Top FEMA official Bob Fenton says "we're ready for hurricane season"
FEMA says it's ready for hurricane season, though it's still racing to recover from months of shutdown disruptions, delayed grants and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.
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FEMA says it's ready for hurricane season, though it's still racing to recover from months of shutdown disruptions, delayed grants and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
A series of relentless wildfires fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions impacted communities across Southern California for a third consecutive day on Wednesday. Matt Gutman reports from the fire zone near Simi Valley, north of Los Angeles, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
At least a dozen more wildfires broke out in Southern California over the last 24 hours, prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people. Matt Gutman reports.
Multiple wildfires have broken out across the western United States. Matt Gutman has the latest from California.
A fast-moving wildfire about 40 miles north of Los Angeles forced evacuations Monday. Matt Gutman has more.
A wildfire in California's Simi Valley forced evacuations Monday. CBS Los Angeles had on the ground coverage.
Wildfires fueled by dry conditions and high winds are ripping through Texas and other southwestern states as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze.
Powerful winds fueled wildfires that raced through the Texas Panhandle this week. Firefighters are working around the clock to get the upper hand. Jason Allen reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Wildfires are spreading in the Texas Panhandle, forcing evacuations. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest.
The man accused of starting last year's catastrophic Palisades Fire in Los Angeles appeared in court Monday. Prosecutors said the suspect admired Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
In the sandhills of western Nebraska, cattle ranchers Mike and Kayla Wintz were afraid they would lose their livelihood when the largest wildfire in the state's history burned their 11,000 acres of grazing fields. But then, in remarkable examples of empathy, charity and grace, anonymous donations of hay started arriving by the truckload. Steve Hartman reports.
Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.
Record-breaking wildfires in Georgia are still burning, now in their second week. Skyler Henry reports on the reinforcements coming to the state from around the country.
Extreme drought has turned the region into a tinderbox and allowed flames to spread.
Two wildfires in Georgia destroyed more than 100 homes as firefighters continue to battle the flames.
In southern Georgia, several wildfires have destroyed homes and forced evacuations. Mark Strassmann reports from the disaster zone, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Two wildfires, roughly 65 miles apart, have scorched Georgia neighborhoods. A woman who returned to her home broke down in tears when she saw her charred house and said everything she owns has been destroyed. Mark Strassmann reports.
A combination of heat, dry air and strong winds are fueling "extreme" wildfire risks for millions across the middle of the country.
Wildfires in southeast Georgia have burned through homes and neighborhoods. Nearly 100 firefighters are battling the Pineland Road Fire, which has exploded to more than 29,000 acres. Meanwhile, in Brantley County, Georgia, more than 50 homes have been lost and 1,000 more are threatened.
Massive wildfires are slamming parts of Southeast Georgia and Northern Florida. Dry conditions and strong winds are helping the flames spread. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Fast-moving wildfires in southern Georgia destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundred of evacuations.
Several wildfires are burning thousands of acres in Florida while the state faces its worst drought in more than a decade. Meanwhile in northern Michigan, huge chunks of ice are smashing into homes following historic flooding. Rob Marciano reports.
Multiple wildfires in northern Florida have disrupted Amtrak's rail service, impacting at least three train routes, the company says. Some passengers were stranded for more than 30 hours. Cristian Benavides reports.
A wildfire in Florida has brought train traffic to a standstill, stranding more than 200 people aboard an Amtrak train for nearly 24 hours. Cristian Benavides spoke with some of the passengers.
President Trump said Friday that Iran must agree to never have a nuclear weapon and to reopen the Strait or Hormuz immediately, without tolls.
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that its board acted unlawfully by adding President Trump's name to the building. The president reacted by saying he wants Congress to take it over.
President Trump's physician said in a letter released Friday that the president is in "excellent health," following a physical earlier this week at Walter Reed National Military Hospital.
Jill Biden said she supported Joe Biden's decision to pardon their son, Hunter, because they couldn't let him go to jail under President Trump.
The federal prosecutor who signed an indictment accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening President Trump by posting an image of seashells arranged as "86 47" is no longer on the case.
A judge signaled she may reopen a case between President Trump and his own government that led the DOJ to create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund," ordering the president's lawyers to respond to allegations of "deception" and "fraud."
When Trump visited China earlier this month, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned him that Taiwan could become a "very dangerous situation" if mishandled.
The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command met Friday with top Cuban military officials at the edge of Guantanamo Bay, a rare meeting as President Trump heaps pressure on Cuba and does not rule out military action.
The five deaths came in vehicles that were struck by the bus when it did not slow down for traffic, Virginia State Police said.
President Trump's physician said in a letter released Friday that the president is in "excellent health," following a physical earlier this week at Walter Reed National Military Hospital.
The strikes are part of a monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
The federal prosecutor who signed an indictment accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening President Trump by posting an image of seashells arranged as "86 47" is no longer on the case.
When a homeless man had no choice but to give up his dog, Jake, a local fire station gave Jake a home, and then helped the man get back on his feet.
Consumers have kept the economy chugging along despite financial pressures. But some signs suggest they could be losing steam, experts say.
Experts point to several factors, from tariffs to weather, behind the rapid price increase in the humble tomato.
Southwest is walking back some recent changes in its policies for passengers who require a second seat.
The rush to build thousands of U.S. data centers is driving demand for some workers, though economists project fewer permanent jobs.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
President Trump's physician said in a letter released Friday that the president is in "excellent health," following a physical earlier this week at Walter Reed National Military Hospital.
The strikes are part of a monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
The federal prosecutor who signed an indictment accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening President Trump by posting an image of seashells arranged as "86 47" is no longer on the case.
Jill Biden said she supported Joe Biden's decision to pardon their son, Hunter, because they couldn't let him go to jail under President Trump.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
When Trump visited China earlier this month, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned him that Taiwan could become a "very dangerous situation" if mishandled.
The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command met Friday with top Cuban military officials at the edge of Guantanamo Bay, a rare meeting as President Trump heaps pressure on Cuba and does not rule out military action.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received intelligence indicating Russia will launch an assault involving drones and missiles.
Police in Canada and around the world have been investigating more than 100 suicides linked to Kenneth Law.
One Laos gold miner was brought out of a flooded cave in a perilous two-hour operation where monsoon rains have trapped a group for over a week.
A new movie titled "Dreams of Violets," with images fully generated by artificial intelligence, is set to premiere next month. Jo Ling Kent reports on the film made with no lights, no cameras and no actors.
Musician Wyclef Jean is on a journey to release 7 albums as part of a single project titled "Quantum Leap." Jean joined CBS News with more details.
Grammy Award-winning artist Wyclef Jean released a new single, "Mr. October," from his new album "Clef Notes," which comes out June 26. The album is the first installment of this seven-album project "Quantum Leap." Jean joins to discuss why he plans to release seven albums in one year and the story behind his new single.
AI-powered shopping app Phia, founded by Bill and Melinda French Gates' daughter Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, announced dozens of celebrity investors. Gates and Kianni share how they started the app and what's next.
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Lilia Luciano reports.
Last week, President Trump was expected to sign an executive order on artificial intelligence, but abruptly postponed the event. Politico White House reporter Diana Nerozzi joins to examine what happened.
Dating apps are matching up with artificial intelligence as romance-seekers demand new ways to find love. Venture capitalist Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" with more details.
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.
Pope Leo has released the first encyclical of his papacy, focusing on humanity and, in part, warning of the risks posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence. The message comes amid growing dissent among young people over AI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, joins to discuss.
A Google employee has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to make $1 million on Polymarket. Dustin Gouker, publisher of the Event Horizon newsletter on prediction markets, joins CBS News to discuss.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was heckled by Epstein abuse survivors before she entered a closed-door interview to testify for House Oversight Committee members about the Justice Department's Epstein probe. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying privately before members of the House Oversight Committee on the botched Justice Department rollout of the Epstein files. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Police in Canada and around the world have been investigating more than 100 suicides linked to Kenneth Law.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from moving forward with work on the new "anti-weaponization" fund, including making any payouts. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
The Department of Justice is investigating the outside funding that Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll received for her civil lawsuits against the president. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
President Trump holds Situation Room meeting on Iran; Bondi testifies behind closed doors in House Oversight Committee's Epstein probe.
The Wall Street Journal reports that this summer is expected to be the worst for teen jobs since 1948, when the federal government started tracking the data. Ray A. Smith, a reporter covering career and workplace issues at the Wall Street Journal, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
President Trump met with top advisers in the Situation Room on Friday to discuss the latest proposal with the Iranian regime. The Iranians are still not budging on the president's red lines. CBS News' Sam Vinograd discusses whether there's any real progress.
Voters in Colombia will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president. The winner could cause a dramatic shift in the country's politics for the next four years, but the impact reaches far beyond its borders. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road," following the story of a dog who was left at a Fort Worth, Texas, firehouse.