Gas prices hit 2-year peak in wake of Harvey
Texas governor urges residents not to panic after rising fuel prices and shortages led to long lines at stations
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Tech billionaire pledges $36M for Harvey relief
Famed entrepreneur with roots in Texas joins other corporate executives in pledging funds for recovery effort
Harvey spreads its misery into Deep South
More than 50 people were evacuated from a Nashville neighborhood due to flooding from Harvey
How will pipeline shutdown impact gas prices?
Gas prices have jumped nearly 20 cents since Harvey made landfall; national average is highest it's been in at least two years
Brett Eldredge reveals what drives him to play music
The country star says he doesn't care about fame
Houston-area realtor vanishes before Hurricane Harvey
Crystal McDowell went missing on her way to pick up her children from her ex-husband’s house, 24 hours before the worst of Harvey hit the Houston area
Evacuees in east Texas desperate to go anywhere else
Military cargo planes are evacuating hundreds from Beaumont, where there has been no running water for 24 hours
Former Houston mayor on Harvey: "Worse than the worst case"
Bill White dealt with three major hurricanes that affected Houston during his tenure
Next up: Finding temp housing for Houston's Harvey evacuees
Floodwaters receding; house-to-house searches for more stranded people wrapping up
Fears of new explosions at flooded Arkema chemical plant
Citing national security considerations, Arkema didn't provide details CBS News sought on chemicals at plant
Trump's 2018 budget raises questions about a "better than ever" Harvey recovery
Trump has proposed vast spending cuts and leaving some leadership positions unfilled at agencies involved in disaster management
Houston mayor vows: We'll "bounce back like never before"
Sylvester Turner says it's time for him to turn his attention to recovery and helping the thousands displaced by the storm
Hurricane Harvey's impact on U.S. economy
With a fifth of U.S. refinery capacity out of action, much depends on how quickly flood-damaged plants can restart
What NOT to do after your home is flooded
CEO of restoration company on the scene in Houston has some advice for property owners hurt by Harvey
Houston’s Muslims volunteering post-Harvey, even on holy day
Mosques housing evacuees of all faiths, Muslim volunteers conducting rescues, serving food, delivering donations
EPA delayed Obama-era rule on chemical storage after industry objected
The Obama-era rule would have tightened safety requirements for companies storing large amounts of dangerous chemicals like the plant near Houston that exploded early Thursday
What to do if your auto was damaged by Harvey
Some 500,000 vehicles in the Houston area alone could be a total loss due to damage from the storm
Trump donating $1M in personal funds to Texas relief
The announcement comes before the president's second trip to Texas scheduled for Saturday
Pence, cabinet members pledge swift federal Harvey relief
Vice President Pence pledged that the White House is ready "to help communities begin to recover" after Hurricane Harvey
Woman sings "Amazing Grace" to lift spirits of Harvey flood victims
It was an impromptu moment captured on camera: Victoria White singing a song of hope at the Lone Star Convention Center shelter
Pizza Hut workers paddle through Harvey flood to deliver free pies
Pizza Hut workers on kayaks surprise stranded Texans with free pizza during Harvey floods
Before and after Harvey's floods
Satellite photos from almost 500 miles above the Earth reveal the stunning extent of Texas floodwaters
Gas shortages in Texas as Harvey knocks out refineries
Drivers are scrambling to fill up as tropical storm continues to wreak havoc on the region's energy sector
Trapped in Houston bakery, workers bake bread for Harvey victims
Some employees worked 20 hours straight to restock the empty shelves full of bread and pastries for a hungry city
"Waffle House Index" shows Harvey's strength
You know things are bad when this unusually hardy breakfast chain starts closing restaurants
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense accord, criticized by Iran
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
Pentagon releases 5th batch of UFO files, with more documents and videos
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.
Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
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Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Aug. 9)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
Feds could scrap rules requiring airlines to disclose airfares in full
A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
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Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.
Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
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"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
The Truth About Postpartum Psychosis
The issue of postpartum psychosis has come to the forefront amid the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children. What are the signs of a mental break, and is the healthcare system failing mothers? In this special episode of Healthful, Norah speaks with Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist who has treated patients with the rare and severe mental health emergency. She also speaks with Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor who has made it her mission to help other mothers.
Flesh-eating bacteria have killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.
Plans for another mass migrant crossing into Ceuta spreading online
CBS News reviewed dozens of posts on social media that suggest a renewed push for migrants to cross the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
Amanda Knox's comedy show faces criticism from murdered roommate's family
Amanda Knox made headlines almost two decades ago when she was convicted, but later acquitted, of the murder of Meredith Kercher in Italy.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense agreement
The agreement says any armed attack against one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on them all, Pakistan and Turkey said in statement.
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Top music exec chooses his song of the summer
Music lovers are weighing in on the 2026 song of the summer contenders. Jem Aswad, Variety's executive music editor, shares what he thinks makes a hit the standout of the season.
What's the song of the summer?
While many songs generate acclaim as soon as they hit the airwaves, there can only be one song of the summer. SiriusXM radio host Lamar Dawson makes his pick.
Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham on "Ted Lasso"
Emmy Award-winning actors Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham share their thoughts on returning to "Ted Lasso" for a fourth season after a three-year hiatus. Temple returns as publicist Keeley Jones while Waddingham is back as club owner Rebecca Welton.
Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
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Meta fined $567M over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
Kids dropping phones for summer jobs
Meet the children leaving their devices behind this summer to flex their entrepreneurial muscles with summer jobs.
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.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Deadly school shooting in Thailand
At least seven people died during a school shooting in Bangkok, Thailand. BBC News' Jonathan Head reports.
New DNA evidence in Utah death row case
New DNA evidence is raising questions about the case against Douglas Carter, who is on death row in Utah for murder. Neal Hamilton, one of Carter's defense attorneys, joins CBS News with his take.
Amanda Knox defends comedy show
Amanda Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of murder in Italy, appeared on stage for a comedy show and is now facing backlash for her appearance. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Lindsay Clancy bawls in courtroom
Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom charged with the murder of her three children, had an emotional day in court as expert testimony continued. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt reports.
Inside the NYC supervised drug-use sites
A 5-year-old experiment sanctioned by the city of New York, but not by the federal government, provide supervised sites for drug users. The goal is to reduce overdose deaths and street drug use, but some critics still have doubts about the process. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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Senate passes Graham's Russia sanctions bill
The Senate passed a bill championed by late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham to impose new sanctions against Russia. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign deal
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a new defense deal that may raise alarm bells for some nations in the Middle East. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab explains.
Expert on Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz deal
Iran and Oman appear to be making progress on a potential deal surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, but the outcome may not be enough to satisfy the U.S. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLean joins with more insight.
Scientists create new viruses with AI
Scientists at Stanford University successfully used artificial intelligence to create new viruses, which may have some worrisome implications. CBS News' Dr. Celine Gounder reports.
Court on White House ballroom construction
A federal appeals court has blocked the construction of President Trump's White House ballroom, saying the project requires congressional approval. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.