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Recovery efforts ramp up after deadly tornadoes tear through several states; Dozens of people dead or still missing, mostly in Kentucky
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Recovery efforts ramp up after deadly tornadoes tear through several states; Dozens of people dead or still missing, mostly in Kentucky
The lawsuit claims businesses not only failed to warn the public, but "launched public-relations campaigns to sow doubts" over the impact of burning oil and gas.
Severe weather slams eastern U.S.; Miami-Dade students return to school with mask mandate
Hurricane Fiona knocked out power to nearly all of Puerto Rico Sunday and Monday, and left a large portion of the island without safe drinking water. Deanne Criswell, administrator for FEMA, joined John Dickerson to discuss the agency's recovery efforts.
Hurricane Ian is on track to make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast later this week. Forecasters say the conditions will cause a massive storm surge when it hits Florida. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins John Dickerson to discuss the preparations.
As Puerto Rico recovers from Hurricane Fiona, concerns are growing that the response to Hurricane Ian could overshadow the island's recovery efforts. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green speak with Monica Feliu-Mojer with Ciencia Puerto Rico, a nonprofit organization that advocates for scientific research on the island, on what Puerto Rico needs right now.
Authorities were still assessing the situation across Florida, but these stunning photos offer a glimpse of the damage.
Entertainment giant is gradually welcoming back visitors to its theme parks and hotels starting Friday morning.
It made landfall over southwestern Florida as a major Category 4 hurricane and, while downgraded, was still packing a powerful punch overnight.
Republican Florida Senator Rick Scott says he's been in touch with local and federal agencies as his state prepares for Hurricane Ian. He spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the government's response and if he thinks more needs to be done to address the future needs of the country as it experiences more severe weather.
Residents in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for a major threat as Hurricane Ian picks up strength. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is in Clearwater, Florida, where some residents are being told to evacuate and others are preparing to weather the storm.
The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of major flash flooding this week.
The 65-square-mile Mosquito Fire in California is the biggest threat, threatening buildings and blanketing a huge area with thick smoke.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mohenjo-daro has borne silent witness to countless floods over 5,000 years, but this year is different.
Typhoon Hinnamnor, one of the most powerful storms to hit the country in years, brought the second deluge South Korea has suffered in as many weeks.
416 children are among the victims, including 3 siblings who escaped the torrents but were killed seeking higher ground as they slept by a roadside.
California is on high alert as several wildfires have erupted near Los Angeles and San Diego amid a sweltering heat wave expected to last for the next week. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
"The hail only fell for 10 minutes, but it was 10 minutes of terror," said a city councilor in northeast Spain, confirming the little girl's death.
Severe storms brought damaging winds, heavy rains and flash flooding to parts of the Midwest and the South.
Record-breaking flooding from an extreme monsoon season has killed more than 1,150 people. U.N. says "tomorrow, it could be your country."
Heavy rain is flooding parts of Mississippi, prompting rescues and evacuations in certain communities. It's the same storm system that caused devastating flooding in North Texas earlier this week. Justin Michaels with the Weather Channel has more.
At least one person was killed in flooding from heavy rain in the Dallas area. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins us with more on the devastation left behind.
Over the last two days, more than 15,000 flights were delayed across the country and nearly 2,000 flights were canceled as severe weather affects states. Kris Van Cleave speaks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg -- who calls on airlines to do more for travelers affected.
More than 18,200 houses have been "completely destroyed" across the country while at least 25,600 were partly damaged.