False claims link cloud seeding to deadly Texas floods, despite "zero evidence"
Viral posts promoted false claims that cloud seeding, a form of weather modification, played a role in the devastation. Meteorologists explain it doesn't work that way.
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Young girls, Camp Mystic staff among those killed in Texas floods
Young girls, camp employees and vacationers are among the more than 130 people who died when Texas' Guadalupe River flooded.
Texas floods death toll could rise
A Texas official said no person has been rescued alive from flood damage since Friday. This comes as the number of people missing remains above 150 and as questions remain about the emergency alerts preceding the catastrophic event. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
Satellite photos show before and after Texas flooding
At least 120 people were killed and over 160 remained missing as of Tuesday evening after flooding hit Central Texas.
Ex-official says Texas flood alerts were delayed
John David Trolinger, former information technology director for Kerr County, helped install the area's CodeRED emergency alert system. He shared with Jason Allen what he heard on the emergency radio transmissions as the Guadalupe River was quickly rising.
Former FEMA administrator on Texas floods
As search and rescue teams in Central Texas look for the more than 160 people still missing from last week's flash floods, President Trump has signed a "federal disaster declaration" at the request of Gov. Greg Abbott. This allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to deploy resources to the area, which comes not long after the president said he wanted to shut the agency down. Deanne Criswell, the FEMA administrator under President Biden, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Full Interview: Sen. Peter Welch
Vermont Democratic Sen. Peter Welch joins "The Takeout" to discuss his idea to overhaul FEMA in the aftermath of the Texas floods.
Before-and-after images of Texas flood damage
Search efforts continue for the dozens of people still missing after powerful floods devastated communities in Central Texas. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more.
Sen. Peter Welch discusses FEMA reform
As Texas and New Mexico reel from flash flooding, Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont is proposing changes to the federal government agency responsible for coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts. Welch joins "The Takeout" to discuss his plan to overhaul FEMA.
Camp Mystic disaster plan approved days before Central Texas flood
Records released Tuesday show Camp Mystic met state regulations for disaster procedures, but details of the plan remain unclear.
Several in custody after North Texas police officer shot in neck outside ICE facility
A federal law enforcement source told CBS News that local police arrested eight people. The official said some of those apprehended were wearing body armor.
Details on Texas flood recovery operations
The search continues in central Texas for the more than 160 people still missing from the deadly floods that hit over the Fourth of July. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
Texas officials detail search efforts
Kerr County officials gave another update on flood recovery efforts Wednesday morning, where they detailed search and rescue operations. More than 170 people are still missing. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos has the latest as questions linger about the emergency response to the catastrophic events.
Death toll from Texas flash floods at least 120, officials say
Several people from a children's summer camp in Kerr County remain missing, officials said.
Sen. Cruz shares Texas flood stories
Sen. Ted Cruz shared emotional stories from the deadly floods in Central Texas as search efforts continue for missing people. Cruz spoke at a Senate confirmation hearing for Neil Jacobs to become the next administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Inside Texas floods search and rescue efforts
Search and rescue missions have continued in Central Texas following the deadly floods that slammed the region. More than 170 people are still missing, officials said. Razor Dobbs, the public information officer for the Center Point Volunteer Fire Department, joins with more.
Deadly flood on Guadalupe River wasn't without warning, experts say
In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow riverbeds leave little time for warning.
Frustration grows over Texas flood alerts
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expressed his commitment to the communities affected in the floods, saying no one is leaving until the "job is finished." This comes as the search for more than 160 people continues, and as Abbott confirms that at least 110 people have been killed. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest details as officials reveal more about the efforts to find people alive.
More than 160 people still missing in Texas
Search and rescue teams have continued looking for the more than 160 people reportedly still missing after flash floods shocked Central Texas and killed at least 110 people. President Trump signed a federal disaster declaration at the request of Gov. Greg Abbott and is expected to visit the state on Friday. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos has the latest updates.
Camp Mystic girls singing worship songs as bus evacuates them from floodwaters
As we learn more about the young girls who lost their lives in the Central Texas floods, we are getting a look at the moment some of their campmates were evacuated from the floodwaters.
Texas flood survivor on deciding to evacuate
LaKreesha Bates was camping with her family just one mile away from the deadly Guadalupe River floods when they found themselves in the path of disaster. Bates joins CBS News to share her experience.
Voices from Texas floods show loss and resilience
Survivors, first responders and officials reflect on the deadly floods and how they are searching for hope in the wake of this historic disaster.
New Mexico house swept away in flash flood
Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in New Mexico on Tuesday, forcing rescue operations and sweeping away at least one home. CBS News' Carter Evans and Paul Heggen have the latest.
New details in Texas ICE center shooting
There are new details on the suspects involved in the recent shooting at a Texas immigration detention center. One local police officer was injured in the July Fourth attack. Nicole Sganga has the details.
Texas man who lost family in 2015 flood returns to help after new floods
Jonathan McComb is part of a crucial network of volunteers searching for the missing after catastrophic flooding hit Central Texas.
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Live Updates: U.S.-Israel launch another round of strikes on Iran
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Iran's Khamenei killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes after nearly 40-year reign
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Trump: Diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible and "much easier now"
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Cotton says U.S., allies looking at "weeks, not days" in Iran
"We're probably looking at weeks, not days, of joint efforts by the United States, Israel and our Arab partners, who have also been attacked this morning," Sen. Tom Cotton told CBS News on Saturday.
Map shows military strike locations across Iran
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
U.S. politicians react after Trump launches military operation against Iran
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
World leaders and governments react to U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran with concern over the risks of a new war in the Middle East.
Body of notorious cartel boss "El Mencho" returned to family
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
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Trump: Diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible and "much easier now"
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
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CBS News poll on Americans' views on Iran prior to conflict
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls White House's actions "retaliatory and punitive"
Hours before Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's interview, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed the AI company a "supply chain risk to national security," which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic.
A Hawaii man tackled his sports gambling addiction by offering free surf lessons
For Buddy Wiggins of Honolulu, Hawaii, the end result of a yearslong sports gambling addiction has come to this: soliciting strangers on the beach.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
Book excerpt: "Streetwise" by Lloyd Blankfein
In his new memoir, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs writes about a life that stretched from the projects of New York City to the pinnacle of Wall Street.
Small business owner is already giving her customers a tariff refund
"If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.
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Cotton says U.S., allies looking at "weeks, not days" in Iran
"We're probably looking at weeks, not days, of joint efforts by the United States, Israel and our Arab partners, who have also been attacked this morning," Sen. Tom Cotton told CBS News on Saturday.
Iran's Khamenei killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes after nearly 40-year reign
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
CBS News poll on Americans' views on Iran prior to conflict
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
U.S. politicians react after Trump launches military operation against Iran
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
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Read the full transcript of our interview with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview Friday, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security.
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
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College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
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Trump: Diplomatic solution in Iran remains possible and "much easier now"
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Body of notorious cartel boss "El Mencho" returned to family
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
Cotton says U.S., allies looking at "weeks, not days" in Iran
"We're probably looking at weeks, not days, of joint efforts by the United States, Israel and our Arab partners, who have also been attacked this morning," Sen. Tom Cotton told CBS News on Saturday.
Iran's Khamenei killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes after nearly 40-year reign
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Map shows military strike locations across Iran
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Renate Reinsve's remarkable rise
Oscar-nominated actress Renate Reinsve sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her journey to the mainstage and her nomination for her role in "Sentimental Value."
Breaking down the economics of Taylor Swift
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Iron & Wine performs "In Your Ocean"
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Singing Saw."
Iron & Wine performs "Roses"
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Roses."
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Full interview: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security, which restricts military contractors from doing business with the AI giant. Amodei called the move "retaliatory and punitive," and he said Anthropic sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values."
Anthropic CEO on "red lines" for AI military use
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in an exclusive interview with CBS News that the AI company sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values." He added: "Disagreeing with the government is the most American thing in the world."
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
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How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Body of notorious cartel boss "El Mencho" returned to family
Mexico's attorney general's office said it performed genetic tests to match the cartel leader's remains to the family.
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans
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Did ICE lie before detaining NYC student?
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Bill Clinton's turn for Epstein deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is up next for a deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee regarding his alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
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NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
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Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
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War with Iran | CBS News Special
Tony Dokoupil anchors special coverage of the large-scale military operation launched by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for nearly 40 years. President Trump said the U.S. would continue "heavy and pinpoint bombing" throughout the week or "as long as necessary."
Masih Alinejad discusses Iranian leader's death
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad, who has survived three plots by Iran's regime to kill or kidnap her, discusses the crippling of the Iranian regime.
Potential impact of Iran strikes on oil, gas prices
Some Americans are concerned about how attacks on Iran could impact the economy. CBS News' Jericka Duncan discusses the potential impact.
Security expert on avoiding threats in the U.S.
CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd, who served as assistant secretary for counterterrorism for the Department of Homeland Security, discusses how the U.S. is working to share intelligence and counter any domestic attacks.
Analyzing the destabilization of Iran's regime
With the U.S. and Israel launching an armed conflict with Iran, Saturday could mark one of the most consequential days for the Middle East in generations. Analyst and author Douglas Murray and CBS News' Major Garrett break it all down.