Hurricane Ernesto continues to bring "life-threatening" conditions to East Coast
Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
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Maps show Tropical Storm Ernesto's path and forecast
Ernesto is the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Here's where it could be headed.
Bermuda braces for Hurricane Ernesto
Hurricane Ernesto is barreling towards Bermuda after pummeling Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Category 2 storm is expected to reach Bermuda by Saturday. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Hamilton, Bermuda.
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Hurricane Ernesto gains power
As Hurricane Ernesto intensifies in the Atlantic, Puerto Rico struggles with widespread power outages and water shortages following the storm's passage. With more than 200,000 homes and businesses still affected, Bermuda is now preparing for Ernesto.
Hurricane Ernesto heads toward Bermuda
The island of Bermuda is under a hurricane warning as Hurricane Ernesto approaches. The storm already hit Puerto Rico with torrential rain and flooding. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has more from Bermuda.
Bermuda prepares for Hurricane Ernesto's arrival
After causing significant flooding in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Hurricane Ernesto is churning north in the Atlantic, and is forecast to strengthen before it passes over or near Bermuda on Saturday. Dave Malkoff reports from Bermuda.
Bermuda awaits Hurricane Ernesto
Puerto Rico is cleaning up after Hurricane Ernesto rains slammed the island and its power supply. Ernesto could strengthen over the Caribbean next before entering Bermuda. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Hamilton.
Where Hurricane Ernesto is headed next
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
Hurricane Ernesto batters Puerto Rico
Hurricane Ernesto brought heavy flooding to Puerto Rico Wednesday, leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power. It is expected to strengthen before it takes aim at Bermuda as early as Friday. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Puerto Rico.
Hurricane Ernesto headed to Bermuda
Hurricane Ernesto passed Puerto Rico Wednesday but concerns remain there of lingering power outages affecting at least 300,000 customers. Meanwhile, Ernesto is expected to strengthen while it travels to Bermuda. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest.
Tropical Storm Ernesto slamming Caribbean
Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to become a hurricane as it barrels across the Caribbean toward Bermuda. Tuesday night, the storm slammed Puerto Rico's East Coast, bringing heavy rains, flash flooding and sustained winds up to 70 miles per hour. Juan Saca, president and CEO of Luma Energy, joined CBS News to discuss the situation with electricity on the island.
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Sanctuary founder rehabilitates animals removed from shuttered zoo
Puerto Rico's lone zoo was closed after years of complaints about conditions. Colorado-based animal sanctuary founder Pat Craig spent months rescuing the animals.
U.S. officials warn doctors about dengue amid global surge
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
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As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
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Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
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What happened to influencer Clavicular?
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