Powerful winter storm moves across Plains
Thunderstorms slammed the south and knocked down trees in Texas while a blizzard rages in the plains. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.
Thunderstorms slammed the south and knocked down trees in Texas while a blizzard rages in the plains. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.
An Englishman's home near the River Severn has flooded nearly a dozen times in just seven years. So he and his wife built a wall surrounding their house to prevent it from happening again.
As Nick Lupton and his wife experience "one of the highest floods we've ever had," they're putting their new self-made defense system to the test.
Eurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people.
A powerful storm front this week brought drenching rain to Southern California. Dozens of homes across the region suffered flood damage, while Santa Barbara has received nearly seven inches of rain this week, making some roads impassable. Jeff Nguyen has the latest.
A powerful storm knocked out power to more than 700,000 people from Virginia through Maine on Monday. All of this is affecting air and road travel ahead of the busy holiday week, with about 115 million people expected to be on the move in the coming days. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports from New Jersey.
Videos from Chennai, South India, show cars being carried off and airport workers checking planes in almost knee-deep water as Cyclone Michaung bears down.
The fifth National Climate Assessment report was published Tuesday as President Biden unveiled new funding to combat the effects of climate change on infrastructure and susceptible communities. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy looks at the report's findings.
The storm, named Babet, has brought floods and gale-force winds to Britain and parts of Germany and Scandinavia.
Scientists have warned for decades that India's Himalayan glacial lakes are disasters waiting to happen. Climate change means they aren't waiting any more.
Officials in India say at least 10 people are dead and 102 missing after a flash flood triggered by a swollen glacial lake bursting its banks.
New York City is recovering after parts of the city were inundated Friday with more than 8 inches of rain in just hours.
Environmental activists are praising President Biden's American Climate Corps, which the White House says will serve as a major green jobs training program.
Disease outbreaks could bring "a second devastating crisis" to Libya a week after a huge flash flood shattered Derna, sweeping thousands to their deaths.
The floods overwhelmed two dams, sending a wall of water several meters high through the center of Derna, destroying entire neighborhoods and sweeping people out to sea.
Thousands are reported dead in Libya in catastrophic flooding after two dams burst, washing away whole neighborhoods in Derna. CBS News' senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
The exact death toll from Libya's devastating flooding remained unclear Thursday. However, the Libyan Red Crescent aid organization estimated that at least 11,300 people have been killed and more than 10,000 remain unaccounted for.
The death toll has passed 5,300, authorities say, after a Mediterranean storm triggered terrible floods Sunday in Libya. Two dams collapsed in the city of Derna, where waves rose more than 20 feet, sweeping away families and city blocks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on the search effort that's been impeded by collapsed roads and bridges. Then Dr. Nagib Al-Tarhouni joined CBS News by phone to discuss the situation on the ground.
The U.N.'s grim assessment will compound the pain for tens of thousands of people still desperately searching flood debris for their missing loved ones.
The Libyan port city of Derna was hit hardest by catastrophic floodwaters caused by Mediterranean Storm Daniel.
The city of Derna in eastern Libya was home to nearly 100,000 people when Mediterranean Storm Daniel struck, causing catastrophic flooding. As CBS News' Holly Williams reports, one Libyan official says more than 5,000 people were killed. The Red Cross previously said 10,000 were missing.
The devastating flooding in Libya wreaked havoc on the city of Derna on the Mediterranean coast and other places in the northern African nation.
The city has launched an operation to find the large number of crocodiles.
Rescuers in eastern Libya have uncovered more than 1,000 victims after devastating floods from a powerful storm, an official said. The Red Cross says around 10,000 people are missing.
A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
The United Nations and other agencies have warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah, which borders Egypt near the main aid entry points, would cripple humanitarian operations
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
A line of family, friends and loved ones filled a North Texas home to celebrate Viola Ford Fletcher's birthday.
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
The shooting occurred on Friday night inside a Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio, according to police.
A'ja Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, has joined a roster of women athletes who have partnered with Nike to develop signature collections.
The Massachusetts man who received the first pig kidney transplant in the world has died.
The experience backcountry skier was traveling on Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range when they triggered a slope collapse.
After losing a leg in the Boston Marathon bombings, Jessica Kensky proudly walked the graduation stage Friday with her service dog, Rescue, in hand.
The men were among 31 soldiers killed when their C-46 transport plane hit a cliff while attempting to land in Okinawa, Japan on Aug. 13, 1945
The experience backcountry skier was traveling on Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range when they triggered a slope collapse.
Tens of thousands of transborder students — some as young as kindergarteners — cross the border from Mexico into California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to pursue an education in the United States.
A'ja Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, has joined a roster of women athletes who have partnered with Nike to develop signature collections.
The shooting occurred on Friday night inside a Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio, according to police.
A'ja Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, has joined a roster of women athletes who have partnered with Nike to develop signature collections.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
Minnesota officially adopted its new state flag on Saturday, making the old flag history. So what happens to the old flag now that it is obsolete?
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
A divided three-judge panel ruled last month a recently adopted congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
The European Broadcasting Union said Swedish police were investigating "a complaint made by a female member of the production crew" against Klein.
Tens of thousands of transborder students — some as young as kindergarteners — cross the border from Mexico into California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to pursue an education in the United States.
While officials worked to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war led to controversy this year.
North Korea in recent months has maintained an accelerated pace in weapons testing as it expands its military capabilities while diplomacy with the United States and South Korea remains stalled.
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
The European Broadcasting Union said Swedish police were investigating "a complaint made by a female member of the production crew" against Klein.
Native Fashion Week designers embraced the runway, juxtaposing modernity and traditional Native ceremony.
The new book by the host of HBO's "Real Time" takes aim at those who brazenly invoke the standards of today to rewrite history in ways that even "Star Trek" would think go too far.
While officials worked to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war led to controversy this year.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
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.
The tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night, and the dazzling show was expected to continue on Saturday night, according to experts.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
The shooting occurred on Friday night inside a Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio, according to police.
Witness testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022. Read has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers argue local law enforcement officials are framing her. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has the latest on the testimony.
Bailey Boswell was convicted of murder in the 2017 death of Sydney Loofe. Boswell's boyfriend was also convicted and sentenced to death.
Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, was charged with murder, and various other charges in connection with the 23-year-old first-year law student's death, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
The largest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years reached Earth Friday, and put on a northern lights show, with breathtaking images from Europe to Canada, and across much of the U.S., even as far south as Florida. Michael George reports.
For families in the Bay Area, the Top of the Mark in San Francisco is the place you go to celebrate a special occasion. Now, the historic cocktail lounge is celebrating its 85th anniversary. Juliette Goodrich has more.
South Florida's growing human population has presented challenges to native animals, and the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station in Miami is working to bring things back into balance. Cristian Benavides has more on its important work.
Thousands more people are evacuating the southern Gaza city of Rafah, on top of the more than 100,000 who have already fled in the past week as Israel warns of a possible ground assault of the city. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
A federal judge in Texas Friday temporarily halted a Biden administration rule that would cap credit card late fees at $8, about a quarter of what they are now. Credit card companies receive about $14 billion in late fee payments per year, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Elise Preston has more.