Family-owned campground vows to stay after Helene
Helene destroyed a family-owned campground in North Carolina, leaving its owners facing a hard choice on how to move forward. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for a story on resilience and hope.
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Dolly Parton to donate $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Dolly Parton said the $1 million will go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.
Yellow jackets swarm North Carolina, prompting Benadryl, EpiPen requests
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects.
How to help Hurricane Helene survivors
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation throughout the Southeast after making landfall in Florida.
North Carolina communities respond to Helene
North Carolina distribution centers worked to provide essential supplies to community members Thursday, one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Writer details Helene damage in his community
President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday for a first-hand look at Hurricane Helene's damage. Chris Moody, a reporter whose North Carolina community was ravaged by the storm, joins "America Decides" to share his experience.
New Trump 2020 case filing: What we learned
Special counsel Jack Smith's recently unsealed filing reveals new details about former President Donald Trump's alleged criminal scheme to stay in power after losing the 2020 election. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins "America Decides" to take a look at the case against Trump.
Congressional break holding up Helene funds
Federal relief funds for recovery from Helene are in limbo with Congress still in recess. President Biden is pushing for lawmakers to regroup soon as many in the Southeast struggle without power and basic needs. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Biden deploys more troops for Helene recovery
President Biden is touring damage from Helene in Florida and Georgia Thursday after ordering 1,000 U.S. troops to help those impacted in North Carolina. Many residents there are still without running water, food and other basic needs. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Tennesse probing factory after Helene
Tennessee officials are investigating a plastics factory in Erwin after 11 workers were swept away Friday by raging floodwaters from Helene. Five were rescued, two died and four others remain unaccounted for. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the investigation and rescue efforts.
Biden to see Helene damage in Carolinas
President Biden will travel to North and South Carolina Wednesday for a first-hand look at the destruction left by Hurricane Helene. The death toll from the storm has now passed 160 people. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Race continues to find Helene survivors as death toll from storm rises
President Biden said Monday there were reports that 600 people were unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene.
Helene "close to a worst-case scenario" for western North Carolina
The North Carolina State Climate Office explains how the "monster storm" left unprecedented damage that will likely "take years to document."
Rescue crews scour for survivors of Helene
The death toll from Helene has now passed the 160 mark, and hundreds more remain unaccounted for. In North Carolina, teams are desperately searching the mountains for possible survivors. Lilia Luciano reports.
Biden plans to visit areas devastated by Helene this week
President Biden said he expects he will need to ask Congress to pass supplemental funding to respond to the storm.
Helene survivors calling for supplies
Five days after Helene tore through the Southeast, rescue workers are still searching for hundreds who remain missing and millions of people remain without power. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Helene strands bachelorette party on mountain
Kayla Donnelly was at her bachelorette party in North Carolina when Helene hit and trapped her and her friends for three days on a mountain. Donnelly joined CBS News to describe her ordeal.
North Carolina devastated by Helene: "Unprecedented tragedy"
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the death toll would rise as rescuers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads and widespread flooding.
Democrats sue over Georgia ballot count rule
Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday against the Georgia state election board to block a new rule requiring every ballot to be hand counted. It's the latest outstanding legal challenge regarding how the 2024 election will be run. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker joins to break it all down.
Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern U.S.
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has surpassed 100 people across the Southeast. Hundreds are still unaccounted for, and roughly two million people have lost power. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports from North Carolina.
Biden to tour Helene damage in North Carolina
The Biden administration is offering the federal government's full assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Helene. President Biden is set to visit storm-ravaged areas of North Carolina on Wednesday. Senior Biden adviser Tom Perez joins "America Decides" to discuss the administration's response to the natural disaster.
How Helene is affecting Trump, Harris campaigns
Former President Donald Trump visited the Helene storm zone in Georgia, and President Biden is planning a trip to North Carolina on Wednesday after saying he may ask Congress to return to pass an aid bill. Scott MacFarlane has details on the federal response and how the storm is affecting the presidential campaigns.
Biden gives update on Helene storm recovery
President Biden provided an update Monday on the federal response to the devastating damage from Helene across the Southeast. Over 100 people have been killed by the storm and power is still out for many throughout the region. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Millions still without power after Helene
Over 100 people are dead and Find Energy reports more than 2 million still had no electricity early Monday following Helene's destructive trek through the Southeast. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports on the aftermath and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the ongoing flooding threats for the region.
Helene blamed for more than 100 deaths
More than 100 people are dead after Helene swept through the southern U.S., with officials calling the flood damage in the Carolinas "biblical." CBS News' Nicole Valdes and Skyler Henry have more.
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Trump says no talks with Iran ongoing, and none scheduled
President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Wasserman Schultz wins Democratic primary for Florida's District 20
The district includes predominantly Black communities in central and western Broward County.
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
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Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Beagles bred for research get new life amid questions over federal oversight
The USDA's own inspector general has repeatedly raised concerns about federal oversight of dog breeders.
Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at murder trial after some family members leave
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
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Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass, parent Dreyer's says
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
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Scandal-ridden Cory Mills ousted in GOP primary in Florida's 7th District
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
Florida Senate race set between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in Florida governor's race
Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic primary, The Associated Press projects.
Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
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From 2024: Tommy John on Tommy John surgery, before and after
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Nominees revealed for some VMA categories
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
Top upcoming book to movie adaptations
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.
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OpenAI debuts ChatGPT for teens
OpenAI has launched a chatbot marketed for teens that the company says will provide stronger protections as concerns over AI safety increase. Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
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.
Data centers, AI become midterm flashpoint
Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Details on Meta trial over addiction claims
Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Clancy's former mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy's former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, took the stand Tuesday to offer testimony as Lindsay Clancy stands on trial for the killings of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Philadephia police hunting man in Chucky mask
Philadelphia police are searching for a man in a horror mask resembling Chucky the doll who has been terrorizing locals. Lilia Luciano has more.
Man on trial for suspected murder for hire
The alleged killer in the case of Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager who prosecutors say was the victim of a murder for hire arranged by his ex-wife and her husband, is now on trial. Jason Allen has more.
Massive campus cocaine dealer arrested
A 24-year-old at Penn State University, described as the largest cocaine dealer on campus, has been arrested and charged. Meg Oliver has more.
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Details on Meta trial over addiction claims
Meta is standing trial over claims that it intentionally designed its products to be addictive and therefore harmful to children. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Clancy's former mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy's former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, took the stand Tuesday to offer testimony as Lindsay Clancy stands on trial for the killings of her three children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Heat wave brings extreme temps to South
70 million people in southern U.S. states from Texas to the Carolinas are scorching in the sun amid a major heat wave. Rob Marciano has the story and the forecast.
Trump posts map labeling Hormuz strait U.S.
President Trump posted an image showing the Strait of Hormuz labeled as a U.S. territory on Tuesday. Mr. Trumps says no new talks with Iran are planned. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Wasserman Schultz wins primary in Florida-20
Debbie Wasserman Schultz has won the Democratic primary for Florida's newly configured 20th district, the Associated Press projects. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Anthony Salvanto have more.