At least 1 killed after large tornado confirmed in New Orleans
Portions of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are under tornado watches until 11 p.m. local time Tuesday.
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Portions of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are under tornado watches until 11 p.m. local time Tuesday.
At least 20 confirmed tornadoes caused widespread damage across Texas and Oklahoma on Monday. Kris Van Cleave has more on the damage.
Walmart shoppers scrambled for cover when a tornado ripped across the store's parking lot in Round Rock, Texas, on Monday.
A string of tornadoes struck Oklahoma and Texas causing injuries and damaging dozens of homes. Kris Van Cleave has the latest from hard-hit Jacksboro, Texas.
Sozens of homes are damaged or destroyed.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and other officials spoke Monday night in Williamson County, which was hit by two suspected tornadoes, to provide updates on the severe weather rolling across the state. Watch their remarks here.
The storm system is expected to move up the East Coast, reaching northern New England by the end of the weekend, according to the NWS.
Reverend Joey Reed of the Mayfield First United Methodist Church joined "CBS Mornings" to share his story of survival during the tornado that ripped through Mayfield, Kentucky. He said he emerged from the basement closet where he took shelter with his wife to see much of the church had crumpled around him.
One month ago Monday, a tornado ripped through Mayfield, Kentucky, and brought the community to its knees. Nearly 80 people in the state were killed. Novelist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Bobbie Ann Mason, who grew up in Mayfield, joined “CBS Mornings” to share a special essay reflecting on the catastrophe that forever changed the place she calls home.
A Kentucky mother is grieving the death of her 3-year-old son Jha'lil Dunbar. He was killed after a tornado destroyed his home last Friday. David Begnaud reports.
Severe storms swept across the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes across eight states. Outside St. Louis in Edwardsville, Illinois, a tornado ripped through an Amazon warehouse, killing at least six. Mola Lenghi sat down with one mother who lost her son, a Navy veteran, as the search continues.
A multi-day storm dumped more than a foot of snow in parts of the Midwest and created a tornado in Alabama, where at least one person was killed.
Eight people died after a tornado tore apart the candle factory they were working in. "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke to four of the survivors.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the impact of the weekend's deadly tornadoes on the spread of COVID-19 in hard-hit areas. Plus, the latest on the Omicron variant, and what she thinks is the next phase of the pandemic.
Search and rescue dogs continue to look for missing tornado victims in Kentucky, where a deadly tornado touched down over the weekend. Lilia Luciano spoke with search and rescue units.
A tornado watch, heavy rain and hail are expected in parts of the South, with some warmer temperatures expected midweek on the East Coast. WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows joins CBS News' Tony Dokoupil to deliver this week's forecast.
At least seven people were killed Saturday after a series of tornadoes hit Iowa. Two of those killed were children under the age of 5. Lilia Luciano reports.
At least six people were killed in Iowa after tornadoes touched down.
Kentucky is still cleaning up after a tornado in December left widespread destruction. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the long road to recovery.
A dangerous storm system is sweeping across the country. CBS News Baltimore meteorologist Tim Williams joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
The level of cleanup needed is similar to that of 9/11.
Hale County Emergency Management director Russell Weeden confirmed three people are in critical condition and five have minor injuries.
The West Coast is reeling from extreme weather over the weekend, and the northeast is expected to be hit next. CBS News lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports on California's record rain, and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the severe weather forecast.
First lady Jill Biden visited Bowling Green, Kentucky, to survey their tornado recovery efforts. Dozens of people were killed after several twisters ripped through the state last month. Meanwhile, Governor Andy Beshear signed a $200 million tornado relief bill to help the affected communities. Investigative reporter for the Courier Journal Tessa Duvall joins CBSN to discuss.
Its owner says he thought he "heard a meow" and, sure enough, Madix the cat was found a little later, in a hole beneath rubble, in fairly good shape.
In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said, "We need action to be taken."
President Trump has been briefed on a wide array of military and covert tools that can be used against Iran that go well beyond conventional airstrikes, including cyber operations and psychological campaigns, Pentagon officials said.
President Trump's remarks about taking Greenland by military force have prompted bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who have said they do not support acquiring the Danish territory in such a way.
President Trump said Monday he's imposing 25% tariffs on all countries that do business with Iran, as the administration pressures the Iranian government amid anti-regime protests.
Lindsey Halligan's deputy in the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia, Robert McBride, was fired after refusing to lead the prosecution of James Comey, a source said.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive Democrat from Massachusetts, said she told President Trump Congress could cap credit card rates if he pushes for it.
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking to block the Pentagon's efforts to downgrade his retirement rank and pay.
The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to stop the surge of federal law enforcement officials coming into the state.
Mexico has become a key fuel supplier to Cuba since Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's capture by the U.S.
The suspect, Stephen Spencer Pittman, told law enforcement in an interview that Beth Israel Congregation was "the synagogue of Satan," an FBI affidavit said.
Lindsey Halligan's deputy in the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia, Robert McBride, was fired after refusing to lead the prosecution of James Comey, a source said.
The Supreme Court will consider whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to stop the surge of federal law enforcement officials coming into the state.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
President Trump said Monday he's imposing 25% tariffs on all countries that do business with Iran, as the administration pressures the Iranian government amid anti-regime protests.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive Democrat from Massachusetts, said she told President Trump Congress could cap credit card rates if he pushes for it.
Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman.
Three former Fed chairs and other top economic officials decry "prosecutorial attacks" on Jerome Powell, saying it undermines the central bank.
Walmart said expanding its drone delivery service will make it easier for customers to get access to groceries and other items.
President Trump's remarks about taking Greenland by military force have prompted bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who have said they do not support acquiring the Danish territory in such a way.
President Trump has been briefed on a wide array of military and covert tools that can be used against Iran that go well beyond conventional airstrikes, including cyber operations and psychological campaigns, Pentagon officials said.
President Trump said Monday he's imposing 25% tariffs on all countries that do business with Iran, as the administration pressures the Iranian government amid anti-regime protests.
In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said, "We need action to be taken."
Lindsey Halligan's deputy in the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia, Robert McBride, was fired after refusing to lead the prosecution of James Comey, a source said.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
"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.
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.
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.
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."
President Trump's remarks about taking Greenland by military force have prompted bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who have said they do not support acquiring the Danish territory in such a way.
In an interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said, "We need action to be taken."
A new arrest has been made in connection to the notorious 2023 gold heist in which millions of dollars' worth of gold bars were stolen at Toronto Pearson Airport.
Mexico has become a key fuel supplier to Cuba since Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro's capture by the U.S.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will meet with President Trump on Thursday, a White House official said.
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
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.
Bob Weir, a co-founder and guitarist for the iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Anthony Mason looks back at Weir's life and music career.
Entertainment Tonight co-hosts Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frasier break down the winners, surprises and big moments from the Golden Globes.
At the first major awards show of the season, "One Battle After Another" and "Adolescence" both won four awards. In a surprise win, "Hamnet" upset "Sinners" for best motion picture for a drama.
Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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 the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
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."
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.
The man accused of killing his ex-wife and her dentist husband appeared in an Ohio courtroom Monday. Lacey Crisp from CBS Columbus affiliate WBNS has the details.
The suspect, Stephen Spencer Pittman, told law enforcement in an interview that Beth Israel Congregation was "the synagogue of Satan," an FBI affidavit said.
A new arrest has been made in connection to the notorious 2023 gold heist in which millions of dollars' worth of gold bars were stolen at Toronto Pearson Airport.
The Chicago man charged in the killing of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in their Ohio home is set to appear in court on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Police released a video on social media showing officers on a speed boat intercepting the ship and DEA agents on the scene.
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
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.
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.
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Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The man accused of killing his ex-wife and her dentist husband appeared in an Ohio courtroom Monday. Lacey Crisp from CBS Columbus affiliate WBNS has the details.
A man has confessed to setting a fire that destroyed the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, according to the FBI. Jason Allen reports.
Norah O'Donnell spoke Monday with Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince of Iran who has been living in exile in the United States since 1979. Pahlavi shared his thoughts on the protests gripping Iran and what he thinks America's role should be there.
Fiery protests in Iran are stretching into a third week, with President Trump threatening U.S. military action if Iran's leaders continue their bloody crackdown on demonstrators. Holly Williams reports.
The state of Minnesota announced Monday it is suing the Department of Homeland Security, arguing sweeping federal immigration operations there have violated federal law. Nicole Sganga has more.