Hurricane Katrina victim identified nearly 2 decades after deadly storm
Forensic tests allowed Mississippi authorities to identify the remains of a woman killed almost two decades ago in Hurricane Katrina.
Remembering Katrina
New Orleans mayor announces $13.3M settlement for police shootings after Katrina
A total of 20 current or former New Orleans police officers were charged in a series of Justice Department civil rights investigations following the August 2005 storm
New Orleans remembers Hurricane Katrina 11 years later
Officials marked the anniversary with wreath-laying ceremonies to remember those who lost their lives to the flooding and celebrations to commemorate those who survived
5 ex-cops plead guilty in New Orleans bridge shootings after Katrina
Former New Orleans police officers are expected to get far less prison time than they originally faced in deadly shootings and cover up
CBS’ Weijia Jiang talks to some of the residents who found their way back 10 years after Hurricane Katrina decimated the neighborhood
CBS’ Weijia Jiang talks to some of the residents who found their way back 10 years after Hurricane Katrina decimated the neighborhood.
Is Louisiana ready for another hurricane?
Politicians and historians join "Face the Nation" to look forward after the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Photographer for Getty Images Mario Tama describes capturing post-Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. The veteran photojournalist says scenes of a “failed state” and helicopter rescues reminded him of past assignments in war zones like Afghanistan or Iraq
Photographer for Getty Images Mario Tama describes capturing post-Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. The veteran photojournalist says scenes of a “failed state” and helicopter rescues reminded him of past assignments in war zones like Afghanistan or Iraq.
Photographer for Getty Images Mario Tama breaks down the post-Hurricane Katrina devastation he captured ten years ago. Tama says a decade later, New Orleans has regained its old joy and energy
Photographer for Getty Images Mario Tama breaks down the post-Hurricane Katrina devastation he captured ten years ago. Tama says a decade later, New Orleans has regained its old joy and energy.
Historian and Author Douglas Brinkley says ten years following Hurricane Katrina, much of the blame still rests on the slow reaction of President George W. Bush and his administration
Historian and Author Douglas Brinkley says ten years following Hurricane Katrina, much of the blame still rests on the slow reaction of President George W. Bush and his administration
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu emphasizes Hurricane Katrina was an infrastructure failure, not a natural disaster. The mayor explains the city’s new role as America’s “the canary in the coal mine” for infrastructure reform and community policing
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu emphasizes Hurricane Katrina was an infrastructure failure, not a natural disaster. The mayor explains the city’s new role as America’s “the canary in the coal mine” for infrastructure reform and community policing.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says New Orleans is better prepared than ever before to take on a new hurricane season, but state and federal government must not become complacent in the fight against natural disaster
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says New Orleans is better prepared than ever before to take on a new hurricane season, but state and federal government must not become complacent in the fight against natural disaster.
As we remember Katrina a decade later, "Sunday Morning" checks up on what happened to New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and FEMA Director Michael Brown
As we remember Katrina a decade later, "Sunday Morning" checks up on what happened to New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and FEMA Director Michael Brown
New Orleans after Katrina: A tale of two cities
A decade after the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, a devastated metropolis is still rebuilding, but one aspect of the city has remained stubbornly intact: Its divisions of wealth
Martha Teichner looks back at the monumental 2005 hurricane -- the most costly natural disaster, in lives lost and property destroyed, in U.S. history -- and the struggle of New Orleans residents to rebuild ever since
Martha Teichner looks back at the monumental 2005 hurricane -- the most costly natural disaster, in lives lost and property destroyed, in U.S. history -- and the struggle of New Orleans residents to rebuild ever since.
A decade after Katrina, red tape slows rebuilding
While much of New Orleans is almost back to what it was before the storm, the Lower Ninth Ward is still struggling to rebuild
Katrina's wrath and rebuilding marked on 10th anniversary
Gulf Coast region still recovering from a disaster that killed more than 1,800 people and caused $151 billion in damage
More than a million people were displaced by Hurricane Katrina
More than a million people were displaced by Hurricane Katrina. A decade later, some of them are still unable to return to their homes. Omar Villafranca reports.
Book excerpt: "Katrina: After the Flood"
Journalist Gary Rivlin's new book on the evolution of New Orleans since the 2005 storm
How citizens turned into saviors after Katrina struck
Hurricane that killed an estimated 1,800 people could have been far worse if not for what became known as "The Cajun Navy"
Ten years ago, the most destructive natural disaster in U.S. history struck New Orleans and the eastern Gulf coast
Ten years ago, the most destructive natural disaster in U.S. history struck New Orleans and the eastern Gulf coast. Hurricane Katrina killed an estimated 1800 people, but it could have been far worse, if not for what became known as “The Cajun Navy.” Hundreds of people in hundreds of boats gathered in Lafayette, Louisiana, to rescue thousands trapped by floodwaters. David Begnaud reports on their story.
Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, CBS Sunday Morning’s Martha Teichner went back to New Orleans to see how far the city’s recovery has come
Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, CBS Sunday Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, "Sunday Morning" correspondent Martha Teichner went back to New Orleans to see how far the city’s recovery has come. She says it's a tale of two cities when comparing the reconstruction of affluent areas and the Lower Ninth Ward.
Ten years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward has yet to recover
Ten years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward has yet to recover. But one man has made it his mission to help bring the community together. CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman reports.
10 years after Katrina, man looks to revive Lower Ninth Ward
Burnell Cotlon's dream is to see the struggling New Orleans neighborhood recover like the rest of the city
CBS News' Tracy Smith was in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit, covering the crisis that followed the storm
CBS News' Tracy Smith was in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit, covering the crisis that followed the storm. Smith recently revisited some of the people she met during her original reporting.
New Orleans: Recovering from a "heart attack"
A decade after Hurricane Katrina, tourism is stronger than ever -- but a range of challenges remain
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Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Woman reuniting photos lost in Hurricane Helene with families who own them
After Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker found herself with about 200 family photos that didn't belong to her. Now, she's hoping to reunite them with the people they belong to.
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.
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.
Trump names John Ratcliffe, former DNI, to be CIA chief
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
Morning-after pill sales spike online after Trump wins election
Emergency birth control sales and appointments for IUDs spiked after Election Day over fears of what a Trump presidency could mean for women's reproductive rights.
Democrats are losing Latino men. Gallego has advice on winning them back.
Senator-elect Ruben Gallego has some advice for Democrats: "Go touch grass and meet real Latinos."
Explosion in Louisville, Kentucky, leaves 12 injured
At least 12 people were taken to hospitals and residents were urged to shelter in place after an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, business.
Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school meals program
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
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Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Woman reuniting photos lost in Hurricane Helene with families who own them
After Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker found herself with about 200 family photos that didn't belong to her. Now, she's hoping to reunite them with the people they belong to.
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.
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.
Trump names John Ratcliffe, former DNI, to be CIA chief
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
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Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school meals program
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10, inducted into Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
Art forgery ring involving fake Banksys, Warhols, uncovered in Italy
Italian authorities say forgers tried to sell fake Picasso, Modiglianis and others with help of complicit auction houses.
Some U.S. grocery prices are dipping for the first time since 2020
Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.
AirTag users will soon be able to share location with airlines
Ever use an AirTag to locate lost luggage? Soon airlines will be able to see your bag's AirTag location, too.
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Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.
Democrats are losing Latino men. Gallego has advice on winning them back.
Senator-elect Ruben Gallego has some advice for Democrats: "Go touch grass and meet real Latinos."
Trump to nominate Mike Huckabee to be U.S. ambassador to Israel
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has said he has visited Israel more than 100 times over the course of five decades.
What to know about Trump and RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
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Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu
It's not clear how the British Columbia teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, a health official said.
Morning-after pill sales spike online after Trump wins election
Emergency birth control sales and appointments for IUDs spiked after Election Day over fears of what a Trump presidency could mean for women's reproductive rights.
Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school meals program
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
DOJ sues UnitedHealth amid $3.3 billion bid to buy home care giant Amedisys
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
What to know about Trump and RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
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Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu
It's not clear how the British Columbia teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, a health official said.
Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9 million at auction
The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world's most expensive green stone.
Art forgery ring involving fake Banksys, Warhols, uncovered in Italy
Italian authorities say forgers tried to sell fake Picasso, Modiglianis and others with help of complicit auction houses.
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.
Biden meets with Israel's Herzog on Middle East conflict, humanitarian aid to Gaza
Israel faces a Wednesday deadline to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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DOC NYC documentary film festival: Real life on screen
America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.
My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10, inducted into Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
Leon Bridges on returning to his Texas roots with new album
Celebrating his Texas roots, Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges releases "Leon," an album he calls a love letter to the city of Fort Worth.
"Mornings Memory": Richard Petty on survival
In today's Mornings Memory, we revisit a 1992 interview with NASCAR legend Richard Petty, who shared his story of resilience after surviving a horrific crash with only a broken ankle.
Leon Bridges on new album
Touring his new album "Leon," singer-songwriter Leon Bridges talks with Anthony Mason about his music, his connection to Texas and the power of staying grounded.
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Technology helps preserve memories
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
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.
Robots replace sculptors in Italy
In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between technology and heritage on "60 Minutes."
Starbucks app goes down, customers complain
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
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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.
Crews working to contain U.S. wildfires
Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the latest.
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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.
Microchipped dog helps Texas police identify woman's killer
Officials who responded to a burning body found a dog nearby. The animal refused to leave the scene.
Conor McGregor accuser found "very bruised" after alleged rape, medic says
A paramedic has told a court hearing a civil suit brought by a woman accusing Conor McGregor of raping her in a hotel room that she was found with significant injuries.
Pentagon leaker sentenced to 15 years in prison for violating Espionage Act
Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
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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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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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Explosion rocks Louisville, Kentucky
An explosion in Louisville, Kentucky, injured several people on Tuesday at the Givaudan Sense Colour plant, a company that produces coloring for soft drinks. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports.
23andMe to lay off 40% of its workforce
The genetic testing company 23andMe is cutting 40% of its workforce and ending its therapeutics program as its stock price continues to plummet. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on what this means for its customers.
Judge blocks 10 Commandments school displays
A federal judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked a law that would have required public schools to display the Bible's Ten Commandments in classrooms. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more on the ruling.
Third plane hit by gunfire in Haiti
A third plane was hit by gunfire in Haiti amid a surge in gang violence. The FAA banned flights to the country for a month following the incidents, which are being investigated by the FBI. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Man runs marathon in all 50 states
Sixty-eight-year-old Bill Cundiff completed the remarkable feat of running a marathon in all 50 states. He accomplished the feat over the course of 22 years, working around a full work schedule, the COVID-19 pandemic and open heart surgery.