25-year-old killed after Louisiana tornadoes pick up his truck and house
Connor Lambert, who used to play football for the local high school, was killed when his home lifted off its stilts and flew over his neighbor's house.
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Deadly tornadoes leave trail of destruction in New Orleans area
At least two tornadoes tore through parts of New Orleans and the surrounding area Tuesday night.
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Biden heads to Brussels to meet with NATO allies; Severe storms stick around for another day of gusty weather
Tornadoes tear through New Orleans area
Two confirmed tornadoes tore through New Orleans and the surrounding area, killing at least one person. David Begnaud takes a look at the damage.
Deadly tornado tears through New Orleans area
It took at least one life. The storm system then moved toward other parts of the Deep South. It had killed someone in Texas the day before.
Longtime TV anchor Karen Swensen on finding a new purpose
The award-winning journalist had been at the station for years—going through hardships of her own.
NOLA's Vietnamese food destinations
Vietnamese food has become an integral part of Louisiana cuisine. In our series "The Dish," Chef Nini Nguyen takes Jamie Wax on a tour of some of the best spots in town to try authentic Vietnamese dishes.
King cakes, a treasured taste of Mardi Gras
In New Orleans a longstanding tradition of Carnival is the king cake, a multi-colored sweet treat. And while there are many different varieties, there is only one way to enjoy them.
King cakes, a sweet Mardi Gras tradition
In New Orleans a longstanding custom of Carnival is the king cake, a multi-colored sweet treat. Correspondent Kris Van Cleave talks with Matt Haines, author of "The Big Book of King Cake," and with some of the bakers who help satisfy New Orleanians' Mardi Gras craving.
Recipe: Mardi Gras King Cake
This recipe for a sweet Carnival tradition is courtesy of the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute.
New Orleans art exhibition tackles issues that affect the city
"Prospect New Orleans" happens once every three years and showcases art in various museums and public spaces around the city.
"Prospect New Orleans" art exhibition
The spot where a Robert E. Lee statue once stood in New Orleans is now home to the image of an African deity. The installation is part of “Prospect New Orleans,” an event that features artists from all over the world once every three years. Although exhibitions are usually temporary, that's changing this time around. Michelle Miller reports.
The "Best Band in the Land"
Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the band that desegregated Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and played through the pandemic.
Thousands of animals killed in pipeline leak outside New Orleans
More than 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel burst from a severely corroded, decades-old pipeline outside of New Orleans last month, killing thousands of animals. An earlier inspection revealed the pipeline needed immediate repair.
Diesel spill kills 2,300 fish and 32 birds, sickens dozens of alligators
"We weren't expecting to find so many alligators in that one area," a Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson told NOLA.com.
Descendants of Plessy v. Ferguson unite over pardon
Nearly 130 years later, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards granted a posthumous pardon to Homer Plessy.
Louisiana governor pardons Homer Plessy
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed a posthumous pardon for Homer Plessy, the New Orleans man whose 1892 arrest for sitting in a Whites-only railroad car led to a notorious Supreme Court decision upholding segregation laws. Watch the governor's remarks at the signing ceremony.
COVID-19 cases surge in parts of U.S.
COVID-19 infections are on the rise in sections of the U.S., especially in the North and the West. Meanwhile, young children can get the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
New Orleans to pay teens $350 a month in financial literacy push
City officials believe a $3,500 annual payout to young people could help solve the "unbanked" problem plaguing the Big Easy.
New Orleans groups begin anti-flooding projects
New Orleans has seen several tropical storms and hurricanes this year. Now Black-led community organizations are breaking ground on green infrastructure projects to combat severe flooding. Angela Chalk, the executive director of Healthy Community Services, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the efforts.
Louisiana zoo animals are getting COVID vaccine
Gorillas and orangutans at the Audubon Zoo are in the process of getting their first dose.
When will COVID vaccine be OK'd for kids?
The Wall Street Journal reports that it may be November before the the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for children aged 5 through 11. Meanwhile, as states impose vaccine mandates for health care workers, some employees are resisting. Dr. Toni Gross, chief of the emergency department at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN to discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines.
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.
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.
Death toll from Ida increases to 68 as many remain without power
At least seven deaths in New Orleans were of nursing home residents who had been evacuated to warehouses.
Michael Cohen faces questions from Trump's defense team for the first time
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.
At least 8 people killed, dozens injured in Florida bus crash
The Florida crash involved a bus transporting about 53 farmworkers and a 2001 Ford Ranger truck, officials said.
Feds: Boeing could be prosecuted after it allegedly breached agreement terms
This comes after the cabin door of an Alaska Airlines plane blew off mid-flight in January, sparking congressional and federal investigations.
Nearly 80 officials overseeing elections in 7 swing states doubt 2020 results
And these officials, a CBS News investigation finds, are charged with certifying election results for the presidential election and other races.
Satellite images show what historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
TikTok users sue over new law that could lead to ban
Eight TikTok users said that the new law signed by President Biden violates their First Amendment rights.
Cicadas pee from trees. And they urinate a lot, a new study finds
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Drowning deaths surged during pandemic — and it was worse among Black people
Nearly 4,000 people die from accidental drowning ever year, according to the CDC.
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
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Michael Cohen faces questions from Trump's defense team for the first time
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.
Feds: Boeing could be prosecuted after it allegedly breached agreement terms
This comes after the cabin door of an Alaska Airlines plane blew off mid-flight in January, sparking congressional and federal investigations.
Nearly 80 officials overseeing elections in 7 swing states doubt 2020 results
And these officials, a CBS News investigation finds, are charged with certifying election results for the presidential election and other races.
Meta to shut down Workplace app for business
The business collaboration tool will be phased out over the next year as Meta focuses on AI and the metaverse.
Should you tip your Parisian waiter? What to know ahead of the Olympics.
Servers in France don't depend on tips like they do in the U.S. — but some restaurants don't want tourists to know that.
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Meta to shut down Workplace app for business
The business collaboration tool will be phased out over the next year as Meta focuses on AI and the metaverse.
Should you tip your Parisian waiter? What to know ahead of the Olympics.
Servers in France don't depend on tips like they do in the U.S. — but some restaurants don't want tourists to know that.
The Fed is struggling to break the back of inflation. Here's why.
The Federal Reserve's campaign to snuff out runaway inflation has bogged down this year. Blame housing costs.
Comcast unveils streaming bundle that includes Apple TV+, Peacock, Netflix
Comcast's StreamSaver arrives at a time when major entertainment companies are teaming up to try to turn a profit from streaming.
Bumble dating app removes ads mocking celibacy after backlash
The company released an apology and is offering billboard space to groups advocating for individuals it offended.
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Michael Cohen faces questions from Trump's defense team for the first time
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.
Feds: Boeing could be prosecuted after it allegedly breached agreement terms
This comes after the cabin door of an Alaska Airlines plane blew off mid-flight in January, sparking congressional and federal investigations.
Nearly 80 officials overseeing elections in 7 swing states doubt 2020 results
And these officials, a CBS News investigation finds, are charged with certifying election results for the presidential election and other races.
TikTok users sue over new law that could lead to ban
Eight TikTok users said that the new law signed by President Biden violates their First Amendment rights.
Psychiatrist can't testify about Bob Menendez's cash stockpile
The New Jersey senator has a "fear of scarcity" and developed "a longstanding coping mechanism of routinely withdrawing and storing cash in his home," his lawyers said last month.
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Drowning deaths surged during the pandemic — and it was worse among Black people, CDC reports
Nearly 4,000 people die from accidental drowning ever year, according to the CDC.
Influencers promote raw milk despite warnings as bird flu raises risk
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
FDA said it "never" inspected dental lab that made controversial AGGA device
Johns Dental Laboratories stopped making the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance last year after a KFF Health News-CBS News investigation into allegations of patient harm.
Reducing mental health, substance use stigmas
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
Lung cancer mystery: Why are healthy, non-smoking, Asian women contracting the disease?
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
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Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study finds
"When you look at the long sweep of history, you can see just how dramatic recent global warming is," one of the researchers said.
Video shows smugglers testing remote-controlled "narco sub"
Investigators made the unusual discovery during probes into suspects who were cultivating marijuana under the cover of managing car wash stations.
Killer whales attack and sink another yacht in Strait of Gibraltar
An unknown number of orcas managed to sink another sailing yacht near coastal Morocco in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Huge billboard toppled by storm kills more than a dozen people in India
A metal billboard bigger than an Olympic swimming pool crumpled onto a gas station in Mumbai, killing at least 14 people and wounding dozens more.
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The making of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
The special anniversary covers of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue has seven new covers that feature Kate Upton, Chrissy Teigen, Hunter McGrady and "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.
Alice Munro, Nobel laureate revered as short story master, dies at 92
Munro was the first lifelong Canadian to win the Nobel and the first recipient cited exclusively for short fiction.
Desi Lydic on dream job at "The Daily Show"
Desi Lydic is a writer, producer and Emmy Award-nominated actress who currently serves as one of the hosts of "The Daily Show." She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about how she landed her "dream job" and what she's learned from having conversations with people all over the country.
Models on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue features industry icons Kate Upton and Hunter McGrady on the cover. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the milestone.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition turns 60
The iconic covers of the legendary Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition have graced newsstands and influenced generations. Today, the magazine is celebrating a huge milestone — the 60th anniversary of its swimsuit edition. Meg Oliver traveled to Florida for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of the issue.
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Meta to shut down Workplace app for business
The business collaboration tool will be phased out over the next year as Meta focuses on AI and the metaverse.
Latest ChatGPT model revealed
OpenAI showed off its latest iteration of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, in a livestream presentation on Monday. The update is supposed to be faster and has increased text, voice and vision abilities, including engaging in spoken conversations. Bloomberg News reporter Shirin Ghaffary joined CBS News to talk about the new offer.
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.
Solar storms can affect electronics and the power grid – an expert explains
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
Using AI to detect mental health problems
Researchers are investigating new ways to detect mental health problems through AI-powered apps by collecting data on people's behavior that could help determine shifts in mood in new ways. Dr. Nicholas Jacobson, an assistant professor in the departments of biomedical data science and psychiatry at Dartmouth, joined CBS News to discuss the possibilities.
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Cicadas pee from trees. And they urinate a lot, a new study finds
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Solar storms can affect electronics and the power grid – an expert explains
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
U.S. honey bee population reaches record high
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News to explain what happened.
Raging Canadian wildfires threaten thousands
Wildfires are forcing thousands from their homes in Canada after burning more than 13,000 acres so far. Terry Cavaliere, emergency operations director for the Fort Nelson First Nation, joins CBS News with the latest.
Northern lights set the sky aglow amid powerful geomagnetic storm
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night, and the dazzling show was expected to continue on Saturday night, according to experts.
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Vessel of interest ID'd in deadly boat hit and run
Florida officials say a "vessel of interest" has been identified in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed a 15-year-old ballerina who was waterskiing over the weekend. Cristian Benevides has the details.
Ohtani's former interpreter to enter plea
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani, is expected to enter a not guilty plea Tuesday to bank fraud and tax charges that he allegedly illegally transferred almost $17 million from the baseball star's bank account. However, the not guilty plea is a formality, as federal prosecutors previously announced that Mizuhara will plead guilty at a later date as part of a plea deal. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Man accused of sending "So I raped you" message caught after 3-year-search
Ian Cleary had been the subject of an international search since authorities in Pennsylvania issued a 2021 felony warrant in the case.
Video shows smugglers testing remote-controlled "narco sub"
Investigators made the unusual discovery during probes into suspects who were cultivating marijuana under the cover of managing car wash stations.
2 officers killed, inmate escapes in attack on prison van in France
French officials say "all means are being used to find" an escaped convict and the heavily armed assailants who attacked the vehicle that had been carrying him to prison.
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Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Boeing Starliner launch retargeted for May 21
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
More geomagnetic storms likely to continue today
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
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Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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Vessel of interest ID'd in deadly boat hit and run
Florida officials say a "vessel of interest" has been identified in connection with a deadly hit and run that killed a 15-year-old ballerina who was waterskiing over the weekend. Cristian Benevides has the details.
Palestinians flee Rafah ahead of Israeli operation
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have fled the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of a long-awaited ground operation by Israel's military. Amid the ongoing war, an American doctor stuck in Gaza says President Biden isn't doing enough to stop the fighting. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
RFK Jr. claims to qualify for Texas ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said it has turned in the required signatures for ballot access in Texas. Shortly afterward, the independent presidential candidate rallied voters in the state's capital alongside his running mate Nicole Shanahan. CBS News campaign reporter Allison Novelo has the details.
At least 8 killed in Florida bus crash
At least eight people were killed and 40 others were injured when a bus carrying migrant farm workers was involved in a crash in central Florida. The driver of the bus has been arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Michael Cohen questioned by Trump's lawyers
The former fixer for Donald Trump took the stand again Tuesday as lawyers for the former president cross-examined the prosecution's star witness. Trump's lawyers spent much of the day attacking Cohen's credibility. Robert Costa reports.