Partial blackout at L.A. hospital prompts evacuation of some patients
LAFD paramedics were forced to carry some down stairs because elevators weren't working in one building at White Memorial.
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Powerful storm knocks out power for thousands
A massive storm system wreaked havoc on the South and East Coast Monday night. Thousands were left without power, and at least two people were killed. Meg Oliver reports from Maryland.
2 dead after string of tornadoes in Oklahoma
A wave of severe storms hammered Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa. At least two people are dead in a small rural town outside of Oklahoma City. Janet Shamlian reports.
At least two dead as yet another storm hits California
Both died when falling trees hit vehicles they were in. Well over 100,000 customers were without power.
Winter storm brings heavy snow and high winds
A late-winter storm brought heavy, wet snow and high wind gusts to the Northeast. Hundreds of thousands of customers are still without power and more snow is expected Wednesday, although winter storm warnings are mainly expected to lift by the afternoon. Lilia Luciano reports.
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Nor'easter causes widespread power outages in New England; Lindsay Lohan announces pregnancy on social media.
Major nor'easter to bring heavy snow and wind
A major late-winter storm could bring heavy snow and wind gusts to the Northeast. The precipitation, combined with strong winds, could cause widespread power failures, disrupt travel and flood coastal communities. Lilia Luciano reports.
Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions
The blasts left about a thousand people without power.
Power outage repaired at JFK Airport terminal
The outage, which occurred Thursday in Terminal 1, forced the cancelation or delay of dozens of flights.
8 dead after dangerous winter storm
A dangerous winter storm sweeping across the southern U.S. has left at least 8 people dead and thousands of Texans without power. KTVT reporter Jason Allen reports from Fort Worth.
Microsoft reports outage for Teams, Outlook, other services
Thousands of users reported problems on Wednesday with Teams, Outlook, the Azure cloud computing service and XBox Live platform.
Pakistan left in dark as grid fails to recover from overnight power cut
The country's so desperate to save resources that electricity is often turned off for part of the night, but this time engineers couldn't get it working again.
Freezing frontlines of war in Ukraine
Repeated Russian attacks on energy have left millions of Ukrainians without power, water or heat during the brutal Ukrainian winter. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta traveled to the northern frontlines in Kharkiv.
Inundated Californians face evacuations
At least 17 people have died in California as the state is slammed with torrential rains and storms, causing massive flooding, landslides and widespread power outages overnight. Carter Evans has more.
Calif. rushes to clean up and start repairs ahead of expected rain resumption
Most of the storm-pummeled state is forecast to have a brief pause before more rain hits. But some estimates to repair the damage already done are in the $1 billion range.
State of emergency in California as massive storm unleashes flooding
A major storm known as an atmospheric river is dropping massive amounts of rain across a wide swath of California.
Strong quake shakes Northern California
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shook parts of Northern California early Tuesday, killing at least two people and leaving tens of thousands without power. Manuel Bojorquez reports on the damage.
Deadly 6.4-magnitude earthquake hits California
At least two people died and 11 others were injured after a powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck near a rural town in Northern California. Tens of thousands are still without power. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Mayor says earthquake was "pretty intense"
A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Northern California early Tuesday, knocking out power for tens of thousands. Mayor Susan Seaman of Eureka, California, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano to discuss the impact in her community.
Ukraine's schools struggle amid power cuts
Young students and staff in Bucha have already lived through some of the worst horrors of Russia's war against Ukraine. Now, schools are struggling to keep the lights on in order to provide an education and a dose of normality for Ukrainian children. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
South Florida iguana causes large scale power outage
The massive, spiky and scaly invasive creatures are known for wreaking havoc across the state.
$75,000 reward offered for info on North Carolina power grid attack
The state of North Carolina, power company Duke Energy, and Moore County are each offering up to $25,000 for information.
Schools, food banks rush to preserve supplies after N.C. power outage
According to the Department of Energy, there were at least 70 reported incidents involving intentional attacks to the U.S. power grid this year.
Power may be restored in North Carolina soon
Power may be back for thousands on Wednesday night as authorities continue to go through tips on the attacks on electric substations. Duke Energy spokesperson Jeff Brooks joins CBS News with the latest on efforts to restore power.
Saving food amid North Carolina power outage
Residents in Moore County, North Carolina, are in a race to save perishable goods after "targeted" attacks on two North Carolina power substations continue to leave thousands of homes and businesses without power. CBS News has also learned other states, including Oregon and Washington, are also reporting power outage attacks, according to government officials. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
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Who could replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House?
At least one candidate had already thrown his hat in the ring as of Wednesday morning.
Jim Jordan announces candidacy for House speaker
Rep. Jim Jordan asked his Republican colleagues to support him for speaker of the House in a letter Wednesday.
Biden admin is forgiving $9 billion in debt for 125,000 Americans
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
Suspect charged in Tupac Shakur's murder makes 1st court appearance
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 60, has been charged with one count of murder with use of a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement.
Who is Patrick McHenry, the new speaker pro tempore?
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina was named temporary speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted.
Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
Democrats evicted from hideaway offices after Kevin McCarthy's ouster
Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday that she had been evicted, and a staffer for Steny Hoyer said he had been kicked out of his hideaway, too.
Pope Francis kicks off meeting on church's future with LGBTQ bombshell
Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.
Emergency alert test will sound today on all U.S. cellphones
FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Oct. 4.
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Democrats evicted from hideaway offices after Kevin McCarthy's ouster
Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday that she had been evicted, and a staffer for Steny Hoyer said he had been kicked out of his hideaway, too.
Jim Jordan announces candidacy for House speaker
Rep. Jim Jordan asked his Republican colleagues to support him for speaker of the House in a letter Wednesday.
Who is Patrick McHenry, the new speaker pro tempore?
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina was named temporary speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted.
Suspect charged in Tupac Shakur's murder makes 1st court appearance
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 60, has been charged with one count of murder with use of a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement.
Who could replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House?
One candidate — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio — has already thrown his hat into the ring.
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Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
Seattle to pay $1.86 million after delay to respond to 911 call
The city of Seattle will pay $1.86 million to the family of a man who died of a heart attack after a caution note attached to his address delayed medics' response.
EV battery manufacturing energizes southern communities
Billions of dollars in electric vehicle battery investments have created an estimated 70,000 manufacturing jobs. The growth is concentrated in what is now known as the "Battery Belt."
Biden admin is forgiving $9 billion in debt for 125,000 Americans
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
Student loan borrowers face "nightmare" service as repayments resume
Student loan borrowers facing problems with their servicer shouldn't have to repay their debt until the issues are resolved, 19 state attorneys general say.
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Democrats evicted from hideaway offices after Kevin McCarthy's ouster
Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday that she had been evicted, and a staffer for Steny Hoyer said he had been kicked out of his hideaway, too.
Jim Jordan announces candidacy for House speaker
Rep. Jim Jordan asked his Republican colleagues to support him for speaker of the House in a letter Wednesday.
Who is Patrick McHenry, the new speaker pro tempore?
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina was named temporary speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrives at San Francisco City Hall to lie in state
The casket of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrived at San Francisco's City Hall Wednesday at 8 a.m. to lie in state for a day of public mourning.
Who could replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House?
One candidate — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio — has already thrown his hat into the ring.
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Jill Biden urges breast cancer screenings in new PSA
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Jill Biden has a message: "Talk to your doctor about whether it's time for your mammogram or other cancer screenings."
Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
Bellamy Young on dad's chronic liver disease
Millions of Americans are living with some form of liver disease, and the millions with a chronic liver condition are at risk of developing hepatic encephalopathy. "Scandal" actor Bellamy Young joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss, for the first time, the impact of hepatic encephalopathy on her family, and the warning signs to look for in loved ones.
First lady Jill Biden releases new PSA
First lady Jill Biden has joined forces with the television network Lifetime in a collaborative effort to inspire women across the nation to prioritize breast cancer screenings. Together, they aim to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of early detection through a new public service announcement.
7.5 million chickens culled due to South Africa bird flu outbreaks
The slaughter of millions of chickens to curb 2 separate bird flu outbreaks in South Africa has led to egg and poultry "supply constraints."
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Why Ukraine's snipers, and their U.S. weapons, are more vital than ever
CBS News gets access to the secretive world of Ukraine's elite snipers and sees why they're so important in the war with Russia.
Pope Francis kicks off meeting on church's future with LGBTQ bombshell
Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.
Russia hands exiled journalist prison sentence for Ukraine war protests
Journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, who escaped Russia after staging an on-air protest against the Ukraine war, was sentenced to prison in absentia.
7.5 million chickens culled due to South Africa bird flu outbreaks
The slaughter of millions of chickens to curb 2 separate bird flu outbreaks in South Africa has led to egg and poultry "supply constraints."
2 pollsters killed, 1 kidnapped in Mexico; cartel sign reportedly left with victims
Local media reported the two murdered pollsters were found with a sign threatening the government, signed by the Jalisco drug cartel.
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Plans for a Sphere venue in London met with furious opposition
Plans to open a second Sphere music venue in east London have been met with staunch opposition by local residents.
Brothers Osborne say fourth album marks a "fresh start"
Brothers Osborne's fourth album, self-titled "Brothers Osborne," was released last month.
Keegan-Michael Key's journey into comedy
Emmy winner Keegan-Michael Key and his wife, award-winning director and producer Elle Key, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new book "The History of Sketch Comedy."
Brothers Osborne's new album embraces change
Brothers Osborne released their self-titled, fourth studio album last month, working for the first time with producer Mike Elizondo. John and T.J. Osborne tell CBS News' Anthony Mason how Elizondo helped them experiment musically, and how major life changes led them to a new sound.
Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks gets her own Barbie doll
Stevie Nicks now has her own Barbie, Mattel announced. The $55 doll is already sold out.
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EV battery manufacturing energizes southern communities
Billions of dollars in electric vehicle battery investments have created an estimated 70,000 manufacturing jobs. The growth is concentrated in what is now known as the "Battery Belt."
Emergency alert test will sound today on all U.S. cellphones
FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system on Oct. 4.
EV battery plants boost U.S. manufacturing
Our series "Protecting the Planet" looks at a manufacturing boom driven by new plants for making electric vehicles and their batteries. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports on how the EV transition is transforming an unlikely corner of the country.
Cruise defends safety record after woman pinned under self-driving taxi
Cruise, the company that operates the driverless taxi, said its vehicles are safer than rideshares operated by humans.
Google wants to make your email inbox "less spammy." Here's how.
Search giant is taking action to deter bulk senders of email messages, including fraudsters.
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3 win Nobel chemistry prize after their names were leaked
The scientists won for their work on tiny quantum dots that emit very bright colors and so are used in LED displays, cancer surgery and more.
Arizona moves to end Saudi farming deal
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has moved to end a farming deal with a subsidiary of a major Saudi dairy company. Since 2015, Fondomonte has pumped huge amounts of groundwater from beneath the earth's surface to grow alfalfa in the rural Arizona desert. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
3 scientists win Nobel for capturing a "blurry" glimpse of electrons
A trio of scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics for managing to do something that had always eluded humankind: Spotting electrons zipping around in an atom.
2 scientists share Nobel for enabling COVID-19 vaccines
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
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Suspect charged in Tupac Shakur's murder makes 1st court appearance
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 60, has been charged with one count of murder with use of a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement.
Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to gun charges
President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, appeared in court on Tuesday where he pleaded not guilty to three felony gun charges after a pela deal collapsed in July. CBS News' Catherine Herridge, who was inside the Delaware courtroom, reports from Washington, D.C.
2 pollsters killed, 1 kidnapped in Mexico; cartel sign reportedly left with victims
Local media reported the two murdered pollsters were found with a sign threatening the government, signed by the Jalisco drug cartel.
5 injured in Morgan State University shooting
At least five people are injured after a shooting outside a dorm at Morgan State University in Baltimore. As CBS News' Nicole Sganga resports, the shooter is still on the run.
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NASA rover spots 6,000-foot-tall dust devil on Mars
The Perseverance rover was near Mars' Jezero Crater when it spotted the towering dust devil.
How to watch rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse this month
A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will move across the U.S. on Oct. 14. NASA shared a viewing map and timeline.
NASA's Psyche asteroid probe getting "lucky" fix before launch
NASA's new asteroid probe, Psyche, is on track for launching Oct. 12 after a weeklong delay for additional tests.
Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
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House speaker vote could be next week
A controversial House rule allowed Rep. Matt Gaetz to introduce the motion that led to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ousting. CBS News political contributor Ashley Etienne and Kevin Sheridan, a former senior adviser on the 2012 Romney-Ryan presidential campaign, join CBS News to discuss how the search for new leadership could collide with a potential government shutdown in the coming weeks.
Americans are spending more instead of saving
American consumers are spending more and not saving as much, according to reporting by Rachel Wolfe, who covers consumer trends for The Wall Street Journal. Wolfe joins CBS News to explain why a reset of priorities after the COVID-19 pandemic could be leading to more immediate spending.
U.N. approves plan to send forces to Haiti
The United Nations Security Council approved a plan to send international forces to Haiti in an attempt to restore peace and help the country hold its long-delayed elections. Garry Pierre-Pierre, the founder and publisher of "The Haitian Times," joins CBS News with details on how the Kenya-led force will carry out its mission.
Republican lawmaker on removal of McCarthy
Rep. Dave Joyce, a Republican from Ohio, voted to keep Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House on Tuesday. In remarks to CBS News, Joyce lashed out at Rep. Matt Gaetz and the other Republicans who voted for McCarthy's removal.
Military analyst on Russia missile testing
Russia may be planning to test a nuclear-powered missile, according to reporting by The New York Times. The outlet cited satellite images that recently captured aircraft moving near a base in the remote Arctic region of Russia. That movement mirrored launch preparations for earlier missile tests in 2017 and 2018, The New York Times report said. Retired U.S. Army major and military analyst Mike Lyons joined CBS News to discuss what this might mean.