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Hurricane Florence
Federal officials halt immigration arrests during Hurricane Florence
The Trump administration said they won't enforce immigration laws unless there's a serious public safety threat
Hurricane Florence strikes southeastern U.S.
A powerful, slowly-moving storm slammed into the Carolinas, bringing deadly storm surges and flooding
"Zero to crazy in no time": Storm chaser describes Florence's wrath
Aaron Rigsby compared the storm's behavior to Hurricane Harvey, which brought catastrophic flooding to Houston last August
Nuclear plant in Florence's path shut down
A nuclear power plant in the path of Hurricane Florence was taken offline while the storm slams the Carolinas. The Duke Energy Brunswick nuclear plant in Southport, North Carolina, was expected to be blasted by hurricane-force winds.
Coast Guard readies for Florence rescues
Rear Adm. Keith Smith is the commander of the U.S. Coast Guard's fifth district, which includes North Carolina. Smith has strategically positioned ships, aircraft, boats and crews to respond after the storm. He joins "CBS This Morning" by phone from Portsmouth, Virginia, to discuss when the Coast Guard will be able to start deploying rescue teams.
FEMA chief on Florence rescues: "This is why we ask you to leave"
FEMA administrator Brock Long issued a stark warning Friday morning: "It's only going to get worse at this point"
"Funnel of violence" in North Carolina river
Hurricane Florence is pummeling the Carolinas coast, and its impact will extend for hundreds of miles. Jeff Glor reports from Wilmington, North Carolina.
Rain falling "sideways, down and up" in N.C.
Hurricane Florence is making landfall. The powerful Category 1 hurricane is lashing the coast with massive storm surge. Jeff Glor reports from Wilmington, North Carolina.
South Carolina governor on Hurricane Florence
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster joins "CBS This Morning" from Columbia to discuss his state's preparations for Hurricane Florence as it makes landfall.
"Please send help": Florence storm surge leaves 150 stranded in N.C. city
10-foot storm surge floods New Bern, North Carolina, which issues mandatory curfew; local TV station is evacuated
Hurricane Florence making landfall
Hurricane Florence is making landfall after thrashing the Carolinas all night long with devastating flooding and damaging winds. Forecasters are warning the storm surge is life threatening and will be even worse at high tide. There are reports of around 150 people needing rescue in New Bern, North Carolina. Jeff Glor reports.
Hurricane Florence slams North Carolina
Hurricane Florence is making landfall in North Carolina, bringing a life-threatening storm surge, powerful winds, and heavy rain that could last for days. At least 175,000 homes and businesses have lost power. Lt. David Daniels of the New Bern Police Department and New Bern Mayor Dana Outlaw join "CBS This Morning" by phone.
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North Carolina shelter taking in hundreds ahead of Hurricane Florence
The Wake County manager told CBS News he hopes even more people will come to stay safe from the storm
Nursing home residents flee to higher ground ahead of Florence
When Hurricane Harvey hit, images surfaced showing elderly residents left partially submerged in murky floodwaters
Researchers track Florence to improve predictions for the next storm
A researcher scientist with NOAA has already been monitoring the upper atmosphere by launching high-tech sensors into the middle of Florence
Hurricane Florence relief: Budweiser cans water instead of beer
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Surge for emergency apps as Hurricane Florence approaches
People downloading latest mobile apps that help their devices serve as walkie-talkies, gas locators, storm trackers
N.C. governor urges residents to leave while they still can
Florence weakened to a Category 2 storm but the massive system is still considered extremely dangerous and life threatening
Jimmy Buffett goes surfing before Hurricane Florence hits
The "Margaritaville" singer posted a photo of himself smiling next to a surfboard on a South Carolina beach Wednesday
Airbnb program allows hosts to offer free housing to Florence evacuees
For those without a place to wait out the massive Category 3 storm, Airbnb -- and its hosts -- are opening their doors
Some residents to stay put as Hurricane Florence approaches
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says he wants to avoid a repeat of Hurricane Matthew two years ago, which killed 26 people
North Carolina communities could get hit with 13-foot storm surge
Officials have been urging residents to get out before the storm hits
North Carolinians hit hard by Hurricane Matthew in 2016 brace for Florence
Hurricane Florence is expected to deliver up to 20 inches of rain, which is nearly twice as much as when Matthew hit North Carolina
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FBI releases new video in D.C. pipe bomb case, still unsolved 4 years later
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Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
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Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Johnson meets with conservatives as speakership in jeopardy
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Medicare's new spending cap in 2025
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L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
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It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
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Police raid airline's offices after crash killed 179 people in South Korea
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Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
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Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
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The legal grounds for a TikTok ban delay
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Taco Bell using AI to take orders at drive-thru
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Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
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Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
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California's mandatory clothing recycling program
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New details emerge in New Orleans attack
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Investigation into Bourbon Street attack continues
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FBI has new video in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case
Monday will mark four years since the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but federal investigators still haven't identified the person who planted pipe bombs the night before the Jan. 6 riot. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest details.
New evidence in Jan. 6 pipe bombs case
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Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
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