Tracking tornadoes in Oklahoma
Tornadoes hit parts of Texas and Oklahoma on Monday, where forecasters predicted the worst storms in more than two years. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm's path.
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Dangerous tornadoes hit Oklahoma
An outbreak of tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma on Monday. Schools in many areas were closed, with thousands of children staying home as a precaution. Mireya Villarreal reports from Oklahoma.
Life-threatening flooding in Oklahoma
Severe weather brought nearly seven inches of rain to parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas Monday night, causing life-threatening flash flooding. In Hominy, Oklahoma, dozens of people had to be rescued or evacuated in a situation local officials described as "scary." David Begnaud reports from Hominy.
Tornadoes shred homes & destroy businesses
Parts of the southern Plains are under tornado watches, a day after more than a dozen twisters hit Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. There are no reports of injuries. Mireya Villarreal reports from Mangum, Oklahoma.
New info on migrant teen's death in custody
A 16-year-old boy from Guatemala was found dead Monday in the Texas facility where he was being held by U.S. Border Patrol. Carlos Hernandez Vásquez died hours after a nurse there determined he had the Influenza A virus. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joins CBSN with more.
Possible link between attacks on trans women
A transgender woman was found shot to death in a Dallas neighborhood. Now, police believe her case may be linked to two other attacks on transgender victims. Mola Lenghi reports.
Texas migrant facility suspends intake
The border patrol’s largest migrant processing center is closed for now over fears of a potentially deadly flu outbreak. A 16-year-old from Guatemala, Carlos Gregorio Hernandez Vasquez, died Monday after coming down with the flu in the Weslaco, Texas, facility. Omar Villafranca reports.
8th grader wins 2019 National Geographic Bee
In Austin, Texas, an accomplished eighth grader became the country’s new geography champion. Nihar Janga beat out 53 other state and territory champions to win that title, making him an incredible double champion. Jan Crawford reports.
Migrant girl died last year in U.S. custody
A 10-year-old girl from El Salvador with a heart defect died at a U.S. hospital last September after crossing the border with her family. Her death is the sixth known case of a migrant child dying after being detained. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates and producer Angel Canales join CBSN with the latest on the case that is just now coming to light.
13 straight days of tornadoes for parts of US
Tornadoes have damaged parts of the U.S. for 13 straight days and another round of severe weather is expected Thursday. Twisters hit parts of north Texas Wednesday, ripping down fences, uprooting trees and pulling shingles off roofs. Mireya Villarreal reports from Canton, Texas.
Students bringing BBQ to a new level
If you're planning to fire up the grill for dinner tonight, here's a chance to pick up some pointers – and see how one man is using BBQ to teach some big life lessons in a small Texas town. Mireya Villarreal has the story.
Search for missing girl ends on roadside
A Texas-based search-and-recovery group helped look for the remains of a missing 4-year-old Houston girl in Arkansas. Tim Miller, director of Texas EquuSearch, flew back to Houston with Maleah Davis' remains. Stephanie Whitfield of CBS affiliate KHOU-TV reports from Houston.
Teacher fired after illegal immigration rant
A Texas school board unanimously voted to fire an English teacher who posted racially insensitive tweets. Georgia Clark sent a series of tweets to President Trump claiming that the Fort Worth Independent School District was "loaded with illegal students from Mexico." CBS Dallas/Fort Worth's Erin Jones reports.
Louisiana flooding turns deadly
Cities along the Gulf Coast have been getting hammered by rain - up to a month’s worth in some places over the past 24 hours. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a man drowned in his car after it stalled and sank on a flooded road. Mireya Villarreal reports from Louisiana.
Granger Smith announces son's tragic death
The 3-year-old son of country music star Granger Smith drowned in the family pool in Texas. Drownings are the leading cause of unintentional deaths of children, ages 1 to 4. Dana Jacobson has more.
Varsity barbecue contests take off in Texas
"From sports teams to theater productions, high schools are full of extra-curricular activities for students to pursue. But one after-school program you may not know about is growing in popularity.It involves varsity teams competing not on the gridiron, but over the grill iron. At Burnet High School, students cook in a state-of-art kitchen, worth a quarter of a million dollars, to create what some would consider the holy grail of Texas grilling. They’re the Under-dawgs, a high school varsity barbecue team that won the regional championship last year. Maria Villareal reports. "
Several injured in Dallas crane collapse
A powerful storm blew through north Texas today. It did a lot of damage, including sending this construction crane crashing into a Dallas apartment building. At least one person was killed. Several others are injured. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Crane slices through Texas apartment building
Investigators in Dallas are on the scene of a deadly crane accident that triggered frantic rescue efforts. At least one person was killed after the massive crane slammed into buildings during a powerful storm Sunday. Mireya Villarreal reports.
3 bodies found in Texas storm drain
U.S. officials have recovered three bodies from a storm drain in El Paso, Texas, near the Mexican border. The El Paso Fire Department said it was called to help remove the bodies. Anne-Marie Green has more.
Severe weather bringing heavy rain to the East
Severe storms are expected Sunday from Texas to the East Coast. On Saturday, several tornadoes cut a path of destruction through Indiana and Oklahoma. Another twister ripped the roof off a high school near Indianapolis. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has the latest.
Investigators probing Dallas shooting
Investigators want to know why a masked gunman fired a burst of shots at the federal courthouse in Dallas. Federal officers shot and killed the 22-year-old Army veteran on Monday. Jericka Duncan reports
Police investigate Dallas courthouse gunman
Officials are investigating why a masked gunman opened fire at a federal courthouse in Dallas on Monday morning. Federal officers shot and killed the shooter after he approached the entrance of the building. "CBS This Morning" national correspondent Jericka Duncan joined CBSN from Dallas with the latest.
"Inhumane" conditions at Texas border center
Doctors and attorneys say hundreds of young people are living under inhumane conditions at a Texas border control station. They say they found about 250 babies, children and teenagers without adequate food, water and sanitation. Some of the children said they've been detained there for weeks. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Couple touched by note about Pride flag
A couple in Round Rock, Texas, displays rainbow flags for LGBTQ pride at their home – but they weren't expecting the letter they received about it from a neighbor who says it changed their life. Christian Flores reports for CBS affiliate KEYE-TV.
Four bodies found near Mexico border
Vice President Mike Pence is blaming Congress for what's described as unsafe and unsanitary conditions at some Border Patrol detention facilities. We're also learning Border Patrol agents found four bodies Sunday near the Rio Grande in south Texas. They're identified as a 20-year-old woman, two infants and a toddler. The FBI is investigating.
Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
Fed served with Justice Dept. subpoenas, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, he says.
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U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
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3 inmates dead, 12 hurt after "major fights" at Georgia prison, authorities say
A disturbance at a prison in northern Georgia Sunday afternoon left three inmates dead and 12 more injured along with a guard, authorities say.
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Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
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U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
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Maxim Naumov makes U.S. Olympic team 1 year after parents killed in crash
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Trump urges credit card companies to slash interest rates to 10% for one year
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
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Trump posted some U.S. jobs data the before its official release
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Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
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Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
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U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
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Omar says it is "not acceptable" to make early judgments on Minneapolis shooting
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Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
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"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
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NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
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Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
Bride and groom among 8 killed in gas explosion at wedding
The father of the groom said his wife and sister-in-law were also killed in the explosion, BBC News reported.
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
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Human heads displayed at Ecuador tourist beach in warning to gangs
Images on social media showed five heads tied with ropes on two wooden posts at a popular whale watching destination in Ecuador's southwest.
Greenland conquest "would be disastrous," Sen. Tim Kaine says
"I think Congress will stop [President Trump', both Democrats and Republicans," Sen. Tim Kaine about any plans to take Greenland by military force.
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How to outsmart cybercriminals and protect your data
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on AI sexualized images
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Privacy impact of Gmail tools driven by AI
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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
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Husband charged in wife's killing after affair with au pair goes on trial
Prosecutors say was it an elaborate double-murder scheme to frame another man in the stabbing of his wife.
3 inmates dead, 12 hurt after "major fights" at Georgia prison, authorities say
A disturbance at a prison in northern Georgia Sunday afternoon left three inmates dead and 12 more injured along with a guard, authorities say.
Arrest made in Ohio dentist murder mystery
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A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
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Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding
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NASA cutting ISS mission short
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Protests continue in Iran amid a violent government crackdown. Activists say hundreds of demonstrators have been killed. President Trump says Iran now wants to negotiate to prevent a U.S. military response. Holly Williams reports.
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President Trump says Iranian leaders have reached out to the U.S. to negotiate, as massive protests continue and more deaths are reported by activists. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Powell responds to federal investigation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a video Sunday that the Justice Department is investigating whether he lied to Congress about the Central Bank's renovation project. He compared the threat of criminal indictment to intimidation and said, "This unprecedented action should be seen in the broader context of the administration's threats and ongoing pressure." Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, responds as the Justice Department opens a criminal investigation. Plus, the death toll surges in Iran amid protests as President Trump suggests the regime wants to negotiate. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
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