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Hurricane Fiona gains strength; "The Woman King" tops $19M in ticket sales.
Hurricane Fiona slams Bermuda, knocks out power for thousands; Unruly airline passengers reportedly declining
In the future, Ian's former spot will be replaced with Idris and Fiona will be replaced with Farrah, WMO announced.
CBS News' Errol Barnett takes a look at the high cost of weather and climate events in 2022 -- and why these kinds of disasters are expected to only get more expensive.
Hurricane Fiona knocked out power to nearly all of Puerto Rico Sunday and Monday, and left a large portion of the island without safe drinking water. Deanne Criswell, administrator for FEMA, joined John Dickerson to discuss the agency's recovery efforts.
Hurricane Fiona is picking up strength after causing major damage in Puerto Rico, at one point knocking out power to the entire island. David Begnaud, lead national correspondent for "CBS Mornings," reports on the destruction from Puerto Rico.
Five years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still rebuilding. CBS News' David Begnaud shows how their resilience and strength push them forward and how community remains the most important thing.
President Biden announced more than $60 million in federal funds for Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory begins its recovery from Hurricane Fiona. CBS News reporter Cristina Corujo joins CBS News to discuss that money and the significance of the president's visit Monday to Puerto Rico.
President Biden visited Puerto Rico on Monday to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Fiona. The president committed more than $60 million in federal funds to help the U.S. territory. Major Garrett, CBS News' chief Washington correspondent, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the trip.
As Puerto Rico recovers from Hurricane Fiona, concerns are growing that the response to Hurricane Ian could overshadow the island's recovery efforts. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green speak with Monica Feliu-Mojer with Ciencia Puerto Rico, a nonprofit organization that advocates for scientific research on the island, on what Puerto Rico needs right now.
President Joe Biden on Monday surveyed damage from Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico and announced $60 million in funding from the infrastructure bill will be allocated to the island. Watch his remarks.
President Biden is expected to announce more than $60 million in federal funds for Puerto Rico while visiting the island Monday. The trip will mark the president's first of two visits to hurricane-damaged areas this week. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBS News to discuss the president's visit as well as the recent return of seven Americans from Venezuela through a prisoner swap.
President Biden is set to visit Puerto Rico as the island struggles to recover from last month's Hurricane Fiona and the U.S. is welcoming home seven people after a prisoner swap with Venezuela. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more from the White House.
In Florida, there are growing questions about how officials handled Hurricane Ian as community members begin to pick up the pieces. Kris Van Cleave visits one community in Fort Myers to get a firsthand look at the destruction.
President Biden approved major disaster declarations for Florida and Puerto Rico, which has freed up federal funding to assist in recovery efforts for both.
More than a week after Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico and knocked out power lines, hundreds of thousands on the island were still experiencing blackouts.
Mandatory evacuations were ordered Monday in parts of Tampa Bay as Hurricane Ian makes its way toward Florida's west coast. The powerful Category 3 storm is expected to reach Florida later this week. Omar Villafranca reports from Clearwater, Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of major flash flooding this week.
"I'm seeing homes in the ocean. I'm seeing rubble floating all over the place. It's complete and utter destruction."
Meteorologists warned that it has the potential to be one of the most severe storms in Canada's history.
Climate change and Puerto Rico's struggle to keep up with recovery efforts have experts and residents concerned about future storms.
Canada is bracing for what has the potential to be one of its worst storms on record. Hurricane Fiona has already killed at least five people across the Caribbean, and the storm is making its way up the Atlantic Ocean. Nova Scotia's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing John Lohr, who oversees the province's Emergency Management Office, joined CBS News to discuss Canada's preparedness for the storm that meteorologists warn could be a "landmark weather event."
President Biden approved a major disaster declaration to help Puerto Rico in response to Hurricane Fiona. Chloe Demrovsky, president and CEO of the Disaster Recovery Institute International, joined CBS News to discuss what's next for the U.S. territory.
The eye of Fiona was forecast to pass Bermuda Thursday night and "approach" the Atlantic Canada province of Nova Scotia Friday, the National Hurricane Center said.
Remnants of landslides and major flooding have left them isolated, and government officials are working with religious groups, nonprofits and others trying to help.
A federal grand jury indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, on 18 counts last year.
The Senate will soon hold what's expected to be a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
Iran says there's been no progress in talks with the U.S. after tit-for-tat strikes, as Hezbollah rejects new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump's political campaigns.
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.
CBS News projected Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to advance while the fates of Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman, as well as gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, were unknown.
Federal authorities have busted what they say is a $30 million fraud conspiracy involving billing for children's behavioral health services that were never provided, officials announced.
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing.
The money is expected to fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in California.
Federal authorities have busted what they say is a $30 million fraud conspiracy involving billing for children's behavioral health services that were never provided, officials announced.
A federal grand jury indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, on 18 counts last year.
Republican lawmakers asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations raised by Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant that she was abused by two men.
Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump's political campaigns.
The money is expected to fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in California.
The money is expected to fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in California.
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.
American Airlines said it is temporarily cutting six routes amid rising jet fuel costs, including several flights to Los Angeles.
Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.
The Points Guy's annual ranking gives extra weight to affordability this year as higher fuel costs and airline fees squeeze travelers.
A federal grand jury indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, on 18 counts last year.
Republican lawmakers asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations raised by Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant that she was abused by two men.
Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump's political campaigns.
The money is expected to fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in California.
The Senate will soon hold what's expected to be a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing.
Wildlife experts backed by a sniffer dog and a thermal-imaging drone operator are searching for the "extremely shy" marsupial, officials said.
Iran says there's been no progress in talks with the U.S. after tit-for-tat strikes, as Hezbollah rejects new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.
State media photos showed what appeared to be a large centrifuge hall, indicating the plant is likely used to enrich weapons-grade uranium.
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, stars of "Office Romance," speak to "CBS Mornings" about the new romantic comedy, why Lopez calls herself a "hopeful romantic" and how Goldstein says he wrote the movie with his co-star in mind.
At just 20 years old, director Kane Parsons is making movie history. His film "Backrooms" landed the biggest opening ever for an original horror film and made Parsons the youngest director ever to top the box office. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the film's success, where he drew inspiration from and why he doesn't want to embrace AI.
Jon Hamm previews "Your Friends & Neighbors" season 2 finale, saying "it is satisfying" and provides some answers for fans. He also talks about the relatability of the show's characters and reflects on "Mad Men."
André De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
CBS News spoke with five people who say they were led to believe they had developed an emotional connection to an AI chatbot. They are now involved in a digital support group for people who say they experienced AI-fueled delusions or spirals. ChatGPT user Micky Small joins "The Daily Report" to share her experience.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday to oppose proposals that would require developers to obtain government approval before releasing new artificial intelligence models. Jordan Rae Kelly, former director for cyber incident response on the National Security Council, joins with analysis.
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.
Microsoft announced a slew of new AI products during its annual Microsoft Build developers conference in San Francisco. Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft vice president, speaks with CBS News about the product.
Businesses can now expand their AI customer service with Meta's help. Senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to talk about that and some of the other big tech stories of the day.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Federal authorities have busted what they say is a $30 million fraud conspiracy involving billing for children's behavioral health services that were never provided, officials announced.
President Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department as attorney general. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Jesse Calhoun's defense attorney entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf in a Portland courtroom.
Jamshid Ghomi, 63, of Newport Coast, California, is being accused of allegedly selling U.S. equipment to Iran's nuclear and military establishment, the Justice Department said. The scheme apparently lasted for a decade. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
A search for Lynette Hooker is set to expand in the Bahamas as questions linger about how she disappeared during a sailing trip with her husband, Brian Hooker. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
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.
The Obama Presidential Center is preparing to welcome visitors from around the world in Chicago, Illinois. CBS News' Lana Zak got a look at the monumental project.
Israel and Lebanon have reached a renewed ceasefire after a continued offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
President Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department as attorney general. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, stars of "Office Romance," speak to "CBS Mornings" about the new romantic comedy, why Lopez calls herself a "hopeful romantic" and how Goldstein says he wrote the movie with his co-star in mind.
At just 20 years old, director Kane Parsons is making movie history. His film "Backrooms" landed the biggest opening ever for an original horror film and made Parsons the youngest director ever to top the box office. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the film's success, where he drew inspiration from and why he doesn't want to embrace AI.