Tropical Storm Idalia brings flooding to South Carolina
Videos posted to social media showed flooding in Charelston as high tide reached just over 9.2 feet, the fifth-highest reading in Charleston Harbor since records were first kept in 1899.
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Colbert, Kimmel and other late-night hosts start podcast on Hollywood strikes
The limited series podcast, titled "Strike Force Five," launched Wednesday and features the voices of Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver.
Swimmer in Texas dies after infection caused by brain-eating amoeba
The swimmer developed amebic meningitis infection after swimming in Lake Lyndon B. Johnson in August.
As back-to-school costs soar, experts provide tips to help families save
Even with a teacher discount, one Texas mom spent almost $1,000 buying supplies for her two daughters and her own classroom.
Maui officials face questions over wildfires response
Maui's mayor told CBS News he couldn't say who was "responsible for communicating" with the state's head of emergency management.
Trump overstated net worth by up to $2.2 billion, New York AG says
New York Attorney General Letitia James raised the allegation in a lawsuit seeking $250 million and sanctions that would halt the Trump Organization's operations in New York.
UPS driver dies days after working in searing Texas heat
Delivery company driver reporting feeling sick while working his route as temperatures topped 100 degrees.
Pregnant woman gives birth alone in Tennessee jail cell
A sheriff says a pregnant woman at a Tennessee jail gave birth alone in a cell after seeking medical help.
Nebraska volleyball match breaks women's world attendance record
The Cornhuskers and Omaha played in front of an announced crowd of 92,003 at Memorial Stadium, the usual home of Nebraska's football team.
Want to retire with $1 million? Here's the ideal age to start saving.
Americans say they need more than $1 million to retire comfortably. New research indicates how to reach that goal.
Biden stresses need to prepare for climate disasters like Idalia and Maui fires
In a press conference today, President Biden updated the nation on recovery efforts in Maui and Florida. No one, he said, can "deny the impact of the climate crisis anymore."
For DeSantis, Hurricane Idalia comes at critical point in his campaign
Natural disasters can be make-or-break moments for governors, especially when they're campaigning for office.
93-year-old former Catholic cardinal declared not competent to stand trial
Charges the 93-year-old former Roman Catholic cardinal sexually assaulted a teenage boy in the 1970s were dismissed.
What is St. Elmo's fire? Phenomenon caught on video
Video captured by Air Force pilots evacuating ahead of Hurricane Idalia has gone viral – because the storm appeared to create bolts of lightning sparking out of the aircraft.
100-year-old tree falls on Florida governor's mansion
The state's first lady said she was inside the mansion with their three children at the time, but no one was hurt.
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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction in Big Bend region
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Iran says indirect talks with U.S. on ceasefire proposal continue
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
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We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."
Video shows moments leading up to police fatally shooting toddler
