Tornado outbreak leaves destruction in South

On the heels of a powerful nor'easter, a swarm of tornadoes ripped through Texas and Louisiana. Janet Shamlian takes a look at the devastation.

• Oct 27, 2021
• 1:35

Supreme Court strikes down abortion restriction

Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts joined the four liberal justices on the Supreme Court and struck down Louisiana abortion restrictions. It was the first time in Roberts’ career he has voted against an abortion restriction. Jan Crawford reports.

• Jun 29, 2020
• 2:06

New York hospital admitting less virus cases

A Long Island, New York hospital said it has discharged more coronavirus patients than they've admitted over a 72-hour period, a welcomed sign for the state at the epicenter of the U.S.'s outbreak. In New Jersey, a nursing home that was found to be holding 15 bodies of COVID-19 victims reportedly did not tell the family of one resident that the facility had virus patients at all. David Begnaud also looks at Louisiana, where a hospice has opened dedicated to coronavirus patients, which allows their families to see them.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 3:56

States across the South brace for severe weather

There are severe weather alerts across the South, where more than 70 million people could be affected. States such as Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi could experience dangerous tornadoes this Easter Sunday.

• Apr 11, 2020
• 0:30

Mardi Gras may have fueled Louisiana outbreak

Louisiana has seen coronavirus cases skyrocket, particularly in New Orleans, the city at the center of the state's outbreak. Officials estimate the city could run out of ventilators by the first week of April. Doctors and elected officials believe that New Orleans' annual Mardi Gras celebrations helped accelerate the virus' spread. Omar Villafranca speaks to a woman who believes her husband was infected during the event.

• Mar 26, 2020
• 2:39

Spike of coronavirus cases in the South

The pandemic is spreading rapidly in the South and hospitals are becoming overwhelmed. Louisiana, Florida and Georgia are seeing an alarming rise in those infected by COVID-19. Health officials say large public events like spring break and Mardi Gras are partly to blame. Omar Vilafranca reports.

• Mar 25, 2020
• 1:52

Justice Roberts slams "threatening" Schumer comments

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major abortion rights case. Chief Justice John Robers rebuked the Senate's top Democrat for what he called "threatening" statements against two Trump-appointed justices. Jan Crawford reports.

• Mar 4, 2020
• 2:08

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Trump aims to detain migrant families longer; New images show the Titanic deteriorating.

• Aug 21, 2019
• 50:29

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Tropical Storm Barry prepares to make landfall; Best friends continue their quest for harmony.

• Jul 12, 2019
• 51:18

Powerless in Louisiana

When Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana, it took down more than 30,000 power poles, leaving nearly 1 million people in the dark. Now just over a month later, thousands of people are still without power. “CBS Mornings” spends the day with four generations of one family to see how they're surviving.

• Oct 1, 2021
• 5:18

Dad, daughter living out of truck, a month after Ida destroyed home

Sterling Guidry's home was destroyed during Hurricane Ida when a tree fell through it.

• Sep 29, 2021

Giving thanks to linemen

After Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana, linemen from across the country flooded the state to restore power. In thanks, a woman named Angel Flood began prepping lunches for the linemen working in and around Houma, La., where there were no restaurants open, while thousands of other women and men were offering assistance to the linemen helping to rebuild their state. Steve Hartman reports on the power of gratitude.

• Sep 26, 2021
• 2:35

Thousands without power in Louisiana weeks after Ida

Three weeks after Hurricane Ida, more than 20,000 Entergy customers are still without electricity. A class-action lawsuit has been filed in Louisiana, accusing the power company of failing to prepare. Jessi Mitchell reports.

• Sep 20, 2021
• 2:16

Louisiana firefighters homeless after Ida

When Hurricane Ida ripped through Louisiana last month, several firefighters lost their homes in the destruction. As many as 33 firefighters are currently displaced and running low on essential supplies. Thanh Truong reports.

• Sep 18, 2021
• 2:26

House floats replace Mardi Gras parade floats

For the people of New Orleans, Louisiana, Mardi Gras is more than just the world's biggest free party. It is the throbbing, pulsing, beating heart of the city's culture. But the coronavirus pandemic put much of that on hold after the city of New Orleans announced on Friday that the city would close all bars, ban the sale of to-go drinks, and halt all large gatherings from February 12 to February 16. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, the ever-creative residents of New Orleans have found a whole new canvas for their artistic expression. Jamie Wax has the details.

• Feb 13, 2021
• 5:19

Tropical Storm Cristobal heads for Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Cristobal is growing stronger as it churns towards the Gulf Coast, already causing massive mudslides in Mexico and Central America. Louisiana's governor has declared a state of emergency as the system threatens to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday. Jeff Berardelli explains the forecast.

• Jun 6, 2020
• 2:11

Biden addresses August jobs report

The August jobs report got the holiday weekend off to a labored start – employers added just 235,000 jobs last month, far short of expectations. Last month's job growth lagged behind June and July, which each saw nearly a million new jobs. President Biden addressed the jobs report before touring the storm damage in Louisiana. Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.

• Sep 4, 2021
• 1:52

New Orleans readies for storm surge

Preparations for Hurricane Nate are underway along the Gulf Coast. A state of emergency has been declared for 29 counties in Florida as well as Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Orleans. Those areas are home to almost 12 million people. Michelle Miller reports.

• Oct 7, 2017
• 2:50

Nicholas could still bring "life-threatening" flooding to Gulf Coast

Flash flooding, tornadoes and hail are forecasted for some areas still grappling with Hurricane Ida's aftermath.

• Sep 15, 2021

Controversy over COVID booster shot plan

Two senior U.S. vaccine regulators who are leaving the FDA have come out against the White House plan to roll out COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. A group of international scientists published research in The Lancet on Monday concluding that while a third dose is beneficial to the immunocompromised, the average person does not need it yet. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at the Children's Hospital of New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss the controversy.

• Sep 14, 2021
• 10:18

Family works to rebury grandmother's casket that floated away during Ida

The story behind a casket that floated away in Hurricane Ida's floodwaters and the neighbor who rescued it and vowed to rebury it.

• Sep 14, 2021

Nicholas makes landfall as hurricane, swamping parts of Texas

The Category 1 hurricane has already left more than 300,000 people without power.

• Sep 14, 2021

Louisiana residents live in misery after Ida

Residents in Barataria, Louisiana, continue to cope ten days after Hurricane Ida slammed into the region. The town's main roads are either flooded or washed away, leaving it barely functioning. David Begnaud reports from hard-hit southeast Louisiana, where access to food, water, aid, and power is a constant struggle.

• Sep 9, 2021
• 4:06

Oil-soaked birds found near oil spill at refinery in wake of Hurricane Ida

Louisiana officials have documented more than 100 bird that were were found to have been affected after crude oil spilled from a refinery flooded during Ida.

• Sep 9, 2021

Hurricane Ida death toll jumps to 82

Louisiana health officials announced an additional 11 storm-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the total number of deaths from Hurricane Ida to 82.

• Sep 9, 2021

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