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Residents are picking up the pieces after a deadly string of severe storms that stretched from Kansas to Alabama. Five dozen confirmed tornadoes left a trail of torn-up homes and families' lives ripped apart by the devastation. Nicole Valdes reports.
At least 42 people were killed in eight states when dozens of tornadoes touched down across the Southern and central U.S. Most of the fatalities were in Missouri, where Jason Allen has a remarkable story of survival.
A massive storm system that brought tornadoes, rain, high winds and wildfires killed dozens of people in the Midwest and South over the weekend.
Violent storms are wreaking havoc in parts of the Midwest, with the worst hitting Missouri overnight. At least five people were killed. The National Weather Service says at least five tornadoes touched down, including one in St. Louis. Tens of thousands remain without power and St. Louis County declared a state of emergency. More severe weather is in the forecast today across the Mississippi Valley and Deep South, threatening tens of millions of Americans.
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Adan Manzano, an anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead in his room during Super Bowl week.
Lisa Jeanine Findley pleaded guilty to a charge of mail fraud in a plot to defraud Elvis Presley's family by trying to auction off his Graceland mansion and property.
Andrew Lester pleaded guilty in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang the White man's doorbell by mistake.
A new lawsuit filed by Missouri's attorney general alleges that Starbucks is unlawfully relying on "race-and-sex-based hiring practices."
The National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy and senior investigator Ralph Hicks gave a news conference on Saturday about the medical plane that crashed in Philadelphia, killing at least 7 people. Officials are still looking for the black box from the aircraft.
Sharon Kinne was charged with killing her Missouri husband, her boyfriend's wife and a man she'd picked up in a Mexican bar.
Donald Eugene Fields II was indicted in St. Louis for allegedly attempting to recruit and exploit a minor for commercial sex acts.
A federal judge in Texas is allowing three other states to pursue a challenge seeking to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide.
The wave of storms put a damper on travel plans after the Christmas holiday and contributed to hundreds of flight cancellations nationwide.
A man identifying himself as an American has been found in Syria after being freed from a prison. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer spoke with the man about what it was like to be detained in Syria. Then, CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins with more from Aleppo.
Dominique Moore ad Cedric Warren had their convictions overturned in a 2009 double homicide whose investigation was overseen by a discredited police detective.
Missouri carried out its fourth execution this year on Tuesday night. The man condemned to death was convicted in a 9-year-old girl's 2007 murder.
Three of the home's occupants were listed in critical condition and three were in stable condition.
Omar Villafranca visits Dixon's Famous Chili, a historic Missouri restaurant that has been loved by diners, including a former president, for more than 100 years.
David McKnight and Julian Alcala allegedly searched the phones for nude photos, then used their own phones to take pictures.
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales have partnered with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit helping military families, for more than 14 years.
Abortion rights were on the ballot in ten states nationwide on Election Day. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports on how the states voted.
A couple in their 70s who served as election poll workers were among at least five people killed in Missouri after torrential rains caused flash flooding across the state.
CBS News projects former President Donald Trump will win Arkansas, Missouri and South Carolina, while Vice President Kamala Harris is projected to win the District of Columbia in the 2024 election. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Major Garrett break down Trump's projected Florida win, and where North Carolina and Georgia stand.
Sgt. Sarah Roque's body was found at Fort Leonard Wood two days after she was reported missing.
Officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza say the new Israeli assault has killed more than 400 people, as Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to extend the ceasefire.
Trump said about 80,000 pages of documents related to JFK's assassination will be released Tuesday.
Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana almost two weeks ago.
The government claimed it was not bound by the judge's order to block flights carrying gang members to El Salvador because it wasn't in writing.
At least 12 people, including a popular musician, died when a small plane crashed into the sea while taking off from a Caribbean island off Honduras, officials said.
Paxton said that Maria "Dr. Maria" Rojas is a known midwife in Northwest Houston and was taken into custody in Waller County.
The FBI advises travelers to be vigilant and avoid traveling alone.
A researcher at South Africa's isolated Sanae IV Antarctic base accused a colleague of attacking coworkers.
Schumer said he is the "best at winning Senate seats" amid questions about his leadership after he voted to advance a GOP measure to fund the government.
Mounting concerns about the Trump administration's trade policies are driving institutional investors away from U.S. stocks.
The FBI advises travelers to be vigilant and avoid traveling alone.
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.
Schumer said he is the "best at winning Senate seats" amid questions about his leadership after he voted to advance a GOP measure to fund the government.
Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana almost two weeks ago.
Mounting concerns about the Trump administration's trade policies are driving institutional investors away from U.S. stocks.
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.
Barred from catching salmon off the California coast, fishermen have been running boat tours to stay afloat.
Homebuilders say President Trump's tariff agenda is making construction and renovation projects more expensive.
Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.
Schumer said he is the "best at winning Senate seats" amid questions about his leadership after he voted to advance a GOP measure to fund the government.
The conservative Heritage Foundation sought information about whether the Department of Homeland Security gave Britain's Prince Harry "special treatment."
The government claimed it was not bound by the judge's order to block flights carrying gang members to El Salvador because it wasn't in writing.
The government-funded news agency stopped broadcasting after its employees were put on leave or terminated.
The president extended Secret Service protection for his own children before he left office in 2021.
PepsiCo will acquire healthier soda brand Poppi as it strives to diversify into soda and snack offerings.
Sara Adair knew she was at risk for a life-threatening aortic dissection after her father and sister experienced the same deadly condition.
California has over 1,100 dairy farms, two-thirds of which have been impacted by the bird flu outbreak. A leading suspect is contaminated milking machines. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
It's been five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, driving billions of people indoors and killing more than a million people in the U.S. Dr. Jon LaPook examines what lessons we can take away from that health crisis.
Dr. Celine Gounder explains how poor dental care can potentially increasing your risk of developing other health conditions.
The FBI advises travelers to be vigilant and avoid traveling alone.
The conservative Heritage Foundation sought information about whether the Department of Homeland Security gave Britain's Prince Harry "special treatment."
A researcher at South Africa's isolated Sanae IV Antarctic base accused a colleague of attacking coworkers.
At least 12 people, including a popular musician, died when a small plane crashed into the sea while taking off from a Caribbean island off Honduras, officials said.
Marcedes Myran was one of the Indigenous women slain by convicted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, authorities say.
"The White Lotus" heads to Thailand for season three, where luxury and drama collide. Leslie Bibb stars as Kate Bohr, a woman navigating rekindled friendships that aren't as picture-perfect as they seem. She breaks down the season's rising tensions and what fans can expect.
Emmy-winning actor Debra Messing, best known for "Will & Grace," takes on a dramatic new role in "The Alto Knights." She stars as Bobbie Costello, the wife of notorious crime boss Frank Costello, played by Robert De Niro. Messing talks about the film and her experience working with the legendary actor.
More than 420 entertainment industry insiders, led by Natasha Lyonne, signed an open letter urging the government to uphold copyright laws that apply to artificial intelligence.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
At just 25, Warren Zeiders has racked up over three billion global streams and eight million monthly listeners on Spotify. Now, he's making waves with his new album, "Relapse, Lies & Betrayal." He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about his journey and the inspiration behind his latest music.
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.
Google says its new Gemma 3 AI model can tackle more challenges while using just one GPU. Emilia David, senior AI reporter for VentureBeat, joined CBS News to discuss the new product.
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.
Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum computing chip, claiming it created an entirely new state of matter to make it possible. Experts say the technology could revolutionize problem-solving, from drug discovery to climate solutions, processing calculations in minutes that would take traditional computers septillions of years. Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor of Wired, has more.
On Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to blast off from Florida, possibly clearing the way for the long-awaited homecoming of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams. Their eight day stay at the International Space Station has lasted more than nine months.
The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about how distant planets form, researchers said.
Scientists are conducting experiments to generate clean energy through fusion, the same sub-atomic reaction that powers our Sun, with the aim of constructing plants that produce more energy than they consume. Correspondent Ben Tracy visits the National Ignition Facility, in Livermore, Calif., where the largest laser ever built is used as part of the process; and Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts, where super-heated plasma burns around 180 million degrees Fahrenheit.
Scientists are conducting experiments to generate clean energy through fusion, the same sub-atomic reaction that powers our Sun, with the aim of constructing plants that produce more energy than they consume.
Pictures of the "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse, show the full moon looking red in the night sky.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or months ahead.
An 11-year-old, who police say was also involved, is too young to be charged with murder in the death of Scott Dwight Habermehl.
Marcedes Myran was one of the Indigenous women slain by convicted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, authorities say.
Paxton said that Maria "Dr. Maria" Rojas is a known midwife in Northwest Houston and was taken into custody in Waller County.
Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus he was riding with bandmates as they left a concert outside Lima, officials said.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
A SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams undocked from the International Space Station early Tuesday morning. They're scheduled to splash down off the Florida coast Tuesday evening after spending more than nine months in space. They originally expected to spend just eight days or so in orbit. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will join Crew 9 commander Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov for their long-awaited return to Earth.
The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about how distant planets form, researchers said.
With a replacement crew on board the space station, NASA is eyeing Tuesday for the Starliner astronauts' return to Earth, finally ending their marathon mission.
NASA launched SpaceX's Crew-10 mission from the Kennedy Space Center. A Falcon-9 rocket is carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station where they will meet astronauts Suni Williams and "Butch" Wilmore, who have been there for over 9 months. Former NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski, CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann and Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, break it all down.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Trial lawyer and social media sensation Jefferson Fisher has gained 10 million followers by teaching people how to handle tough conversations. In his new book, "The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More," he shares practical strategies for communicating with confidence and ease.
Former President Trump claims that pardons issued by President Biden using an autopen are invalid, sparking a legal debate over presidential authority. Meanwhile, the Constitution states that presidential pardons that are accepted can't be revoked. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down what this could mean for those pardoned.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are speaking Tuesday about the war in Ukraine. While Putin has said he accepts the idea of a ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy does not believe Putin is ready to end the war. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Holly Williams have more.
A law designed to improve patient access to medical records has led to an unintended consequence—people receiving serious diagnoses before speaking with their doctors. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the impact of the 21st Century Cures Act and what patients should know.
There’s a lot we don't know about California's Fair Plan, and now people who don't have the insurance of last resort are on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. CBS New California Investigates "FAIR Plan Secrets" and reveals how what you don’t know could cost you.