Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of winter storm
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
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Over 200 million brace for powerful winter storm
More than 200 million people in 35 states are bracing for heavy snow, ice and bitter cold temperatures ahead of a powerful winter storm. Jason Allen, Kris Van Cleave and Ash-har Quraishi have more. Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Massive winter storm set to hit much of U.S.
A winter storm could cause havoc for Americans from Texas to New York with the possibility of massive power outages and flight cancellations. Around 180 million people are bracing for the winter weather that may bring subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall to much of the country.
Back-to-back winter storms batter East Coast
Nearly 200 million Americans could get walloped this weekend by snow, ice and a blast of Arctic air. Ash-har Quraishi reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Arctic air and heavy snow across Great Lakes
The latest round of winter weather has slammed communities around the Great Lakes with arctic air and heavy snow. Some areas got more than 2 feet of snow. Tom Hanson reports.
Arctic air brings dangerous cold to eastern U.S.
Frigid Arctic air is surging across the Great Lakes, bringing some of the coldest weather of the season to the eastern U.S. Tom Hanson reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Winter weather slams the Northeast, Midwest
Snowstorms and freezing conditions are worsening driving conditions in the Northeast and Midwest U.S. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
How avalanches form and how to stay safe in one
Four people in the U.S. have been killed in avalanches so far this year, according to the National Avalanche Center. CBS News Colorado meteorologist Joe Ruch explains the science behind avalanches and shares safety tips.
Lake effect snow sweeps Eastern U.S.
The Eastern U.S. was dealing with lake effect snow over the weekend as Arctic air is expected to bring frigid temperatures to much of the country this week. Rob Marciano reports.
Doctor's tips to help dry winter skin
Dr. Rachel Nazarian, a board-certified dermatologist, joins "CBS Mornings" to share her tips for saving your dry winter skin.
Snow, cold temperatures hit Midwest, Northeast
A winter blast brought more snow and frigid temperatures to the Midwest and East Coast this weekend. Shanelle Kaul reports on the conditions and Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast.
Brutal winter blast triggers massive pileups
Across the eastern U.S., winter is making a brutal comeback. Rob Marciano has more.
Coast-to-coast storm dumps snow and rain
Heading into the first weekend of the new year, it is a busy night on the roads and at the airports as holiday travelers make their way home. Several days of heavy snow have made a mess in parts of central New York, while coastal flooding left roads underwater in the San Francisco Bay Area. Skyler Henry reports, and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Extreme weather grips U.S. as the new year begins
Heavy snow and a rare thundersnow hit the Northeast as flooding rain soaks parts of California and a deep freeze reaches the South. Carter Evans and John Elliot have more.
Winter weather blast brings heavy snow
Winter weather slammed Syracuse, New York, with more than 24 inches of snow falling on Tuesday - its second highest one-day total on record. Meanwhile, blustery winds created near-blizzard conditions along Lake Erie. Ian Lee reports.
Dangerous cold and snow slam large swaths of U.S.
Arctic air is pushing in behind winter storms that battered much of the nation with heavy snow, dangerous cold and ferocious winds. Ian Lee reports, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Winter storm generates life-threatening conditions
A colossal winter storm is generating life-threatening weather across a big stretch of the U.S. and delivering blizzard-like conditions to the Midwest. Rob Marciano has more.
Handling travel delays amid severe weather
Travelers are dealing with delays and cancellations on Monday as severe weather hammers the U.S. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Snow and freezing rain bears down on Northeast
A triple threat of snow, ice and freezing rain is bearing down in parts of the Northeast. Tom Hanson reports and Bill Kelly has the forecast.
How to save on winter heat and energy costs
Cold weather spikes often mean higher energy bills. Ash-har Quraishi has tips on how people can "energy audit" their own homes and lower the cost of their monthly heating bills.
Severe weather threatens busy holiday travel
Nearly 123 million Americans are set to travel 50 miles or more over the next two weeks, AAA predicts, with more than eight million people expected to fly. "CBS Saturday Morning" reports on the severe weather threatening holiday travel plans.
Storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rain
Approximately 63 million Americans are under a cold weather advisory, and around 11 million are under a freeze warning — mainly in the Gulf States where such low temperatures are rare.
Plunging temperatures impact heat costs
A blast of winter weather left parts of the South and Midwest blanketed with a fresh coat of snow Monday, Meanwhile, more arctic air is making temperatures feel colder than normal from Minnesota to Maine. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Temperatures hit record lows across the U.S.
Millions of Americans are dealing with record-low temperatures this weekend, and more than 12,000 residents in the Pacific Northwest are without power after high winds.
Millions facing sub-freezing temperatures
In much of the country, it was yet another day of record cold -- and there is more Arctic air on the way. Tom Hanson reports, and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense accord, criticized by Iran
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
Trump's firings of federal officials set stage for next presidential power test
A federal appeals court is set to consider President Trump's effort to fire two immigration judges this fall, a case that could have significant implications for federal workers.
Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
Idaho shooting video shows gunman start deadly rampage in In-N-Out drive-thru
Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Pentagon releases 5th batch of UFO files, with more documents and videos
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
A quandary for the Fed: Dealing with hot inflation and cool job growth
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
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DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Idaho shooting video shows gunman start deadly rampage in In-N-Out drive-thru
Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
A quandary for the Fed: Dealing with hot inflation and cool job growth
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
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A quandary for the Fed: Dealing with hot inflation and cool job growth
A sudden slump in hiring has dramatically changed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's September interest rate decision.
Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Americans got their biggest raises in 40 years. Inflation took most of it.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Warren presses U.S. companies to share tariff refunds with customers
Companies receiving billions in refunds for U.S. tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court should return money to consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.
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DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
Trump mounts new effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.
Appeals court blocks Trump's White House ballroom, teeing up Supreme Court fight
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general.
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"Pink flags" of postpartum psychosis — and more takeaways from "Healthful"
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
The Truth About Postpartum Psychosis
The issue of postpartum psychosis has come to the forefront amid the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 35-year-old mother accused of killing her three children. What are the signs of a mental break, and is the healthcare system failing mothers? In this special episode of Healthful, Norah speaks with Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider, a perinatal psychiatrist who has treated patients with the rare and severe mental health emergency. She also speaks with Kriti Lodha, a postpartum psychosis survivor who has made it her mission to help other mothers.
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.
Plans for another mass migrant crossing into Ceuta spreading online
CBS News reviewed dozens of posts on social media that suggest a renewed push for migrants to cross the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Water rationing begins in Puerto Rico amid drought crisis: "It's brutal"
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
Amanda Knox's comedy show faces criticism from murdered roommate's family
Amanda Knox made headlines almost two decades ago when she was convicted, but later acquitted, of the murder of Meredith Kercher in Italy.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense agreement
The agreement says any armed attack against one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on them all, Pakistan and Turkey said in statement.
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Top music exec chooses his song of the summer
Music lovers are weighing in on the 2026 song of the summer contenders. Jem Aswad, Variety's executive music editor, shares what he thinks makes a hit the standout of the season.
What's the song of the summer?
While many songs generate acclaim as soon as they hit the airwaves, there can only be one song of the summer. SiriusXM radio host Lamar Dawson makes his pick.
Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham on "Ted Lasso"
Emmy Award-winning actors Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham share their thoughts on returning to "Ted Lasso" for a fourth season after a three-year hiatus. Temple returns as publicist Keeley Jones while Waddingham is back as club owner Rebecca Welton.
Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
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Energy company sues data center over who should pay for AI buildout
At issue is who pays to expand energy infrastructure when a data center needs as much electricity as a midsize city.
Meta fined $567M over child safety issues
Meta, the tech giant that operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms, faces another financial penalty for allegedly failing to keep kids safe. A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million for its failure to warn the public about the dangers its products pose to children.
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.
Kids dropping phones for summer jobs
Meet the children leaving their devices behind this summer to flex their entrepreneurial muscles with summer jobs.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Inside Lindsay Clancy's Home
As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues, jurors hear testimony from the medical professionals who treated her before and after the deaths of her three children, and excerpts of her journal. They also visit key scenes from the night of the killings. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty speaks with WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex about emotional courtroom moments, graphic testimony, and the key question at the heart of this case: what was happening in Lindsay Clancy's mind on January 24, 2023?
Idaho shooting video shows gunman start deadly rampage in In-N-Out drive-thru
Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Tense exchange at Lindsey Clancy murder trial
More testimony transpired at Lindsey Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts, and the judge presiding had a tense exchange with the defense. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex reports.
Deadly school shooting in Thailand
At least seven people died during a school shooting in Bangkok, Thailand. BBC News' Jonathan Head reports.
New DNA evidence in Utah death row case
New DNA evidence is raising questions about the case against Douglas Carter, who is on death row in Utah for murder. Neal Hamilton, one of Carter's defense attorneys, joins CBS News with his take.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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The Defense Department released a fifth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its fourth drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche.
Inside Lindsay Clancy's Home
As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues, jurors hear testimony from the medical professionals who treated her before and after the deaths of her three children, and excerpts of her journal. They also visit key scenes from the night of the killings. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty speaks with WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex about emotional courtroom moments, graphic testimony, and the key question at the heart of this case: what was happening in Lindsay Clancy's mind on January 24, 2023?
Ted Cruz says U.S. should arm Iran protesters
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz says the U.S. should consider arming Iranian protesters so they can rise up against the regime. Alex Vatanka, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, reacts to the remarks.
Tense exchange at Lindsey Clancy murder trial
More testimony transpired at Lindsey Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts, and the judge presiding had a tense exchange with the defense. CBS News Boston's Kristina Rex reports.
Doctor on "pink flags" of postpartum psychosis
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider told Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that it's important to identify the early signs of postpartum psychosis, which she described as "pink flags."