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Severe flooding has forced more than 1,000 people from their homes in Southeast Texas, and at least eight people have died statewide. After days of relentless rain, the Brazos River near Houston is at record levels and threatens to cause more flooding. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
As the death toll continues to rise, Texas is bracing for more storms and flooding. CBS News correspondent Don Champion joins CBSN from Texas with the latest.
Areas swamped by rising waters in Texas are bracing for the threat of more flooding. Rescuers saved several people from floodwaters sparked by drenching rain. Six people have died and several others are missing. More rain is forecast to fall over the state and overflowing rivers will rise even more. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Richmond, Tewas.
Relentless rain hammered the southern and central plains this weekend; We end this Memorial Day with a Marine's remarkable journey - one which nearly ended on a minefield in Afghanistan
Relentless rain hammered the southern and central plains this weekend. In Southeast Texas, rescuers spent their Memorial Day pulling dozens from rising floodwaters. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Texas man comes up with a novel way to protest what he claims was an unfair ticket.
Downpours and thunderstorms will soak many parts of the Central and Eastern U.S. on Memorial Day Monday. Some of the storms will be severe. Flooding in Texas has killed at least six people and several others are missing. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Rosenberg, Texas.
At least four people have died and several others are missing after torrential rains flooded parts of Texas; Hunter the bald eagle is the world's first bird trained to take down drones that cause trouble in the sky.
After being captured in a town in Texas, one alligator tried to break out of the car trunk it was placed in. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
At least four people have died and several others are missing after torrential rains flooded parts of Texas. Some parts of the state have seen more than 20 inches of rain. Mireya Villarreal has more.
At least one person is dead and several more are missing due to major floods in Texas; everyone in John Colone's unit thought he was dead after he was shot four times in 1968 during the Vietnam War
WBZ meteorologist Eric Fisher has a look at the Memorial Day weekend forecast, and details on a possible tropical storm developing off the coast of the Carolinas.
A man got an unexpected visitor while fishing off the coast of Corpus Christi. A three-foot long sharp-nose shark surprised the Texas man on his kayak. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on what the man did during the close encounter.
Chip and Joanna Gaines are the rising stars of HGTV's hit home renovation show, "Fixer Upper," and they've turned, Waco, Texas into the Renovation Capital of the World. Jane Pauley talks with the couple who have become dynamo entrepreneurs.
The search for a Texas woman who fell overboard off a cruise ship has been suspended. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the latest details.
Local police chiefs spoke out against the bill, saying it would allow citizens to carry guns without proper training.
Donald Trump is lashing out at the New York Times after the newspaper published personal stories from women who either met or knew the presumptive Republican nominee for president; with 46 years at "60 Minutes," Morley Safer is the show's longest-serving correspondent
The NTSB is investigating a bus crash in south Texas that killed several people and injured more than 40. Jamie Yuccas has more.
Reaction has been mixed to the new White House guidelines allowing transgender students to use bathrooms that match their gender identity. Across the country, there have been protests for and against the Obama administration's directive. DeMarco Morgan reports.
The Obama administration has issued a directive to all public school districts, saying transgender students should have access to bathrooms that match their gender identity. Refusal to comply could result in schools losing federal funding. As Manuel Bojorquez reports, that didn't go over well in Texas.
Investigators believe an enormous explosion and fire at a fertilizer plant in Texas was deliberately set. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from the site of the explosion that killed 15 people in 2013.
Federal authorities are calling the massive 2013 explosion of a West, Texas, fertilizer plant an intentional criminal act. The blast killed 15 people and injured about 300 others. It was one of the worst industrial disasters in Texas history. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
ISIS has recently suffered a number of blows in their Iraqi territory, but the group struck back with lethal force in the heart of Baghdad on Wednesday; legendary CBS newsman Morley Safer is set to retire after over 50 years at the network
It was just over three years ago when a massive explosion and fire at a Texas fertilizer plant left 15 people dead and more than 200 injured. Federal investigators said Wednesday their probe has led them to label the destructive blaze a criminal act. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Severe storms are blamed for at least two deaths in Oklahoma. The storms hit just south of Oklahoma City, dropping several funnel clouds. Storm chaser for severestudios.com Denton Sachs joins CBSN with the latest from Atoka, Oklahoma.
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified for more than eight hours about the investigations and prosecutions of President Trump.
The Bexar County medical examiner's office determined Camila Mendoza Olmos died by suicide.
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
The average cost of a conventional 30-year U.S. mortgage continues to edge down, while rates on other home loans fell to less than 5.5%.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
The Trump Organization announced the $499 phone and wireless plan this summer, promising to deliver "all-American service."
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
Chief Justice John Roberts says the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation's judicial system.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos on Monday.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
The latest wave of sanctions targets oil traders and vessels that are helping prop up President Nicolás Maduro's regime, the Treasury Department said.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
As thousands in the U.S. gear up to celebrate the new year, snow and rain are coming down harder in parts of the country. Meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest forecast.