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At least 25 killed after tornadoes tear through Mississippi; Final Four locked in for NCAA men's basketball tournament.
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Dozens killed by tornado in Mississippi
President Biden has declared a state of emergency in Mississippi after a tornado killed dozens of people and destroyed buildings. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak spoke with survivors in Rolling Fork, Mississippi.
FEMA administrator on deadly tornadoes
A series of deadly tornadoes ripped through the Southern U.S., killing at least 26 people and devastating communities in Alabama and Mississippi. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the impact and how FEMA is providing disaster relief.
Diner workers survive Mississippi tornado
Workers at a diner in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, huddled inside a refrigerator as a tornado roared through the state. Lana Zak spoke with the owner about the remarkable story of survival.
Tornadoes rip through Mississippi
Severe weather and devastating tornadoes tore through the South over the weekend, killing at least 26 and destroying thousands of buildings. More severe weather is expected overnight. Omar Villafranca reports.
Mississippi town destroyed by tornado rampage
At least 25 people were killed as tornadoes swept through parts of Mississippi. CBS News' Lana Zak is on the ground in Rolling Fork, which was completely destroyed by the storm. She discusses the long path to recovery that still lies ahead.
Tornadoes destroy homes in Mississippi
People in parts of western Mississippi are displaced after deadly tornadoes tore through homes. CBS News' Omar Villafranca joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain where people are going and why many are choosing to stay and rebuild.
Tornado destruction could take years to repair, FEMA administrator says
At least 25 people are dead in Mississippi, and one person in Alabama, after a tornado touched down just after sundown Friday.
Deadly tornado hits small Mississippi town
A powerful storm swept through the South over the weekend, bringing a deadly tornado with it. At least 13 people were killed in the small town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Omar Villafranca reports.
At least 26 dead after tornado causes destruction across Mississippi, Alabama
A string of deadly storms swept across the Southeast, causing catastrophic damage.
At least 24 dead after Mississippi tornadoes
A string of deadly storms swept across the Southeast on Friday night, killing at least 24 people in Mississippi and leaving a trail of destruction. Officials continue to search for survivors. Omar Villafranca reports.
Storm brings severe weather risk to the South
A strong storm front was hitting the southern U.S. Friday, bringing high winds, hail and possible tornadoes. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reported from Greenville, Mississippi.
Tornado causes damage in rural Mississippi as storm batters South
The Storm Prediction Center warned the greatest threat of tornadoes would come in portions of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.
South braces for possible tornadoes, flooding
Tornadoes and flooding are possible Friday across several southern states brought on by the same storm front that triggered several rare tornadoes in Los Angeles earlier this week, causing significant damage. Omar Villafranca has more.
Tornado causes damage in Los Angeles
The National Weather Service says the Los Angeles area saw its largest tornado in about 40 years. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins us from Montebello, California, to discuss the damage from the storm and the surprise from the residents.
Rare tornado strikes near Los Angeles
A rare tornado hit the Los Angeles area, injuring one person and causing damage to several buildings. Cellphone video captured the tornado, which the National Weather Service gave an EF-1 ranking. Janet Shamlian reports.
Severe storms sweep through southern U.S.
The storm system that slammed California made its way to the southern U.S., with severe weather and tornadoes damaging homes and buildings in Texas and Louisiana. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joined us from Shreveport, Louisiana, with the latest on how residents are responding.
Tornadoes rip through Texas, Louisiana
Tornadoes destroyed businesses and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands in Texas and Louisiana. Officials are assessing the damage in both states. Janet Shamlian reports.
Tornadoes hit Texas and Louisiana as storm from California moves through
Many dramatic scenes were caught on video. The severe weather left hundreds of thousands of customers in the dark in Texas at one point. The storm dumped heavy snow in California.
Snow hits both coasts as the South recovers
A winter storm system sweeping through the United States is now hitting the Northeast. Errol Barnett reports.
Tornado hits Oklahoma, injuring at least a dozen and tossing cars around
The twister tossed vehicles around including one on top of another. The funnel was just one instance of severe weekend weather in various parts of the U.S.
Tornadoes destroy homes in Oklahoma
Severe weather is affecting of millions of people from coast to coast. CBS News correspondent Omar VIllafranca joined John Dickerson from Norman, Oklahoma, with more on the damage there.
Tornadoes in Oklahoma, snow in the West
At least seven tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma on Sunday, causing significant damage. And in California, cleanup from a massive deluge continues as heavy snow is predicted to hit the north. Omar Villafranca reports.
Storm system sweeps across the U.S.
A severe storm system is sweeping across the U.S., bringing snow to Southern California and tornadoes to Oklahoma. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano are joined by correspondents Jonathan Vigliotti and Omar Villafranca with more.
Storm system causes tornadoes in the South
Severe storms produced tornadoes in Tennessee and Mississippi, leaving damage in their wake. Omar Villafranca reports.
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
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Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
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Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
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Surfer missing for over 30 hours rescued, dramatic video shows
A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Friday rescued a 68-year-old man who had become stranded one day earlier while surfing in Puerto Rico.
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."
Democrat Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid
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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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Democrat Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid
Mary Peltola served as Alaska's representative in the U.S. House from 2022 to 2025.
Surfer missing for over 30 hours rescued, dramatic video shows
A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Friday rescued a 68-year-old man who had become stranded one day earlier while surfing in Puerto Rico.
Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.
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.
Most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes
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Barbie with autism being introduced by Mattel
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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 before its official release
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
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Democrat Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid
Mary Peltola served as Alaska's representative in the U.S. House from 2022 to 2025.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
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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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."
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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 of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
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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Spain makes largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea in U.S.-aided bust
Police released a video on social media showing officers on a speed boat intercepting the ship and DEA agents on the scene.
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
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
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.
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NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir dies at 78
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Big moments from Golden Globes
Entertainment Tonight co-hosts Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frasier break down the winners, surprises and big moments from the Golden Globes.
Here's who won big at the Golden Globes
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Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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Spain makes largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea in U.S.-aided bust
Police released a video on social media showing officers on a speed boat intercepting the ship and DEA agents on the scene.
Fire erupts at Mississippi synagogue
A fire broke out at a Jackson, Mississippi, synagogue. CBS News' Jason Allen has more on the investigation into potential arson.
Suspect arrested in synagogue arson attack
Authorities arrested a suspect after a fire badly damaged the largest synagogue in Mississippi. Investigators say the fire pattern and video surveillance point to arson. Jason Allen reports.
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.
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Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
NASA cutting ISS mission short
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
ISS crew returning early due to medical issue
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA postpones spacewalk for medical concerns
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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