role climate change has had in this very busy hurricane season.
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 churns toward Gulf Coast
Hurricane Delta is expected to gain strength as it churns its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward the Louisiana coast. The powerful storm was downgraded overnight to a Category 2 just before making landfall in Mexico. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest.
Hurricane Delta takes aim at Louisiana coast
Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified before reaching Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, and it's expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Friday. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest.
Hurricane Delta leaves hundreds of thousands without power
The storm slammed the same region that was devastated by Hurricane Laura just six weeks ago.
Hundreds of thousands lose power as Delta slams the Gulf Coast
Delta made landfall near Creole, Louisiana, as a Category 2 storm on Friday evening, but quickly weakened to a Category 1.
Hurricane Delta takes aim at the Gulf Coast
The Category 3 storm is growing more powerful and expected to hit Louisiana Friday evening.
Hurricane Delta may bring "life-threatening" storm surge to Gulf Coast
Forecasters warn that the hurricane could blow ashore a storm surge of up to 11 feet.
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.
American tourists trapped after Hurricane Delta strikes Mexico
The city of New Orleans is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Delta barrels across the Gulf of Mexico with Louisiana in its sights.
Hurricane Delta hits Mexico, toppling trees and knocking out power
Powerful storm weakened somewhat to a Category 3 but still packed sustained winds of 120 mph as it headed for landfall over resort-heavy peninsula that includes Cancun.
Hurricane Delta intensifies into Category 4 storm
"You've likely never experienced a storm this strong before in your life," says CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli. He joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain Hurricane Delta's trajectory and why climate change is intensifying major storms.
DHS shutdown begins as funding expires without a deal in Congress
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
What services will be affected by the DHS government shutdown?
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired at the end of the day Friday. Here's what will be affected.
Nancy Guthrie search activity ramps up near her home in Tucson, Arizona
The FBI and sheriff's department have been searching Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Arizona sheriff in Nancy Guthrie search defends sending DNA to Florida lab
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
ICE agents on leave for lying under oath in Minneapolis shooting investigation
Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement accused two federal agents of lying under oath regarding the mid-January shooting of a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis.
Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms "whether approved by Congress or not"
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falling in free skate, finishes 8th
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
Tillis suggests Warsh faces long Fed chair nomination process
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't support the confirmation of any Fed nominee until the Justice Dept.'s investigation into chairman Jerome Powell is resolved.
U.S. women's curling team slides to victory over Canada in an Olympic first
The U.S. women's curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.
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Nancy Guthrie search activity ramps up near her home in Tucson, Arizona
The FBI and sheriff's department have been searching Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
U.S. women's curling team slides to victory over Canada in an Olympic first
The U.S. women's curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.
"We were all scared," says child who ran as ICE operation unfolded near school bus stop
Dylan, who is a U.S. citizen, told CBS News the day seemed normal — until he heard his classmates suddenly start shouting "ICE."
U.S. women's hockey tops Italy 6-0 to advance to Winter Olympics semifinals
Kendall Coyne Schofield scored twice and top-seeded United States routed Olympic host Italy 6-0 in a lopsided, festive and sometimes chippy women's hockey quarterfinal at the Milan Cortina Games.
After 33 years on the route, a New Jersey mailman who loved helping people retires
For the past 33 years, Joe DiTore has really delivered for people in Demarest, New Jersey, both in their mailboxes and their personal lives.
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January CPI report is the best inflation news in months. Here's why.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Romance costs more this year as inflation lifts Valentine's Day gift prices
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
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DHS shutdown begins as funding expires without a deal in Congress
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Why is the U.S. government exploring using high-energy lasers near the border?
The FAA imposed a surprise flight ban over El Paso earlier this week amid disagreements within the U.S. government over the use of a high-energy laser against drones at the border.
White House files most detailed plans yet for Trump ballroom, East Wing renovation
The filing includes new renderings of the new East Wing, relative to other buildings close to the ballroom and from vantage points near the U.S. Capitol, Jefferson Memorial and points around the White House campus.
Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms "whether approved by Congress or not"
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
Tillis suggests Warsh faces long Fed chair nomination process
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't support the confirmation of any Fed nominee until the Justice Dept.'s investigation into chairman Jerome Powell is resolved.
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Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
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U.S. women's curling team slides to victory over Canada in an Olympic first
The U.S. women's curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.
U.S. women's hockey tops Italy 6-0 to advance to Winter Olympics semifinals
Kendall Coyne Schofield scored twice and top-seeded United States routed Olympic host Italy 6-0 in a lopsided, festive and sometimes chippy women's hockey quarterfinal at the Milan Cortina Games.
Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falling in free skate, finishes 8th
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
Fugitive arrested after arriving at Olympics to watch hockey
A man who was wanted by Italian authorities for a series of 2010 thefts was arrested when he arrived at the Olympics on Wednesday.
CEO of Dubai's largest port replaced after ties to Epstein revealed
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and chairman of Dubai's DP World, appears in the Epstein files more than 4,700 times, according to the Justice Dept.
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"Sinners" cinematographer could make history
"Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw says she doesn't want the audience to notice her work because "you wanna make it so good it feels like a dream." The Oscar nominee is the first woman of color nominated in the cinematography category and only the fourth woman ever. It's the only Oscars craft category never won by a woman. She talks about her career journey to this historic moment.
Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
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Viral essay urges people to prepare for AI
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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.
FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
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Nancy Guthrie search activity ramps up near her home in Tucson, Arizona
The FBI and sheriff's department have been searching Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Latest on Guthrie search
The FBI is now calling the "subject" in the surveillance video of Nancy Guthrie's front porch a suspect. The agency has also released its first description of the 84-year-old's alleged kidnapper. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
Arizona sheriff in Nancy Guthrie search defends sending DNA to Florida lab
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
Girl looking for a date to a school dance was murdered a week later
Mary Kay Heese, 17, was found stabbed to death in a field in March 1969. Fifty-five years later, a suspect was arrested — someone who had been on investigators' radar for decades.
Sheriff on nonuse of FBI lab in Guthrie case
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is using a third-party lab to process DNA in the Nancy Guthrie case rather than leaning on the FBI in Quantico. Sheriff Chris Nanos explained the decision to CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti.
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
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Pool maintenance at Nancy Guthrie's home
Activity at Nancy Guthrie's home on Friday included pool maintenance in her backyard. Earlier in the week, a delivery driver accidentally tried to drop off a pizza at the front door. Former FBI special agent Jeff Harp and former FBI supervisory special agent Dennis Franks join CBS News to discuss.
Former NYPD detective says Nancy Guthrie case is complex
Federal authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest of the possible kidnapper or something that would lead to Nancy Guthrie's location. Former New York City police detective Herman Weisberg, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Former NYPD detective on Nancy Guthrie case
Retired FBI hostage negotiator and special agent Chip Massey joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
Beloved mailman retires after 33 years of service
For the past 33 years, Joe DiTore has really delivered for people in Demarest, New Jersey, both in their mailboxes and their personal lives. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
True crime podcaster on Nancy Guthrie case
The FBI has now doubled the reward for any information leading to the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie or an arrest in the case. True Crime Arizona podcast host Briana Whitney and Eric O'Neill, a former FBI counterintelligence operative, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the case. Plus, CBS News' Anna Schecter answers viewers' questions.