The Southern Plains states are getting pounded by tornadoes, hail and high water
The Southern Plains states are getting pounded by tornadoes, hail and high water. The storms might last for days. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Texas.
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A weather system producing tornadoes and severe thunderstorms caused chaos in the South and along the East Coast
A weather system producing tornadoes and severe thunderstorms caused chaos in the South and along the East Coast. At least six people were killed. Chip Reid reports from Waverly, Virginia, where three people died.
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At least three people died Tuesday night when tornadoes hit across the Deep South
At least three people died Tuesday night when tornadoes hit across the Deep South. One woman was swept up in a Louisiana tornado, but miraculously survived. David Begnaud has her story.
Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS Boston, has the latest on the storm’s path as it heads up the East Coast
Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS Boston, has the latest on the storm’s path as it heads up the East Coast.
The same storm system that produced fatal tornadoes in the southern states Tuesday is wreaking havoc along the Eastern seaboard
The same storm system that produced fatal tornadoes in the southern states Tuesday is wreaking havoc along the Eastern seaboard. A tornado is blamed for three deaths in Virginia, and warnings for more twisters stretch from South Carolina to New Jersey. Chip Reid reports.
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Multiple tornadoes were reported in Louisiana Tuesday as a severe storm system swept across the South
Multiple tornadoes were reported in Louisiana Tuesday as a severe storm system swept across the South. David Begnaud reports millions of people in five states are in the path of the storm.
Tornado watches are underway in at least five southern states as the Midwest gets piles of snow
Tornado watches are underway in at least five southern states as the Midwest gets piles of snow. Eric Fisher, chief meteorologist at CBS Boston, explains how long the bad weather will last.
South Florida is bracing for more severe weather after tornadoes reportedly caused some damage in the Miami area
South Florida is bracing for more severe weather after tornadoes reportedly caused some damage in the Miami area. Ted Scouten of CBS Miami station WFOR joins CBSN with more details on the damage.
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Parts of the deep South were hit with more than two inches of rain Wednesday from a storm system that spawned tornadoes Tuesday night; Flint's mayor has also announced a new plan to help residents pay water bills.
Parts of the deep South were hit with more than two inches of rain Wednesday from a storm system that spawned tornadoes Tuesday night
Parts of the deep South were hit with more than two inches of rain Wednesday from a storm system that spawned tornadoes Tuesday night. The tornadoes tore apart several homes. And a new one touched down in Ga. on Wed evening. David Begnaud reports from Mississippi.
Tornadoes have touched down in the South, with homes destroyed in Mississippi and Alabama
Tornadoes have touched down in the South, with homes destroyed in Mississippi and Alabama. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN with more details on the destruction.
What could be a possible tornado in southern Florida has flipped several cars and ripped the roofs off of homes
What could be a possible tornado in southern Florida has flipped several cars and ripped the roofs off of homes. The rain and wind is only expected to get worse. WFOR-TV reporter Gaby Fleischman joins CBSN from Coconut Creek, Florida, with the latest.
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"Sunday Morning" highlights the top news stories of the past week, including an Ohio grand jury's refusal to indict a pair of Cleveland Police officers for the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, and the destruction caused by tornadoes in Texas. Charles Osgood reports.
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Texans are beginning the clean-up process after tornadoes damaged or destroyed nearly 800 homes
Texans are beginning the clean-up process after tornadoes damaged or destroyed nearly 800 homes. David Begnaud has the story of one family that lost much more than property.
Survivors of the deadly tornadoes that tore through Texas have begun to clean up and rebuild their lives
Survivors of the deadly tornadoes that tore through Texas have begun to clean up and rebuild their lives. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN to discuss.
Tornadoes damaged or destroyed more than 1,400 homes. Areas in Texas were the hardest-hit
People affected by the deadly storm system have begun the painful process of assessing what was lost. Tornadoes damaged or destroyed more than 1,400 homes. Areas in Texas were the hardest-hit. David Begnaud reports from the city of Garland.
Violent weather is being blamed for the deaths of at least 17 people across the South this week
Violent weather is being blamed for the deaths of at least 17 people across the South this week, as tornadoes and flood-causing rains have wreaked havoc in several states. Mark Strassman reports from Mississippi on the aftermath of the storms there and which parts of the country remain under threat.
Dozens of storms tore through the a large swath of middle America, including the first-ever tornado recorded in December in Michigan
Dozens of storms tore through the a large swath of middle America, including the first-ever tornado recorded in December in Michigan. The storms forced officials to declare a state of emergency in several states. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The death toll continues to climb in Mississippi after a tornado touched down in the northern region of the state
The death toll continues to climb in Mississippi after a tornado touched down in the northern region of the state. Gov. Phil Bryant gave an emotional update after he declared a state of emergency. CBSN's DeMarco Morgan has more.
Tornadoes in the Midwest and South have caused mutiple deaths and widespread damage
Tornadoes in the Midwest and South have caused mutiple deaths and widespread damage. The Weather Channel's Mike Seidel has details for CBSN.
There are tornado watches and warnings spanning from Arkansas to Kentucky, just days before one of the busiest travel days of the year
There are tornado watches and warnings spanning from Arkansas to Kentucky, just days before one of the busiest travel days of the year. Stormchaser Jeff Piotrowski joins CBSN with more on what he's witnessing in northern Mississippi.
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Member of Vance's Secret Service detail under investigation for leaking
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
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Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
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1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
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Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home
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Tropical Storm Bertha moves inland near Texas-Louisiana border
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Fewer Americans own homes than thought, new Fed search finds
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
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FDA says new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product
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NYPD says dozens rescued from human trafficking during World Cup
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Fewer Americans own homes than thought, new Fed search finds
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Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
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1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
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Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
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Google fined $1 billion by EU over its Play app store and search engine
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Senate fails to advance latest attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
Member of Vance's Secret Service detail under investigation for leaking
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House again rebukes Trump over Iran, while similar effort stalls in Senate
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Vance Boelter gets 2 life terms and more in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
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FDA says new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product
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Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
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Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
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Middle East oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
As Iran's attacks keep ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle and oil prices surge, Gulf states are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives.
Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
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First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
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France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
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Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
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James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
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Pastor sues OpenAI over ChatGPT advice
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
Man sues OpenAI over medical advice
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Details on OpenAI system's unprompted hack
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
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How AI data centers impact the environment
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
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Search for suspect in Florida dad's murder
A multistate search is underway for a woman wanted in connection to a murder investigation. Police say Isabelle Rose Johnson is suspected of killing a Florida father who was found in a shallow grave last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
NYPD says dozens rescued from human trafficking during World Cup
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Man fatally shot by police in Wisconsin
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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