Moke weakens to tropical depression as Hawaii braces for rain
Hawaii is still cleaning up from Hurricane Lala, which dumped massive amounts of rain on the islands.
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Hawaii begins cleanup process after Lala
Lala battered Hawaii as a hurricane, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds and mudslides. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Former Hurricane Lala drenches Hawaii, flash floods sweep away Big Island homes
Lala was weakening but still packing a punch as it moved away from the islands, forecasters said.
Hawaii reels in Hurricane Lala's aftermath
The eye of Lala passed just 30 miles off the Big Island of Hawaii's coast over the weekend, but it was the rain that caused catastrophe for its residents. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Lala drenches Hawaii in rain
The Big Island of Hawaii was sideswiped by Hurricane Lala this weekend. While it avoided a direct hit, the governor said at least 100 homes were damaged or lost. Lala is now a tropical storm, but the danger is not over for the island chain. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Bertha weakens to tropical depression after dumping rain along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Video shows Bertha's impact on Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana, causing dangerous surf and flooding parts of the coast. Videos captured Bertha's impact in Louisiana and Alabama, and showed how Texas was preparing for the storm.
Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana
Tropical Storm Bertha brought dangerous surf, wind and rain to Louisiana. CBS News' Lana Zak has more on the storm's path and severe flooding in West Virginia.
Flooding in Louisiana after Bertha landfall
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Bertha will move over New Orleans on Wednesday night and then continue toward Houston. CBS News' Lana Zak and Zoe Mintz have the latest on the storm's impact.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest on the storm's projected path.
Tropical Storm Bertha heads to Gulf Coast
The Gulf Coast is bracing for heavy wind and rain from Tropical Storm Bertha. CBS News' Lana Zak reports on the storm's forecast.
See Tropical Storm Bertha's projected path
Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday and strengthened early Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest on the storm's path.
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday, threatening the Gulf Coast with heavy rain. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the details.
Tropical Storm Bertha targeting Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is barreling down on the Gulf Coast. Lana Zak reports and Lonnie Quinn breaks down the forecast.
First major 2026 Atlantic hurricane forecast predicts below-average season
Colorado State University has updated its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting nine named storms and four hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Tropical Storm Arthur forms
Tropical Storm Arthur formed on Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas and drenched parts of the state as it strengthened. Arthur also caused flooding in parts of Louisiana. Jason Allen has more.
Arthur, 2026's first tropical storm, weakens but still poses flooding threat
Arthur, the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, weakened to a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall.
Flooding along Texas coast; tornadoes in Midwest
Millions of Americans along the Gulf Coast are bracing for more torrential rain from Tropical Storm Arthur that could lead to life-threatening flash flooding. Parts of the Midwest are under a tornado watch and could also experience flooding. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Maricano has the latest from Illinois.
Potential first Atlantic tropical cyclone of the year develops in the Gulf
Forecasters say the potential first tropical cyclone of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season could develop into a fully formed storm on Wednesday and bring life-threatening flash flooding.
Typhoon Fung-wong kills at least 6 in Philippines, heads for Taiwan
Slamming into the Philippines as a super typhoon, Fung-wong brought floods, landslides, power outages, killed at least six people and displaced more than 1.4 million.
Typhoon Kalmaegi slams into Vietnam after killing scores in Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the Philippines, killing scores of people before moving on to Vietnam, and there's another potential monster storm brewing at sea.
Tracking Tropical Storm Melissa's path
Tropical Storm Melissa could become a major hurricane as it churns in the Caribbean. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest on its projected path.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Priscilla poses threat of Southwest flash flooding
Priscilla has been losing punch but could still bring flash flooding to the southwestern U.S. over the weekend, forecasters say.
Tropical Storm Jerry could become hurricane by weekend, forecasters say
Tropical Storm Jerry could become a hurricane by the weekend, forecasters say.
Imelda weakens after lashing Bermuda as a Category 2 storm
Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a post-tropical storm after lashing Bermuda with wind and rain.
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Trump insists U.S. achieving "very big victory" in war with Iran
As the Iran war nears the six-month mark, President Trump said he has "no specific timetable" to resume peace talks.
Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal flash floods
Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.
Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Judge denies Minnesota's request to halt release of ICE officer Christian Castro
The officer accused a Venezuelan migrant of assaulting him with a broomstick and shovel, but investigators say footage from a nearby camera helped prove that was a lie.
Carly Pearce recalls meeting Dolly Parton at 16: "I couldn't believe she was real"
Country star Carly Pearce was working at Dollywood when she met Dolly Parton in the early 2000s.
Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17 billion
Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
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Trump hasn't decided on Leavitt's replacement as press secretary, sources say
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
24 states sue to block new Postal Service rules for mail voting
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
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Bill Gates issues stark warning about AI's impact on American jobs
In a nearly 6,000-word essay, Gates argues that artificial intelligence poses a mounting threat to U.S. workers.
Man convicted in Microsoft exec's murder in plot allegedly involving ex-wife
Prosecutors believe Jared Bridegan was killed because of ongoing strife with his former wife over the parenting of their twins.
Judge denies Minnesota's request to halt release of ICE officer Christian Castro
A federal judge on Wednesday denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to halt the release of the ICE agent sought for extradition in a shooting earlier this year in north Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, and then lying about the circumstances under oath.
See which U.S. states are most at risk from Canadian tariffs
Canadian officials said the tariffs set to be imposed on more than 800 U.S. imports are "strategic" and designed to target some states.
Carly Pearce recalls meeting Dolly Parton at 16: "I couldn't believe she was real"
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Bill Gates issues stark warning about AI's impact on American jobs
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Canadian officials said the tariffs set to be imposed on more than 800 U.S. imports are "strategic" and designed to target some states.
Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is disrupting its global operations
Medical device maker said it is working to assess the scope of the attack and business interruption.
Meta settles social media addiction suit for up to $17.1 billion
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
July PCE inflation index held at 3.7% annual pace, hotter than expected
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index was unchanged from June, highlighting stubborn inflationary pressures.
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24 states sue to block new Postal Service rules for mail voting
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
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Trump hasn't decided on Leavitt's replacement as press secretary, sources say
President Trump hasn't settled on a replacement for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, whose last day is Friday, according to administration officials close to the situation.
Man with Sen. Dan Sullivan's name advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
A man with the same name as Alaska's incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has advanced to the general election
U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
3 Secret Service officials put on leave amid probe into "potential misconduct"
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
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Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
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Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
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Prince Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K. today, BBC News reports
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are returning to the U.K. from California today, six years after their tumultuous departure, the BBC reports.
Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal flash floods
Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.
U.S. military attacks alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, killing 4
The attack brings the number of people killed in such strikes by the U.S. military in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea to at least 227.
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Trump insists U.S. achieving "very big victory" in war with Iran
As the Iran war nears the six-month mark, President Trump said he has "no specific timetable" to resume peace talks.
14 newborns killed as fire tears through Pakistani hospital's nursery
Authorities in Islamabad, Pakistan, say a fire caused by an air-conditioning unit exploding in a major hospital nursery ward killed 14 newborns.
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Country stars react to Dolly Parton's death
Carly Pearce and Lauren Alaina, two of country music's hottest stars, spoke with "CBS Mornings" about Dolly Parton's influence on their careers and lives.
Dolly Parton quotes that show her honesty, humor and wisdom
Dolly Parton wasn't shy about making jokes about herself, but she also shared wisdom and life lessons over the years.
Actor Tim Curry dies at 80
Film and television actor Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at 80, his manager confirmed.
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Bill Gates issues stark warning about AI's impact on American jobs
In a nearly 6,000-word essay, Gates argues that artificial intelligence poses a mounting threat to U.S. workers.
Meta settles social media addiction suit
Tech giant Meta will shell out up to $17 billion in a settlement following a massive multi-state legal suit on social media addiction. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady explains more.
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.
Ring camera founder on privacy
Conversations around privacy are growing as the surveillance technology company Flock faces allegations of police misuse and concerns that its roadside cameras are overly invasive. Ring inventor and founder Jamie Siminoff says his company is working to enhance customers' privacy.
Louisiana governor on SpaceX facility
SpaceX plans to develop its fourth-largest launch site in Louisiana. Governor Jeff Landry explains why he supports the project and comments on a newly redrawn congressional map.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Man convicted in Microsoft exec's murder in plot allegedly involving ex-wife
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Judge denies Minnesota's request to halt release of ICE officer Christian Castro
A federal judge on Wednesday denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to halt the release of the ICE agent sought for extradition in a shooting earlier this year in north Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, and then lying about the circumstances under oath.
Final witness testifies in Clancy trial
The final witness testified Wednesday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Final witnesses speak in Lindsay Clancy trial
The prosecutors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are wrapping up their rebuttal testimony. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more analysis.
Lindsay Clancy trial winding down
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is nearly over. A forensic psychiatrist called by the prosecution testified that he thought there were inconsistencies in Lindsay Clancy's account of her mental health the night her three children were murdered. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
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The final witness testified Wednesday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump continues to bash Canada over tariffs
President Trump said Wednesday that Canada is "one of the worst countries in the world to deal with" after trade talks with the United States' neighbors to the north collapsed. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Actor Tim Curry dies at 80
Film and television actor Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at 80, his manager confirmed.