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For the first time, government scientists are including man-made quakes on its earthquake hazard map

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake rattked nerves in Crescent, Oklahoma Tuesday. There are no reports of damage. The quake hit just hours after the release of a disturbing new government report that shows seismic activity in parts of the country's midsection are now as dangerous as in California and Alaska. For the first time, government scientists are including man-made quakes on its earthquake hazard map. CBS News science and futurist contributor Michio Kaku -- also a physics professor at the City University of New York -- joins “CBS This Morning” to explain the cause and dangers of the growing threat and preventive measures.

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Much of the town of Deweyville, Texas is underwater

Violent weather pounding the Midwest left a trail of destruction. There are reports of multiple tornadoes that touched down Tuesday. Animals were rescued when one hit northwest of Springfield, Illinois. Other areas saw high winds that knocked over trucks and damaged homes. Hail the size of golf balls poured down. No one was reported hurt. Flooding is still a major concern in the South. David Begnaud reports from Deweyville, Texas, where much of the town is underwater.

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More than 40 million Americans are bracing for possible severe weather Tuesday

More than 40 million Americans are bracing for possible severe weather Tuesday. A tornado tore through Ohio Monday northwest of Dayton, damaging several buildings. Large pieces of hail pounded South Carolina and winds accelerated to around 70 mph. Farther south, rising rivers in Louisiana and Texas have forced evacuations. David Begnaud reports from Deweyville, Texas, where the governor has declared a state of emergency.

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U.S. News & World Report reveals its list of the best places to live in the United States, ranking the country’s 100 largest metropolitan areas

U.S. News & World Report reveals its list of the best places to live in the United States, ranking the country’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. Denver was named the number one place to live in America, followed by Austin, Texas, and Fayetteville, Arkansas. U.S. News & World Report editor and chief content officer Brian Kelly joins “CBS This Morning" to reveal the list.

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