Tracking the storm
Hurricane Irma is larger than the state of Texas and heading toward Florida. This storm is larger than Hurricane Andrew, which hit Florida 25 years ago. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN to discuss.
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Texas team's comeback
Hurricane Harvey tore through the town of Rockport, Texas, flooding the homes of members of the Rockport-Fulton Pirates football team. Even though school is closed indefinitely, the kids started showing up for practice. Steve Hartman reports.
FL first responders
As Hurricane Harvey barreled through Texas, units from Florida's urban search and rescue team rushed toward the storm. Over five days they saved more than 800 people. On Tuesday, the team returned to a hero's welcome in Orlando, and potentially an even worse storm: Irma. Adriana Diaz reports.
Prisoner steals police car
The Lufkin Police Department in Texas released a video of a woman stealing one of its SUVs. After being arrested, she slipped her handcuffs off, got behind the wheel and drove away. That led to a high speed chase that reached 100 mph.
Harvey telethon Sept. 12th
On September 12th, CBS and other major networks will air a one-hour benefit for Harvey victims. Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé will be among the celebrities involved. Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier has more on that and the other entertainment headlines of the day.
Tracking Hurricane Irma
Only a week after Hurricane Harvey created massive floods in Southeast Texas, another major storm is brewing in the Atlantic. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson spoke to CBSN about where Hurricane Irma may go and which areas need to get prepared.
Houston water supply
Hurricane Harvey left some communities in Southeast Texas without safe drinking water. But Houston is not on that list, despite flooding at one of its water plants. CBS News correspondent Bianna Golodryga is in Houston with the story of how the city's water system was hours away from failure.
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North Korea "begging for war?"; Contamination concerns after Harvey
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What N. Korea's latest nuclear test says about country's capabilities; Drones and their pilots get a closer look at havoc caused by Harvey
Harvey's impact
Flooding is still very prevalent in certain parts of eastern Texas. People are slowly returning to their homes to assess the damage. CBS News correspondent Danielle Nottingham spoke with CBSN about what is next for Houston residents.
Harvey affects schools
Hurricane Harvey damaged many schools in Texas and Louisiana, hitting the Houston Independent School District especially hard. Texas state Sen. Paul Bettencourt discusses the damage and plans for the school year to start.
New flood threats for west Houston
Parts of Houston are bracing for more flooding Monday -- 10 days after Harvey made landfall. Debris from the storm lines roads throughout the city, at least 46 people are dead and nearly 6,800 homes are destroyed. People are under a mandatory evacuation order in parts of west Houston, where two swollen reservoirs are a threat to homes. Michelle Miller reports.
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Harvey recovery
Beaumont, Texas, is still without clean water more than a week after Hurricane Harvey hit. City workers are trying to restore basic services so residents can return home. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner joins CBSN with the latest.
Texas recovery efforts
Recovery efforts were underway in Texas and Louisiana after Hurricane Harvey displaced hundreds of thousands of residents. Brig. Gen. Patrick Hamilton from the Texas National Guard joined CBSN to discuss where residents were going.
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Some residents return home while others see more flooding a week after Harvey; Plumber funds scholarship for children of convicts
Trump on the Gulf Coast
Following a trip to Corpus Christi and Austin earlier in the week, President Trump and the first lady made two stops along the Gulf Coast Saturday. The first was in flood-ravaged Houston. David Begnaud is there.
Beaumont's water
The two pumps supplying water to the city of Beaumont, Texas, failed earlier in the week, and residents are being forced to wait for hours in 90-degree heat for cases of bottled water. A team is working on a stop-gap solution to the problem. Anna Werner has more.
Harvey cleanup begins
The long cleanup process has begun for many Houstonians following Harvey. But for others, there's seemingly no end in sight, as Houston plans to release water from two reservoirs that could keep thousands of homes under water for 15 days. Michelle Miller has more.
Trump greets first responders
President Trump and the first lady greeted first responders and service members at Houston's Ellington Field Saturday before boarding Air Force One to fly to Louisiana. Mr. Trump thanked the Coast Guard for their work, saying they saved 11,000 people over the course of Harvey. See the moment.
Trump talks to volunteers
President Trump thanked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz while speaking Saturday at a Houston church-turned-distribution-center. The first lady, members of his cabinet and representatives from FEMA appeared with the president. "We have a long way to go, but the water is disappearing," Mr. Trump said. See his full remarks.
Trump takes questions
While meeting with Harvey victims in Houston, President Trump told reporters he's "signing documents" to get recovery funding to the region. It was unclear what documents Mr. Trump was referring to, but on Friday the White House requested an emergency package of $7.9 billion in aid from Congress. Trump said, "We signed it, and now it's going through hopefully a very quick process." The president then served meals to victims with the first lady. See Mr. Trump's full remarks.
Environmental impact of Harvey
Officials say more fires are expected at the Arkema chemical plant flooded by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. More than 1 million residents could be affected by plant explosions. Kara Cook, toxics program director for U.S. PIRG, joins CBSN with more.
Trump to Texas
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are visiting Texas and Louisiana Saturday to meet with residents who have been evacuated because of Hurricane Harvey. He's also expected to meet with first responders and tour damage caused by the storm. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump in Texas
President Trump arrived in Texas Saturday, where he will meet with people displaced by Hurricane Harvey. He's expected to visit Houston before heading to Lake Charles, Louisiana. Politico's John Meyer joins CBSN with more on the president's visit.
Partial government shutdown begins as funding lapses despite Senate deal
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies has still lapsed.
Elena Rybakina beats No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open
This was the second major title for fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina.
Massive trove of Epstein files released, including 3 million documents and photos
The Justice Department released more new documents today from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after DOJ's original deadline to do so.
Catherine O'Hara, "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone" star, dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Journalist Don Lemon appears in court following arrest over protest at Minnesota church
Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney said.
Venezuela's Machado: "I will be president when the time comes"
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado weighs in on her political future in a new interview with "Face the Nation."
"Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted of sexual assault
A Nevada jury convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor.
FBI now leading investigation into fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
The FBI is now leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota.
Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 30 Palestinians
Hamas called Saturday's strikes "a renewed flagrant violation" and urged the United States and other mediating countries to push Israel to stop the strikes.
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Virginia woman strangled days after dumping her deceptive boyfriend
The prosecutor said Katlyn Lyon Montgomery's ex-boyfriend dressed as a "ninja" to sneak up on her while asleep in her Virginia apartment.
"Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted of sexual assault
A Nevada jury convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor.
Greg Biffle wasn't flying plane before crash that killed him and 6 others, NTSB says
Federal safety officials have concluded that retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his jet when it crashed last month in North Carolina, killing him and six others.
3 key questions for investors about Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, is in line to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell in May. Here's what Wall Street wants to know.
Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
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Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Trump says he is nominating the government economist Brett Matsumoto to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
3 key questions for investors about Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh
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Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
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A new $45 fee for travelers without Real IDs goes into effect Feb. 1
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
Saks to shutter most Saks Off 5th stores as bankrupt retailer cuts costs
Saks, which declared bankruptcy on Jan. 14, is set to hold going-out-of-business sales as it closes dozens of retail outlets.
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What to know about the partial government shutdown as funding lapses for many agencies
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
Trump announces IndyCar race will come to D.C. streets for America's 250th
President Trump announced that an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will be held through the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.
Trump nominates government economist to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Trump says he is nominating the government economist Brett Matsumoto to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Venezuela's Machado: "I will be president when the time comes"
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado weighs in on her political future in a new interview with "Face the Nation."
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Nevada's first-in-the-nation primary bid gets boost from Latino Victory
Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina are vying to be the first state to vote in the 2028 Democratic presidential primaries.
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A cop thought he had a muscle cramp. He ended up fighting for his life.
Sgt. Chris Johnson was told that his heart condition had nearly been "instantly fatal." Rapid medical care and rigorous therapy helped him recover.
Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Carter Center reaches major milestone in quest to eradicate Guinea worm
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Gerber recalls some arrowroot biscuits over potential plastic, paper pieces
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
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Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 30 Palestinians
Hamas called Saturday's strikes "a renewed flagrant violation" and urged the United States and other mediating countries to push Israel to stop the strikes.
Iranians are anxious, but some hope Trump will "fulfill his promise"
Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope.
Son of Norway crown princess to stand trial for allegedly raping 4 women
Marius Borg Hoiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with a total of 38 counts.
Shark kills 13-year-old boy at popular beach in Brazil
Dozens of beaches along the turquoise coastlines of Pernambuco have been issued with shark warnings, authorities said.
Quieter night in Ukraine as Trump says Putin agreed to pause strikes
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will "take corresponding steps" as Trump says Putin agreed to stop bombing Ukrainian cities for a week.
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Elena Rybakina beats No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open
This was the second major title for fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina.
Catherine O'Hara, "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone" star, dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
UFC 325 fights go down tomorrow night. See when it starts, who's on the card and where to watch.
Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes in the UFC 325 main event on what's expected to be an action-packed fight card.
KATSEYE reflects on success and what's next
In just two years, KATSEYE has gone from a Netflix reality competition show to top of the charts, collecting a VMA and two Grammy nominations along the way. The group talks about their journey together in the music industry and what they hope for in the future.
Designer brings life to Grammy red carpet
The nominees and performers for the Grammy Awards will walk the red carpet on Sunday - with flashing camera lights, celebrity interviews and floral designs. Botanical artist Tu Bloom has been the designer behind the red carpet flowers for nearly two decades. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his design for this year's red carpet and what drew him to his profession.
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Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
New AI features for Gmail users
This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
TikTok's new privacy policy is sparking a backlash. Here's what to know.
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Judge rules out death penalty for Mangione
A judge declared that Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges in the 2024 killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. It's a big win for Mangione, though he still faces the possibility of life in prison.
Virginia woman strangled days after dumping her deceptive boyfriend
The prosecutor said Katlyn Lyon Montgomery's ex-boyfriend dressed as a "ninja" to sneak up on her while asleep in her Virginia apartment.
Why judge dropped 2 charges against Mangione
Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty after a judge on Friday dismissed two counts that could have carried a death sentence. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins to take a look at the new ruling and what it means for the high-profile murder case.
DOJ releases new batch of Epstein files
The Justice Department is releasing more than 3 million pages related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, journalist Barry Levine, who has covered Epstein for years, joins with analysis.
Don Lemon's attorney reacts to his arrest
Independent journalist Don Lemon has been arrested in Los Angeles and faces two federal charges, a source tells CBS News. Anna Schecter has more.
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NASA delays Artemis mission to moon due to cold weather
The first Artemis moonshot with a crew is now targeted for no earlier than Feb. 8, two days later than planned.
Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission
For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.
Inside Artemis II astronauts' training
NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
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48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Natalie Morales discuss the 1988 murder of Debe Atrops on Post Mortem. They examine early red flags pointing to her estranged husband and the evidence presented at trial 37 years later.
Judge rules out death penalty for Mangione
A judge declared that Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges in the 2024 killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. It's a big win for Mangione, though he still faces the possibility of life in prison.
More Epstein documents released
The Justice Department released more than 3 million documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including new emails between Epstein and New York Giants chairman Steve Tisch.
Government enters partial shutdown
A partial federal government shutdown went into effect at midnight, hours after the Senate voted to approve a revised package of funding bills. The House will vote on the bills when it returns on Monday.
Immigration crackdown protests continue
There were nationwide protests against President Trump's immigration crackdown on Friday. At least five protestors were arrested in Los Angeles after clashing with police. Meanwhile, former CNN journalist Don Lemon was released from jail after allegedly taking part in an anti-ICE protest at a church in Minnesota.