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Several states have registries to prioritize help for vulnerable residents in natural disasters. But many disability advocates say they endanger people with mobility problems by giving a false sense of security.
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
Research shows that human-caused climate change is warming ocean waters, which is fueling stronger and more intense hurricanes.
As hurricanes grow stronger and more frequent, a growing number of homeowners along the East and Gulf Coast are taking a proactive approach -- building smarter, more resilient homes designed to withstand the forces of nature. Climate Central's Ben Tracy reports.
Tropical depression Chantal brought flooding to North Carolina and spurred water rescues before moving over Virginia overnight Monday.
A satellite program that has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data will be discontinued no later than July 31, according to a message posted by NOAA.
National Hurricane Center forecasters say the two storms are expected to drench the region for several days.
This summer marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast, leaving more than 1,300 people dead and displacing more than a million people across the region.
Hurricane Erick had strengthened to a Category 4 storm as it approached the coast but weakened to a Category 3 storm before making landfall on Thursday.
After undergoing rapid intensification, Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.
Erick, the first major hurricane of the year, continues to barrel toward Mexico with strong winds and the threat of storm surge. CBS News meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Hurricane Erick strengthened to a Category 2 as it neared the Mexican coast on Wednesday. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest.
Jeremy Greenberg, the head of FEMA's National Response Coordination Center, and Tony Robinson, FEMA regional administrator for several states in the Gulf and 68 federally recognized tribal nations, stepped down amid President Trump's leadership shakeups. Both moves come just weeks into hurricane season. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest.
President Trump said he wants to reduce state reliance on the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this year's hurricane season. With that news in mind, CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian revisited the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene.
Tropical Storm Nestor could strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before it makes landfall along the Florida Panhandle. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm.
This week on "Face the Nation," CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett guest hosts the broadcast covering the latest on Hurricane Harvey and the week's foreign policy news.
CBS News Correspondent Manuel Bojorquez shares the latest on the emergency response where Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Victoria, Texas.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, joins John Dickerson to discuss Hurricane Michael as well as the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi and its implications for the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia.
CBS News Correspondent Mark Strassmann is in Florida where residents along the coast are bracing for Hurricane Dorian.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on climate change and extreme weather.
Meteorologist and CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli joins Margaret Brennan to discuss climate change and its link to stronger storms and hurricanes.
Six counties have been declared disaster areas in Texas after Hurricane Harvey slammed into the state, bringing torrential rains that are expected to last for days. At least two people are confirmed dead and a quarter-million customers are without power. DeMarco Morgan reports from Dickinson, Texas, a town 30 miles east of Houston which is completely under water.
Scott Padget, chief meteorologist at CBS Station KTVT in Dallas/Fort Worth, brings us the latest on the devastating storm that has ushered in torrential rainfall to the Houston area - rain that will be measured in feet, not inches.
Hurricane Harvey hit Texas with Old Testament wrath - a deluge along the state's Gulf Coast that dumped more than four feet of rain in four days. Mark Strassmann reports from Texas on the damage left by the storm, and the long road to recovery ahead.
The coastal city of 10,000 is reeling Sunday, a day after Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas Gulf Coast. Homes and businesses in Rockport were destroyed. And the area could see up to an astonishing 60 inches of rain in the next few days. Correspondent David Begnaud reports.
President Trump has filed a lawsuit over a story the Wall Street Journal published about an alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
Ten Americans are en route to the U.S. after a prisoner swap involving the U.S., El Salvador and Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday.
The Justice Department on Friday formally asked a federal judge to unseal transcripts from grand jury proceedings involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Todd Lyons, the acting ICE director, told CBS News he will allow agents to continue wearing masks due to concerns about their safety.
President Trump signed the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday, hailing "the exciting new frontier" for the technology.
The cause of the explosion at the LASD facility in East Los Angeles has not yet been identified by officials.
The leaders of Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire days after major Israeli strikes, a U.S. envoy said Friday, as he urged all sides in war-torn Syria to lay down arms.
Many think the space program adds to feelings of national pride and patriotism, a CBS News poll shows.
Tech company Astronomer said its board has launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
When retired Marine Cpl. Scott Harrison was stationed at U.S. Marine outpost Con Thien during the Vietnam War, it was a music box sent by his sister that brought him hope during his darkest hours. Years later, Harrison used that hope to help and inspire others.
"They're hiding. People aren't willing to come to work," a Los Angeles contractor told CBS News.
President Trump has filed a lawsuit over a story the Wall Street Journal published about an alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
Lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman were among the most successful and prolific partnerships of their time. Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Tony Bennett and many others performed their material.
Todd Lyons, the acting ICE director, told CBS News he will allow agents to continue wearing masks due to concerns about their safety.
Tech company Astronomer said its board has launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
The new tax cuts and spending bill includes a $250 fee for visitors coming to the U.S. on nonimmigrant visas. Here's what to know.
Bankruptcy filing alleges Steward Health Care executives siphoned $245 million from needy hospitals.
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's policies.
Peacock is hiking its prices as streaming platforms surpass traditional broadcasters in how people watch TV.
The EPA's Office of Research and Development has more than 1,500 employees, including scientists and researchers, dispersed across the U.S.
"They're hiding. People aren't willing to come to work," a Los Angeles contractor told CBS News.
The leaders of Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire days after major Israeli strikes, a U.S. envoy said Friday, as he urged all sides in war-torn Syria to lay down arms.
President Trump has filed a lawsuit over a story the Wall Street Journal published about an alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Justice Department on Friday formally asked a federal judge to unseal transcripts from grand jury proceedings involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Millions of Americans who take advantage of the Affordable Care Act could see their health insurance costs skyrocket next year due to multiple factors, including the expiration of COVID-era subsidies. The national health information nonprofit KFF found that ACA premiums will increase by an average of 15% in 2026. Cynthia Cox, vice president and director of KFF's Program on the ACA, joins to discuss.
People who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see a significant spike in their premiums next year because of several factors, including an end to certain tax credits. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
A man who was sucked into an MRI machine and suffered severe injuries on Long Island has died, according to police.
Consumers face both rising premiums and falling subsidies next year in Obamacare plans.
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally approved Juul to sell its vape devices and nicotine pods. Dr. Robert Jackler, a professor at Stanford Medicine who focuses on the impact of tobacco and advertising, speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson about it.
The leaders of Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire days after major Israeli strikes, a U.S. envoy said Friday, as he urged all sides in war-torn Syria to lay down arms.
Ten Americans are en route to the U.S. after a prisoner swap involving the U.S., El Salvador and Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday.
650 days after Israeli-American Keith Siegel was seized in the Hamas attack, he says a deal to bring home the remaining hostages must be made "as soon as possible."
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's policies.
Philippa Langley, who helped unearth King Richard III's body from a parking lot in 2012, says that two young princes who disappeared from the Tower of London were not killed.
The iconic "Rosebud" sled from the 1941 classic film "Citizen Kane" was sold at auction this week for a staggering $14.75 million, one of the highest prices ever for a piece of movie memorabilia.
CBS announced Thursday that it was ending "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in 2026 and would also be sunsetting "The Late Show" franchise, calling it "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night." Jim Axelrod has more.
The phenomenally successful New York City restaurateur's irreverent memoir recounts a life that was battered by a stroke, followed by an almost-successful suicide attempt.
Lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman were among the most successful and prolific partnerships of their time. Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Tony Bennett and many others performed their material.
Peacock is hiking its prices as streaming platforms surpass traditional broadcasters in how people watch TV.
There is fear surrounding the uncertainty of how the rapidly developing world of artificial intelligence will impact the workforce -- whether it will threaten jobs or boost productivity. But in Reporter's Notebook, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson takes a more nuanced look at what it means to find understanding in an AI world.
With roots dating back to the 1800s, baseball has long relied on human umpires to make split-second calls. But now, Major League Baseball is trying out a new system that uses sensors and replay challenges to determine balls and strikes. Jomboy Media's founders join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the pros and cons.
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.
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's policies.
The online gaming platform Roblox is adding new safety features aimed at protecting its young players. CEO and founder David Baszucki joins CBS News to explain the changes.
A groundbreaking IVF trial has raised hope that women with genetic mutations in their own DNA could one day have children without passing on deadly diseases.
The site where the remains were found was once home to a beloved ice cream shop.
Elkhorn coral helps form the skeleton of a healthy reef, but more than 95% of the Elkhorn coral off Florida has been wiped out. Scientists have created the "Flonduran" crossbreed to solve the problem.
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
President Trump announced that he is suing the publisher and owner of the Wall Street Journal, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, and others in a $10 billion libel lawsuit. This comes less than 24 hours after the Journal published a report claiming Mr. Trump wrote Jeffrey Epstein a "bawdy" birthday note in 2003. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more details.
Teresa Peroni was reported missing by her family in 1983, but charges were not filed for decades.
Kayla Elliott said she was told a couple was seeking surrogacy because they had one daughter but were unable to conceive again after 10 attempts.
Steve and Kristi Goncalves join "CBS Mornings Plus" to share their reaction to Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea and the end of the nearly three-year wait for justice.
"The suitcase was found to contain an American Colt Commander, .45 caliber with three empty magazines," Russian officials said.
Sunday marks the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission -- the first to land humans on the moon. Now, NASA is in a multiyear effort to return astronauts to the moon starting in 2026, with an eye toward a crewed mission to Mars in the 2030s.
NWA 16788, the largest piece of Mars on Earth, fetched $5.3 million at auction. Franklin Institute chief astronomer and planetarium director Derrick Pitts joins CBS News with more.
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of planets forming around HOPS-315, a baby star located 1,300 light-years away.
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Sunday marks the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission -- the first to land humans on the moon. Now, NASA is in a multiyear effort to return astronauts to the moon starting in 2026, with an eye toward a crewed mission to Mars in the 2030s.
The best players in women's basketball are in Indianapolis this weekend for the WNBA All-Star Game. This year's game features six first-time all-stars, including No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers. One notable player missing is Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark, who had to drop out due to a groin injury. Claire Watkins, staff writer for Just Women's Sports, joins "The Daily Report" to preview the game.
President Trump on Friday filed a libel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal's publisher and its leader, Rupert Murdoch, after the paper published a story on what it called a "bawdy" birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein that the paper alleged was signed by Mr. Trump. The president has denied the report, calling the letter a "FAKE." Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Felix Baumgartner, who made global headlines in 2012 for a record-breaking parachute jump from the stratosphere, has died in a paragliding accident in Italy at the age of 56. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
President Trump said this week that Coca-Cola has agreed to use cane sugar in U.S. Coke, arguing that it is "just better!" But would this change benefit U.S. consumers, and, more broadly, the U.S. economy? Eduardo J. Gomez, Lehigh University professor and author of the book "Junk Food Politics," joins "The Takeout" to discuss.