Biggest health threats from Harvey flooding
As torrential rains and catastrophic flooding continue, a number of health hazards put Texas residents at risk
As torrential rains and catastrophic flooding continue, a number of health hazards put Texas residents at risk
Amid Harvey's devastation, Trump pardoned one controversial figure, and an adviser on national security was forced out of the White House
Brandi Smith of CBS Houston affiliate KHOU says she was "terrified from the moment we saw him"
Waiting periods vary state by state -- and often make it tougher to buy certain coverage as a storm is approaching
Home Depot, Walmart and other big companies are coming to the aid of people affected by the storm
Lonnie Quinn, chief weathercaster for CBS 2 New York, has been tracking Harvey and joins CBSN with the latest forecast and a look at how much more rain is in store for southeast Texas.
Harvey is the first major natural disaster of Trump's presidency
Residents of nation's 4th-largest city, gripped by catastrophic rain event, were advised to stay in place rather than flee oncoming hurricane
Harvey could cause serious damage to the economy as heavy rains continue to hammer Texas. The Gulf Coast is responsible for more than 45 percent of U.S. oil refining capabilities. The storm has taken dozens of production platforms offline. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the economic impact.
A Houston Texans football star has started a crowdfunding site to raise money for disaster relief. Defensive end J. J. Watt reached his $200,000 goal in less than two hours. Watt told us via Skype that he feels helpless waiting out the storm in Dallas with his team while his girlfriend is stuck in Houston.
Storm has taken at least 11 lives, is expected to be big rainmaker in Louisiana before moving on
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for parts of Sugar Land, Texas, after the region experienced severe flooding following Hurricane Harvey. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN from Sugar Land with more.
There are people in Houston who say they got bad advice before the Tropical Storm Harvey hit. As the rain totals continue to accumulate, so have the rescues. The rising water is everywhere, pushing people in Houston out of their homes. Mark Strassmann reports
Harvey has already dropped 11 trillion gallons of water on Texas, and the rain is not going to stop for days. Forecasters say some areas could get 50 inches of rain. Norah O'Donnell spoke to Red Cross officials at the Houston convention center, who say the number of evacuees in the facility jumped to about 2,500 overnight.
The Houston area is bracing for even more rain today after Harvey slammed the region over the weekend. Thousands have already been rescued, and conditions may keep getting worse for several more days. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN from Bellaire, Texas with the latest.
Massive flooding along Texas' refinery-rich coast and damage to homes and property could lead to costs as high as $30 billion
The football star has launched an effort to help victims of Hurricane Harvey
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price has declared a public health emergency in response to Hurricane Harvey. The department sent an extra 53,000 pounds of medical equipment and supplies to affected areas. Price joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington, D.C., to discuss the declaration and how HHS is responding.
President Trump's disaster declaration has sent FEMA into action in Texas. The price tag for responding to a storm like Harvey is steep. FEMA was given $50 billion following Hurricane Katrina, but right now, FEMA only has about $3.8 billion on hand. In order to increase funding, Congress needs to act now. Nancy Cordes reports.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a state disaster declaration for 54 Texas counties after Hurricane Harvey. The governor has also requested and received federal disaster declarations for 18 counties. Abbott joins "CBS This Morning" from Austin to address questions of why people weren't evacuated earlier in what he calls a "catastrophic flooding situation."
The number of homes and businesses damaged by Harvey could be in the thousands, including the CBS Houston affiliate KHOU. Water gushed into the first floor and the studio in the middle of Sunday's live broadcast. Employees were forced to evacuate, but one reporter stayed on air. Thanks to being in the right place at the right time, Brandi Smith was able to help save a life. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Tropical Storm Harvey continues to dump record rain on southeast Texas. It has brought catastrophic flooding in Houston, the country's fourth largest city. Many streets and highways can only be navigated by boat and thousands of people have been rescued from their homes. Authorities have had difficulty indentifying hardest-hit areas. Norah O'Donnell reports.
The rising waters in Houston are making parts of the city unrecognizable. Take a look at the before-and-after pictures showing the extent of Harvey's destruction.
Hurricane Harvey's flooding extends beyond Houston, as reservoirs and rivers are bursting all over southeast Texas. The Colorado River, west of Houston, could reach its highest level in more than a century. Manuel Bojorquez reports from La Grange, Texas.
Harvey's catastrophic flooding is the latest chapter in Houston's history of floods. Chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn of New York station WCBS explains why flooding is such a big problem in Houston.
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Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.
KFC takes smaller competitor to court over wording rather than ingredients in touting its chicken.
Trump will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general, according to a social media post.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
KFC takes smaller competitor to court over wording rather than ingredients in touting its chicken.
One couple took out a loan to cover the out-of-network costs of an abortion and drove eight hours to a hospital in the neighboring state.
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Trump will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general, according to a social media post.
Tulsi Gabbard represented Hawaii as a Democrat in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2021.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
Concerns about 23andMe's business prospects is raising questions about the genetic testing company's customer data.
Nearly 4 in 10 seniors have gotten vaccinated for COVID so far this year.
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Patrick Mahomes called the break-in "frustrating" and "disappointing," and said the investigation is ongoing.
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