Irma Weakens To Tropical Depression As Florida Cleans Up, Takes Stock Of Damage
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says it's expected to weaken to a tropical depression by Tuesday afternoon.
Jones Road Wildfire burns through 12,000 acres in Ocean County, N.J.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says it's expected to weaken to a tropical depression by Tuesday afternoon.
Even as more help arrives, floodwaters continue to threaten households.
Meanwhile Friday night, a flooded chemical plant burst into flames in Crosby, Texas -- for the second time this week.
The search for survivors continued Thursday, nearly a week after Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Rescuers went block by block pounding on the doors of tens of thousands of homes.
The death toll was climbing in Texas Wednesday in the wake of Tropical Storm Harvey, and Gov. Greg Abbott warned that the worst was not yet over.
Authorities worry that the tropical storm now parked over the Gulf Coast will return and deliver a knock-out blow to the Houston region.
Tropical Storm Harvey was far from finished with Texas late Monday, as forecasters said it continued to batter parts of the state with relentless rain.
The fiercest hurricane to hit the U.S. in more than a decade made landfall Friday night about 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi as a Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds. By midday Saturday was downgraded to a tropical storm.
The eye made landfall around 10 p.m. Friday about 30 mph east-northeast of Corpus Christi between Port Aransas and Port O'Connor, Texas, bringing with it 130 mph sustained winds and flooding rains.
A hurricane warning was in effect Thursday for much of the Texas coast, as Tropical Storm Harvey gained strength at the Gulf of Mexico.
The city that never sleeps slowed down for a few minutes as thousands of skywatchers gazed upward for a rare partial solar eclipse visible from our area.
Tropical Storm Cindy isn't expected to make landfall for another 24 hours but the storm is already drenching the Gulf Coast and whipping up winds.
Fidget spinners are one of this summer's hottest toys -- but now there are reports of children choking on pieces of the popular plaything.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports the lone bus survivor remains hospitalized in critical condition, and the pickup truck driver is in stable condition.
Elian Gonzalez, the center of an international custody battle waged by Fidel Castro nearly two decades ago, returned to the public eye Sunday to praise the leader who fought to return him to Cuba.
At least 15 people died in North Carolina as a result of Hurricane Matthew, and 31 counties have been categorized as federal disaster areas.
With floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew on the rise, at least one North Carolina city appeared near chaos Monday, its police station shuttered and sporadic gunfire in the air, and authorities worried that more communities could end up the same way.
Matthew's howling wind and driving rain slammed Florida early Friday, starting what's expected to be a ruinous, dayslong battering of the Southeast coast.
A curfew that had been in effect for three days was lifted Sunday, amid days of protests following a deadly police shooting.
District Attorney R. Andrew Murray said in a statement Thursday that he was making the request for a state investigation at the request of the family of 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott said a homeless man died when a tree fell on him as winds from Hermine whipped across the state.
Florida residents are being told to expect up to 20 inches of rain and possible tornadoes. Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in more than 50 counties.
The death toll in the Louisiana flooding has climbed to ten, and more than 11,000 people are in shelters. While floodwaters have started to subside in some places, they are moving south now.
While some of the water was receding, and residents began to assess the damage, there was still more rain in the forecast.
Outgoing Democratic National Committee chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz was heckled at a breakfast of Florida delegates, with opponents shouting, "Shame!''
Jet Set owner Antonio Espaillat spoke out in an exclusive interview on "El Dia," a program on Telesistema Dominicano with host Edith Febles, about the deadly April 8 accident that killed 232 people.
Most of the residents who were forced to evacuate due to the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, were allowed to return home on Wednesday.
The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep.
Police on Long Island have released the identities of a mother and child whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach nearly three decades ago.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
Police on Long Island have released the identities of a mother and child whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach nearly three decades ago.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
The Jones Road Wildfire rages on in Ocean County, N.J., and the smoke could impact our area in the coming days.
Preston High School in the Bronx will remain open for years to come, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.
Opening statements are set for Wednesday in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
Jet Set owner Antonio Espaillat spoke out in an exclusive interview on "El Dia," a program on Telesistema Dominicano with host Edith Febles, about the deadly April 8 accident that killed 232 people.
Most of the residents who were forced to evacuate due to the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, were allowed to return home on Wednesday.
The Jones Road Wildfire rages on in Ocean County, N.J., and the smoke could impact our area in the coming days.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 40% contained after burning through 12,500 acres.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is capturing the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
Police on Long Island have released the identities of a mother and child whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach nearly three decades ago.
President Trump says a Long Island high school should be allowed to keep their Native American mascot, going against a statewide ban that went into effect in 2023.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Gov. Kathy Hochul "New York risks serious consequences" unless it stops collecting congestion pricing tolls.
Democratic members of Congress demanded their immediate release.
Congressman James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is once again asking the Department of Justice to prosecute former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A jury concluded The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for an error in a 2017 editorial she says damaged her reputation.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
A jury has convicted Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, for her role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
Opening statements are set for Wednesday in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
The world famous Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions in New York City Tuesday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Friday as a judge denies to delay his sex trafficking and racketeering trial by two months.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after the museum's five-year renovation.
The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Tanner Bibee recovered from giving up a home run on his first pitch to work six innings, leading the Guardians to a win over the Yankees.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Tuesday for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Knicks 100-94 on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Preston High School in the Bronx will remain open for years to come, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.
NYCHA is transitioning its doors to electronic key fobs, but tenants at Queensbridge South tell us they don't work.
A computer training school in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx is looking for applicants for a coding fellowship.
After more than 10 years, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back. But this time, it's to raise awareness about mental health.
A Brooklyn-based developer is planning to make history by constructing the tallest Passive House skyscraper in the world in NYC.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
The New York City Department of Transportation released a limited edition sign Wednesday reading, "Leaving Brooklyn: Fuhgeddaboudit."
The owner of the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic says he had no warnings of any problems before the deadly roof collapse earlier this month. The family of one victim from New Jersey tells CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas the owner should have done more.
Wednesday, the Catholic faithful had a chance to pay their final respects to Pope Francis. Pallbearers carried his simple wooden coffin through St. Peter's Square in a solemn procession. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports from Vatican City.
A beloved grandmother and former Harlem deli owner was struck by a stray bullet and killed outside her home Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Most of the residents who were forced to evacuate due to the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, were allowed to return home on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
