Storms slam the South
Flash flooding warnings in Tallahassee, Florida, and other parts of the South persist as Louisiana officials survey tornado damage in Slidell. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest on the severe weather.
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Powerful storms tear through southeast U.S.
Severe storms are sweeping across the Southeast, where residents are being warned about the possibility of hail and even tornadoes. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's husband speaks out following split
Gypsy Rose Blanchard announced her split from Ryan Anderson amid filming for their new Lifetime docuseries.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese facing off again
Last year, Iowa's Caitlin Clark and LSU's Angel Reese battled for an NCAA women's basketball national championship. Monday night, they'll do it again with a trip to the Final Four on the line. Lauren Tuiskula, associate managing editor for the Gist, joined CBS News to discuss the matchup and some of the other storylines coming out of March Madness, including LSU head coach Kim Mulkey's distaste for a Washington Post article about her methods.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces split from husband
The separation comes just weeks after Gypsy Rose Blanchard deleted her TikTok and Instagram accounts, saying social media is a "doorway to hell."
Louisiana sheriff candidate who won by single vote easily wins do-over
Months after Henry Whitehorn's disputed one-vote victory in a Louisiana a sheriff's race was tossed by a court, the career law enforcement officer was elected decisively in a re-do of the voting.
Truck driver charged in deadly "super fog" pileup in Louisiana
The driver of an 80,000-pound truck was driving at a "negligent speed" when he hit the pileup, leading to the death of one man, police said.
Drought takes devastating toll on Louisiana's crawfish industry
One of the driest seasons on record last year means the harvest field didn't get enough rain. Weeks of triple-digit heat sent the crustaceans burrowing deeper into the mud, many unable to emerge.
Drought takes devastating toll on crawfish industry
Crawfish, the crustacean that looks like a tiny lobster and tastes like a salty combination of shrimp and crab has been hard to find this year because of a devastating drought. Janet Shamlian has more.
Baby pig rescued after being tossed
At a Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, three men tossed around what looked like a football. Turns out, it was a baby pig, according to a bystander. Fortunately, the witness was able to rescue the animal from the situation – and now, the piglet has a new home.
Crawfish shortage impacts Louisiana's economy
Crawfish are a Southern delicacy that are always in high demand - but this year, they're in short supply. The crustaceans are hard to find right now due to a devastating drought in the region, and that's hurting a lot of wallets in Louisiana. Janet Shamlian reports.
Dad speaks after son killed by Israeli forces
In January, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian-American teenager in the West Bank. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke with the teen's father about what he wants from the U.S. as he seeks justice.
Child goes viral for classic song rendition
A 10-year-old boy blew people away with his powerful performance of "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke during a talent show in Louisiana. The video of his performance has gotten more than 3 million views on TikTok. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
"48 Hours" investigates Louisiana kidnapping
In August of 2017, Schanda Handley was kidnapped from her suburban home in Louisiana at gunpoint. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins "CBS Mornings" with Handley's first TV interview and an inside look at his "48 Hours" report "The Kidnapping of Schanda Handley."
Trans youth sue over Louisiana's ban on gender-affirming health care
The suit alleges that the ban strips parents of their right to champion their children's health choices and discriminates against them based on sex and transgender status.
Powerful winter storm moves across Plains
Thunderstorms slammed the south and knocked down trees in Texas while a blizzard rages in the plains. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.
Severe storms slam Southeast
Severe storms across the Southeast caused damage and flooding in multiple states, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The same storm system created blizzard conditions in Nebraska. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff reports.
"48 Hours" on suspicious death of Megan Parra
A new "48 Hours" investigation tells the story of one Louisiana family's nearly decade-long search for justice. In 2014, Megan Parra was found shot in her home. Her death was ruled a suicide, but Parra's family had doubts. They eventually took matters into their own hands and started to review evidence from the case for themselves. CBS News' lead national correspondent David Begnaud, on assignment for "48 Hours," shares a preview.
Spilling the beans on a New Orleans tradition
When it comes to Louisiana cuisine, one little legume plays a large part: red kidney beans. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax gets an inside look at Camellia Brand, the famous bean factory that's celebrating 100 years of history in New Orleans while helping serve up one of the city's most beloved dishes: red beans and rice.
Source of 1.1 million gallons of oil spilled into Gulf of Mexico remains mystery
Officials have yet to find the source of the oil spill, which has left chunky globules and long slicks near a 67-mile-long pipeline system off the coast of Louisiana.
Teenage murder suspect escapes jail for the second time in 2 weeks
Two teenagers charged with first-degree murder escaped a juvenile jail in Louisiana on Saturday. One had already fled the jail earlier this month.
Louisiana woman sentenced to prison in murder of 5-year-old boy found in suitcase in Indiana
Cairo Ammar Jordan's mother also is wanted in connection with his murder, but she remains at large.
Woman dies after being stabbed in random attack at Louisiana Tech
Annie Richardson, one of four women stabbed in what officials say was a random attack on Louisiana Tech University's campus, has died.
Corrections officer cares for inmate's baby
Roberta Bell, a former correctional officer, made a promise to a young inmate she met while working at a Louisiana prison. Bell agreed to care for the inmate's baby. It was a decision that cost Bell her job at the prison. Bell tells CBS News lead national correspondent David Begnaud that if she had to do it all over again, she would make the same choice. It's just the first step in Bell's journey toward selflessness and giving.
The Kidnapping of Schanda Handley
A daughter watches in horror as her mother is kidnapped from their home by intruders posing as deliverymen. "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports for "48 Hours."
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Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota
An ICE officer shot a man Wednesday night in Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Bipartisan bill aims to make it a crime to share information about U.S. special forces
The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.
Could ICE agent in Good's shooting claim immunity from state charges?
The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.
26 charged in connection with rigging college basketball games
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
María Machado visits Trump after offering to share Nobel with him
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has said she wants to give her Nobel Prize to Trump and "share it with him," for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
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White House eyes prosecutor in deputy AG's office for new fraud role, sources say
An ally of Deputy AG Todd Blanche is being considered for the newly created position of assistant attorney general, sources said.
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Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
U.S. and Taiwan reach deal lowering tariffs to 15%, boosting chip financing
Taiwan is responsible for the majority of the world's semiconductor chips.
Could ICE agent in Good's shooting claim immunity from state charges?
The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.
How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Renee Good's family attorney says they're pursuing separate investigation
The attorney for Renee Good's family, Antonio Romanucci, spoke to CBS News about their pursuit of accountability following last week's deadly ICE shooting.
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Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Bilt offers credit cards with 10% APR after Trump proposes interest cap
FIntech company Bilt pounced on the opportunity to roll out low-APR credi cards, as big banks push back on proposed rate cap.
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Senators say bipartisan compromise on ACA tax credits has stalled
"We are in a little bit of a pothole," said GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, who previously expected the compromise to be unveiled this week.
U.S. and Taiwan reach deal lowering tariffs to 15%, boosting chip financing
Taiwan is responsible for the majority of the world's semiconductor chips.
Could ICE agent in Good's shooting claim immunity from state charges?
The ICE agent involved in the fatal shooting could try to invoke immunity under the Constitution's Supremacy Clause to try to end state criminal prosecution.
Senate on track to pass 3-bill package to fund part of government
When the Senate returns from a weeklong recess, it will have six remaining appropriations bills to get across the finish line before the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline.
Bipartisan bill aims to make it a crime to share information about U.S. special forces
The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.
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Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
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Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
Russia calls NATO "unpredictable" amid divide over Greenland
As NATO prepares for war games around Greenland, Russia is highlighting the Trump administration's disagreement with its closest allies over the island.
U.S. forces seize sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The seizure comes as President Trump is set to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado Thursday at the White House.
FIFA says it's received more than 500 million World Cup ticket requests
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Iran opposition leader says "haven't reached the moment" to topple regime
As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.
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Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
Actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in following child sex abuse allegations
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll.
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.
Details on Verizon cell phone outage
A widespread Verizon outage hit the U.S. on Wednesday, leaving thousands of customers without service. CBS News' Karen Hua has more.
Apple, Google face pressure to remove X and Grok from their app stores
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Drug ring used swimmers to stash cocaine on ships at sea, police say
Police said they had busted a network that saw smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on container ships and hijack vessels.
Man convicted of killing Uber driver who he thought was robbing him
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
College basketball rigging allegations
A newly unsealed indictment details an apparent point-shaving scheme involving college basketball players. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
ICE officer shot a man in Minneapolis
More details are emerging about an apparent altercation that led to an ICE officer shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Au pair testifies in double murder trial
Testimony continues in the trial of Brendan Banfield, who is accused of plotting a double murder with his family's au pair - a woman he was secretly having an affair with. On Wednesday, the au pair, who is the prosecution's key witness, faced hours of intense cross-examination. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
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Latest news as Iran says it halted executions
The White House says Iran is halting executions after a harsh regime response to anti-government protests. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Indictment rocks college basketball world
A 70-page indictment alleges a point-shaving scheme reached 17 college basketball teams over three years. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Visas for nationals from 75 countries halted
The Trump administration announced it would stop issuing immigrant visas for nationals from 75 countries. CBS News' Olivia Gazis breaks down the reasons why.
Are Iranian protests working?
The Iranian regime appears to have subdued anti-government protests as President Trump says that he has been told that killings will be halted. Mona Yacoubian, the director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with her take.
2 Republicans flip on war powers resolution
Republican Senators Todd Young and Josh Hawley withdrew their support for a war powers resolution after a Trump administration lobbying effort to flip their vote. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.