Stories and science from the December 10-11 tornado outbreak
Scott Pelley reports on what one meteorologist is calling, "The Beast," the record-breaking tornado that left a more than 165-mile path of devastation last week in Kentucky.
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Scott Pelley reports on what one meteorologist is calling, "The Beast," the record-breaking tornado that left a more than 165-mile path of devastation last week in Kentucky.
Homes were leveled and many are still without power.
Amazon is facing criticism for its treatment of workers after a tornado tore through one of its warehouse facilities in Illinois, killing several people. Bloomberg News tech reporter Spencer Soper joins CBSN to discuss more.
The storm packed hurricane-force winds and left at least five people dead.
School teachers do some of the most important work across the country, both inside and outside the classroom. One Kentucky teacher proved just that by checking in on each of her young students after tornadoes devastated their town. Lilia Luciano reports.
Dozens of people are still unaccounted for as recovery efforts continue in several states hit by tornadoes over the weekend. President Biden toured communities in Kentucky and promised that the federal government would cover 100% of emergency work costs for the first 30 days. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins CBSN AM from Dawson Springs, Kentucky, with the latest.
President Biden visited Kentucky on Wednesday to view tornado damage and comfort storm victims. The president promised federal aid to assist in cleanup efforts. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Dawson Springs, Kentucky.
Kammie King turned her classroom into a storage space for donations and visited all of her students after the storms.
Twisters wreak havoc across America.
President Biden surveyed the tornado damage in Kentucky — both on the ground and from the air. The president met with survivors as they recounted their heartbreaking stories. Lilia Luciano has the details.
President Biden is promising tornado victims in Kentucky that the federal government will help them rebuild.
Severe storms swept across the central U.S., killing at least 70 people in Kentucky alone.
The employees claim the Mayfield, Kentucky company deterred them from leaving the factory as the tornado approached. It killed 8 people inside.
President Biden spoke about how the federal government is helping areas damaged by tornadoes. Plus, Democrats are trying to pass Mr. Biden's spending bill and voting rights legislation. CBS News' Natalie Brand, Washington Post political reporter Amber Phillips and Washington Examiner senior political correspondent Natalie Brand join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Residents are asked to be patient when it comes to restoration efforts.
More than 100 people are still unaccounted for following devastating tornadoes that tore through Kentucky. President Biden will travel to the state to survey damage Wednesday. Marvis Herring from CBS affiliate WLKY in Louisville joined "CBSN AM" with more.
The woman's 1-year-old son, who was also in her arms, survived and was not injured.
At least a dozen children in Kentucky died in the tornado outbreak. A 3-year-old who died in his mother's arms was among them. The mother described her experience to David Begnaud.
More than 120 people are unaccounted for in Kentucky, but the governor said he believes the number is higher. Residents have begun picking up the pieces on a long road to recovery and are relying on neighbors, insurance and federal assistance to rebuild. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
At least 88 people died in a weekend outbreak of severe storms and tornadoes, including at least 74 in Kentucky.
Violent storms struck a growing manufacturing and supply-chain hub, causing an estimated $18 billion in economic damage.
At least 74 people have died in the state of Kentucky and more than one hundred are still unaccounted for.
More than 80 people are confirmed dead after tornadoes ripped through towns in the U.S. As the climate continues to change, experts say future death tolls could be even worse.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said his state suffered "the worst tornado event" in its history.
Some of the victims killed in a tornado outbreak were working the late shift at a candle factory in Kentucky and an Amazon warehouse in Illinois. Norah O'Donnell has the latest.