Deadly storm lashes California with record rain
An atmospheric river combined with a bomb cyclone is bringing record rain and hurricane-strength wind gusts to parts of California. Jonathan Vigliotti takes a look at the devastation.
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Second atmospheric river hitting California
Millions across California remain under a state of emergency Monday morning after torrential rain brought widespread flooding to several cities and triggered mudslides. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is following the storm from Santa Barbara.
California sees rain, rockslides and flooding
The first of two storm systems is drenching the West Coast, triggering rock slides and flooding roads. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Long Beach, California. Then, senior weather producer David Parkinson joins with the latest forecast.
Severe storm batters West Coast
A powerful storm battered the West Coast overnight, particularly impacting California with flooding and destructive winds. The severe weather flooded roads, toppled trees and caused widespread power outages. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Atmospheric river brings rain to California
Another atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain, high winds and mountain snow to much of California this week. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
Torrential rains hit southern states
As relentless rain batters most of the South, severe flooding is becoming an issue across Texas. The city of Houston is facing critical rescues as roads become submerged. CBS News’ Janet Shamlian reports.
Northeast awakens to flooding
The same massive storm system that spawned tornadoes in the southeast brought torrential rain to the northeast late Tuesday. Some locations got up to 5 inches of rain and woke up to flooded roads and homes Wednesday morning. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
California copes with powerful storm
As much of the country deals with bad weather, a powerful storm front stretching hundreds of miles has been dumping rain on Southern California. It's caused widespread flash flooding in places that rarely get wet. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from San Diego.
Nation gripped by extreme winter weather
The intense cold wave that impacted the Iowa caucuses is now blamed for at least 12 deaths across the U.S., stretching from Oregon to Tennessee. CBS News' Elaine Quijano reports.
Record cold threatens Iowa caucuses turnout
In three days, the Iowa caucuses will commence amid record cold and snowy conditions. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from Des Moines.
Phoenix continues to see record heat
An unrelenting heat wave in the U.S. is about to spread even farther, to the northern part of the country. Nicole Sganga reports from Phoenix, where temperatures are set to break more records.
Record heat spurs changes for Texas football
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Tornadoes tear through New Orleans area
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Latest on deadly coast-to-coast cold snap
From icy conditions in Oregon to lake-effect storms burying western New York in snow, the relentless winter weather continues to impact the nation. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
Texas drying out after days of rain
Texas is beginning to dry out after a multi-day deluge brought a month's worth of rain to some parts of the state. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports from the Lone Star State.
Torrential rain causes flooding across South
Emergency crews used boats to rescue people from more than a dozen homes in Mandeville, Louisiana, after the area received six inches of rain in less than 24 hours. Several regions across the South have experienced major flooding, and more rain is on the way. Janet Shamlian has more.
Storm system flooding southern U.S.
Heavy rain is soaking the south as a system makes its way east from Texas, putting 11 million people under flood watches. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has a look at the conditions from Houston.
Arctic blast blamed for over 90 deaths
More than 90 people have died in part due to the brutal winter weather that's swept across the country, with some states waking up Monday to snow, ice, freezing rain and high winds. Winter weather advisories are in effect from Texas to Pennsylvania. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian is covering the stormy weather from Houston.
Why electric cars struggle in cold weather
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Wintry blast continues to batter U.S.
A severe winter storm is making its way across the U.S., with up to a quarter inch of ice reported in Oregon and crews plowing Arkansas roads in sub-zero temperatures. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Deadly ice storms affect millions in U.S.
Millions across the U.S. are battling freezing temperatures, with Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest facing particularly dangerous conditions amid ice storm warnings and reported fatalities. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
South cleans up after tornadoes sweep region
Millions of people in the South are cleaning up after suspected tornadoes ripped across Georgia, Florida, Alabama and South Carolina on Tuesday. At least four people died in the storms and more than a dozen were injured. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Panama City Beach, Florida.
Winter weather delays flights across U.S.
Millions of Americans are under wind chill alerts as extreme cold weather envelops the U.S. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
What to know heading into Iowa caucuses
Record cold is expected in Iowa for Monday's presidential caucuses. Despite the frigid temperatures, Republican candidates are reaching into all 99 counties ahead of the first contest of the 2024 race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Record cold in the forecast for Iowa caucuses
Freezing temperatures could impact the upcoming Iowa caucuses on Monday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks
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