Bear found sitting on stove in home after crashing through ceiling
After a black bear crashed through the ceiling of a home in southeastern Kentucky, the animal settled in on top of the stove in the kitchen.
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FEMA responds to deadly Kentucky tornadoes amid layoffs, looming cuts
Kentucky residents impacted by deadly tornadoes will likely have to turn to a weakened Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid recovery.
Kentucky tornadoes kill 19 as FEMA faces cuts
A string of tornadoes has left nearly 30 people dead in the South and Midwest as severe weather continues. Residents will now turn to the weakened Federal Emergency Management Agency to help them recover. Nicole Valdes has more.
Central U.S. braces for more severe weather after storms, tornadoes kill 29
More severe weather is forecast to hit the central U.S. this week, where communities are recovering from a recent bout of deadly storms.
Deadly storms in Midwest, South
Recovery efforts are underway in Kentucky and other parts of the Midwest and South after a series of severe storms and tornadoes. At least 28 deaths have been reported. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports from London.
Residents dig out after severe weather, tornados killed at least 27
The storms were part of a weather system on Friday that killed 19 people in Kentucky, seven in Missouri and at least one person in Virginia.
Midwest hit with deadly storms, tornadoes
At least 26 people are dead after violent storms and tornadoes swept across three states. Officials expect the number to rise. Nicole Valdes reports and Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Climate change made recent flooding in Midwest, South more intense, report finds
Analysis from World Weather Attribution, a climate science group, found that human-caused global warming made the record-breaking downpours in early April about 9% heavier.
Boy uses mom's phone to order 70,000 lollipops to share with friends
Holly LaFavers says she tried stopping 8-year-old Liam's Amazon order for about 70,000 Dum-Dum suckers before the treats arrived but it was too late.
Sovereignty wins the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty defeated a field of 18 challengers to win the 151st Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs.
America's oldest-running distillery reopens after historic floods
Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfurt, Kentucky, ground to a halt last month when the nearby Kentucky River rose to over 48 feet.
Meet the horses who ran in the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby started the 2025 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown with a field of 19 horses in the annual Run for the Roses.
Kentucky distillery beats the odds for the Derby
Saturday is the 151st Kentucky Derby. While the race is legendary, so too is the state's bourbon. Nicole Sganga shows how one distillery hit by disaster has beat the odds and reopened.
Recovery efforts after Kentucky floods
Historic flooding in Kentucky killed seven people last month, and 30 counties are seeking disaster assistance. The flooding also impacted the state's signature bourbon industry. Restoration efforts are underway at America's oldest distillery.
When and where to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby live tonight
Want to know how and where to watch the 2025 Kentucky Derby race live? Here's what to know about the big horse race.
2025 Kentucky Derby horses to watch for
Nineteen horses are set to race in the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Jason Franks, horse racing reporter for the Courier Journal in Kentucky, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Eye on America: pilot shortage and more
In Arizona, we see how United Airlines is addressing the pilot shortage with a training program. Then in Kentucky, we tour America's oldest whiskey distillery, Buffalo Trace, for a look at its rich history. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Kentucky's recovery and more
We visit Kentucky communities on the road to recovery months after catastrophic floods. And we sit down with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco and a pediatrician offering parenting advice and laughs. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: The racial divide and more
We travel to Louisville, Kentucky to see how residents work to bridge the racial divide. And we visit a Connecticut school finding creative ways to bring students back and lower absences. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Kentucky flooding evacuees hoping to return home wait for rivers to recede
After deluges overfilled rivers to near-record levels across Kentucky, residents were anxious to return to their flooded homes and assess the damages.
Photos show Kentucky's capital submerged after record flooding
After powerful storms caused historic river flooding, photos of Kentucky's capital city Frankfort show homes, buildings and major roads entirely under water.
Tornadoes and flash flooding across Midwest, South kill at least 20
At least 20 people were killed in weather-related fatalities this week, including tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods.
Neighborhood gets first hospital in 150 years
A Louisville woman is being honored for helping to open the first hospital in over 150 years in the city's majority-Black West End neighborhood. James Brown reports.
Whiskey producers react to Trump tariffs
Members of Kentucky's whiskey industry are moving with concern as they navigate President Trump's new tariffs. Janet Shamlian has more.
Man wanted for murder breaks leg trying to flee from U.S. Marshals
Charles Ray Blevins, 38, allegedly shot and killed a man while on parole in 2019.
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War with Iran spreads, as its neighbors warn strikes won't "go unanswered"
Iran's neighbors rage over Iran's response to the U.S.-Israeli war, and Israel launches a new incursion in Lebanon on day 4 of the Mideast conflict.
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Watch Live: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem testifies at Senate hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, her first appearance since the recent immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
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Military officials question fortifications at site where U.S. troops were killed
The first American service members to die in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran were killed in an apparent Iranian drone attack on a makeshift office space in Kuwait, sources told CBS News.
Jury finds father of accused Georgia school shooter guilty on all charges
The jury has found Colin Gray, the man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers in a shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, guilty of second-degree murder and all other charges.
Why is the U.S. attacking Iran? Here's what Trump has said.
President Trump on Monday listed four reasons why the U.S. launched its attack on Iran, initiating what he said he expects to be a weeks-long war.
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Photo shows slain Texas gunman with Iranian symbol on his T-shirt
The gunman who killed 3 and wounded 13 at a bar in Austin also wore a hoodie that said "Property of Allah."
Panel reviewing Trump ballroom plans will also hear from skeptical commenters
At a meeting this week, the National Capital Planning Commission will be hearing from about 100 people who are expected to register their dismay over Trump's plans for a White House ballroom addition.
6 U.S. service members killed in Iranian strike in Kuwait, Pentagon says
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
World's largest acidic geyser erupts in Yellowstone after years of silence
Echinus Geyser is about 66 feet wide and is surrounded by rocks that resemble sea urchins.
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Gas prices across the U.S. jump 11 cents per gallon, AAA says
Crude oil prices are surging due to the Iran war, pushing up prices at the pump across the U.S., according to AAA.
Target posts another quarter of slipping sales, touts signs of improvement
Target reported another quarter of lower sales and profits as the discounter struggles to regain its footing in an environment where it has faced still-high inflation and shopper boycotts.
World's largest acidic geyser erupts in Yellowstone after years of silence
Echinus Geyser is about 66 feet wide and is surrounded by rocks that resemble sea urchins.
Dow plunges 1,100 points as investors fret over Iran war
Investors are recoiling as the war in Iran intensifies, driving up global oil prices. "Global financial markets are in disarray," one Wall Street analyst said.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data center
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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Gas prices across the U.S. jump 11 cents per gallon, AAA says
Crude oil prices are surging due to the Iran war, pushing up prices at the pump across the U.S., according to AAA.
Target posts another quarter of slipping sales, touts signs of improvement
Target reported another quarter of lower sales and profits as the discounter struggles to regain its footing in an environment where it has faced still-high inflation and shopper boycotts.
Dow plunges 1,100 points as investors fret over Iran war
Investors are recoiling as the war in Iran intensifies, driving up global oil prices. "Global financial markets are in disarray," one Wall Street analyst said.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data center
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
Stocks set to slide as investors focus on the Iran war's impact on oil
Airline stocks were among Monday's biggest losers, and their declines are poised to continue on Tuesday, data shows.
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Watch Live: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem testifies at Senate hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, her first appearance since the recent immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
Panel reviewing Trump ballroom plans will also hear from skeptical commenters
At a meeting this week, the National Capital Planning Commission will be hearing from about 100 people who are expected to register their dismay over Trump's plans for a White House ballroom addition.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Why is the U.S. attacking Iran? Here's what Trump has said.
President Trump on Monday listed four reasons why the U.S. launched its attack on Iran, initiating what he said he expects to be a weeks-long war.
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Military questioned use of makeshift office space where U.S. troops were killed
The first American service members to die in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran were killed in an apparent Iranian drone attack on a makeshift office space in Kuwait, sources told CBS News.
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States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
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Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data center
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
Stocks set to slide as investors focus on the Iran war's impact on oil
Airline stocks were among Monday's biggest losers, and their declines are poised to continue on Tuesday, data shows.
Americans urged to leave 14 Middle East countries amid Iran war
The State Department urged Americans to "depart now" from countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Crocodile found near family's home — 1,200 miles from its habitat
Authorities were initially skeptical of the reported find but had caught the elusive reptile by Sunday night.
Powerful cartel boss "El Mencho" is buried in golden casket in Mexico
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes' killing set off retaliatory violence by the cartel, killing more than 70 people.
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How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
Preview of UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira
UFC commentator Laura Sanko joins "CBS Mornings" to preview Saturday's UFC fight where defending champion Max Holloway will take on Charles Oliveira for the BMF title.
Christa Miller on "Shrinking"
Actor Christa Miller speaks about starring in "Shrinking," how her life experiences helped to inspire the series and what it's like to work with her husband, who is a co-creator of the show.
Brad Falchuk discusses "Famous Last Words"
Brad Falchuck, the host and executive producer of "Famous Last Words," speaks about the series and his meaningful conversation with actor Eric Dane, who died last month from ALS. In the show, Falchuck sits down with public figures for an in-depth conversation, but the interviews only air after the subject dies.
USA hockey stars joke about "Heated Rivalry" and Trump invite on "SNL"
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
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Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data center
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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.
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots"
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Alleged school shooter's dad convicted
A jury found Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School student accused of shooting and killing two students and two teachers, guilty of all charges, including second-degree murder, on Tuesday. This marks the third time a parent has been charged for connection to a mass shooting. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the latest.
Noem's opening statement before Senate panel
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blasted the current funding lapse affecting her department during her opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Noem also touted the operations at DHS under the Trump administration despite mounting scrutiny over her handling of the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Colin Gray: Jury finds father of accused Georgia school shooter guilty on all charges
The jury has found Colin Gray, the man whose teenage son is accused of killing two students and two teachers in a shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, guilty of second-degree murder and all other charges.
Video shows Clintons being deposed on Epstein
Video of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton being deposed by the House Oversight Committee has been released. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on what the Clintons said about their knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's dealings.
Alabama man on death row for 36 years may get new trial
Michael Sockwell, one of Alabama's longest-serving death row inmates, could soon receive a new trial.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Alleged school shooter's dad convicted
A jury found Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School student accused of shooting and killing two students and two teachers, guilty of all charges, including second-degree murder, on Tuesday. This marks the third time a parent has been charged for connection to a mass shooting. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the latest.
Noem's opening statement before Senate panel
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blasted the current funding lapse affecting her department during her opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Noem also touted the operations at DHS under the Trump administration despite mounting scrutiny over her handling of the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Durbin slams DHS "moral compass" under Noem
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin blasted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as she faces mounting scrutiny over her department's immigration operations.
Grassley at Noem hearing on ICE "mistakes"
Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley admitted mistakes were made during immigration operations where two American citizens were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Grassley's remarks opened a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is testifying.
Possible successors to Iran's supreme leader
Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins CBS News to discuss who could become Iran's new supreme leader after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.