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Residents can return home on Thanksgiving after derailed train spills chemicals
A chemical fire at a Kentucky train derailment that caused evacuations has been extinguished, rail operator CSX said Thursday.
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A chemical fire at a Kentucky train derailment that caused evacuations has been extinguished, rail operator CSX said Thursday.
Firefighters are battling more than 30 active fires across Kentucky as officials warn the ongoing drought "has made controlling wildfires more difficult."
Democrats scored key victories in elections across the U.S. on Tuesday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett speaks with Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, who also serves as the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, about what the results could mean for 2024.
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Democrats secured key victories on election night 2023. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes examines how the issue of abortion rights impacted the outcomes.
CBS News projects Democrat Andy Beshear wins reelection as governor of Kentucky, defeating his Republican challenger, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the projection.
Gov. Andy Beshear had faced a serious challenge from Kentucky's Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron.
Abortion rights could be at stake in Kentucky. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is in a close race with sitting Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who supports a total abortion ban. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more on how abortion has played into the race there.
The men were believed to be trapped beneath "multiple floors of concrete and steel," according to officials.
Cameron, the state's first Black attorney general, would be the state's first Black governor if elected.
CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins Lilia Luciano to discuss the latest information revealed about today's shooting in Louisville, Kentucky. Police say four people were killed and nine others were wounded.
Police say a gunman is dead after opening fire at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky. At least four people were killed and multiple others wounded. Watch a briefing by local officials and Governor Andy Beshear with the latest on this developing story.
The aircraft were practicing a "multi-ship formation" using night vision goggles when they crashed, officials said.
President Biden is out of isolation after testing negative for COVID-19. He and the first lady are visiting Kentucky to tour the recent flooding damage and will join Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife as they meet with families affected by the deadly storm. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on his trip and the presidents' reaction to the Senate passing the Inflation Reduction Act.
Rescues are ongoing in Kentucky after catastrophic flooding, but Gov. Andy Beshear says the death toll could continue to rise for weeks. Jim Stratman, from our Lexington affiliate WKYT, is in hard-hit Breathitt County with the latest.
"This is still an emergency situation — we are in search and rescue mode," the governor said Saturday.
While floodwaters in some areas of Kentucky began to recede, more rain is expected across the region. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast.
The death toll in Kentucky continues to rise following what the governor called "the worst flooding disaster" he has ever seen. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Seidel reports.
At least 19 killed in catastrophic Kentucky flooding; Young twins befriend WWII veteran after hearing his story
Heavy flooding in Kentucky killed at least 16 people, including at least six children, and left thousands without power. Speaking Friday morning about the devastation, Gov. Andy Beshear said "it's a tough one." WKYT reporter Jim Stratman joins CBS News with more from the region.
Residents are bracing for more rain after widespread flooding in eastern Kentucky.
Several people are dead in eastern Kentucky after torrential rain caused flooding. Governor Andy Beshear says the death toll could rise as some people are still unaccounted for. Meteorologist Mike Seidel from CBS News’ partners at the Weather Channel has more.
At least 15 killed in Kentucky flooding; Beyonce drops first solo studio album in six years.
Catastrophic flooding in central Appalachia killed at least eight people, with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear saying he expected the death toll to rise to the double digits in the coming days. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Seidel has the latest.
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
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Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
John Deere & Co. says the farm equipment maker will no longer participate in "social or cultural awareness" events.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The buyer intends to keep the fossil in the U.S., and is exploring making it available for public display.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt over the weekend.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Justice Department lawsuit accuses employees of Southwest Key, a Texas-based organization, of sexually abusing and harassing unaccompanied migrant children in its shelters.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
A federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of the Biden administration's student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Far-right Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a controversial visit to a contested holy site as a rights group details alleged Hamas war crimes.
The cubs - a female named Tochka and a male named Timur - explored their enclosure together with their mother, 13-year-old Katinka.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Michael Travis Leake, who fronted Moscow-based rock band Lovi Noch, was detained in June 2023.
Canada plans to buy 12 new submarines as the U.S. and its allies and adversaries step up operations in the thawing Arctic.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
After nearly four years of legal disputes, renowned wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has regained the right to use her name and control of social media accounts.
Emmy award-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new comedy, "The Fabulous Four," and her third Emmy nomination for "Abbott Elementary."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, David Wroblewski, read an excerpt from his long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling debut, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club selection. Watch as author David Wroblewski answers reader's guide questions about his novel.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
A man convicted of killing a delivery driver who stopped for cash at an ATM to take his wife to dinner is scheduled for execution in Alabama, which has agreed to forgo the usual post-execution autopsy.
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Former President Donald Trump will take center stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Thursday, delivering a speech he rewrote after Saturday's assassination attempt. His speech comes amid the controversy swirling around President Biden's own reelection run. Robert Costa and Margaret Brennan have more.
U.S. Secret Service was aware of a suspicious person about 20 minutes before he attempted to kill former President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, three sources from a closed door briefing between lawmakers and federal officials told CBS News. Meg Oliver has the latest.
In a heightened political climate, an initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks to find common ground through shared stories. Jim Axelrod explains.
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CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe is on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the final night, where attendees are wearing cheese head hats. He also explains why Nebraska delegates have one of the best seats of the convention.