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Storms rocked the most populated area of the country on Tuesday, causing widespread flash flooding from Ohio to New England and beyond in what the National Weather Service called a "dangerous and life-threatening situation." Rob Marciano has the forecast.
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The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.
Much of the U.S. is facing either extreme heat or excessive rainfall and potential flooding on Tuesday. Here's where the greatest threats are expected.
Heat alerts were issued for millions across parts of the western U.S. Sunday due to an unusually prolonged heat dome, which is starting to move east.
Peak hurricane season is approaching, and the National Weather Service is operating with a less experienced workforce and gaps in some data that forecasters rely on. Last year, the government agency eliminated about 15% of its workforce as part of the Trump administration's sweeping job cuts. Environmental policy expert Tracy Wholf joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Arthur, the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, weakened to a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall.
Forecasters say the potential first tropical cyclone of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season could develop into a fully formed storm on Wednesday and bring life-threatening flash flooding.
States across the Midwest and northern Plains could see ongoing flooding as severe storms hit, forecasters say.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
A combination of heat, dry air and strong winds are fueling "extreme" wildfire risks for millions across the middle of the country.
Typhoon Sinlaku came ashore on a chain of remote U.S. island territories in the Western Pacific, which includes Guam, on Tuesday. It was a super typhoon at the time.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump after tornadoes in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties killed four people and destroyed homes and businesses.
The death toll continues to rise from a massive winter storm that left an ongoing spell of freezing weather in its wake.
Maps show where the next blast of Arctic air and a potential winter storm are expected to travel this weekend, according to the latest forecast models.
A monster storm is set to bring ice, snow and life-threatening cold to many parts of the U.S. over the weekend. National Weather Service Director Ken Graham joins to discuss what his team is seeing.
About half the population of the United States is in the path of heavy snow and crippling ice, the National Weather Service said.
A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and possible whiteout conditions.
A suite of new Artificial Intelligence technology is being rolled out in major weather forecasting models.
The 2025 hurricane season is drawing to a close without a single one making landfall in the continental United States.
NOAA released its annual winter forecast outlook, which predicts cooler than average conditions in the North and warmer than average conditions in the South.
Priscilla has been losing punch but could still bring flash flooding to the southwestern U.S. over the weekend, forecasters say.
A deadly tornado that ripped through a rural city in North Dakota in June has been upgraded to an EF-5, the National Weather Service said Monday, marking the first twister with an EF-5 rating in 12 years.
Hurricane Humberto's swells will probably cause "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions," the National Hurricane Center warned.
After growing into a hurricane, Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining steam, but is not expected to make landfall.
When it comes to warning the public about severe weather like tornadoes, every second counts. Currently, the National Weather Service is using decades-old technology to scan the skies. Dave Malkoff reports on why a new system has run into severe headwinds.
The U.S. moves more refueling planes to the Mideast and adds medics at a major military hospital as the war with Iran spreads to another key waterway.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
The votes in Congress follow the deaths of several U.S. service members who were killed in Iranian attacks, and as the cost of the war escalates.
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Maria Rojas of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license last year.
Derek Williams died Wednesday, according to his family. He had been living with Parkinson's disease and was recently diagnosed with cancer.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
The new Gold+ initiative would allow private contractors to handle passenger screening at three airports while the TSA retains federal oversight.
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
U.S. health officials said they are investigating an additional outbreak of cyclospora, but do not know its source. Plus, Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down the plant where lettuce is suspected to have started the initial outbreak that has sickened thousands in at least 41 states. Carter Evans reports.
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Derek Williams died Wednesday, according to his family. He had been living with Parkinson's disease and was recently diagnosed with cancer.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
As Iran's attacks keep ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle and oil prices surge, Gulf states are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives.
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
As the back-to-school shopping season begins, you can expect to pay more for certain items, like laptops, due to shortages stemming from artificial intelligence. Brian Westover, principal hardware writer for PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss how you can save money.
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
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.
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in Arizona, the full contents of a ransom note that might have come from her kidnapper are coming to light. Mark Strassmann reports on the latest developments in the search for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is calling for accountability over the deadly police shooting of a man in Madison. Protests have erupted in the wake of the incident. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan has more.
Two men were stabbed on Thursday near Central Park in New York City, just blocks apart. The victims are Asian and Jewish, and the attacks are being investigated as a possible hate crime. Tom Hanson reports.
A multistate search is underway for a woman wanted in connection to a murder investigation. Police say Isabelle Rose Johnson is suspected of killing a Florida father who was found in a shallow grave last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Nearly six months after Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in Arizona, the full contents of a ransom note that might have come from her kidnapper are coming to light. Mark Strassmann reports on the latest developments in the search for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
A U.S. attorney who served for less than an hour is suing the Trump administration over his firing. Roger Rogoff is asking a federal court to reinstate him as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the legal questions in this case.
U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak of the parasite cyclospora that's linked to an unspecified product. Meanwhile, Taco Bell is reporting a major drop in foot traffic as concerns about fresh produce continue. Carter Evans has the latest update and Heather Haddon, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The U.S. military is expanding its presence in the Middle East with the arrival of new equipment, as sources say concerns are growing within the Trump administration over rapid use of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles. Charlie D'Agata reports.
An FDA advisory panel recommended easing restrictions on certain peptides on Thursday. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that can help regulate a variety of functions in the body. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports.