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Hurricane Dorian
Search continues for Dorian victims
A week after Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, the official death toll is 45 — but that number is expected to skyrocket. Errol Barnett is in the Bahamas, where the search for victims continues.
Search for victims in Bahamas continues a week after Dorian
The official death toll in the Bahamas is 45, but that number is expected to skyrocket
New twist in Trump's Dorian map controversy
Craig McLean, NOAA's acting chief scientist, says he's looking into possible violations of scientific integrity after the agency issued a statement backing President Trump's claim that Hurricane Dorian could threaten Alabama – contradicting their own meteorologists. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest developments on "Red and Blue."
NOAA scientist rips "political" backing of Trump's Dorian claims
Craig McLean, NOAA's acting chief scientist, wrote an email to colleagues that called the agency's response "political"
Dorian evacuees told to get off ferry in Bahamas if they don't have U.S. visas
The death toll has risen to 45, as officials continue to comb through miles of debris, trying to account for hundreds of missing
Some Dorian survivors refuse to leave
Police in the Bahamas have raised the death toll from Hurricane Dorian to at least 45 people, with hundreds still missing. As survivors evacuate islands decimated by the storm, some are refusing to leave the only place they've ever called home, even as food and water are scarce. Nikki Battiste spoke with a few of them on Abaco Island.
Humanitarian crisis in Bahamas post-Dorian
Some 70,000 people in the Bahamas are in need of food and shelter after the islands were ravaged by Hurricane Dorian, according to the United Nations. Errol Barnett reports from Freeport on Grand Bahama Island.
"Fully extra-tropical" Dorian is out to sea — finally
Storm that became hurricane August 28 still had hurricane-force winds as late as Sunday, over eastern Canada; Bahamas death toll continues to rise
Dorian makes landfall in Nova Scotia
The Bahamas are recovering after Dorian decimated the islands for 48 hours, killing at least 43 people; at least two were killed in North Carolina
Trump's feud with weather officials ramps up
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a statement Friday to say the information they gave the president over the weekend did in fact include Alabama in their Hurricane Dorian projections. The statement also disavowed a Sunday tweet sent out by the Birmingham branch of the National Weather Service that said Alabama would not be impacted by the storm. The president of the National Weather Service Employees Organization fired back, calling NOAA's statement “utterly disgusting and disingenuous.” Weija Jiang reports.
Florida GOP lawmakers on climate change
Donald Trump praised Florida lawmakers for their response to Hurricane Dorian this week, specifically calling out lawmakers like Rick Scott who weighed in on the connection between climate change and stronger storms. Jim Defede, investigative reporter for CBS station WFOR in Miami, joined CBSN to discuss how the state's top lawmakers are addressing climate change.
Relief and recovery underway in the Bahamas
Hurricane Dorian is heading Northeast out into the Atlantic, having devastated the Bahamas and lashed parts of North Carolina. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joined CBSN to talk about the storm's impact on North Carolina and where it is headed next. He is followed by CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste, who discussed relief and recovery efforts in the Bahamas.
Hurricane Dorian slams North Carolina coast
Rescue efforts are underway in North Carolina after Hurricane Dorian made landfall on the outer banks. The storm brought with it a seven-foot storm surge and winds up to 90 mph. Omar Villafranca joined CBSN with the latest.
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Survivors left homeless days after Dorian slams Bahamas
Five days after the storm ravaged the Bahamas, 76,000 people are in urgent need of food and water
Hundreds stranded after Dorian hit North Carolina
A rescue is underway along the coast of North Carolina. Hundreds who refused to evacuate Ocracoke Island were stranded when Dorian slammed into the Outer Banks. Omar Villafranca reports.
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Trump to hold rally before North Carolina House election
Trump will rally in Fayetteville to stump for Republican candidate Dan Bishop after the original 2018 election was voided over allegations of ballot fraud
Dorian makes landfall in North Carolina
Hurricane Dorian is slamming the North Carolina coast, making landfall in Cape Hatteras as a Category 1. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined CBSN from Kitty Hawk with the latest on conditions there.
Dorian slams North Carolina coast
Hurricane Dorian was a Category 1 as it slammed North Carolina with rain and wind. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN AM from Kitty Hawk with more.
U.S. women who survived Dorian: Families "thought we were dead"
Pam Mobley and Joann Coakley's husbands feared the worst when the two vacationing women lost contact with families back home in the middle of the hurricane
Hurricane Dorian makes landfall
Hurricane Dorian made landfall in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, Friday morning. Ken Graham, the director of the National Hurricane Center, joined CBSN to talk about what's next for the storm.
Two women reunited with husbands after Dorian
Pam Mobley and Joann Coakley were FaceTiming with their husbands back home when Hurricane Dorian struck. The two best friends couldn't get in touch with their family for another 48 hours – and back home, their husbands were glued to the television for 20 hours a day desperately looking for answers. The women were rescued and flown home on Thursday. Nikki Battiste reports.
Bahamians lash out over disaster response: "We are on our own"
As chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen deliver meals to remote islands, residents express anger and frustration
Trump's decision to tap Kash Patel for FBI director sends shockwaves
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Major snowstorm blankets parts of U.S. over Thanksgiving weekend
The National Weather Service said Sunday that "travel could be difficult to impossible" in places where ongoing snowfall is forecast through the beginning of the week.
"The Barn," on the lynching of Emmett Till, and an evil hiding in plain sight
In his new book, author Wright Thompson examines the site of the notorious 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, and a Mississippi Delta culture that, he says, has spent decades trying to erase a horrible crime.
Hamas releases propaganda video showing Israeli-American hostage
Edan Alexander grew up in New Jersey and was a soldier in the Israeli military when Hamas militants attacked on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid slumping sales
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has resigned after nearly four years in the top spot of the Jeep and Ram maker, which has continued to struggle with slumping sales.
Sen. Alex Padilla says Donald Trump has "has it in for California"
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California said there's "a lot of reason for concern" for the second Trump administration "if the first administration is any indicator."
Trump taps Tiffany Trump's father-in-law Massad Boulos as Middle East adviser
President-elect Donald Trump picked Massad Boulos for senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. The Lebanese billionaire is his youngest daughter's father-in-law.
5 missing after boat capsizes in seas off Alaska coast
Responders could face tough conditions because part of the region, located in the Gulf of Alaska, is under a winter storm warning.
Selena Gomez: "It's a dream what I'm doing"
At 32, she's an accomplished actor, successful singer-songwriter, billionaire business owner, and philanthropist. But Selena Gomez's gutsiest move may have been sharing her real self.
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5 missing after boat capsizes in seas off Alaska coast
Responders could face tough conditions because part of the region, located in the Gulf of Alaska, is under a winter storm warning.
Trump's decision to tap Kash Patel for FBI director sends shockwaves
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Trump taps Tiffany Trump's father-in-law Massad Boulos as Middle East adviser
President-elect Donald Trump picked Massad Boulos for senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs. The Lebanese billionaire is his youngest daughter's father-in-law.
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President Biden fulfills pledge to visit Africa with trip to Angola this week
President Biden will travel to Angola this week, becoming the first sitting president to do so and following through on a years-long pledge to visit sub-Saharan Africa.
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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid slumping sales
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has resigned after nearly four years in the top spot of the Jeep and Ram maker, which has continued to struggle with slumping sales.
Southwest says it will end cabin service earlier to reduce injuries
Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries.
S&P 500 and Dow notch gains, capping Wall Street's best month of 2024
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now
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Some Costco eggs are recalled due to risk of salmonella
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Trump's decision to tap Kash Patel for FBI director sends shockwaves
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Trump taps Tiffany Trump's father-in-law Massad Boulos as Middle East adviser
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 1, 2024
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President Biden fulfills pledge to visit Africa with trip to Angola this week
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Sen. Alex Padilla says Donald Trump has "has it in for California"
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Jane Fonda with a secret of aging well
A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present "Sunday Morning" viewers with a key to living a longer life, by maintaining a better outlook.
Are there really risks to fluoride in water?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
New Mexico man awarded $412 million for botched penile injections
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Why does eating turkey make you sleepy? Thanksgiving fatigue, explained.
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Protests in Georgia leave over 40 hospitalized as EU talks suspended
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the parliament Saturday night, throwing stones and setting off fireworks, while police deployed water cannons and tear gas.
Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump, and a post-Cold War world still divided
After a childhood behind the Iron Curtain, Angela Merkel served as Chancellor of a united Germany for 16 years, becoming the most powerful woman in the world while dealing with its most powerful men. She talks about her new book, "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021."
Putin OKs record Russian defense spending budget as EU officials visit Kyiv
According to what was posted on a government website, 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion) were allocated for national defense, around 32.5% of the budget.
Stowaway who flew from NYC to Paris creates disturbance on return flight
The woman was removed from the Delta flight by French law enforcement prior to takeoff Saturday, CBS News learned.
Hamas releases propaganda video showing Israeli-American hostage
Edan Alexander grew up in New Jersey and was a soldier in the Israeli military when Hamas militants attacked on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023.
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Selena Gomez: "It's a dream what I'm doing"
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Selena Gomez: "I'm okay with where I am and who I am"
At 32, Selena Gomez is an accomplished actor (including in the new movie "Emilia Pérez"), successful singer-songwriter, billionaire business owner, and philanthropist. But her gutsiest move may have been sharing herself. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her mother's inspiration; her relationship with Steve Martin and Martin Short, her co-stars in "Only Murders in the Building"; and why she went public with her health struggles and bipolar diagnosis in the documentary "My Mind and Me," saying, "One of the strongest things you can do is be vulnerable."
Elvis Duran on the magic of radio and his special bond with listeners
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Elvis Duran on the magic of radio
Since 1996, New York City disc jockey Elvis Duran has hosted "Elvis Duran and the Morning Show," the country's most popular Top-40 morning program. He talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about growing up in Texas enamored with radio, becoming friends with "this voice in the dark"; how radio has changed over the years; and how being in Santa Fe, New Mexico, changes him.
Tom Colicchio on "Why I Cook"
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Australian parliament approves law to ban under-16s from social media
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AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Firefighter accused of staging a house fire to cover up a murder
It was Thanksgiving Eve 2020, and Melissa Lamesch was excited about the upcoming birth of her first child. Investigators would learn there was someone who was not as enthused — the expectant father, firefighter Matthew Plote.
How did Cayley Mandadi die? Parents find clue in her boyfriend's car
After a mistrial, the victim's parents buy the suspect's car, and hoping to prove he killed her, commission a reenactment video to show what they believe happened.
12-year-old stole grandfather's car, drove 160 miles, police say
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2 wounded in Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock, Arkansas
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
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Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Padilla: Trump "has it in for California"
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "there doesn't have to be a conflict unless that's what Trump wants" as his state's governor, Gavin Newsom, has convened a special session this week to set aside money to battle the incoming Trump administration.
Sullivan: White House has been in touch with hostage's family
One day after Hamas released a propaganda video featuring Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Biden administration has been in touch with Alexanders' family. "I do think that Hamas is feeling the pressure" to release the hostages, Sullivan said.
Schlesinger: "Consumers are a little unnerved" by tariffs
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "consumers are a little unnerved" by President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs. Businesses are unnerved as well, she said, because "they're not really sure whether they can pass that along and have consumers pay that additional price."