Hurricane Dorian makes landfall
Hurricane Dorian made landfall in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, Friday morning. Ken Graham, the director of the National Hurricane Center, joined CBSN to talk about what's next for the storm.
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Dorian slams North Carolina coast
Hurricane Dorian was a Category 1 as it slammed North Carolina with rain and wind. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN AM from Kitty Hawk with more.
Dorian makes landfall in North Carolina
Hurricane Dorian is slamming the North Carolina coast, making landfall in Cape Hatteras as a Category 1. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joined CBSN from Kitty Hawk with the latest on conditions there.
Trump to rally in N.C. before special election
Ahead of a special election in North Carolina, Donald Trump will be holding a rally in Fayetteville supporting Republican candidate Dan Bishop. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion joined CBSN to discuss how important the special House election is for each party and how Democratic presidential hopefuls have been targeting early primary and caucus states.
North Carolina holding special election
Voters are heading to the polls for today's closely watched special election in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. Political analysts Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to explain on why some see this election as a referendum on President Trump.
North Carolina's special election
Voters in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District are going to the polls Tuesday for a special election. Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News contributor and Republican strategist, and Antjuan Seawright, a CBSN political contributor and senior adviser to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, talk about why the race is being watched nationwide.
North Carolina election a test for 2020
In North Carolina, Democrat Dan McCready is facing off against Republican Dan Bishop in a high-profile special election. The big question is whether the Republicans can hold on to this traditionally Republican seat. Dean Reynolds reports.
Republican Dan Bishop wins N.C. special election
Republican Dan Bishop won the closely-watched special election for North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the results, while Nick Ochsner of CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV joins CBSN from North Carolina.
Impact of North Carolina special election
Republicans are celebrating a narrow special election victory in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. Anthony Salvanto, CBS News director of elections and surveys, Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News contributor and Republican strategist, and Antjuan Seawright, a CBSN political contributor and senior adviser to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, spoke to CBSN's Reena Ninan about the impact of the race.
NC cops release video of deadly encounter
Police in North Carolina have released dramatic video of a deadly encounter with a kidnapping suspect last month. The dash cam footage begins at the tail end of a high-speed car chase involving the kidnapping suspect, 23-year-old Hugo Cortes-Ramirez. After police disabled his car, Cortes-Ramirez exchanged fire with police before sprinting into nearby woods. His body was later found in the woods with a pistol in his hand. Kenneth Craig reports.
Nor'easter dumps heavy rain across East Coast
Millions of people along the East Coast are in the grip of a powerful Nor'easter. The storm dumped heavy rain that caused flooding in areas from North Carolina to Maine.
Michael Jordan opens clinic to help families
NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan has opened a medical clinic for patients with little or no health insurance. WBTV's Kristi O'Connor reports.
Boys help classmate in wheelchair play basketball
A group of boys from North Carolina were caught on camera helping their friend in a wheelchair play basketball — and their reaction when he makes a basket is priceless.
Ex-North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan dies
Kay Hagan, a former bank executive who rose from a working as budget writer in the North Carolina Legislature to serving as a U.S. senator, died Monday following a prolonged illness. She was 66.
North Carolina to redraw congressional map
North Carolina judges on Monday blocked the state's congressional map from being used in the 2020 elections, ruling that voters had a strong likelihood of winning a lawsuit that argued Republicans unlawfully manipulated district lines for partisan gain. WBTV chief investigative reporter Nick Ochsner joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a closer look.
N.Y. joins California in lawsuit against Juul
New York state officials have joined their counterparts in California and North Carolina in suing e-cigarette maker Juul, alleging the company created marketing campaigns that targeted youth and helped fuel teenage lung illness and, in some cases, vaping-related deaths. CBSN New York reports.
Salad products recalled over possible E. coli contamination
Salad products containing meat and poultry are being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. The products were sold October 14-16 in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin. CBS New York reports.
Oldest living American has died
The oldest living American has died at the age of 114. Alelia Murphy was born in North Carolina in 1905 and moved to New York in 1926 during the height of the Harlem renaissance. CBSN New York reports.
Tropical Storm Arthur dumps heavy rain on North Carolina's coast
It's another early start for the Atlantic hurricane season, the sixth straight year that a named storm has developed before June 1.
Tropical Storm Arthur nudging closer to North Carolina coast
Arthur had top sustained winds of 45 mph early Monday and was expected to bring heavy surf to much of the Atlantic seaboard.
Tropical Storm Arthur moves toward U.S.
Tropical Storm Arthur has become the first named storm of the Atlantic season and is expected to hit the North Carolina coast Monday. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Local leaders weigh in on uncertainty surrounding national conventions
Even a small scale convention would "cushion the blow," one bar owner in Milwaukee told CBS News.
Redistricting shakes up NC politics
Last week a panel of judges ruled North Carolina's new congressional maps will stand for the 2020 election, after the old ones were found to be the result of partisan gerrymandering. Nick Ochsner, investigative executive producer at WBTV, spoke to CBSN's Reena Ninan about the implications the change will have on politics in the Tar Heel state.
Incarcerated men create art for Christmas tree
Sue Etheridge has dedicated her life to teaching art therapy to offenders in prisons. This year, she had an idea to display her students' artwork publicly and now, more than 200 of their handmade Christmas ornaments are hanging in the North Carolina governor's mansion.
Employee and suspect dead in N.C. shooting, police say
Police said Friday that the suspect in a workplace shooting and an employee he targeted are dead. Two other people were injured in the shooting.
Xi talks tough on Taiwan during Beijing meeting with Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Trump of potential "clashes and even conflicts" if the issue isn't "handled properly."
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DHS chief on ICE's role at World Cup: "We're not there to go round up" people
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told CBS News that ICE arrests at the FIFA World Cup are not off the table, but the agency will not be at the global sporting event for the purpose of immigration arrests.
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Trump and Xi agree Strait of Hormuz "must remain open"
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, while Israel and Lebanon are set to resume peace talks in Washington.
Why Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China
For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.
Body of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Kouri Richins sentenced in husband's fentanyl-laced cocktail murder
Utah mom Kouri Richins was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on Wednesday, after a jury convicted her of murder and other charges in her husband's 2022 death.
Lutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighbor
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he was unaware for years that Jeffrey Epstein was a registered sex offender, according to a transcript of testimony released Wednesday.
Sen. Rand Paul's son confronted Rep. Mike Lawler in drunken, antisemitic rant
The senator's son apologized Wednesday, saying he was seeking help for his drinking problem.
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Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district
The state's electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon.
Why Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China
For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.
Body of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
Sen. Rand Paul's son confronted Rep. Mike Lawler in drunken, antisemitic rant
The senator's son apologized Wednesday, saying he was seeking help for his drinking problem.
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Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
Rare blue-green diamond sells for record $17.3 million at auction
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
Musk flew to China near end of OpenAI trial, after judge warned he could be recalled
Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers.
AI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
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Trump and Xi agree Strait of Hormuz "must remain open"
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, while Israel and Lebanon are set to resume peace talks in Washington.
Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
China's Xi warns Trump about "conflicts" if Taiwan isn't "handled properly"
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
Musk flew to China near end of OpenAI trial, after judge warned he could be recalled
Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers.
Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district
The state's electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon.
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Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
No Americans showing hantavirus symptoms
Jake Rosmarin is one of the 16 Americans at the University of Nebraska Medical Center being monitored for signs of hantavirus. Ian Lee spoke with him and has more details.
AI is fabricating citations in biomedical studies, researchers find
"Your doctor could be making decisions around treatment based on studies that never existed," one expert said.
New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year, CDC data shows
This marks the longest decline in overdose deaths in decades, according to preliminary government data.
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Jury awards $49.5 million to Boeing 737 MAX crash victim's family
A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million in damages Wednesday to the family of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
Rare blue-green diamond sells for record $17.3 million at auction
The 5.5-carat "Ocean Dream" was found in Central Africa in the 1990s.
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Trump and Xi agree Strait of Hormuz "must remain open"
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday, while Israel and Lebanon are set to resume peace talks in Washington.
China's Xi warns Trump about "conflicts" if Taiwan isn't "handled properly"
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
Why Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China
For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.
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National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles, more
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Troubling trend for touring musicians
Major musicians from Post Malone to Meghan Trainor have recently struggled to sell out stadiums and arenas for their tours. It's a troubling trend being called "blue dot fever" and has led to entertainers canceling some or all of their shows. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Geena Davis talks new series "The Boroughs"
Actor Geena Davis talks about starring in the new series "The Boroughs," if there are parallels between herself and the character she plays, and why she's drawn to supernatural projects. She also addresses representation in the entertainment industry.
"Top Gun" celebrates 40 years
The action movie "Top Gun," starring Tom Cruise, was released 40 years ago. To celebrate its anniversary, the film and its sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick," are returning to AMC theaters nationwide for one week. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Stars of "Dutton Ranch" on reprising roles
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of "Dutton Ranch," sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about reprising their "Yellowstone" roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.
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Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do their jobs
AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train their language models.
China's most critical issue: Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called Taiwan "the most important issue" between his country and the U.S. About 10% of the population in Taiwan wants to reunify with mainland China, and there are real fears that it will fall under communist control. Tony Dokoupil and Anna Coren break down its importance to China and the U.S.
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.
Companies hiring humans to train AI platforms
AI training is an emerging job market where those with specialized skills are paid to train bots to be more accurate and human-like in their responses. The CBS News MoneyWatch team spoke with multiple hiring platforms that pair human experts with AI training jobs. Megan Cerullo has more.
How AI is changing travel
Almost every industry worldwide is integrating artificial intelligence into its operations, and the airline industry is no different. Booking.com CEO Glenn Fogel joins "The Takeout" to discuss AI's impact on travel.
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Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
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Feds arrest tourist accused of hurling rock at endangered seal's head
The tourist sparked outrage after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at "Lani," a beloved Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach.
Videos show shots fired in Philippine Senate
Warning: Distressing video. Authorities in the Philippines tried to arrest a senator on Wednesday, resulting in a burst of gunfire in the Philippine Senate, according to an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses.
Alex Murdaugh to be tried again
Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial drew national attention, but three years later, South Carolina's Supreme Court tossed aside his conviction. Mark Strassmann reports on the new developments.
Why Alex Murdaugh is getting a new trial
Three years after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife and son, the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the verdict and granted Murdaugh a new trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Kouri Richins speaks at sentencing hearing
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom convicted of murdering her husband, spoke for nearly 40 minutes at her sentencing hearing on Wednesday. Richins apologized to her sons and told them to "take care of one another." She was later sentenced to life without parole.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Sneak peek: The Man with Two Names
After a conviction in the arson death of a billionaire in Monaco, Ted Maher changes his name and puts out a hit on his estranged wife in New Mexico. He denies it all. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, May 16 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Watch: Trump, Xi arrive for summit
President Trump and Xi Jinping arrived for their high-stakes summit Thursday morning in Beijing. They are expected to discuss trade, Taiwan and the war with Iran. Jessi Mitchell anchors CBS News' special report.
Study: Cash can help prevent homelessness
New research from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health shows that one-time direct cash payments of, on average, $3,700 can help prevent young people from falling into homelessness. Larry Cohen, co-founder and executive director of Point Source Youth, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Videos show shots fired in Philippine Senate
Warning: Distressing video. Authorities in the Philippines tried to arrest a senator on Wednesday, resulting in a burst of gunfire in the Philippine Senate, according to an Associated Press journalist and other witnesses.
5/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump's trip to China gets underway; DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin details what ICE agents will be doing at World Cup games.