Historic shortage forces new water cuts in Southwest
The federal government announced that Arizona and Nevada will get less water from the Colorado River amid a severe drought. Ben Tracy takes a look.
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Drought-stricken Arizona and Nevada to get less water from Colorado River
The move came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, will plummet even further.
Experts call for more public urgency on climate change
In a state where every drop of water counts, ornamental grass – which accounts for a large percentage of outdoor water use – has been banned in Southern Nevada. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with climate and water experts about the steps being taken (or not) to address rising temperatures; and with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about the lack of urgency he says is hampering humanity's ability to counter this existential threat to our planet.
Death Valley tourists escape but roads remain closed after flash flooding
Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a path for them.
Viktor Orban speaks at CPAC
CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined Nikki Battiste and David Begnaud with an update on the Arizona primary election, where Trump-backed ally Kari Lake won the GOP nomination for governor, and details about the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas, where controversial Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban spoke Thursday.
Bat infestation forces Nevada fire station to close indefinitely
Fire personnel and an ambulance from the Nevada station have been temporarily relocated.
Nevada seeing record high gas prices
As gas prices rise nationwide, Nevada drivers are paying well over $5 a gallon, with the current state average at $5.56. Mick Akers, a transportation reporter for the Las Vegas Review Journal, joins Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss the impact.
Senator Rosen on proposed gas tax relief
Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen joins "Red and Blue" to talk about the proposed Gas Prices Relief Act to help consumers as oil prices rise over Russia-Ukraine tensions. Plus she discusses the importance of her bipartisan Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act.
Presidential race tightening in Arizona
Joe Biden maintained a small lead Friday in Arizona but the race remains too close to call. Jim Nintzel, executive editor of the Tucson Weekly, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss where things stand in the state.
Trump legal fights in Arizona and Nevada
CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the Trump campaign's legal challenges in Arizona and Nevada.
Nevada's culinary union does not endorse 2020 candidate
Ahead of the Nevada caucus, the state's culinary union has decided not to endorse a 2020 Democratic candidate. Las Vegas Review-Journal politics reporter Rory Appleton joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more.
Democrats divided in Nevada
Moderate and progressive Democrats are clashing in Nevada, a key state in next year's midterm elections. Elizabeth Thompson, the editor of the Nevada Independent, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with a look at the situation in the state.
Treasures from legendary 1857 "Ship of Gold" shipwreck unveiled
The explorer who found the shipwreck has been in prison for 6 years because he refuses to disclose the whereabouts of 500 gold coins.
Thunderstorms drench Southwest as water cascades from casino ceilings in Vegas
The annual weather pattern known as the monsoon has brought a parade of storms to cities across the U.S. Southwest.
More human remains found at Lake Mead
Another body was found at Lake Mead this week, following several similar reports in May.
NASA satellite images reveal Lake Mead's dramatic water loss since 2000
Lake Mead is at its lowest water levels since 1937 – which was just two years after the Hoover Dam was completed.
Fire extinguished at Hoover Dam
A fire at the Hoover Dam has been extinguished. The federal Bureau of Reclamation said a transformer caught fire Tuesday morning but it was put out before firefighters from Boulder City, Nevada, arrived. Elaine Quijano has more.
Fire at Hoover Dam extinguished, Nevada fire department says
No one was injured in the blaze, and officials say there is no threat to the power supply.
Trump tests support with Republican voters
Former President Donald Trump is staying active on the campaign trail as he weighs a potential run for office in 2024, traveling to Nevada and Alaska to sway Republican Party voters ahead of Alaska's primary and special elections in August. CBS News political contributor and Washington Post deputy politics editor for campaigns Sean Sullivan and CBS News political director Fin Gomez join Tony Doukoupil and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Las Vegas home prices drop for first time in 2 years
Home prices in Las Vegas have dropped for the first time in over two years. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, increasing mortgage rates and decreasing home sales are causing the trend. Eli Segall, a real estate reporter for the Las Vegas Review Journal, joins CBS News' Jamie Yuccas to discuss.
Lake Mead reveals sunken WWII-era boat as water levels plummet
Experts say climate change and drought have led to the lake dropping to its lowest level since it was full about 20 years ago.
Nevada counties near deadline to certify election results
Several Nevada counties are facing a deadline Friday to certify results from the recent primary election.
Trump's influence tested in latest primaries
It was a mixed night for candidates endorsed by Donald Trump in Republican primary elections in several states, including South Carolina.. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Elaine Quijano and Errol Barnett from Capitol Hill with details.
Power of Trump's endorsements tested
Former President Donald Trump's backing seems to have helped several, but not all Republican candidates in primaries in Nevada and South Carolina. CBS News Political Correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the major races.
Voters head to polls for primaries in 4 states
There are primaries being held in South Carolina, Nevada, Maine and North Dakota Tuesday, plus a special election in Texas. CBS News tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar, and CBS News political unit associate producer Aaron Navarro join "Red and Blue" to discuss Tuesday's races.
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