Over 1 million without power in Puerto Rico after fire causes major blackout
The blackout also left some 160,000 customers without water and snarled traffic across the island of 3.2 million people.
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Memphis-area residents could be without power for a week
Hundreds of trees were brought down by ice in a winter storm.
Over 300,000 people without power amid massive winter storm
Tennessee is reporting the most outages, with more than 100,000 Memphis residents in the dark.
WorldView: Fatalities in Somalia car bombing
Multiple people were killed in an explosion in Somalia's capital. A power outage plagues Buenos Aires during a heat wave. Quebec is set to tax the unvaccinated. Tennis star Novak Djokovic speaks out on his COVID-19 chaos. Rylee Carlson joins CBSN AM from London with the latest on these world headlines.
Some Kentucky residents may not have power back for months
Residents are asked to be patient when it comes to restoration efforts.
Tornado outbreak leaves destruction in South
On the heels of a powerful nor'easter, a swarm of tornadoes ripped through Texas and Louisiana. Janet Shamlian takes a look at the devastation.
Season's first nor'easter slams New England
Thousands of homes and businesses have lost power, and it's expected to get worse in the coming hours as wind speeds increase to between 40 and 60 miles per hour. CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the season's first nor'easter.
Nicholas threatens Gulf Coast with flooding
Nicholas is slamming the Gulf Coast with torrential rain as more than half a million homes and businesses have lost power. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Nicholas hits Texas as Category 1 Hurricane
Hurricane Nicholas slammed the Houston area with winds of up to 75 miles an hour Tuesday morning before being downgraded to a tropical storm. The system’s heavy rain and storm surge made roads nearly impassable while its winds knocked out power to hundreds of thousands as Nicholas made its way toward Louisiana. Janet Shamlian reports.
Louisiana residents live in misery after Ida
Residents in Barataria, Louisiana, continue to cope ten days after Hurricane Ida slammed into the region. The town's main roads are either flooded or washed away, leaving it barely functioning. David Begnaud reports from hard-hit southeast Louisiana, where access to food, water, aid, and power is a constant struggle.
Ida cleanup continues in Louisiana
Thousands of Louisianans are living off of emergency supplies in the sweltering late-summer heat after Ida wiped out live-sustaining infrastructure in parts of the state. In Grand Isle, one of the places hit hardest by Ida, the mayor says at least 85% of the buildings there are totaled. Correspondent Omar Villafranca surveyed the damage from the hurricane with Mayor David Camardelle.
Rescues continue after Ida slams Louisiana
People are still desperately looking for their loved ones after Ida blasted ashore in Louisiana this week as a Category 4 hurricane, destroying buildings and leaving more than a million people without power. “CBS This Morning” Lead National Correspondent David Begnaud tagged along with the sheriff's department in hard-hit LaPlace, where some residents had to be rescued from their debris-filled homes.
Some could be without power for over 3 weeks after hurricane
New Orleans and Baton Rouge are under a heat advisory as thousands go without power.
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Henri leaves tens of thousands in the Northeast without power
The storm brought record rainfall and heavy flooding to the area.
PG&E shut off power to 48,000 residents, citing wildfire risk
Parts of 13 counties and three tribal lands throughout California were affected by the power shutoff.
Northwest heat wave a test for infrastructure
The massive heat wave in the Pacific Northwest is putting the infrastructure of major cities to the test as roads buckle, and power cables melt. Experts say the region isn't designed for multiple days of triple-digit temperatures. Lilia Luciano reports from Seattle.
"Blackout" authors on celebrating Black love
Six best-selling young adult authors — Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon — teamed up to write a novel centering and celebrating Black love. "Blackout" weaves together six stories of love and friendship set during a massive power outage in New York City. First on "CBS This Morning," the six writers come together to discuss the collaboration and the importance of representing young people of color in joyful love stories.
Heat wave strains Texas power grid
Record-breaking drought and sweltering temperatures are baking parts of the U.S. This comes as temperatures in Texas are putting a strain on its power grid. Omar Villafranca takes a look.
WorldView: Deadly massacre in Peru
Leftist Shining Path militants in Peru are reportedly responsible for killing 18 people, including 2 children, on Sunday in the lead-up to the country's presidential election next month. In Malaysia's capital, at least 200 people have been injured in a metro train crash. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" from London with a roundup of those and other headlines.
Southern states brace for severe storms
Severe weather warnings are in effect for parts of the southern United States for a third consecutive day. More than a dozen tornadoes have been confirmed since Sunday, resulting in at least two deaths and thousands of power outages across the region. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with more.
Energy secretary says power crisis in Texas could happen anywhere
"We need to make significant investments in upgrading our transmission grids," newly confirmed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said in an interview with CBS News.
Suit blames ERCOT in Texas hypothermia death
A Houston family is in mourning after their loved one died of hypothermia during last week's power outages. Janet Shamlian reports on their loss and how they're trying to cope.
Texas customer sues over $9,000 power bill during blackout
Texas resident claims power provider Griddy broke price-gouging laws as winter storm knocked out power.
Blackouts push Texas to consider something new: Regulation
"We're victims of our own attempt to let free market forces work," said one lawmaker investigating last week's outages.
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"We're going to the Capitol": Revelations from the sixth Jan. 6 hearing
The surprise hearing featured a former top aide to Donald Trump's White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
2022 primary results: Illinois, Colorado, New York and more
Eight states went to the polls Tuesday.
Secret Service to respond to Jan. 6 committee regarding Trump's actions
The Secret Service wants to respond "regarding the new allegations surfaced in today's testimony," said Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
Ginni Thomas' lawyer wants "better justification" before Jan. 6 committee interview
"I do not understand the need to speak with Mrs. Thomas," wrote a lawyer for the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison in Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Trump lunged at head of security, demanded to go to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says
"The president said something to the effect of, 'I'm the effing president, take me up to the Capitol now,'" Hutchinson said.
Who is Cassidy Hutchinson? Former Trump White House aide testifies
An unexpected hearing was announced so the House Jan. 6 committee could present "recently obtained evidence" and hear testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson. But who is she?
Turkey lifts its objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called it "a historic decision."
PGA head on changes tour made to compete with Saudi-backed LIV Golf
The PGA Tour commissioner spoke about upcoming changes to the tour and how it's competing with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
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Ginni Thomas' attorney wants "better justification" before Jan. 6 committee interview
"I do not understand the need to speak with Mrs. Thomas," wrote a lawyer for the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Carbon monoxide killed 3 American tourists in Bahamas, police say
A fourth was sickened but survived. Police said that all four went to a doctor the night before their bodies were discovered and had complained of feeling ill.
Secret Service to respond to Jan. 6 committee regarding Trump's actions
The Secret Service wants to respond "regarding the new allegations surfaced in today's testimony," said Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
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FTC: Walmart let scammers use money transfer service to fleece people
Retailer denies allegations it "looked the other way and pocketed millions in fees" while consumers were scammed.
Home prices still rising fast, but shows signs of cooling
As mortgage rates jump, "affordability is now worse than at the peak of the mid-2000s housing boom," one economist said.
U.S. gas prices continue to decline as oil costs fall
Fuel under four bucks a gallon at Sheetz's more than 640 locations in six states, convenience-store chain says.
Stocks fall as inflation fears continue to grip investors
"Confidence is going to continue to shrink as long as inflation remains high," said one analyst.
Ernst & Young fined $100M after auditors cheat on ethics exam
Nearly 50 of the auditing firm's employees shared CPA test answers, securities regulators say.
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2022 primary results: Illinois, Colorado, New York and more
Eight states went to the polls Tuesday.
Ginni Thomas' attorney wants "better justification" before Jan. 6 committee interview
"I do not understand the need to speak with Mrs. Thomas," wrote a lawyer for the conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Secret Service to respond to Jan. 6 committee regarding Trump's actions
The Secret Service wants to respond "regarding the new allegations surfaced in today's testimony," said Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
California land taken from Black couple in 1920's returned to heirs
The land was purchased in 1912 by Willa and Charles Bruce, who built the first West Coast resort for Black people at a time when many beaches were segregated.
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U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
Jill Biden on Dobbs ruling: "Let's not give up"
First lady Dr. Jill Biden visited a refugee center outside of Madrid to highlight the 8 million Ukrainians displaced by war. She also weighed in on last week's Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Should I be worried about monkeypox? A doctor answers questions on outbreak
More than 4,700 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, with more than 300 in the U.S. Here's what you need to know now.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
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Carbon monoxide killed 3 American tourists in Bahamas, police say
A fourth was sickened but survived. Police said that all four went to a doctor the night before their bodies were discovered and had complained of feeling ill.
Turkey lifts its objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called it "a historic decision."
Zelenskyy pleads with U.N. to "act immediately" following missile strike on mall
Zelenskyy spoke to diplomats at an emergency Security Council meeting following a Russian missile strike on a shopping mall.
Afghan official evacuated by U.S. says he and family now "like prisoners"
Some Afghans who helped the U.S. say they've been trapped for months at an isolated U.S. military base with no end in sight.
51 killed, 24 wounded in Colombia prison fire, authorities say
The deadly blaze erupted inside a detention center in Tuluá, Colombia on Tuesday after an inmate set fire to a mattress, according to the national prison system director.
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James Corden brings "The Late Late Show" to London for the last time
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
James Corden on leaving "The Late Late Show"
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," James Corden talks about personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
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Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
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West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
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Owner of building that collapsed and killed firefighter accused of setting blaze
Philadelphia Fire Department Lieutenant Sean Williamson, 51, died June 18 while battling the blaze.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison in Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Remains found in Texas in 2013 identified as 16-year-old who vanished in 2000
Sylvia Nicole Smith, 16, was reported missing by her mother in February 2000.
Flint water scandal indictments against ex-governor, others ruled invalid
Lead from old pipes flowed through the system for 18 months in the majority-Black city.
109 live animals found in women's luggage at airport in Thailand
The women, who were traveling to Chennai airport in India, were arrested after suspicious objects were seen on the airport's x-ray machine.
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First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
NASA mulls moon rocket test results
NASA successfully fueled its new moon rocket on the agency's fourth attempt, but problems remain.
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Rep. Mary Miller wins primary in Illinois
CBS News projected Rep. Mary Miller, who was backed by former President Donald Trump, will win the primary in Illinois' 15th Congressional District, defeating another incumbent, Rep. Rodney Davis. CBS Chicago reports on this race and more results from Illinois' primary night.
Impact of Roe ruling on primary elections
Primary and runoff elections were held in eight states on Tuesday, the first time voters are going to the polls since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last week. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins John Dickerson to discuss the potential impact of that ruling and more.
Former prosecutor on Trump's legal risks
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified at a House January 6 committee hearing and revealed new details about what was happening in the White House. Renato Mariotti, a former federal prosecutor, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the legal risks the former president could be facing.
US health secretary unveils plan for abortion access
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced an action plan aimed at giving women access to reproductive services in the wave of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. It includes increasing access to medical abortion and establishing privacy and non-discrimination for reproductive care patients and providers. Rachel Rebouché, interim dean at Temple University Beasley School of Law, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Trump demanded to go to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says
In a surprise Jan. 6 committee hearing Tuesday, former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson provided shocking testimony about former President Donald Trump's alleged behavior on the day of the Capitol insurrection. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the bombshell hearing.