Uh-oh! Two new potential big storms brewing
CBS News hurricane consultant David Bernard speaks to Erica Hill about the two new potential storm brewing in the Atlantic and the Western Caribbean and what to expect.
Hurricane Irene
FEMA head on Irene aftermath, rescue operations
FEMA administrator Craig Fugate speaks to Erica Hill about the aftermath of Irene across the East Coast and rescue efforts in hard-hit areas, including Vermont and New Jersey.
Irene among 10 costliest disasters in U.S. history
Irene is now blamed for 49 deaths and billions of dollars in damage across the East Coast. Wyatt Andrews reports on the extent of the damage in the aftermath of the storm.
Irene flooding devastates Vermont
The aftermath of Irene has completely cut off 13 towns in Vermont, leaving them without water and no way to escape. But, as Wyatt Andrews reports, as impressive as the damage is, the response by Vermonters was more impressive.
Record flood drowns Paterson, N.J.
Flooding from Hurricane Irene overwhelmed the Passaic River, turning streets into canals in Paterson, N.J. Michelle Miller reports on the worst flooding in this part of New Jersey since 1903.
Irene's travel cancellation nightmares
More than 13 thousand flights were cancelled due to Hurricane Irene. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg talks to Jan Crawford about options for the stranded.
FEMA funding running short after Irene
In the wake of Irene, FEMA's funding is running short. The agency reportedly has less than $800 million in its disaster relief account. Terrell Brown reports.
Airports struggle to recover in Irene's aftermath
East Coast airports are still struggling to recover from the mass cancellations for Hurricane Irene. Mark Strassmann reports on the challenge facing airports to re-book stranded passengers.
Bachmann: Irene a message from "God"
Republican presidential candidate Rep. Michelle Bachmann, says she was just kidding when she said Hurricane Irene was a message from God to Washington politicians. Terrell Brown reports.
Upstate N.Y.: Irene washed away homes, businesses
In a space of only a few hours, Hurricane Irene dumped more than ten inches of rain on Windham, N.Y., turning creeks into rivers that rushed down the town's main street. CBS News national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
Vt. Gov: "We really got whacked by this storm"
Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin talks to Jeff Glor about how his state is coping with the deadly flooding that followed Hurricane Irene.
Vermont suffers unexpected devastation from Irene
CBS News correspondent Wyatt Andrews reports on Hurricane Irene's damage in Vermont, which experienced its worst flooding in a century.
Caught on tape: Irene's flooding takes out bridge
Amateur footage provided by Susan Hammond shows flooding from Irene's torrential rain taking out a covered bridge in lower Bartonsville, Vermont.
Irene's flooding
The massive storm leaves widespread flooding in its wake
Aerial footage shows Vermont's flood damage
Helicopter video over Wilmington, Vermont shows the extent of the flood damage caused by Hurricane Irene leaving many of the residents in the town stranded.
Vermont's floods leave many stranded, homeless
Destruction caused by Hurricane Irene caused whole houses to be washed away and making parts of Vermont inaccessible by rescue personnel. Wyatt Andrews reports.
National Guard's trucks get stuck in floodwater
The New Jersey National guard had to abandon two of the ARMY's new five ton trucks, equipped for high water, after getting stuck in the flooding caused by Hurricane Irene.
Citizen journalists cover Irene's impact
Many of the images and video tapes aired on television during Hurricane Irene's coverage were found on the Internet, where amateur photographers felt the need to share the personal impact felt by the storm. Anthony Mason reports.
Airlines reopen after leaving thousands stranded
Hurricane Irene forced airlines to ground 13,000 flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. As Mark Strassmann reports, getting the world's most complex transportation system moving from a cold stop to full speed is a gigantic challenge.
Electric crews overwhelmed by Irene's damage
Up and down the East Coast, power crews have been overwhelmed by the amount of damage to the electrical grid caused by Hurricane Irene, leaving thousands in the dark. Michelle Miller reports.
Irene surprises upstate NY town
Hurricane Irene dumped more than ten inches of rain on a small town in New York's Catskill Mountains turning small creeks into raging rivers and taking many residents by surprise. Jim Axelrod reports.
Irene's flooding overtakes Vermont town
Amateur video submitted by Bryce LeVan Cushing shows Hurricane Irene's flooding washed away many of the roads, and some houses, in Grafton, Vermont with reports that residents cannot get in or out of the town.
Irene's catastrophic flooding hits Mass. town
Several downtown businesses in Shelburne Falls, Mass., are flooded and raging river waters ripped entire buildings off of their foundations in the wake of Hurricane Irene. Natalie Tolomeo reports.
Aerial video shows extent of Irene flooding
The extent of the damage hurricane Irene has left in her wake is becoming increasingly clear just one day after the massive storm system impacted much of New Jersey's coastline.
Economic impact of Irene
New York businesses are reopening after a weekend of being mostly shut down. CBS MoneyWatch's Alexis Christoforous reports on the economic impact of Irene on Wall Street.
U.S.
U.S. military suicides rose in 2023, persisting despite prevention efforts
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
Video shows police smash sunroof, saving man from car submerged in pool
The driver told Phoenix police he ended up in the pool after he accidentally stepped on the gas too hard.
"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
After two stamp hikes, the USPS lost nearly $10 billion in 2024
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
What to know about recess appointments as Gaetz faces Senate headwinds
A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.
Trump will nominate RFK Jr. for HHS secretary
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Elon Musk's DOGE is hiring. Here's the kind of person he's looking for.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
Annual UFO report finds 21 cases of more than 700 received need more analysis
Among the 757 reports received, 4% had unusual descriptions, like "green fireball" or "a jelly fish with [multicolored] flashing lights."
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U.S. military suicides rose in 2023, persisting despite prevention efforts
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
Video shows police smash sunroof, saving man from car submerged in pool
The driver told Phoenix police he ended up in the pool after he accidentally stepped on the gas too hard.
"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
After two stamp hikes, the USPS lost nearly $10 billion in 2024
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
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After two stamp hikes, the USPS lost nearly $10 billion in 2024
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
Elon Musk's DOGE is hiring. Here's the kind of person he's looking for.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
It's Starbucks Red Cup Day. Here's what to know about the event.
Here's how to get a free holiday-themed reusable red cup and what else there is to know about the event.
Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever, saying parent company censored it over Gaza
Ben & Jerry's independent board accuses Unilever of preventing the ice cream brand from advocating for Palestinian rights.
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U.S. military suicides rose in 2023, persisting despite prevention efforts
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
What to know about recess appointments as Gaetz faces Senate headwinds
A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.
Trump will nominate RFK Jr. for HHS secretary
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Elon Musk's DOGE is hiring. Here's the kind of person he's looking for.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
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FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
Exercising like this could give those over 40 extra years of life, research says
Exercising like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.
Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Why a "slowmance" may be a great approach this cuffing season
As the weather cools down, dating heats up — but here's why a "slowmance" might be worth a try this cuffing season.
Report: Diabetes rates have doubled
A new report shows global diabetes rates have doubled, rising from 7% in 1990 to 14% in 2022, with the largest increase seen in low and middle-income countries. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the health risks tied to this surge.
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Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
NATO jets scrambled after Russian aircraft spotted
The Russian planes were "not adhering to international norms" when Italian and Norwegian NATO jets were mobilized.
India court warns against "bulldozer justice" allegedly targeting Muslims
India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.
South Africa is trying to starve 4,000 miners out of an illegal mine
South Africa's government says it will let thousands of illegal miners starve until they accept their fate and emerge from an abandoned shaft to face arrest.
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Billy Bob Thornton takes on oil industry in new series, "Landman"
Billy Bob Thornton stars in "Landman," a series crafted specifically for him by Taylor Sheridan.
Book excerpt: "Cher: The Memoir – Part One"
In the first volume of the singer-actress' memoirs, Cher recounts attending, at age 11, an event that would change the direction of her life: an Elvis Presley concert.
Jaleel White on life after "Family Matters"
Jaleel White joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss his new book "Growing Up Urkel" and talks about life after his role as the beloved character Steve Urkel.
"Mornings Memory": Perdue workers visit farms
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back to 2002 when Perdue Farms chairman Jim Perdue stepped out of his office to work alongside his employees.
Billy Bob Thornton on "Landman"
Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new role in "Landman," the latest Paramount Plus series from "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan. Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, a man tasked with managing land and people in the oil-rich landscapes of West Texas.
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"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
Meta facing courtroom battle
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
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.
The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it "a toxic media platform"
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
Amazon debuts Amazon Haul with "crazy low prices." Here's what to know.
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.
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Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste "methane fee" EPA is imposing
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
Who is Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick for EPA head?
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
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Skulls linked to missing woman, other possible victims found in New Mexico
Authorities suspect they've found the remains of 10 to 20 human skulls on a property in southeastern New Mexico.
Kelce's and Mahomes' homes burglarized
The FBI is reportedly investigating burglaries at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The string of burglaries happened early last month while neither of them were home. At least $20,000 in cash was taken from Kelce's home. Neither one has addressed the burglaries publicly.
Former prosecutor is arrested in beheading of mayor in Mexico
Germán Reyes was arrested on charges of homicide for the killing of Alejandro Arcos just a week after he took office as mayor, officials said.
Kouri Richins, Utah mom charged with poisoning husband, denied bail
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
Pentagon leaker gets 15-year sentence
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
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Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Advocacy group accuses Israel of war crimes
The U.S.-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch released a 154-page report accusing Israel of atrocities against Palestinians. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on that and Merissa Khurma, the Middle East program director at the Wilson Center, joins "The Daily Report" to break down how President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks could impact Middle East policy.
Alex Jones' Infowars purchased by The Onion
The satirical site The Onion has purchased Infowars, the media platform owned by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The Onion in its purchase received the support of Sandy Hook families who won over $1.4 billion in a defamation judgment against Jones in 2022. A court had ruled that Jones' assets, including the media company, had to be sold to compensate the families. Lilia Luciano reports.
Program for people with intellectual disabilities
About 30% of the staff at the Shepherd Hotel in South Carolina have intellectual disabilities, and the hotel has partnered with nearby Clemson University to help them learn skills that will allow them to live and work independently. Meg Oliver has more.
What to know about emergency contraceptives
Emergency contraceptive purchases spiked in the days following the 2024 Election, according to CBS News Confirmed data. Planned Parenthood also reported a 760% increase in IUD appointments since Nov. 6. Gynecologist Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what to know about morning-after pills and what reproductive health questions people should ask their doctors.
What Huckabee pick could signal for the West Bank
The West Bank has seen escalating violence since Oct. 7, with Israeli soldiers pursuing militants in residential areas and Jewish settlers mounting attacks on Palestinians in land grabs. Elizabeth Palmer looks at what President-elect Donald Trump's election victory and his selection of Mike Huckabee for U.S. ambassador to Israel could mean for the West Bank's future.