Texas was hammered again by another round of torrential rain
Texas was hammered again by another round of torrential rain. CBS News correspondent Vicente Arenas joins CBSN to show us the rising floodwaters.
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Carlos and Kandi Cortez lost everything they owned when their Texas home was completely flooded over the weekend
Carlos and Kandi Cortez lost everything they owned when their Texas home was completely flooded over the weekend. The couple was home with three of their four children when the flood waters burst through the back doors. Don Dahler reports on how the ordeal has left them shaken but thankful.
Six hours of relentless rainfall flooded streets and highway
Across the Houston area, people are recovering from a devastating flood that paralyzed much of the city. Six hours of relentless rainfall flooded streets and highways, causing thousands to abandon their cars and trucks. Vicente Arenas reports from Houston.
Hundreds of drivers were stranded in their vehicles overnight as water inundated the streets of Houston, Texas
Hundreds of drivers were stranded in their vehicles overnight as water inundated the streets of Houston, Texas. Vicente Arenas reports.
Rescue teams are working to find the missing in hard-hit Wimberley, Texas where severe flooding has caused enormous damage
Rescue teams are working to find the missing in hard-hit Wimberley, Texas where severe flooding has caused enormous damage. Omar Villafranca reports.
Torrential rain and floods have caused widespread damage in the town of Wimberley, Texas.
Torrential rain and floods have caused widespread damage in the town of Wimberley, Texas. Homes and trees were uprooted from the ground. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca shows us the damage.
More than half a foot of rain drenched Texas, stranding cars and uprooting homes from their foundations.
More than half a foot of rain drenched Texas, stranding cars and uprooting homes from their foundations. CBS News correspondent Vicente Arenas shows us the damage.
More than half a foot of rain fell Monday night in Houston
More than half a foot of rain fell Monday night in Houston. Flooded roads stranded drivers in their cars, and the currents were strong enough to sweep homes off their foundations. Vicente Arenas reports from Wimberley, Texas, where rescue crews are searching for 12 missing people.
Much of the rain that has hit Texas is expected to remain in the region
Much of the rain that has hit Texas is expected to remain in the region. Dave Schwartz with the Weather Channel has the forecast.
Dozens of homes were destroyed in Texas after a torrent of water ripped through towns
Dozens of homes were destroyed in Texas after a torrent of water ripped through towns. Rescue crews spent much of Monday searching for at least 12 missing people. Vicente Arenas reports.
In just 24 hours, some parts of The Lone Star State have seen more than 10 inches of rain
In just 24 hours, some parts of The Lone Star State have seen more than 10 inches of rain. As Omar Villafranca reports, the storms have damaged more than 1,000 homes.
Severe storms are expected throughout Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas, making a dire situation even worse
Severe storms are expected throughout Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas, making a dire situation even worse. Some parts of Texas and Oklahoma could get more than half a foot of rain by next week. Vicente Arenas reports.
Rising rivers have forced hundreds from their homes in the Southern Plains and some areas are still expecting another half foot of rain
Rising rivers have forced hundreds from their homes in the Southern Plains and some areas are still expecting another half foot of rain. Vicente Arenas reports.
As many as two dozen twisters sent residents running for cover late Tuesday night
As many as two dozen twisters sent residents running for cover late Tuesday night. Vicente Arenas reports on the damage.
Reports of 29 tornadoes darkened the skies over Oklahoma and Texas on Tuesday
Reports of 29 tornadoes darkened the skies over Oklahoma and Texas on Tuesday. One ripped across the north Texas town of Runaway Bay, and search and rescue crews looked through the rubble. Vicente Arenas reports.
Things got dicey when the man addressing the group started implying that women in power don't prepare for meetings
The session called "The Changing Dynamics in Governance: Women Leading in Local Government" at Austin city council sounded innocuous enough, but things got dicey when the man addressing the group started implying that women in power don't prepare for meetings and ask a lot more questions than men do. Elaine Quijano reports.
Powerful storms hit Texas hard over the weekend, and a suspected tornado injured more than a dozen people in east Texas
Powerful storms hit Texas hard over the weekend, and a suspected tornado injured more than a dozen people in east Texas. Vicente Arenas reports from Van, Texas, about 70 miles southeast of Dallas.
An apparent lightning strike caused a gas well to explode outside Dallas
Storm system Ana has put tropical storm watches in place for the Carolinas. It will create a wet weekend for parts of East Coast. Meanwhile, the Plains are under another threat of violent weather. An apparent lightning strike caused a gas well to explode outside Dallas. Adriana Diaz reports from Oklahoma City.
Check out some of the latest and greatest viral videos, courtesy of The Feed!
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including two cats jumping in slow motion, destroying a giant rubber band ball and a magician pranking people by being cut in half. Plus, a mayor accidentally broadcasts his bathroom activities. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the challenges of predicting domestic terror attacks
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the challenges of predicting domestic terror attacks.
Investigators are trying to determine if Texas shooting suspects Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi received specific directions from ISIS or whether they were inspired by the terrorist organization
Investigators are trying to determine if Texas shooting suspects Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi received specific directions from ISIS or whether they were inspired by the terrorist organization. CBS News senior security contributor and former CIA deputy director Michael Morell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss ISIS' claim of responsibility for the failed Texas attack.
The terror group is now claiming responsibility for an attack on a Texas art exhibit and contest featuring drawings of the Prophet Muhammad
The terror group is now claiming responsibility for an attack on a Texas art exhibit and contest featuring drawings of the Prophet Muhammad. The terror group's official radio station made that claim this morning. One of the two gunmen killed by police Sunday in Garland, Texas, had longstanding ties to an alleged jihadi group in Phoenix. The other suspect, Nadir Soofi, apparently had no criminal record. Soofi's mother says she can't imagine what went through her son's mind. Omar Villafranca reports.
The contest was sponsored by the controversial group "American Freedom Defense Initiative"
Police in Garland, Texas, say officers killed the gunmen, and investigators are searching the scene for evidence. The contest was sponsored by the controversial group "American Freedom Defense Initiative," which has run ads in cities across the country criticizing Islam. Omar Villafranca reports.
After three people were killed by listeria linked to Blue Bell Creameries, the nation's third largest ice cream maker shut down its factory
After three people were killed by listeria linked to Blue Bell Creameries, the nation's third largest ice cream maker shut down its factory. As Manuel Bojorquez reports, the company hired 900 people in the town of Brenham.
Experts now say kids who have lice should be allowed to stay in class, but some parents are worried
Experts now say kids who have lice should be allowed to stay in class, but some parents are worried. CBS Dallas station KTVT's J.D. Miles reports.
Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Fire kills dozens at crowded Swiss Alps bar on New Year's
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses New Yorkers at public inauguration
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
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.
At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.
Coast Guard searches for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from cruise ship
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.
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After Swiss Alps bar fire, a look at America's past nightclub and bar fires
A look at bar and nightclub fires in the United States with significant death tolls and similar risks that led to the tragedies.
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Coast Guard searches for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from cruise ship
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
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U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
What's open on New Year's Day 2026? See which stores are operating.
Banks, post offices and major stock exchanges will be closed in observance of the federal holiday, but some stores are open.
Federal appeals court blocks Hawaii's tourist tax on cruise ships
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.
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White House aiming to get final approval for Trump-backed ballroom by March
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
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Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Some states ban junk food from SNAP benefits
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
New California tortilla law aims to decrease birth defects in Latino babies
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.
Advances in treatment for Alzheimer's disease
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.
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U.S. says China military drills near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily"
Chinese war games around Taiwan "unnecessarily" spiked tensions in the region, the U.S. State Department said, calling on Beijing to "cease its military pressure."
At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.
Pope starts 2026 with prayer for countries "bloodied by conflict"
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza.
Fire kills dozens at crowded Swiss Alps bar on New Year's
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
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.
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France defends granting George Clooney and his family French citizenship
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.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Noah Wyle on authenticity of "The Pitt"
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 who's performing on New Year's Eve to ring in 2026
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., actor known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Veep," dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
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Economic oasis emerges in the Arizona desert
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.
OpenAI hiring for head safety executive to mitigate AI risks
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
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.
Tech companies push for data centers
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.
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2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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Fallout grows over freezing of child care funds
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.
Epstein survivors decry delay in releasing files
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.
Day care in Minneapolis vandalized after viral video purporting fraud
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.
New details on charges against Stefon Diggs
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 marks 1 year since terror attack
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.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
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.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
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.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Millions facing health care cost increases
Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight as 2026 arrived, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Nicole Sganga reports.
Protests erupt in Iran over economic crisis
In Iran, some are protesting the rising cost of living and clashing with security forces in a number of cities. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Mamdani starts historic term as NYC mayor
Zohran Mamdani was publicly sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City on New Year's Day. Meg Oliver reports.
Extreme weather grips U.S. as the new year begins
Heavy snow and a rare thundersnow hit the Northeast as flooding rain soaks parts of California and a deep freeze reaches the South. Carter Evans and John Elliot have more.
Survivors recount Swiss Alps ski resort fire
A night of celebration in the Swiss Alps ended in tragedy after a fire tore through a ski resort bar, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens more. Ramy Inocencio reports.