Irma hits the Caribbean
Puerto Rico is rebuilding after the eye of Irma barely missed the island nation. As the storm makes its way past Cuba and Haiti, CBS New correspondent Tony Dokoupil joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the massive hurricane.
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Irma looks north
Hurricane Irma could hit north of Florida early next week. Georgia's governor is taking no chances and has ordered mandatory evacuations for Savannah and other coastal areas. That order goes into effect on Saturday. Don Dahler reports.
Fishermen protect boats
The fishermen of the Florida Keys have begun a long-established tradition: searching the mangroves in hopes of sheltering dozens of boats from Hurricane Irma. Elaine Quijano reports on how one family is preparing for possible impact.
Miami prepares for Irma
Miami Beach, Florida, is just a few feet above sea level and floods often in minor storms. Mark Strassmann reports on how it's preparing up for Hurricane Irma.
Barbuda, St. Martin devastated
Hurricane Irma tore through the Caribbean, where at least ten people were killed. In St. Martin, almost every building suffered damage. Destruction in Barbuda, one of the flattest islands in the Caribbean, was even worse. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Irma forecast
Lonnie Quinn, chief weathercaster at CBS New York station WCBS, has the latest forecast for Hurricane Irma.
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Right behind Irma -- and taking a similar path -- is Jose. It's too soon to tell if it is headed to the U.S. In the Gulf of Mexico is Hurricane Katia, which is expected to backtrack toward Mexico by Saturday.
Irma forecast
Lonnie Quinn, chief weathercaster for CBS New York station WCBS, has the forecast.
Florida preparations
Evacuations were underway in South Florida Wednesday with the storm surge from Hurricane Irma expected to potentially be nine feet high. The governor estimates 25,000 people in the state have already evacuated. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Key largo and Mark Strassmann from Miami Beach.
Irma winds lash Puerto Rico
Residents were warned to brace for the worst as the strongest winds in a century lashed Puerto Rico. Irma has already left plenty of evidence of its record-setting strength: wind gusts topped 200 mph, knocking out power as buildings collapsed and debris flew. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Fla. Gov. on Irma
Florida Gov. Rick Scott told his constituents that now is the time to prepare for Hurricane Irma. Scott also waived all tolls on roads across the state to make it easier for Floridians to evacuate as the monster storm approaches.
Tropical Storm Jose
On the heels of hurricanes Harvey and Irma is Tropical Storm Jose. Bill Read, the former director of the National Hurricane Center, has more on the storm's potential impact this weekend.
Irma threatens Florida
The last major storm to hit Florida was Hurricane Wilma in 2005. Now, Gov. Rick Scott is not taking any chances. Scott declared a state of emergency, and some areas will start mandatory evacuations Wednesday. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Senator Rick Scott on Biden's speech
Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida joins "CBS This Morning" to comment on President Joe Biden's speech to Congress Wednesday night.
Fla. gov. on airport shooting
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Florida's Zika fight
Florida Governor Rick Scott describes the steps being taken in the Miami area to control the Zika virus, after at least 14 people were infected by mosquitoes in a one-square-mile radius. Scott also explains what the state needs from the federal government to fight the dangerous virus.
Fla. governor on Zika crisis
The Centers for Disease Control has issued its first warning against travel in the U.S. because of the Zika virus. The travel advisory says pregnant women should not travel to the Wynwood area of Miami. Florida Gov. Rick Scott joins "CBS This Morning" from Tallahassee to discuss why he's still encouraging people to visit Florida.
Zika in Florida
Florida Gov. Rick Scott says four cases of Zika appear to have been spread locally by mosquitoes. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Tara Narula has the details.
Florida Governor Rick Scott discusses public safety after the Orlando nightclub terror attack
Florida Governor Rick Scott discusses public safety after the Orlando nightclub terror attack.
After the mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub, Florida Gov. Rick Scott requested an emergency declaration from President Obama
After the mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub, Florida Gov. Rick Scott requested an emergency declaration from President Obama. More than 50 people died at Pulse after gunman Omar Mateen opened fired early Sunday morning. Gov. Scott joins "CBS This Morning" from Orlando to discuss details surrounding the investigation.
A Florida woman lashed out at Gov. Rick Scott for cutting Medicaid and signing a bill to defund clinics like Planned Parentood
A Florida woman lashed out at Gov. Rick Scott for cutting Medicaid and signing a bill to defund clinics like Planned Parentood. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more on the confrontation caught on camera at a coffee shop.
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Pirro brought box of evidence to show Trump what caused Reflecting Pool damage
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U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles in Iran war, sources say
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Mike Lindell stepping down as MyPillow CEO to focus on Minnesota governor's race
Mike Lindell is stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to focus on his campaign for governor of Minnesota, the company announced Tuesday.
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Ollivant projected to win GOP primary in battleground Virginia district
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting victims remembered by loved ones: "She lit up a room"
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State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
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SpaceX shows strong growth in its first earnings report since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
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Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Chipotle removes jalapenos linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
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Dow soars 900 points on strong corporate profits, hopes of Iran deal
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
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Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Virginia's 2nd District to see rematch between Kiggans, Luria
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State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
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Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
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U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles, sources say
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Chipotle suspected in salmonella outbreak
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Michigan reports 2 cyclosporiasis deaths
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Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
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State Department revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to the U.S.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles, sources say
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Nazi ships, mammoth bones emerge as Danube River dries up
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Gaza holds mass funeral for extended family recovered from wartime rubble
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Ariana Grande on her plans to take break
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"My Favorite Person" takes over socials
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U.S. probes cyberattack on water systems
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Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
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Lindsay Clancy testifies in court
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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