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There are a few ways to gauge the expected destruction from a hurricane, but one of the more unusual ways is the Waffle House index.
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Waffle House closures along Florida coast are ominous storm sign
As Hurricane Ian makes landfall, chain shutters 21 restaurants in evacuation zones and low-lying areas across the state.
Man allegedly shot Waffle House cook after refusing to wear mask
Kelvin Watson, 27, was arrested Monday on a charge of first-degree attempted murder for the incident on May 15, police said in a statement.
Waffle House waffle mix sells out in four hours
With many of its 2,000 restaurants closed, the breakfast chain is ramping up its online sales with $20 bags of mix
Man fatally shot after buying meals for Waffle House customers
"This should have never happened," a family member said
Waffle House: The destination for Southern comfort
A visit to the restaurant chain that serves up grits and hash browns all day, all night
Welcome to the Waffle House
Founded in 1955, the first Waffle House was just a tiny rectangular box; it has since grown to a chain of 2,000 restaurants, mostly in the South, that serve up grits, hash browns, and of course waffles, all day and all night. Luke Burbank talks with the customers who come at all hours to sample the Waffle House's menu that Atlanta Magazine food critic Mara Shaloup calls "meats and starch and sugar and butter and grease and everything that's comforting and wonderful."
Hurricane Michael is so bad that some Waffle Houses have closed
USA Today reports 18 of the chain's restaurants have closed in Florida's evacuation zone, an unofficial index of how serious the storm threat is
Darden-owned restaurant calls cops on black sorority
A Bahama Breeze Island Grille in Cleveland is accused of racial profiling during gathering of African-American women
On big night for "Black Panther," star honors hero in Waffle House shooting
Chadwick Boseman said while it was an honor to be recognized for playing a superhero, it was more important to "acknowledge the heroes we have in real life"
Bodycam shows controversial Waffle House police encounter
A black couple was handcuffed and told they were being charged with theft after a dispute over $1.50 in a bill for a meal they hadn't received
Shopping while black: Old problem, new scrutiny
While some stores like Starbucks are vowing to stamp it out, some consumers say racial profiling is getting worse
Lawyer vows to investigate Waffle House over alleged discrimination
A lawyer says a man who was choked by an officer was called a homophobic slur by an employee before staff called police
North Carolina officials, Waffle House defend controversial arrest
Mayor A.J. Connors insisted "this was not a racially motivated situation"
Waffle House arrest fallout
Officials in Warsaw, North Carolina, are defending the controversial arrest of an African-American man at a Waffle House. Mayor A.J. Connors praised the arrest and denied that raise was a factor. Tony Dokoupil reports.
MLK's daughter calls for Waffle House boycott
After a violent incident with police was captured on camera at a Waffle House, Bernice King is calling for change
Man choked by officer at Waffle House after prom
Anthony Wall says he had taken his 16-year-old sister to prom just before the incident at the N.C. Waffle House
Waffle House shooting victim's mother receives daughter's diploma
DeEbony Groves, 21, was one of the four victims fatally shot in April; her mother honored her memory at Saturday's graduation ceremony
Mother receives daughter's diploma
DeEbony Groves, 21, majored in social work and was among the four young people killed after a gunman opened fire at a Waffle House restaurant last month in Tennessee. Her mother attended Groves' graduation ceremony Saturday in her honor at Belmont University. CBS affiliate WTVF-TV's Alexandra Koehn reports.
Sharpton turns up heat on police involved in Waffle House arrest
Addresses packed church in Mobile, Alabama, where controversial arrest was made of black woman by white officers
Bodycam video shows alleged Waffle House shooter in Feb.
A woman at a motel where Travis Reinking was staying reportedly told police he threatened her when she asked him to be quiet
Waffle House hero raises $150K for victims
James Shaw Jr., who charged at the suspected gunman who killed four people at a Waffle House, took upon on himself to raise money for the families of the victims
Waffle House reopens amid tears and solemn remembrance
Employees wore orange ribbons and hugged one another as a steady stream of customers came in to order food and show support
Waffle House suspect's former boss asked feds to help him
The co-owner of a company where Travis Reinking worked asked the Secret Service to help him after he was arrested by the White House last year
Crosses for Waffle House victims
Crosses were erected outside the Waffle House restaurant in Tennessee in memory of the four victims who were killed by a gunman.
Hamas releases propaganda video of two hostages, including U.S. citizen
The hostages seen on the video were identified as Omri Miran and Keith Siegel by the campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
College protests against war grow as do reports of antisemitism
Protesters nationwide are demanding that their schools divest from companies they say are enabling the Israel-Hamas war as officials say outside agitators "spew hate and antisemitism."
Hamas is reviewing Israel cease-fire proposal
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized ahead of New York court appearance
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges was overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
White House Correspondents' Dinner overshadowed by protests
Mr. Biden, like most of his predecessors, used the glitzy annual White House Correspondents' Association banquet to jab at his rival, former President Donald Trump.
Clean up begins after tornadoes hammer parts of Iowa and Nebraska
There have been several injuries linked to tornadoes on Friday, but no fatalities have been reported.
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas competes for first time since 2016
Gabby Douglas qualified in multiple events for the U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, next month.
"Psychological autopsy" used to determine mindset of shooting victim
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an autopsy of her mind.
Republic First Bank closes, first FDIC-insured bank to fail in 2024
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
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White House Correspondents' Dinner overshadowed by protests
Mr. Biden, like most of his predecessors, used the glitzy annual White House Correspondents' Association banquet to jab at his rival, former President Donald Trump.
"Psychological autopsy" used to determine mindset of shooting victim
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an autopsy of her mind.
Poisoned cheesecake used as a weapon a first for NY investigators
Viktoria Nasyrova attempted to murder a woman with cheesecake. As one private investigator would find out, she had a list of alleged victims — including her ex-boyfriend's dog.
Bernhard Langer, 66, to return to PGA Tour 3 months after tearing Achilles
Bernhard Langer admitted that his injury came from playing pickleball.
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas competes for first time since 2016
Gabby Douglas qualified in multiple events for the U.S. Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, next month.
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United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike
The union struck a four-year agreement with the German company on Friday evening, just before the expiration of the previous contract.
Intimacy coordinators are on the rise on film and TV sets. Here's what they do.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.
Possible TikTok ban leaves some small businesses concerned for their survival
Under the new law signed this week, ByteDance has nine to 12 months to sell the platform to an American owner, or TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.
Here's how much income it takes to be considered rich in your state
The income needed to join your state's top earners can vary considerably, from a low of $329,620 annually in West Virginia to $719,253 in Washington D.C.
Many Americans retire far earlier than expected — and not by choice
About 7 in 10 retirees stop working before they turned 65. For many of them, it was for reasons beyond their control.
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White House Correspondents' Dinner overshadowed by protests
Mr. Biden, like most of his predecessors, used the glitzy annual White House Correspondents' Association banquet to jab at his rival, former President Donald Trump.
Transcript: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell that will air on April 28, 2024.
Republic First Bank closes, first FDIC-insured bank to fail in 2024
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem writes about killing her dog in new book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
Trump trial sees new witnesses to close out first week of testimony
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
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Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
Superbug from human eye drops outbreak spread to dogs
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
"Vampire facials" at unlicensed spa infected 3 with HIV, CDC says
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
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Hamas releases propaganda video of two hostages, including U.S. citizen
The hostages seen on the video were identified as Omri Miran and Keith Siegel by the campaign group the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
Iraqi social media influencer shot dead in Baghdad
Iraqi authorities are investigating the killing of a well-known social media influencer Um Fahad who was shot by an armed motorcyclist in front of her home in central Baghdad.
Hamas is reviewing Israel cease-fire proposal
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.
Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 144
A Moscow court has detained another suspect as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall in March.
Russia attacks Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones
Russia has launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine directed at energy facilities.
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Actress Marla Adams dies at 85
Actress Marla Adams, who spent five decades playing Dina Abbott Mergeron on "The Young and the Restless," has died at the age of 85.
Intimacy coordinators are on the rise on film and TV sets. Here's what they do.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.
Charley Crockett performs "America"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. From his new album "$10 Cowboy," here is Charley Crockett with "America."
Charley Crockett performs "Solitary Road"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. From his new album "$10 Cowboy," here is Charley Crockett with "Solitary Road."
Charley Crockett performs "$10 Cowboy"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. With the title track from his new album, here is Charley Crockett with "$10 Cowboy."
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Breakthrough AI tech speeding up MRI scans
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
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.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Why the U.S. struggles to combat romance scams
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
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Why bats are vital to the ecosystem
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
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"Psychological autopsy" used to determine mindset of shooting victim
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an autopsy of her mind.
Poisoned cheesecake used as a weapon a first for NY investigators
Viktoria Nasyrova attempted to murder a woman with cheesecake. As one private investigator would find out, she had a list of alleged victims — including her ex-boyfriend's dog.
Dramatic video shows K9 deputies arrest double murder suspect
Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc was found hiding in a wooded area after his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter were found dead in Florida.
K-9 deputies arrest man accused in double murders
Dramatic bodycam footage shows the moment Florida deputies and K-9 dogs close in on a double murder suspect hiding in a thickly wooded area.
"48 Hours" looks into Kristen Trickle's death
A new "48 Hours" investigation is looking into the death of a Kansas woman after she was found dying from a gunshot wound in 2019. The coroner initially ruled Kristen Trickle's death a suicide, but the local prosecutor said evidence on the scene didn't add up. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the story.
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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
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.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
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?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Vietnam War veterans make emotional journey to D.C.
For several dozen Vietnam War veterans from Texas, a journey to visit memorials in Washington, D.C., saw five decades of emotion slowly begin to surface. Doug Dunbar has more.
Actress Marla Adams dies at 85
Actress Marla Adams, who spent five decades playing Dina Abbott Mergeron on "The Young and the Restless," has died at the age of 85.
UAW reaches labor deal with Daimler Truck
The United Auto Workers union reached a last-second labor agreement Friday night with Daimler Truck just ahead of a midnight deadline, averting a possible strike that would have impacted 7,000 workers.
Biden, Trump indicate they are willing to debate
In a radio interview Friday, President Biden said he would be "happy to debate" former President Donald Trump. In response to Biden's comments, Trump indicated he would be willing to take part in a debate as well. Natalie Brand has more.