Severe weather wallops the South with flooding and hail
Outside New Orleans, the Bonnet Carre Spillway was opened to stop the Mississippi River from overflowing levees
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Flash flood warnings issued as heavy rain soaks Southeast
A train derailed north of Poplarville, Mississippi due to high water
Fleetwood Mac cancels shows due to Stevie Nicks' illness
Fleetwood Mac had just replaced Jazz Fest headliners The Rolling Stones, who dropped out due to Mick Jagger's heart surgery
Iowa Rep. Steve King belittles Katrina flood victims
King said in a town hall that Katrina victims only asked "who's gonna help me," while Iowa flood victims "take care of each other"
2 dead after driver plows into crowd
Police suspect the driver, Tashonty Toney, 32, was impaired when he killed two people and injured seven others Saturday in New Orleans. Most of the victims were riding bikes on a busy thoroughfare as large crowds gathered in the city for Mardi Gras.
Goodell addresses no-call controversy
In a press conference before Super Bowl LIII, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed his sympathy for fans of the New Orleans Saints after a controversial no-call in the NFC title game may have cost them a trip to the Super Bowl. But Goodell defended the league's referees. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson joins CBSN with a recap of Goodell's comments.
Trump serves fast food by candlelight at W.H.
No talks are scheduled to end the partial government shutdown, now in its 25th day. President Trump flew to New Orleans Monday to speak to a farmers' convention. He returned in time to welcome the Clemson Tigers, college football's new national champions, to a White House reception spread of fast food. Paula Reid reports.
AFC & NFC games set in race to Super Bowl
The Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots all advanced to the NFL Conference Championship games. Bill Reiter, host of CBS Sports HQ's Reiter's Block, joined CBSN to preview the match-ups.
Trump leverages Farm Bureau speech to push immigration agenda
"I like the farmers. What can I do? I like farmers," President Trump said on stage
"I never worked for Russia," Trump says
President Trump fumed over the weekend because of explosive reports related to Russia
Farmers' federal aid on hold due to shutdown
President Trump will visit New Orleans on Monday to address the American Farm Bureau, as farmers begin to feel the impact of the government shutdown. About $9.5 billion in federal aid was set aside for farmers across the country impacted by the trade dispute with China. But those federal aid checks are now on hold. Dean Reynolds reports.
Dangerous weather blamed for at least 2 deaths in Kansas and Louisiana
A massive storm has millions in the Midwest and Southwest digging out, while parts of the South are mopping up from floods
NFL player announces wife's pregnancy with twins in heartwarming celebration
Watson, a father of five, revealed he and his wife underwent a "few miscarriages" in recent years
Entergy accused of hiring actors for hearing
A report prepared by a law firm for the New Orleans city council says utility company Entergy hired actors to pose as "alleged genuine supporters" of a power plant project in New Orleans. Jacqueline Quynh of CBS affiliate WWL-TV reports.
Company accused of hiring actors to pack public hearing
New Orleans utility allegedly spent thousands getting people to pose as "genuine supporters"
Rapper Young Greatness shot dead outside Waffle House
The rapper was best known for the 2015 single "Moolah"
New Orleans considers tighter Airbnb regulations
Critics say laws passed two years ago haven't managed to protect New Orleans residents, so the city is trying again
This humble sandwich shop has been called America's best new restaurant
The owner uses social media to promote the restaurants he believes also deserve attention and to poke fun at himself, calling his food "overrated"
The Dish: Chef John Currence
If you're destined to become a chef, the food-centric city of New Orleans isn't a bad place to grow up. John Currence was born and raised there by a family that loved to cook and loved to travel. After cooking jobs around the South, Currence settled in Oxford, Mississippi, in 1992 and opened City Grocery. It won him the 1992 James Beard Award for Best Chef in the South. Now his City Grocery Restaurant Group includes Big Bad Breakfast with locations in four states. That's also the title of his second and most recent cookbook.
Caravan of "grannies" heads to border to protest family separations
About two dozen gray-haired "Grannies Respond" activists kicked off their six-day road trip to Texas on Tuesday
New Orleans shooting leaves 3 dead, 7 injured
"I speak for everyone in our City when I say we are disgusted, we are infuriated, and we have had more than enough," city's mayor says
Officers allegedly beat man and called him "fake American"
Two New Orleans officers have been fired and charged in the beating of a Hispanic man after a bar confrontation
NOLA cops allegedly beat man
Two rookie New Orleans police officers have been fired and charged with battery in the beating of George Gomez following a confrontation at a bar early Tuesday. Gomez, who served in the Louisiana National Guard, told the New Orleans Advocate the men harassed him over his camouflage clothing and called him a “fake American.” Jacqueline Quynh reports for CBS affiliate WWL-TV.
Jaguar may have bitten through steel-cable barrier before killing spree
It's "conceivable" the cat might have been able to breach an outer perimeter and escape the zoo, said a zoo official
Man walks for miles to first day of work, CEO gifts his own car as thanks
Walter Carr was scheduled for his first day of work with a moving company, but his car broke down and he had no other way to get there. So, he walked
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
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Iran's ability to threaten Strait of Hormuz is "degraded," CENTCOM says
The Iran war reached the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials said.
BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
Airport delays worsen as Congress fails to pass DHS funding bill
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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NCAA accuses DraftKings of "March Madness" trademark infringement
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Airport delays worsen as Congress fails to pass DHS funding bill
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Nicholas Brendon, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actor, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Airport delays worsen as Congress fails to pass DHS funding bill
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
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Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
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Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
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BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Hanging On Hope"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Hanging On Hope."
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Forgot Your Roots"
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Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Fool's Gold"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Fool's Gold."
A look at Chuck Norris' legendary career
Action movie icon and martial artist Chuck Norris has died at 86, his family announced Friday. "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a look back on Norris' legendary career, including his internet stardom.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
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Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
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Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
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The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
Derrick Thompson sentenced to nearly 59 years in prison
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
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Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Hanging On Hope"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Hanging On Hope."
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Forgot Your Roots"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Forgot Your Roots."
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Fool's Gold"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Fool's Gold."
A look at Chuck Norris' legendary career
Action movie icon and martial artist Chuck Norris has died at 86, his family announced Friday. "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a look back on Norris' legendary career, including his internet stardom.
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