How storms could impact Thanksgiving travel
The Thanksgiving travel rush is underway, but a major storm along the East Coast could hinder plans. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and David Parkinson have more.
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Severe weather may threaten holiday travel
Airports across the nation are expecting a record of nearly 30 million flyers this Thanksgiving travel period. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is live in United's Newark Liberty Airport operations center where they are watching the weather and hundreds of departures.
White House: Climate change threatening lives
Climate change is threatening nearly every aspect of the lives of Americans in every part of the U.S., according to a new government report. CBS News national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy takes a closer look at some of the key takeaways.
FEMA's Deanne Criswell on emergency alerts
While current FEMA training is mandatory for all who send out alerts in emergencies, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell agrees much of it focuses on laws, rules, regulations and technology, and not as much on how and when to "push the button" to alert the public.
A history of concerns with emergency alerts
CBS News uncovered a more than a dozen examples of life-threatening situations when alerts from emergency managers or law enforcement came too late or not at all.
Emergency alerts often delayed or not sent
A CBS News investigation found at least a dozen natural disasters in the United States during the last decade where local emergency officials failed to issue alerts in time to save lives or, in some cases, didn't issue an alert or evacuation order at all. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
Former FEMA chief on emergency alert training
Craig Fugate, who served as FEMA administrator in the Obama administration, says there's not enough training and hands-on practice about decision-making for the people who send out alerts in an emergency.
Florida's citrus industry hit by declining output
Florida's citrus industry has been hit by bacterial disease and severe weather, affecting its annual yield. Farmers talked to CBS News' Cristian Benavides about the crop crisis.
What are witch storms?
Hurricane season in the U.S. is coming to a close, but November could bring another type of strong storm to the Midwest: So-called "witch storms." But what are witch storms?
Hurricane Otis triggers landslides after making landfall in Mexico
In just a matter of hours, Otis strengthened into a major hurricane, threatening "catastrophic damage" along Mexico's Pacific coast before weakening.
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U.S. seeking to delay Israel's ground offensive in Gaza; More storms expected across Central Plains, Midwest.
Torrential rain floods parts of New York City
Torrential rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia triggered extreme flooding across the Northeast. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett is on the ground with more.
Record rainfall causes flooding in NYC
Parts of New York City and the metro area were left paralyzed Friday as torrential rain overwhelmed city streets. Residents were urged to stay home or shelter in place. Errol Barnett reports.
Opelia hits East Coast with massive flooding
The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia are bringing wet weather and the potential for flooding into New York Monday morning. Tens of thousands were left without power over the weekend after the system made landfall in North Carolina. Errol Barnett reports.
Tropical Storm Ophelia lashes East Coast
Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing wet, windy weather to the East Coast. The Carolinas and Virginia will bear the brunt of the storm. Weather Channel meteorologist Kelly Cass has more.
Home insurance crisis
With 23 extreme weather events costing more than $1 billion each in losses so far this year, many private insurance companies are pulling out of states like California and Florida altogether. This is leaving homeowners with few choices to protect their most valuable assets. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Libya flooding leaves thousands dead
The city of Derna in eastern Libya was home to nearly 100,000 people when Mediterranean Storm Daniel struck, causing catastrophic flooding. As CBS News' Holly Williams reports, one Libyan official says more than 5,000 people were killed. The Red Cross previously said 10,000 were missing.
Libya floods leave more than 5,300 dead, thousands more missing
A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
Libya hit by catastrophic flooding
Rescuers in eastern Libya have uncovered more than 1,000 victims after devastating floods from a powerful storm, an official said. The Red Cross says around 10,000 people are missing.
Extreme heat hurting businesses, workers
Intense heat continues to scorch the U.S. with heat alerts or advisories affecting millions of people from California to Maine. Businesses are saying the seemingly endless streak of high temperatures is hurting their bottom line. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from Dallas.
Tracking Hurricane Lee in the Atlantic Ocean
Hurricane Lee could potentially grow into the season's first Category 5 storm as it churns in the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson has the latest forecast.
Air conditioning keeps schools open amid heat
A brutal heat wave is being felt acutely in some of the nation's schools. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports on how some classrooms are doing better than others.
U.S. cities broil under triple-digit heat
More than 80 million Americans were under heat alerts Thursday. In Boston and New York City, many students got relief from the sweltering heat in their classrooms thanks to the installation of thousands of air conditioners in recent years. Meg Oliver has more.
Deadly heat wave puts school kids at risk
A late-season heat wave is hitting the U.S. as the World Meteorological Organization announced that this summer broke the record for the highest temperatures ever officially documented. Nationwide, schools are struggling to keep up with the unusually high temperature as kids are returning to classrooms. CBS News' Christina Ruffini reports from Washington.
U.N. says summer 2023 hottest on record: "Climate breakdown has begun"
"Climate breakdown has begun," U.N. chief says, adding: "The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting."
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Senate holds test vote on DHS funding as Democrats weigh GOP offer
The Senate is holding a test vote on advancing a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. Follow live updates.
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Witkoff says U.S. presented Iran with 15-point plan for potential peace proposal
President Trump warned Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late."
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
DOJ tells judge it incorrectly used ICE memo for immigration court arrests
Justice Department lawyers said in the memo that it was a "regrettable error" to cite the memo in monthslong litigation.
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Minnesota elections office subpoenaed in probe over state voter rolls, sources say
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has been ordered to turn over certain voter records.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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DOJ close to finalizing deal to hand over voter roll data to DHS, sources say
DOJ plans to turn over voter data it's collecting from states to DHS for use in immigration and criminal investigations, sources say.
House Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds set to face rare ethics "trial"
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is accused of using part of the $5 million to bolster her campaign and on luxury goods.
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DOJ close to finalizing deal to hand over voter roll data to DHS, sources say
DOJ plans to turn over voter data it's collecting from states to DHS for use in immigration and criminal investigations, sources say.
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Minnesota elections office subpoenaed in probe over state voter rolls, sources say
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has been ordered to turn over certain voter records.
Passengers describe surviving LaGuardia collision: "I'm a walking miracle"
Rebecca Liquori and Rachel Mariotti worked together to remove the exit door and help passengers off the plane after the deadly collision at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Americans face calls to cut their energy usage as Iran war drags on
As oil prices surge, some experts are urging consumers to take energy-conserving steps like working from home or driving less.
Russia is helping Iran with intel to kill Americans, says top EU diplomat
Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran in the Middle East war to "kill Americans," Kaja Kallas said Thursday.
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Americans face calls to cut their energy usage as Iran war drags on
As oil prices surge, some experts are urging consumers to take energy-conserving steps like working from home or driving less.
As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
Trump waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
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Amendment to require photo ID to vote fails in Senate as Democrats object
An amendment that would require voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday.
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DOJ close to finalizing deal to hand over voter roll data to DHS, sources say
DOJ plans to turn over voter data it's collecting from states to DHS for use in immigration and criminal investigations, sources say.
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Minnesota elections office subpoenaed in probe over state voter rolls, sources say
The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has been ordered to turn over certain voter records.
Kennedy Center announces Bill Maher will receive Mark Twain Prize
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, whose board is filled with the president's allies, announced Bill Maher will receive the prize in June.
DOJ tells judge it incorrectly used ICE memo for immigration court arrests
Justice Department lawyers said in the memo that it was a "regrettable error" to cite the memo in monthslong litigation.
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What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
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CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
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Cocaine, caffeine, painkillers consumed by sharks in Bahamas, study finds
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Russia is helping Iran with intel to kill Americans, says top EU diplomat
Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran in the Middle East war to "kill Americans," Kaja Kallas said Thursday.
Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in national park again
Twin mountain gorillas were recently born in the Virunga National Park, renowned for its biodiversity but threatened by conflict.
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Camila Morrone talks new horror series
Camila Morrone, who stars in the series "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the show, what intimidated her about the horror genre, and working with the Duffer brothers.
Stunning "Survivor" elimination ceremony
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals shocking details about the latest "Survivor" elimination ceremony.
Colbert to co-write "Lord of the Rings" film
Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson announced on Wednesday that "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert will co-write the next "Lord of the Rings" movie. "The Late Show" airs its final episode in May.
MLB's "robot umpire" debuts in Yankees-Giants season opener
Major League Baseball's "robot umpire" made its debut in the season-opening New Yankees-San Francisco Giants game in Oracle Park.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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Key takeaways from Meta, YouTube case ruling
Meta and YouTube were found liable on all charges in a landmark social media addiction trial. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Verdict in social media addiction trial
After days of deliberation, a jury in Los Angeles found Meta and YouTube liable for creating platforms designed to be addictive for kids and for failing to warn them. The plaintiff was awarded $6 million in damages in the case. Meta and Google, which owns YouTube, both say they'll appeal.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
New Mexico attorney general on win over Meta
A Los Angeles jury ruled against Meta and Google on Wednesday, finding the companies liable for reports of damage done to young people by social media. That verdict came less than 24 hours after a similar ruling in New Mexico, where a jury found Meta violated state consumer protection law and endangered children. New Mexico attorney general Raúl Torrez joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Why regulating AI is so difficult
For years, governments have attempted to regulate new, emerging technologies on a global scale. Roland Fryer, a CBS News contributor and author of the Wall Street Journal op-ed "The Economics of Regulating AI," breaks it down.
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Cocaine, caffeine, painkillers consumed by sharks in Bahamas, study finds
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Gender-based violence policy, training unit
The New York City Police Department is unveiling its gender-based violence policy and training unit to help survivors and investigate aggressors. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in court today
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is expected in court today for a hearing where he is expected to seek the dismissal of charges against him. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
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Trump on Iran, Witkoff confirms proposal
President Trump spoke about the Iran war at a Cabinet meeting and said Tehran is "begging" for a deal to end the conflict. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Heat wave slams the Southwest
High temperatures are affecting the Southwest and breaking records. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest.
Trump slams Starmer's reaction to Iran war
During a Cabinet meeting at the White House, President Trump reacted to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's reluctance to get involved in the Iran war. This comes as Mr. Trump says Iran is seeking an end to the conflict.
Savannah Guthrie on mother's disappearance
In Savannah Guthrie's first interview since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared, the "Today" co-host described her daily struggles. Police believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home in the middle of the night. She was reported missing Feb. 1. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Trump reveals apparent Iran gifts
President Trump said Iran gifted the U.S. multiple boats of oil that were moved through the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump made the comments during a Cabinet meeting after saying the gifts were proof that the regime was looking to negotiate an end to the war.