Tropical Storm Nicole lashes Florida
Hundreds of thousands of residents are without power in Florida as Tropical Storm Nicole pummels the state. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest from the sunshine state.
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30-year fixed mortgage rate climbs again
The average rate of a 30-year mortgage climbed back to 7.08%, the highest in two decades. CBS News’ Lana Zak and Errol Barnett speak with Dory Wiley, president & chief executive officer of Commerce Street Holdings, on what’s driving the increase in mortgage rates.
Hurricane Nicole weakens to tropical storm
A rare November storm sparked mandatory evacuations for many Floridians. Jason Allen from CBS News Dallas-Fort Worth is in Vero Beach with more on the conditions there.
Federal indictment in Paul Pelosi attack
David DePape, who allegedly broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home and attacked her husband, Paul, has been indicted by a federal grand jury. The CDC is warning of a listeria outbreak that’s killed one person and sickened 16 others across six states. And NASA has released stunning new images from its Webb telescope.
Arizona officials: All ballots will be counted
Arizona election officials are assuring voters that every ballot will be counted following a printing malfunction in the state's most populous county. CBS News national correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins "Red and Blue" from Scottsdale, Arizona, with the latest on the ballot counting and the state's contested Senate and governor's races.
Ancient statues discovered in Italy
An excavation revealed the largest deposit of bronze statues from the Etruscan and Roman ages ever discovered in Italy.
Democrats beat expectations in midterm races
It's a sigh of relief for Democrats as they notch crucial wins in several key races this midterm election cycle. Jim Messina joins CBS News to break down how it happened. He was the White House deputy chief of staff under former President Obama and the campaign manager for Obama's 2012 reelection campaign.
Russia moves Brittney Griner to penal colony
Despite talks of a potential prisoner swap, Russia has transferred WNBA star Brittney Griner to a remote prison colony. As Ian Lee reports, the sprawling prison camps have a grim reputation.
Fear for hunger-striking Egyptian activist
Alaa Abdel-Fattah, one of Egypt’s most prominent pro-democracy activists, is refusing food and even water in an Egyptian prison during the COP27 climate summit. Before risking a return to Egypt, his sister spoke with CBS News’ Haley Ott about her fears, and her hopes for her brother.
Control of Congress still up in the air
Ballots are being counted with control of Congress hanging in the balance. CBS News rated the House as leaning Republican, but tight contests were keeping the Senate a toss-up. Democrats scored a big victory in Pennsylvania, where John Fetterman is projected to have beaten Dr. Mehmet Oz in a bruising battle for a Senate seat. President Biden made congratulatory calls to Democrats. Ex-President Donald Trump claimed on social media that the GOP had “a great evening.”
GOP makes violent crime a key issue
Violent crime became a key issue on the campaign trail in the weeks leading up to Election Day. The outcome of the midterms will not only dictate the balance of power in Congress for the next two years. It will also dictate how Congress will respond to the issue of violent crime for years to come. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist, and Matt Gorman, vice president of Targeted Victory and a longtime Republican strategist, joined CBS News to discuss.
Push to mobilize Black voters
Black voter turnout is rising. In the 2018 midterms, Black voters showed up to the polls by larger margins than any other minority group. The group has historically shown overwhelming support for Democrats, but that support may be waning. Christopher Bruce, a Democratic strategist and the political director for Stacey Abrams' campaign in Atlanta, and LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, joined CBS News to discuss.
N.Y. governor's race closer than anticipated
The New York gubernatorial race is closer than anyone initially anticipated. Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin saw a late surge in voter support in the historically blue state. He is challenging Democratic incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul for her seat. Marcia Kramer, chief political correspondent for CBS News New York, joined CBS News to discuss the race.
Concerns grow over election security
Fallout from the 2020 presidential election is causing concerns over the security of this year's midterms. More than 300 Republican candidates on the ballot nationwide have publicly raised baseless claims questioning the outcome of the last presidential election. As a result, there are growing concerns about threats of violence and other attempts at interfering with the midterm results. CBS News spoke with Robert Pape, director of the University of Chicago's Project on Security and Threats.
What constitutes a political wave?
CBS News senior political analyst John Dickerson, the host of "Prime Time," discussed what political waves are and the significance of Tuesday's elections.
Black voter turnout in midterm elections
Many voter right lawsuits have been filed across the U.S. ahead of the midterms and officials say vigilance is needed to protect Black voting rights across the country. Gerald Griggs, the thirteenth president of the NAACP's Georgia branch joins CBS News Mornings with analysis on if these lawsuits could affect his state.
Arizona Senate debate showdown
A handful of hot-button issues were brought up during Thursday's Arizona U.S. Senate debate between Democratic Senator Mark Kelly and his Republican challenger Blake Masters. CBS News political director Fin Gomez talks with Anne-Marie Green about the debate and how consequential it could be before the midterm elections.
Voters heading to polls for midterm elections
Midterm Election Day is here, and candidates made their final appeals to voters until the last hours. The drawing for the world record $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot had to be postponed due to a technical glitch. And if you're heading to the polls early, you might have a front row seat as the sun, Earth and moon line up for a total lunar eclipse -- the last one until 2025.
Pete Buttigieg on the campaign trail
Pete Buttigieg is on the campaign trail seeking to build support for Democrats across the country. He joins “Red & Blue” from Las Vegas, Nevada, one day ahead of Election Day to discuss his party’s messaging and his future in the Biden administration.
Cybersecurity concerns and the 2022 election
Ahead of Election Day there are growing concerns about malicious foreign actors looking to influence the midterms, and whether the U.S. is prepared to counter those efforts. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano and Errol Barnett speak with Morgan Wright, chief security adviser at SentinelOne and former senior adviser at the State Department's Antiterrorism Assistance Program, about efforts to respond to those threats.
U.S. and Japan to hold joint military drills
The U.S. and Japan are gearing up for large-scale military exercises starting this Thursday. Michael Penn, the president of Shingetsu News Agency, joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the biennial drills and the rising tensions between China and Taiwan and on the Korean peninsula.
Questions surround Florida building collapse
First responders detail the search and rescue operation at the site of the condominium building collapse in Surfside, Florida.
Special Report: Biden marks Tulsa Race Massacre anniversary
President Biden marked the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the deadliest in U.S. history, when a White mob in 1921 murdered hundreds of African Americans and destroyed the area known as Black Wall Street. Mr. Biden also unveiled plans to help communities of color throughout the U.S. "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report from Washington with CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Karlos Hill, a professor at the University of Oklahoma and a board member for the Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission.
Special Report: Biden calls on Cuomo to resign
During a Tuesday afternoon speech marking 110 million COVID vaccine doses sent abroad, President Biden also said he thought Andrew Cuomo should resign after an investigation found the New York governor sexually harassed multiple women. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett anchors this CBS News Special Report on Mr. Biden's remarks, and is joined by CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang.
Watch: Biden gives first prime-time address
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave his first prime-time address to mark the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic. Earlier in the day, the president signed the $1.9 trillion economic relief package. Watch his full speech.
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U.S., Iran trade attacks as Iranian officer says renewed war seems "inevitable"
Prospects for a U.S.-Iran deal seem to dim as the war between Israel and Hezbollah grinds on despite Trump saying they agreed to stop fighting.
Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran previously shot down in Kuwaiti incident
About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.
U.S. conducts more "self-defense strikes" after shooting down Iranian missiles
American military forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets after attempted Iranian drone and missile attacks, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday, in the latest clash.
Chicago-bound flight diverted to Miami when passenger tries to open door mid-flight
A Frontier Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Sunday was diverted to Miami when a passenger tried to open the door mid-flight.
Possible hostage situation underway at Southern California bank
Bakersfield police said in a social media post that "a confirmed bomb threat" was taking place at a Chase bank branch downtown.
Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
Blanche says DOJ "not moving forward" with "anti-weaponization" fund
"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.
What are Freedom 250 and America250? Behind the 2 groups planning celebrations
A musical concert series has become a point of political contention, with performers dropping out of the series.
6 states hold primaries today, including key races in California, Iowa
Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.
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Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
Possible hostage situation underway at Southern California bank
Bakersfield police said in a social media post that "a confirmed bomb threat" was taking place at a Chase bank branch downtown.
Gas prices likely to remain high for months, energy experts say
"It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.
Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran previously shot down in Kuwaiti incident
About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.
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Gas prices likely to remain high for months, energy experts say
"It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
The main reason some young college grads are struggling to find work
Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job.
What travelers should know about Europe's new Entry/Exit System
Travel experts say to be prepared for potential disruptions as countries implement the new Entry/Exit System now in place across the EU and other countries.
Northlake police warn of gas pump screw scam
The Northlake Police Department issued a warning about a new scam at gas stations that is low tech, but effective.
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U.S. conducts more "self-defense strikes" after shooting down Iranian missiles
American military forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets after attempted Iranian drone and missile attacks, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday, in the latest clash.
GOP Rep. Kean returning to in-person work in "matter of weeks" after absence
The New Jersey congressman last voted on March 5.
Blanche says DOJ "not moving forward" with "anti-weaponization" fund
"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.
Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran previously shot down in Kuwaiti incident
About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.
Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting intel chief
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
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Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
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Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
U.S. conducts more "self-defense strikes" after shooting down Iranian missiles
American military forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets after attempted Iranian drone and missile attacks, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday, in the latest clash.
Legendary wine unveiled after decades hidden under castle floor
The collection once belonged to the noble Beaufort-Spontin family, who were suspected of having collaborated with the Nazis.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
American soldier and British soldier die in training accident in Iraq
The U.S. and British militaries say one American soldier and one British soldier died during a training exercise in Iraq.
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Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
YouTubers have big box office weekend
Two indie horror films made by YouTubers, "Backrooms" and "Obsession," beat out Disney's latest "Star Wars" movie in the box office this weekend. Steven Zeitchik, senior editor for the Hollywood Reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
P!nk talks hosting Tony Awards
Grammy Award winner P!nk is preparing to host the Tony Awards on Sunday on CBS. The singer speaks with "CBS Mornings" about what to expect and why she asked her daughter for permission before agreeing to host.
Marilyn Monroe's friends honor the icon (1962)
Monday marks 100 years since the birth of the iconic Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe. On Aug. 10, 1962, six days after her death at the age of 36, CBS News aired a retrospective special about the legend's life, featuring interviews with friends, mentors and colleagues.
Vanilla Ice says he'd perform for anybody, including Putin and Iran
"It's not anything to do with politics. I don't know why they're turning it into politics," Vanilla Ice said of the Freedom 250 concerts planned in Washington, D.C.
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Some companies question cost of AI over humans
Developments in artificial intelligence are happening very quickly, and so are mass layoffs as corporations rapidly embrace the technology. But now some companies like Uber and Microsoft are starting to second-guess aggressive AI adoption. Reyhan Harmanci, director of features at Wired magazine, joins to discuss the state of AI in corporate America.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
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.
Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman
Florida has filed a civil suit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of deceiving users. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Early details on Anthropic's IPO filing
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, setting up one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
Hostage situation, bomb threat at bank
Police say a man with a bomb allegedly strapped to his chest took at least one hostage in a California Chase Bank on Tuesday. Carter Evans reports.
Hostage situation reported at California bank
Police say a suspect has taken at least one hostage at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
Charges filed in connection with drug tunnel
Federal authorities have arrested and charged four people with drug trafficking after a months-long investigation uncovered what federal officials called a massive, 2,000-foot-long underground tunnel connecting Mexico to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Video shows massive drug-smuggling tunnel connecting U.S. and Mexico
Four people were arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine through the 2,000-foot-long tunnel complete with reinforced walls, ventilation and a rail system.
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Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
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6/2: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Primary battles are underway in six states; acting AG Todd Blanche testifies before the House Appropriations Committee.
Army specialist has surprise reunion
A high school graduation and an Army specialist's reunion happened on the same day in Milwaukee. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Coast Guard searching for Lynette Hooker
The search for the missing Michigan woman in the Bahamas is a "potential murder investigation," a U.S. official told CBS News. Coast Guard divers recently began searching for Lynette Hooker in new areas. Cristian Benavides is following the case and has exclusive video of the search.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Russian airstrikes hit Ukraine's capital Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told people last week to take cover ahead of what his government feared would be a massive Russian attack, which came on Tuesday. Swarms of missiles and drones killed more than 20 people and wounded over 100. Aidan Stretch reports from hard-hit capital Kyiv.