Do extreme hurricanes need a whole new category?
Some experts think the scale from 1 to 5 that's used to measure the destructive power of a hurricane may no longer be enough
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Looters arrested after being confronted by reporter during Irma
Police in Florida arrested nine people who were caught on TV cameras looting sneakers and other goods
"Metal roofs went flying": Death toll grows on islands devastated by Irma
Caribbean officials struggled to get aid to islands devastated by Hurricane Irma
Residents rush to rescue manatees stranded by Hurricane Irma
Residents placed the stuck animals on large green tarp and pulled them more than 100 yards back into water Sunday afternoon
Florida congresswoman on Irma: "It’s going to take a long time to dig out of this"
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen told CBS News on Monday that she's been without power in Miami for four days
Here's how to tell how hard Irma hit Miami
It doesn't have any Waffle Houses, which hardly ever close -- but it does have something else that's a daily staple
Airfares didn't have to spike ahead of Irma
The industry uses sophisticated algorithms to match prices to demand, but overrides are simple enough to implement
Weakened Irma pummels Florida -- live updates
Powerful storm floods streets, spawns apparent tornadoes, knocks out power to millions and snaps construction cranes in Miami
U.S. gas prices spike after Harvey shuts refineries
Prices at the gas pump are accelerating at their fastest rate in at least six years, thanks to the destruction from Hurricane Harvey
"Humanitarian crisis": Crews to search for Irma victims in Florida Keys
Storm destroyed roadways, isolating many who didn't evacuate when it slammed into the island chain as a Category 4 hurricane
Commentary: The GOP's civil war is over
Trump reveals how marginal conservatives have become, despite their large footprint in our political discourse
What is storm surge? Areas in Florida affected by Hurricane Irma
Areas on Florida southwest coast could see dangerous conditions as Fort Myers and Tampa were hit by Hurricane Irma
U.S. to evacuate tourists from Irma-battered island
Tiny tropical paradise islands bore brunt of Hurricane Irma's impact, and they are still feeling the pain
Irma forecast
WCBS-TV chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn joined CBSN with a Hurricane Irma forecast as the storm barreled toward Florida.
Millions of customers lose power in Florida from Hurricane Irma
Florida Power & Light says it will be weeks, not days, before electricity is fully restored because of Hurricane Irma's fury Sunday
Social media gives insight into Hurricane Irma's fury
Irma raked the Florida Keys on Sunday and early signs of the storm's power were displayed on social media
Trump gets "comprehensive update" on Hurricane Irma
Members of the Trump cabinet met with FEMA employees to get more updates on Irma's path
Hurricane Irma disrupts Congress' work schedule
"Due to the large number of absences as a result of Hurricane Irma, Members are advised that no votes are expected in the House tomorrow," said House Majority Leader McCarthy
2 huge cranes atop Miami high-rises collapse in Irma's winds
First known crashes of the two dozen such heavyweight hazards looming over the city skyline as the monster storm powers across the state
Face the Nation Transcript: September 10, 2017
Guests included: Gov. Rick Scott, Sen. Bill Nelson, Sen. Marco Rubio, Jeff Glor, Mark Strassman, Eric Fisher, Elaine Quijano, Kris Van Cleave, and Will Grant
Florida senator praises authorities' "seamless cooperation" ahead of Irma
"There is the cooperation between the federal level, the state, and the locals. That has been seamless cooperation, unlike 25 years ago in Hurricane Andrew," Sen. Nelson said
"I'm kind of on my own": Florida resident not evacuating as Irma bears down
"My house has been through a couple of hurricanes before so I felt like I could get through this," Florida business owner says
Video: Couple rescued from boat trying to ride out hurricane
Florida sheriff's deputies rescued a couple who tried to ride out Hurricane Irma on a small sailboat
Florida gov. "concerned" about storm surge during Hurricane Irma
"This is like Andrew, but this is Andrew for a whole state," Florida Gov. Rick Scott said on "Face the Nation"
Irma recovery could require 11 million meals, and more
"I don't think anybody alive today in this state has ever seen anything like this," said Florida Gov. Rick Scott
Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
Himes says Pete Hegseth has "zero credibility" on boat strikes
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said that it's "really important" that video of the strikes "be made public."
Omar: Any link between alleged Somali fraud and terrorism would be a "failure of the FBI"
Rep. Ilhan Omar told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that if allegations of a connection between tax dollars and terrorism are true, "that is a failure of the FBI and our court system."
"Family of Spies": Christine Kuehn discovers her grandfather's Nazi past
In 1994 Christine Kuehn received a letter that revealed a family history from which her father had tried to shield her: Christine's grandfather, Otto, was a Nazi spy who was the only person tried and convicted for the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Supreme Court to hear major test of presidential power in case over FTC firing
President Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch and flex his presidential power are set to be tested at the Supreme Court on Monday.
Netanyahu says he expects Gaza ceasefire second phase to begin soon
The next phase of the Gaza ceasefire involves an international security force and other measures and has not yet started.
Trump's birthday added to list of free days at national parks; MLK Day, Juneteenth removed
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Trump slams Rep. Cuellar for running again as a Democrat after pardon
President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post.
Indonesian zoo releases photos of the first panda cub born in the country
A zoo on Java island has released photos of Indonesia's first locally born giant panda cub.
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Omar: Any link between alleged Somali fraud and terrorism would be a "failure of the FBI"
Rep. Ilhan Omar told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that if allegations of a connection between tax dollars and terrorism are true, "that is a failure of the FBI and our court system."
Trump slams Rep. Cuellar for running again as a Democrat after pardon
President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post.
Himes says Pete Hegseth has "zero credibility" on boat strikes
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said that it's "really important" that video of the strikes "be made public."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 7, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Rep. Ilhan Omar join Margaret Brennan.
210,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire and burn risks
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
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210,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire and burn risks
The recall involves INIU 100,000mAh portable power banks, model BI-B41that were sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022, the recall notice says.
2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue)! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
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Omar: Any link between alleged Somali fraud and terrorism would be a "failure of the FBI"
Rep. Ilhan Omar told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that if allegations of a connection between tax dollars and terrorism are true, "that is a failure of the FBI and our court system."
Trump slams Rep. Cuellar for running again as a Democrat after pardon
President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post.
Himes says Pete Hegseth has "zero credibility" on boat strikes
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said that it's "really important" that video of the strikes "be made public."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 7, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Rep. Ilhan Omar join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 7, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 7, 2025.
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Controversial appointee rocks FDA like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
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Transcript: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 7, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 7, 2025.
Indonesian zoo releases photos of the first panda cub born in the country
A zoo on Java island has released photos of Indonesia's first locally born giant panda cub.
Transcript: Rep. Ilhan Omar on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 7, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ilhan Omar, Democrat of Minnesota, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 7, 2025.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 7, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who now serves on the boards of Pfizer and United Healthcare, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 7, 2025.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 7, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 7, 2025.
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Book excerpt: "The Colonel and the King" by Peter Guralnick
Elvis Presley biographer Peter Guralnick's latest book traces the relationship between the King and Colonel Tom Parker, a manager whose marketing savvy helped launch a rock 'n' roll revolution.
Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford: "I know that we don't have forever anymore"
The bestselling author had said she would no longer write novels set in the make-believe mountain village of Mitford. After the death of her daughter, she wrote through her grief – which led to her 15th Mitford book, "My Beloved."
Author Jan Karon on returning to Mitford
Novelist Jan Karon has written 25 bestsellers, including 15 about a make-believe mountain village, Mitford – stories in which the humanity of her characters is evoked in what she calls "a place of refuge." Karon talks with Faith Salie about discovering her voice as a writer at a very young age; the comforting qualities of her stories; and how the death of her daughter, Candace, led to her latest Mitford book, "My Beloved."
Extended interview: Ethan Hawke
In this web exclusive, actor Ethan Hawke talks with Tracy Smith about his first experiences with Broadway. He also discusses his films "Explorers," "Dead Poets Society," "Reality Bites," "Training Day," and his latest, "Blue Moon," Leonardo DiCaprio's success, and his obsession with Jack Nicholson's performance in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
Ethan Hawke on "Blue Moon," and taking nothing for granted
The star of "Blue Moon" talks about playing famed songwriter Lorenz Hart, whose successful collaboration with Richard Rodgers ended owing to Hart's heavy drinking; and about his own youthful ambitions.
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2025 holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it's Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. What might that mean for the media industry?
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.
There's a new face in Hollywood, generated by AI
Tilly Norwood is unlike any other aspiring TV or movie star: Tilly is entirely generated by artificial intelligence. Jo Ling Kent talks with Tilly's creator, Eline Van der Velden, about her goal of producing "the Scarlett Johansson of the AI genre." Kent also talks with Kevin Reilly, CEO of Kartel ai, a Beverly Hills tech startup; and with SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin, about the impact of AI on Hollywood and the actors' union.
Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
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.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Teen's sister looks to TikTok to help solve 25-year-old murder mystery
With her posts and pleas on TikTok, Molly Bish's sister hopes she will generate new tips that will finally solve her sister's Massachusetts murder case and put an end to a painful decades-old mystery.
How did teen Danni Houchins die? Her family's search for the truth
For years, the death of 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Montana investigators initially said it could have been a tragic accident, but her family always suspected something more sinister.
20,000-pound cocaine seizure by Coast Guard breaks 18-year-old record
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
Latest details on 2021 pipe bomb suspect
The man suspected of placing pipe bombs around Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, had his first court appearance on Friday after he was arrested Thursday following a five-year manhunt. A judge ordered the suspect to remain in jail pending future hearings.
11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
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.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
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.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Face the Nation: Himes, Gottlieb
Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Jim Himes and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb join.
Gottlieb on Hepatitis B vaccine birth dose
As the CDC vaccine panel voted last week to stop recommending the birth dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine, former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who now serves on the boards of Pfizer and United Healthcare, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the birth dose in addition to two subsequent does is "almost 99% effective at preventing that chronic infection."
Himes on strikes on alleged drug boat
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes, who is one of the lawmakers briefed on the U.S. strikes on a boat allegedly carrying drugs, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it is "really important" the video of the strikes be released to the public. He added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has "zero credibility" about the issue.
Bessent on economy during holiday season
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it will be a "strong holiday season" despite some major toy companies noting higher prices due to tariffs and inflation. "The economy has been better than we thought," Bessent said, adding "we've had the 4- 4% GDP growth in a couple of quarters."
Omar on alleged Somali fraud case
Amid charges against dozens of Somali immigrants in a series of multimillion-dollar alleged fraud schemes in Minnesota, Rep. Ilhan Omar, whose district includes much of Minneapolis, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," that if allegations of a connection between tax dollars and al Qaeda affiliate al Shabaab are true, "that is a failure of the FBI and our court system." She added that "if that is the case, if money from U.S. tax dollars is being sent to help with terrorism in Somalia, we want to know and we want those people prosecuted and we want to make sure that it doesn't ever happen again."