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Many people forced to flee by Hurricane Harvey are facing new tragedy as they return home to see the destruction. Kris Van Cleave reports from Crosby, Texas, where he witnessed a family come home for the first time.
The full scale of Harvey's devastation is becoming apparent as the floodwaters recede. While the torrential rain that slammed Houston for days finally stopped Wednesday, much of the city looks like a swamp. Mark Strassmann reports.
For hundreds of Texans stranded in rising waters, the path to safety has been a lifeline from the air. Omar Villafranca and his team took a ride with "The Dusty Dogs" of the Navy's Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Seven to see a search and rescue team in action.
Dangerous currents in Kingwood, Texas forced FEMA officials to take over the rescue effort, as small rescue craft were struggling in the floodwaters. Tony Dokoupil reports from LaPorte after a day spent with rescuers scouring for people left behind in their homes.
FEMA representatives said Wednesday that they would continue to focus on their life-saving and life-sustaining mission in Texas for the next few days, and then move into recovery efforts. Watch the full press conference.
Tropical storm Harvey has made its second landfall in the U.S. after gaining strength in the Gulf, worsening the devastation in Southeast Texas. Hardin County Judge Wayne McDaniel and CBS News producer Christina Capatides join CBSN with more.
CBS News' Michelle Miller is near the Texas-Louisiana border, where tropical storm Harvey has brought catastrophic floods. She explains how the storm has not let up after 5 days of unprecedented rainfall.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz says FEMA funding for Harvey victims will be "massive," as other lawmakers criticize his past vote against Sandy relief.
Thousands of evacuees in the Houston area are crowding into shelters as rainfall from Harvey finally dies down. CBS News' Mark Strassmann joins CBSN with latest from Houston, Texas.
Already a local hero, Jim McIngvale - known as "Mattress Mack" - has become a national symbol of hope in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. On Sunday, he welcomed hundreds of people looking for refuge into two of his Gallery Furniture stores in Houston and also sent trucks into the flood looking for those in need of safe passage. David Begnaud reports.
Norah O'Donnell visited with families taking shelter inside the George R. Brown Convention Center. One woman recounted watching over her family Tuesday night after an uncomfortable welcome the night before. O'Donnell and Mark Strassmann report on the shelter conditions.
The devastating floodwaters in Texas are raising several major health concerns. More than 17,000 people are in shelters, and more than 8,000 of them are in Houston's main convention center. Health hazards in this disaster are mounting, both short and long term. Dr. David Persse, physician director of Houston's EMS and Public Health Authority, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the growing health concerns in Houston.
Houston megachurch Pastor Joel Osteen is pushing back on criticism of his response to Harvey's flooding. Lakewood Church, which can seat at least 16,000, initially did not open its doors to evacuees. Osteen joins "CBS This Morning" from Houston to defend his church's decision and discuss what they're doing to help flooding victims.
Due to the disastrous flooding, around 20 hospitals have evacuated or discontinued service in the greater Houston area since Harvey made landfall. While most hospitals remain open, some only have limited access to medicine, food and power. Kris Van Cleave reports.
For more than four days, we've seen the flooded streets of Houston. Improved weather conditions Wednesday have cleared the way for non-rescue helicopters to fly over some areas. Jericka Duncan took to the skies to see what Houston faces.
The Red Cross told CBS News Wednesday morning that everyone inside the George R. Brown Convention Center, which is housing Harvey flooding evacuees, now has a cot. People can also take showers. On Tuesday, Norah O'Donnell went inside the convention center to take a look at the conditions firsthand.
President Trump is offering assurances to those hit by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey that his administration will do everything possible to help with the recovery effort. The president traveled with the first lady to the storm zone where he received a briefing in Corpus Christi and visited an emergency operation center in Austin. Jamie Yuucas reports.
The official death toll for Hurricane Harvey and its remnants is now 10 after a falling tree killed two people in Beaumont. The Houston flood disaster is still affecting millions. City officials have now opened more downtown shelters in Houston to handle the overflow from the convention center. Norah O'Donnell and Mark Strassmann report.
The threat from Tropical Storm Harvey is shifting east after it made landfall for a second time in southwest Louisiana early Wednesday. Severe flash flooding also hit Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas, after hours of heavy rain. Michelle Miller reports.
President Trump went to Texas Tuesday to show support for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, and held a joint press conference with the Texas governor about the situation. CBSN political contributors Caitlin Huey-Burns, Ed O'Keefe and Leslie Sanchez join CBSN to discuss the response.
The Red Cross is currently trying to help the massive number of Houston area citizens displaced by Hurricane Harvey. American Red Cross spokesperson Anthony Tornetta joined CBSN with details about the ongoing efforts.
Hurricanes like Harvey can cause billions of dollars in damage and economic disruption. These are the five costliest storms to make landfall in the U.S.
Houston's convention center, the main evacuation center for the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey, is packed with people. Norah O'Donnell went inside to speak with some of the evacuees. They shared frustration with the way things are going.
Tropical Storm Harvey has forced more than 30,000 people and countless pets from their homes. Major storms can be especially cruel to animals and many are now abandoned, lost or homeless. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Harvey's catastrophic flooding is an all-too-familiar scene for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Houston was nicknamed "New Orleans West" after taking in so many Katrina evacuees in 2005. Many chose to stay in Houston, but now they may be forced to move again. Adriana Diaz reports.
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on competing measures to lower health care costs, but both parties' bills are expected to fail. Follow live updates here.
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
Erika Kirk has a message for people who sought to justify the assassination of her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
NHTSA said faulty software may cause Waymo vehicles to pass a stopped school bus even when its red lights are flashing or its stop arm is extended.
Federal prosecutors in New York moved to drop charges against former Fox employee Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports media rights company.
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The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on competing measures to lower health care costs, but both parties' bills are expected to fail. Follow live updates here.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
The conservative firebrand, who is retiring from Congress early, and the president are engaged in bitter falling-out.
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
María Corina Machado had been in hiding in Venezuela since January, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas.
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
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.
For thousands of parents in 39 countries, including the U.S., the goal is simple: More time outdoors, and a childhood lived offline as much as possible.
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
Arrests across the U.S. have dropped by 25% compared to the onset of the pandemic in 2019, an analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice released Tuesday found.
Officials warn that more unserialized, untraceable ghost guns found on New York City's streets could soon spread to other areas across the U.S. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before a House committee on worldwide threats. Protesters interrupted Noem's opening statement on Thursday,
The Trump administration has unveiled plans to vet tourists from 42 countries enrolled in the visa waiver program. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
The Senate is preparing to vote on dueling proposals to mitigate the impact of the Affordable Care Act tax subsidies expiring. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
The Nicolás Maduro regime is reacting to a U.S. operation near Venezuela targeting an oil tanker. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Natalie Brand report.
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.