Hurricane Francine lashes Louisiana, leaves thousands without power
The National Hurricane Center urged Louisiana residents to stay sheltered overnight as Hurricane Francine blows inland.
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Hurricane Francine arrives in southern Louisiana
After churning through the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, bringing with it the risk of severe flooding and damaging winds. Dave Malkoff has the latest.
Heavy rain triggers deadly landslide in Alaska
Alaska's governor issued a disaster declaration and evacuation orders are in effect after a deadly landslide killed at least one person and destroyed homes about 300 miles south of the capital of Juneau. It came as heavy rain was causing flooding in Hawaii and Arizona. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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.
Debby slams the Carolinas after making landfall
Debby made landfall early Thursday as a tropical storm, bring torrential rain and dangerous flooding to North and South Carolina. Cristian Benavides has the latest on the damage.
Texas races to restore power after Beryl
Texas is facing more than a million power outages as it battles extreme heat in the aftermath of Beryl. The problem is especially prominent in Houston, which is the nation's fourth-largest city. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is there with the latest.
Millions in Texas without power after Beryl
Millions are without power in Texas after Beryl, now a post-tropical cyclone, brought heavy winds, rain and flooding to the region Monday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest from Houston.
Cleanup begins in Texas after Storm Beryl
Hurricane Beryl made its third landfall in as many days Monday morning, this time in Texas. The storm system struck the Lone Star State as a Category 1 hurricane around 4 a.m. and was downgraded to a tropical storm roughly five hours later. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest from Galveston.
Hurricane Beryl leaves "Armageddon-like" destruction in Grenada
The rampant destruction comes as experts warn "it only takes one landfalling hurricane to set back decades of development" on island nations.
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Hurricane Beryl damages or destroys 90% of homes on one island, leader says
"The Union Island airport's roof is gone. It's no more," the prime minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines said of the "immense destruction" left by Hurricane Beryl.
Hurricane Beryl damages, destroys 90% of homes on Caribbean island
Hurricane Beryl has left "immense destruction" in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves said, after the storm reportedly severely damaged or destroyed 90% of homes on Union Island. Even the airport's roof "is gone," he said, as the country faces an islandwide blackout and communities have been left without water.
Minnesota dam partially fails after flooding
Extreme flooding caused a more-than-100-year-old dam to partially fail this week in Minnesota, and officials say the structure is in "imminent failure condition." CBS News' Tom Hanson is at the dam with the latest.
Minnesota homeowners react to historic flooding
Some Minnesota homeowners have lost everything in this week's severe flooding and more rain remains in the forecast. Tom Hanson has more.
Minnesota National Guard activated amid flood
Severe flooding is affecting millions of people in the Midwest. In Minnesota, the National Guard has been activated to help against rising waters. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more from Mankato.
Dam breached amid record-setting flooding
Flooding caused a more-than-100-year-old dam to be breached in Minnesota on Monday. It follows days of heavy rain throughout much of the Midwest, which has flooded states like Iowa and South Dakota. Jonah Kaplan has the latest.
Iowa residents survey fllood damage
Heavy rain in the West brought massive flooding to several states over the weekend. In Iowa, many are still surveying the damage as they try to move forward without flood insurance. CBS Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan reports.
3-year-old killed, mother injured when tree falls on home near Detroit amid tornado
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Livonia.
North Texas tornado survivors shed tears, call the experience "traumatic"
Jeff Collinsworth said he can still hear Saturday's tornado in Valley View and his neighbor's piercing cries for help.
Houston braces for more severe weather
More than 200,000 residents in the Houston area remain without power as severe weather threats persist. Claire Hao, an energy reporter at the Houston Chronicle, joins CBS News with more on the impact of an expected heat wave.
New storms slam Southern U.S. after tornadoes
More severe weather is in store for the South just one day after deadly tornadoes swept through the region. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff is on the ground in Columbia, Tennessee.
3 killed as storms slam Southeast after tornadoes strike Midwest
Wednesday's deadly weather comes after a series of deadly and powerful tornadoes struck the Midwest on Monday and Tuesday.
Powerful storms tear through southeast U.S.
Severe storms are sweeping across the Southeast, where residents are being warned about the possibility of hail and even tornadoes. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Tornado severely damages small Tennessee town
A storm system is moving east after sweeping across the middle of the U.S., pushing strong winds, heavy rain and tornadoes in some areas. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Sunbright, Tennessee.
Storm system threatening millions across U.S.
Millions of Americans are facing storms moving east from California. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more. Then, CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson joins with the latest forecast.
Fact checking debate claims from Trump and Harris' 2024 presidential faceoff
CBS News fact-checked Trump and Harris in their first 2024 presidential debate, where they challenged each other on their plans for the economy and America's future.
Hurricane Francine lashes Louisiana, leaves thousands without power
The National Hurricane Center urged Louisiana residents to stay sheltered overnight as Hurricane Francine blows inland.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine pushes back on fake migrant story shared by Trump
The baseless rumors have been amplified in recent days by former President Donald Trump and his allies.
How the migrant community of Springfield got caught in a political firestorm
During the debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump poured fuel on local grievances with a baseless conspiracy theory.
Jon Bon Jovi helps woman back from ledge on Nashville bridge
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter win early at MTV Video Music Awards
Taylor Swift and Post Malone took home the first award of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards for best collaboration, handed to them by Flavor Flav and Olympian Jordan Chiles.
Analysis of the words Trump, Harris relied on in their first debate
CBS News Confirmed analyzed the words Trump and Harris used during the presidential debate to determine what themes and rhetoric they used to appeal to voters.
Taylor Swift drove 337,826 visitors to vote.gov with Harris endorsement
Taylor Swift's post endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House on Tuesday drove at least 337,826 users to visit the site vote.gov.
Trump falsely claims Democrats support abortions "after birth"
Infanticide is illegal in every state, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, have never supported it.
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Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter win early at MTV Video Music Awards
Taylor Swift and Post Malone took home the first award of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards for best collaboration, handed to them by Flavor Flav and Olympian Jordan Chiles.
Hurricane Francine lashes Louisiana, leaves thousands without power
The National Hurricane Center urged Louisiana residents to stay sheltered overnight as Hurricane Francine blows inland.
Jon Bon Jovi helps woman back from ledge on Nashville bridge
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
How the migrant community of Springfield got caught in a political firestorm
During the debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump poured fuel on local grievances with a baseless conspiracy theory.
Trump falsely claims Democrats support abortions "after birth"
Infanticide is illegal in every state, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, have never supported it.
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Campbell Soup Company planning to drop "soup" from its name
Campbell's is known for its soup, but the company is hoping to change its name in an effort to ensure people know it sells other foods, too.
Use of AI to replicate James Earl Jones' voice of Darth Vader concerns actors
Over the course of an acting career that spanned more than six decades, James Earl Jones' voice became an indelible piece of his work as a performer.
Here's why it's a good time to lease an electric vehicle
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TD Bank gave incorrect customer data to consumer reporting agencies
Financial watchdog says Toronto-Dominion Bank shared incorrect info for thousands of its U.S. customers with consumer reporting companies.
Here's how much Social Security benefits are forecast to rise in 2025
Social Security Administration is expected to disclose cost-of-living adjustment for retired workers in mid-October.
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Trump falsely claims Democrats support abortions "after birth"
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine pushes back on fake migrant story shared by Trump
The baseless rumors have been amplified in recent days by former President Donald Trump and his allies.
Analysis of the words Trump, Harris relied on in their first debate
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Taylor Swift drove 337,826 visitors to vote.gov with Harris endorsement
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How Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ on the Russia-Ukraine war
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris sharply differ on the Ukraine-Russia war and Putin. Weeks before the 2024 election, here's where the two presidential nominees stand.
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Biden administration still prioritizing menthol cigarette ban, official says
FDA's top tobacco official says the agency has "not abandoned" the proposed ban.
Tube-tying rose after Roe v. Wade was overturned, study shows
More women chose to have their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, according to a new study.
Extreme heat is linked to pregnancy issues — and the risk is growing
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Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Cuomo testifies about COVID nursing home deaths
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified before Congress about his administration's handling of the COVID pandemic.
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Churchill portrait stolen from Canada hotel found 2 years later in Italy
Ottawa Police found the photograph in Italy and said the buyer plans to hand it back over to Canada during a ceremony in Rome.
Ex-Peru President Alberto Fujimori, jailed for human rights abuses, dies at 86
Alberto Fujimori, the former Peruvian president whose decade-long presidency ended in a disgrace of autocratic excess that sent him to prison, has died.
Pakistani man faces new terrorism charge in alleged murder-for-hire plot
A Pakistani man who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly plotting to assassinate current and former U.S. government officials now faces accusations of terrorism.
Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Russia responds to Harris-Trump debate: "Leave our president alone"
The Kremlin says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump threw around Vladimir Putin's name too often during their debate, and "we really, really don't like this."
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Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter win early at MTV Video Music Awards
Taylor Swift and Post Malone took home the first award of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards for best collaboration, handed to them by Flavor Flav and Olympian Jordan Chiles.
Jon Bon Jovi helps woman back from ledge on Nashville bridge
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
Use of AI to replicate James Earl Jones' voice of Darth Vader concerns actors
Over the course of an acting career that spanned more than six decades, James Earl Jones' voice became an indelible piece of his work as a performer.
Muni Long on her journey from writing hits to becoming a VMA nominee
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Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
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Apple's new AirPods double as a hearing aid. Here's what to know.
Can Apple's AirPods make hearing aids cool? Experts say they could help destigmatize hearing loss.
Microsoft holding cybersecurity summit
Microsoft is holding a cybersecurity summit Tuesday in the wake of the CrowdStrike software update that caused a global outage in July. Microsoft reportedly plans to address ways the tech industry can improve its security. CBS News cybersecurity contributor Andrew Boyd has more.
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.
Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules
Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.
How the new iPhone 16 makes use of AI
In a product launch Monday, Apple unveiled a slate of new gadgets that feature artificial intelligence. The announcement included details about the new iPhone 16, which is expected to hit U.S. stores in October. CBS News' Danya Bacchus has the details.
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Polaris Dawn crew set for historic spacewalk Thursday
The spacewalkers will test new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
State of emergency over California Line Fire
Firefighters are battling triple-digit temperatures as they fight Southern California's Line Fire. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency with thousands evacuating ahead of the blaze. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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Churchill portrait stolen from Canada hotel found 2 years later in Italy
Ottawa Police found the photograph in Italy and said the buyer plans to hand it back over to Canada during a ceremony in Rome.
"Like a jungle": Kentucky manhunt forces authorities to search rugged terrain
The search in Kentucky for Joseph Couch has been going on since last weekend, when he allegedly shot and wounded five people who were traveling on Interstate 75.
Justin Timberlake to agree to a plea deal in DWI arrest, sources say
Justin Timberlake is poised to agree to a plea deal in his DWI case in Sag Harbor, Long Island, sources tell CBS News New York.
Officers on trial in Tyre Nichols' death
The Memphis police officers charged in connection to Tyre Nichols' death are in court for opening statements. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith pleaded not guilty to charges related to Nichols' death in January 2023. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
U.S. accuses man dubbed "The Tank" of leading cartel fuel theft ring
The U.S. says Ivan Cazarin Molina answers directly to Jalisco cartel leader "El Mencho" who has a $10 million bounty on his head.
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Polaris Dawn crew set for historic spacewalk Thursday
The spacewalkers will test new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
Russia launches NASA astronaut and 2 cosmonauts to space station
Don Pettit is replacing astronaut Tracy Dyson, who plans to return to Earth on Sept. 23, after a six-month stay aboard the space station.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched into space with billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crewmates aboard. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest on the mission.
SpaceX launches Polaris Dawn crew
SpaceX launched its Polaris Dawn rocket into orbit Tuesday morning after several failed attempts. If all goes according to plan this time, the four private civilians on board will take part in a a historic space walk that's set for Thursday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Transistor issue resolved, NASA clears way for Europa Clipper launch
The Europa Clipper remains on track for launch Oct. 10 to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa, where a vast ocean lurks beneath an icy crust.
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Hurricane Francine arrives in southern Louisiana
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New York City pauses to remember 9/11 victims
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