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Florida closes down before Milton
Hurricane Milton is expected to slam Florida late Wednesday or early Thursday, sweeping through the state before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more on how central Florida is bracing for impact.
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The biggest health risks from hurricanes, flooding
Massive rains and flooding are a major health and safety risk for residents exposed to potential waterborne illnesses and other dangers.
Orlando hospital official on Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast, Orlando's hospitals are preparing for the storm. Eric Alberts, assistant vice president of emergency management for Orlando Health, joined CBS News to discuss that aspect of the storm.
Some iPhone users can send texts when service is down. Here's how.
Apple's new mobile operating system could help iPhone users stay in touch if Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service.
Debunking Helene FEMA misinformation
Misinformation about FEMA aid for Hurricane Helene victims continues to spread, with new conspiracy theories alleging government weather manipulation and land grabs in North Carolina. Patrick Riccards of "Life After Hate" explains how to address the falsehoods with those who believe them.
Challenges in evacuating ahead of Milton
Some Floridians are trying to get out of Hurricane Milton's path, but face challenges including evacuation routes jammed with traffic and shortages of gas.
FEMA administrator on Milton dangers
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell talks with "CBS Mornings" about the dangers of Hurricane Milton as it nears landfall in Florida. She advises people to listen to their local officials regarding evacuation options, what to do if you can't evacuate and FEMA recovery efforts after the storm passes.
Doctor on how to prepare for a hurricane
With Hurricane Milton hitting Florida less than two weeks after Helene, emergency medicine doctors say being prepared for these extreme weather events is critical. CBS News' Najahe Sherman reports from Miami.
Fort Myers, Sanibel prepare for Milton
In downtown Fort Myers, businesses are shuttered, boarded up and bracing for impact from Hurricane Milton. City leaders have warned people of the force of the storm, saying storm surges could reach 15 feet. Meanwhile, nearby Sanibel has spent the past two years rebuilding from Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Milton's projected path
The Weather Channel's Stephanie Abrams breaks down Hurricane Milton's projected path as the dangerous storm nears Florida's Gulf Coast.
Why Hurricane Milton is so strong
Florida's Gulf Coast region sees many hurricanes, but the storms have grown significantly stronger in the past few years. Hurricane Milton, which is heading towards the Tampa Bay area, has maximum sustained wind speeds of 165 miles per hour, as meteorologists and politicians call it potentially catastrophic. CBS News chief meteorologist and hurricane specialist Ivan Cabrera explains why the storm is so strong.
Milton restrengthens into Category 5 storm
Hurricane Milton is on a path toward Florida's west coast after surging back into a Category 5 storm Tuesday evening, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit the state. Tampa's mayor warned of a direct hit and urged people to follow evacuation protocols Monday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more on how residents are responding and CBS News correspon dent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on those still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Biden urges people in Milton path to evacuate
President Biden announced Tuesday he's canceling his trip to Germany and Angola to oversee preparations for Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida. Senior Biden adviser Tom Perez joins "America Decides" to discuss the administration's response.
Hurricanes loom over final weeks of 2024 race
Hurricane Milton is barreling toward storm-battered Florida as the 2024 presidential candidates respond to the looming natural disaster. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more on the storm from Orlando. Then, CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Jake Rosen join to discuss the latest in the 2024 race.
North Carolina Republican pushes back on hurricane misinformation
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Why Hurricane Milton's storm surge threat is growing
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
DeSantis warns of Milton storm surge
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke to reporters Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, which is expected Wednesday evening. DeSantis said the current models show the storm is expected to hit south of Tampa, Florida, but more will be known in the next 12 to 18 hours. The governor also warned residents about the dangerous storm surge along the state's west coast.
Hurricane fraud is on the rise, feds warn. Beware these scams.
Hurricanes Milton and Helene are likely to bring out scammers eager to exploit people's impulse to help those in need. Here's how to avoid getting ripped off.
Disaster relief hurricane loan program precariously low on funds
Biden administration and congressional sources worry that funding to help small businesses recover from hurricane damage will dry up by the end of October.
North Carolina amends some voting rules
North Carolina is changing some of its voting rules to make sure no one is denied the right to vote as some areas remain inaccessible. CBS News' Skyler Henry is in North Carolina where the race is razor thin and voter turnout is critical.
National Hurricane Center director on Milton
Mass evacuations are underway in Florida as Hurricane Milton bears down on the state's Gulf Coast. Dr. Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center, joined CBS News to discuss the severity of the storm.
What to know about Harris on top issues
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Vice President Kamala Harris discussed top issues like immigration, whether she would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, and her gun, which she brought up during the presidential debate. Former President Donald Trump declined to be interviewed.
Trump cancels housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
Trump admin. asks Congress for $88B in supplemental funding for Iran war, other needs
The Trump administration on Wednesday sent Congress a long-awaited supplemental funding package to help cover the cost of the Iran war.
Trump has testy meeting with GOP senators, telling Cassidy to sit down
President Trump met with Republican senators soon after canceling plans to sign bipartisan housing affordability legislation at the Capitol.
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U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point
After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is "not essential."
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Trump to ask Congress to make 15% ethanol-gas blend permanent
E15 is usually only available part of the year to help ease high gas prices under a waiver from the EPA.
Air Canada flight diverted to Boston airport due to "incapacitated" pilot
An Air Canada flight out of Newark, New Jersey was forced to divert and land at Boston's Logan Airport after the pilot became "incapacitated," Massachusetts State Police said.
Espaillat's loss a political earthquake for House Dems, Hispanic caucus
Five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat was defeated in the Democratic primary Tuesday night in a stunning upset by political newcomer and democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier.
Appeals court rejects Trump administration's bid for Michigan's voter rolls
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit is the first appeals court to weigh in on the Trump administration's attempts to obtain sensitive voter information from 30 states and D.C.
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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons and its first client already paid $500K
Mo Strategies, started by former Trump campaign and administration officials, recently expanded its practice into the lucrative world of pardon lobbying.
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Appeals court rejects Trump administration's bid for Michigan's voter rolls
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit is the first appeals court to weigh in on the Trump administration's attempts to obtain sensitive voter information from 30 states and D.C.
Trump has testy meeting with GOP senators, telling Cassidy to sit down
President Trump met with Republican senators soon after canceling plans to sign bipartisan housing affordability legislation at the Capitol.
Some states want to regulate prediction markets. Should the feds let them?
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sued nine states to block them from regulating prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Bill Gates said Epstein tried to use knowledge of his affairs "to pressure me"
Bill Gates testified June 10 for nearly six hours before the House Oversight Committee, which is examining the government's handling of the Epstein case and those with ties to him.
Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?
Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate's EV pickup sells for about half the cost of a typical new vehicle. But car experts say its unconventional design may be a hurdle.
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Some states want to regulate prediction markets. Should the feds let them?
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sued nine states to block them from regulating prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Trump to ask Congress to make 15% ethanol-gas blend permanent
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Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?
Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate's EV pickup sells for about half the cost of a typical new vehicle. But car experts say its unconventional design may be a hurdle.
Chemours to pay $450M in first federal "forever chemicals" settlement
Chemical maker Chemours allegedly discharged chemicals linked to cancer and other health conditions in three states.
Our new podcast will help you make smarter "Money Moves"
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CBS News poll finds more oppose than favor data centers in their area
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
Espaillat's loss a political earthquake for House Dems, Hispanic caucus
Five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat was defeated in the Democratic primary Tuesday night in a stunning upset by political newcomer and democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier.
Trump admin. asks Congress for $88B in supplemental funding for Iran war, other needs
The Trump administration on Wednesday sent Congress a long-awaited supplemental funding package to help cover the cost of the Iran war.
Appeals court rejects Trump administration's bid for Michigan's voter rolls
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Trump has testy meeting with GOP senators, telling Cassidy to sit down
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
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Trump admin. asks Congress for $88B in supplemental funding for Iran war, other needs
The Trump administration on Wednesday sent Congress a long-awaited supplemental funding package to help cover the cost of the Iran war.
TV host sorry for slamming player for leaving World Cup for baby's birth
France Pierron described childbirth as "a disgusting moment, excuse me, where the dad is useless" during a TV appearance.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
American boy attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother
The boy was on a tour of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays with his family when the attack occurred, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.
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U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point
After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is "not essential."
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Inside Kidz Bop as it celebrates 25 years
Since Kidz Bop started, it has racked up 45 No. 1s on the Billboard kid albums chart. "CBS Mornings" goes behind the scenes as Kidz Bop celebrates 25 years and meets a Broadway performer who credits the company for his start in the industry.
Clive Davis biographer remembers music icon
Record label executive and starmaker Clive Davis died at 94 on Monday. His influence spans genres and decades. Music critic and Davis biographer Anthony DeCurtis reflects on the life and legacy of Clive Davis.
Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
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Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
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Meta creating prediction market app, NYT says
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, which allow people to bet on nearly anything, are big business, and Meta is hoping to get in on the action, according to a new report from the New York Times. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
CBS News poll finds more oppose than favor data centers in their area
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
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.
Zuckerberg could be betting on new app
Mike Isaac, a tech reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss a story he helped break about Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directing the company to develop a prediction market app.
Tech stocks plummet amid AI bubble worries
Investors are recoiling from tech stocks again over doubts that AI spending will pay off in the long run. Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma explains the current state of the global stock market.
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Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
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Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons
Mo Strategies, a firm linked to President Trump, is lobbying for pardons, according to a CBS News investigation. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky has more.
Eric Adams' former chief of staff arrested
Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested as part of a federal bribery probe, sources say. Meanwhile, the FBI and NYPD are investigating former NYPD officials for bribery. CBS News' Anna Shecter has more.
Vegas murder solved 20 years after man strangled with phone cord
DNA testing has identified a suspect in the 2005 murder of Daniel Zeisler in Las Vegas, according to a forensic lab.
TSA seizes illegal drones by World Cup arenas
Despite repeated warnings, many drone operators are allegedly violating flight restrictions near World Cup sites, the TSA says. Meanwhile, more drones are being integrated into the U.S. national airspace and military operations. Drone expert Tombo Jones joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to comment on drone technology.
Details on Bill Gates' Epstein testimony
The House Oversight Committee released transcripts of Bill Gates' testimony in the Jeffrey Epstein probe. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Polymarket launches probe after WSJ investigation
A new report from The Wall Street Journal alleges that Polymarket paid content creators to post videos about winning bets that did not exist. Caitlin Ostroff, one of the reporters who broke the story, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Cait Conley on race against Lawler in November
In November, Republican Rep. Mike Lawler will face combat veteran and Biden administration national security staffer Cait Conley, who prevailed in Tuesday night's Democratic primary for New York's 17th congressional district. Conley joins "The Takeout" to discuss why she thinks she can flip the seat from red to blue.
Are Democrats having a Tea Party moment?
Progressive candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani emerged victorious in Tuesday's primaries. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Anthony Salvanto join with analysis.
Meta creating prediction market app, NYT says
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, which allow people to bet on nearly anything, are big business, and Meta is hoping to get in on the action, according to a new report from the New York Times. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Sources: Trump and Cassidy had testy exchange
President Trump had a testy meeting with Republican senators focused mostly on the Iran war, sources say. CBS News' Taurean Small and Nikole Killion have the latest.