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Weather service faces hurricane season with less experienced staff, missing data
The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.
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The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.
Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica as a Category 5, is among the strongest hurricanes to have formed in the Atlantic since records were kept.
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.
Hurricane Humberto's swells will probably cause "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions," the National Hurricane Center warned.
After growing into a hurricane, Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining steam, but is not expected to make landfall.
Erin, the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, became post-tropical on Friday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Erin was on the verge of becoming the Atlantic season's first hurricane early Friday.
Two months into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA forecasters updated their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect.
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
National Hurricane Center forecasters say the two storms are expected to drench the region for several days.
Heavy rain is expected throughout the day.
It was not clear to staff whether FEMA's David Richardson meant it literally or as a joke, but current and former employees who spoke with CBS News said the comment flustered many.
Tropical Storm Sara made landfall near Dangriga, about 55 miles southeast of the capital Belmopan, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area Wednesday night as a major hurricane.
As Hurricane Milton intensified on its path toward Florida's Gulf Coast, the strength of the system increased the severity of the storm surge forecast.
Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Debby reached Florida's gulf coast early Monday as a hurricane, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding.
The full list of hurricane names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season include Beryl, Joyce and Kirk.
Alberto made landfall in Mexico Thursday as a tropical storm. Maps show the storm's route.
The center of Tropical Storm Alberto was likely to reach the Mexican Gulf Coast early Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall to portions of Mexico and Texas.
Hurricane Lee is churning northward, whipping up rough seas in the Atlantic as watches and warnings are issued for parts of New England and Canada.
Lee had strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane last week before weakening, but could still bring dangerous conditions.
Hurricane Idalia, a powerful Category 2 storm, has rapidly intensified and is threatening a potentially catastrophic collision with Florida's west coast while officials plead with residents to evacuate.
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 32 and Jessica Shepard added 26 as the Wings snapped Indiana's five-game winning streak.
A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.
Aikman is the Canine Companions puppy-in-training we've been following since March.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 32 and Jessica Shepard added 26 as the Wings snapped Indiana's five-game winning streak.
A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.
Aikman is the Canine Companions puppy-in-training we've been following since March.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
According to the suit the new rules are unlawful because they bypass the Legislature to change the definition of hemp.
Months after Congress approved billions for infrastructure across one of the least-trafficked stretches of the southern border, bulldozers arrived at Big Bend National Park.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
Dallas' No. 1 pick will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week after missing several games with right‑knee soreness.
Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0.
Texas Values and other groups plan a Thursday news conference and rally outside the AAC ahead of the Fever-Wings game.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
