Kevin Hart challenges stars to donate to relief efforts
He wants his famous friends to follow his lead and donate money to flood relief efforts in Houston
Hurricane Harvey
Chris Young donates $100K to Hurricane Harvey relief
The singer has family and close friends in Hurricane Harvey's path
Can you buy hurricane insurance at the last minute?
Waiting periods vary state by state -- and often make it tougher to buy certain coverage as a storm is approaching
What Corporate America is doing for Hurricane Harvey relief
Home Depot, Walmart and other big companies are coming to the aid of people affected by the storm
Trump to travel to Texas Tuesday as state focuses on Harvey flooding
Harvey is the first major natural disaster of Trump's presidency
Houston "not out of the woods yet" as Harvey rainfall continues
Former Hurricane Harvey still drenching the region, worsening catastrophic, historic flooding, spurring hundreds of rescues and many evacuations
Harvey may be one of the costliest storms in U.S. history
Massive flooding along Texas' refinery-rich coast and damage to homes and property could lead to costs as high as $30 billion
Ordinary citizens step up in dramatic flooding rescues
With days more rain expected from Harvey, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, neighbors are stepping in to help neighbors
Officials defend Harvey response as floods ravage Houston
Residents of nation's 4th-largest city, gripped by catastrophic rain event, were advised to stay in place rather than flee oncoming hurricane
Tropical Storm Harvey: Rescued evacuees seek shelter
"Mega-shelter" set up at Houston convention center for those escaping flooded homes
Video of Harvey shot from space can't be processed due to Harvey
International Space Station flew over Texas and astronauts shot video of storm, but flight controllers weren't available to take in the imagery Sunday
Truck driver saved
A reporter with CBS Houston affiliate KHOU may have saved a truck driver's life. Reporter Brandi Smith spotted a trapped driver as his tractor-trailer was being swallowed by floodwaters. She waved down a Harris county sheriff towing an airboat to effect the rescue.
More rain for Houston
Harvey is expected to dump an additional 6 inches of rain overnight in Houston and some places may get 2 more feet by Friday. David Begnaud is in a southwest Houston neighborhood where water rescues are underway.
Harvey vs. Trump
Hurricane Harvey poses an early test for the Trump administration. The president has been keeping tabs on the storm, but it's not all he's had on his mind. Mola Lenghi reports.
Red Cross volunteers
American Red Cross volunteers from across the country are traveling to Texas to help provide food and shelter for storm victims. Omar Villafranca reports.
Dramatic rescues
The coast guard is making helicopter and boat rescues in Texas following catastrophic flooding in the state. DeMarco Morgan is with a family that was rescued in Dickinson, Texas.
Nursing home residents evacuated from Harvey flood waters
18 people were rescued, including 15 seniors, from La Vita Bella living facility Sunday after viral photo showed some sitting in flood water
Trump to travel to Texas on Tuesday
"We are coordinating logistics with state and local officials," White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said
Thousands flee homes as catastrophic flooding hits Houston
"The breadth and intensity of this rainfall is beyond anything experienced before," the National Weather Service said in a statement
W.H. adviser calls criticism of Trump's Arpaio pardon during hurricane "wrong"
White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert said Arpaio's pardoning was "within the rule of law"
Catastrophic flooding in Texas from Harvey
The storm system, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, is expected to dump up to 50 inches of rain in Texas over several days
Texas gov.: Trump admin. providing "everything that we need" for Harvey
"We are working on as many water rescues as we possibly can and trying to find ways to get people out of harm's way," said Texas Gov. Abbott
Harvey continues to cause "catastrophic flooding"
Authorities dreaded the destruction that was yet to come from a storm that could linger for days and unload more than 40 inches of rain on cities
"We are encouraging residents not to come back," says mayor of city in Harvey's path
Hurricane Harvey made landfall late Friday night just north Port Aransas as a Category 4 storm and has now been downgraded to a tropical storm
"Catastrophic flooding" expected in Texas from Harvey
Harvey came ashore in Texas on Friday night as the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. in more than a decade, now up to 40 inches of rain is expected
Supreme Court lets California use new congressional map in midterms
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump says the lesson from Minneapolis is to use a "softer touch" in immigration enforcement
President Trump told NBC News the call to remove 700 immigration officers from Minneapolis came from him.
No suspect identified in disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom
The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.
With latest Minnesota fraud case looming, lead prosecutors have quit
The four prosecutors who spearheaded a $250 million Minnesota fraud case have all left the U.S. Attorney's Office in a growing wave of resignations.
Man who tried to shoot Trump at Florida golf course gets life in prison
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Minnesota corrections officials dispute accusations from feds
Immigration authorities say they're targeting the "worst of the worst," but they haven't asked to take custody of over 100 non-citizens in Minnesota's prison system.
U.K. police investigating former ambassador to U.S. over Epstein ties
The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets.
Georgia army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in U.S.
A Covington Army veteran facing deportation after more than 50 years in the U.S. could be removed this week.
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Anti-fraud task force targeting Calif., more states to be led by Vance: sources
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order putting JD Vance and Andrew Ferguson in charge of the group.
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With latest Minnesota fraud case looming, lead prosecutors have quit
The four prosecutors who spearheaded a $250 million Minnesota fraud case have all left the U.S. Attorney's Office in a growing wave of resignations.
Trump says the lesson from Minneapolis is to use a "softer touch" in immigration enforcement
President Trump told NBC News the call to remove 700 immigration officers from Minneapolis came from him.
EEOC investigating Nike over alleged discrimination against White workers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Nike may have engaged in "a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against White employees."
Supreme Court lets California use new congressional map in midterms
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Treaty limiting U.S., Russian nuclear weapons expiring as leaders mull what's next
The last remaining nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia is set to expire Thursday, ending decades of arms control between the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals.
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EEOC investigating Nike over alleged discrimination against White workers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Nike may have engaged in "a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against White employees."
Millions of Americans face higher utility bills after rate hike approvals
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to PowerLines.
Pinterest fired 2 engineers who built an internal layoff tracker
Pinterest says two engineers lost their jobs after writing custom scripts to identify employees who were cut in a recent round of layoffs.
Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it scales back news coverage
Former WaPo executive editor Martin Baron told CBS News the paper's coverage will be "dramatically diminished" because of the job cuts.
China banning hidden car door handles starting in 2027 due to safety concerns
China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla's electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year, due to safety concerns.
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With latest Minnesota fraud case looming, lead prosecutors have quit
The four prosecutors who spearheaded a $250 million Minnesota fraud case have all left the U.S. Attorney's Office in a growing wave of resignations.
Trump says the lesson from Minneapolis is to use a "softer touch" in immigration enforcement
President Trump told NBC News the call to remove 700 immigration officers from Minneapolis came from him.
Supreme Court lets California use new congressional map in midterms
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Treaty limiting U.S., Russian nuclear weapons expiring as leaders mull what's next
The last remaining nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia is set to expire Thursday, ending decades of arms control between the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals.
Tesla, Waymo execs defend self-driving cars before Senate committee
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
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Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
Extended Interview: Mel Robbins
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
Book excerpt: "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.
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Comedian gets 6 years in Russian prison over joke about war veteran
"I hope no one ever finds themselves in the same situation of brutal legal abuse that I did," Artemy Ostaninsaid in his final statement in court.
Poland probing whether Epstein's "satanic circle" trafficked Polish girls
Polish leader Donald Tusk says his country will pore over the files for any evidence that Epstein's network trafficked women or girls from the country.
U.K. police investigating former ambassador to U.S. over Epstein ties
The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets.
Cold and doubt in Ukraine as 2nd round of talks with Russia kick off
U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are back around a table for a second round of technical talks, but in Kyiv, Russian bombs bring suffering and skepticism.
Ex-Prince Andrew moves out of royal home amid new Epstein revelations
King Charles' disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves from his royal mansion to a private estate after appearing in newly released Epstein files.
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Ron Funches opens up about autism diagnosis
Actor and comedian Ron Funches talks to "CBS Mornings" about appearing on the reality show "The Traitors," how it led to his autism diagnosis and opening up to others about it.
2026 Super Bowl ads to look out for
Super Bowl advertisements are already making waves as companies seek a big win during the NFL's final football game of the season. Jeanine Poggi, the editor-in-chief at Ad Age, joins CBS News with more.
Susan Lucci on life after soap opera stardome
For decades, Susan Lucci starred in "All My Children." She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her second memoir, which dives into her life after the soap opera series, the death of her husband and the resilience she found along the way.
Ransom note being investigated in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sheriff says
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Miranda Lambert sells entire music catalog
Country star Miranda Lambert's entire catalog now belongs to Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Domain Capital Group. Jem Aswad, executive editor for music at Variety, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Pinterest fired 2 engineers who built an internal layoff tracker
Pinterest says two engineers lost their jobs after writing custom scripts to identify employees who were cut in a recent round of layoffs.
More companies are pointing to AI as they lay off employees
Although economists have generally downplayed the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, some employers are highlighting their adoption of AI.
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.
Tech executive breaks down AI agents
Scott Hanselman, vice president of developer community at Microsoft, joins CBS News to explain the difference between an LLM like ChatGPT and an AI agent. He also explains how AI agents could become assertive if given too much access.
AI agents are using a social media platform
Moltbook, a social media platform for AI agents to interact, is growing. The Verge senior AI reporter Hayden Field joins CBS News with more details.
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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.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest on possible ransom note in Guthrie case
Investigators are analyzing and trying to determine the authenticity of a possible ransom note as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.
National Guard shooting suspect in court
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last November, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison
Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump in 2024 during his campaign for a second term, has been sentenced to life in prison. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Poland probing whether Epstein's "satanic circle" trafficked Polish girls
Polish leader Donald Tusk says his country will pore over the files for any evidence that Epstein's network trafficked women or girls from the country.
Man who tried to shoot Trump at Florida golf course gets life in prison
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Thousands of agents to remain in Minnesota
Border czar Tom Homan says hundreds of federal agents are leaving Minnesota following weeks of protests in response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
Reporter describes covering Trump's health
President Trump's health has been under scrutiny over the course of his second term. Reporter Ben Terris, who dove into how the president is doing for New York Magazine, joins to discuss his experience talking to Mr. Trump's doctors and aides.
Town Hall with Gov. Wes Moore airs Feb. 15
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, widely viewed as a potential Democratic contender for the 2028 presidential race, sits down with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell to discuss key issues impacting the nation, his vision for the future of the Democratic Party and more in "CBS News Things That Matter: A Town Hall with Governor Wes Moore," airing on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Lawyer for Epstein survivors on latest release
The Justice Department last week released more than three million pages related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Attorney Jordan Merson, whose law firm represents more than 40 Epstein survivors, joins with his reaction.
Fulton County files motion over FBI raid
Fulton County, Georgia, went to court on Wednesday demanding the return of 2020 election ballots that the FBI seized last week. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.