Blizzard warnings in Northern Plains states
In Nebraska, snow and high winds made driving treacherous. Some trucks slid across the highway, blocking lanes and forcing traffic to a standstill.
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Powerful storms impact both coasts
Major winter storms are hitting the East and West Coasts, bringing several feet of snow to New England and relentless rain to California. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson gets the latest from correspondents Lilia Luciano and Carter Evans.
Californians still reeling from record snowfall
Many living in the mountains of Southern California still find themselves stranded and struggling to get supplies nearly two weeks after heavy snow began to fall in the area. Residents have to brave dangerous hikes and long waits to get basic necessities. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Many trapped after California blizzard
CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Pollock Pines, California, and joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Dutheirs to share the stories of families in parts of the state who remain trapped in their homes after a massive winter storm.
Southern California hit with rare snowstorm
Severe weather hit the West Coast over the weekend, bringing snow and blizzard warnings to parts of California. Thousands of people are still without power. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joins Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers with the latest from Phelan, California.
Winter storm batters Southern California
A winter storm continued to pummel Southern California Saturday, with snow and ice knocking out power to thousands and causing major freeway closures. Tom Wait has more.
Winter storm wreaks havoc across U.S.
Around 1 million people are without power and dozens of states are on alert for blizzard conditions amid a massive winter storm. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins Lana Zak from Minneapolis to discuss the latest weather conditions.
Winter storm causes major disruptions
A severe winter weather stretching from coast to coast is impacting millions of Americans, with widespread power outages, flight delays and cancellations. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" with the latest from snowy Minneapolis.
Winter storm brings snow, frigid temps
A powerful winter storm is sweeping the United States, dumping several feet of snow across parts of the Midwest. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from Minneapolis.
Dangerous winter blast pummels central U.S.
Winter storm warnings are in effect across the Midwest, including in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes is tracking the winter weather and potential tornadoes in the South.
The Uplift: Piano prodigy
An 11-year-old piano prodigy with autism gets a huge surprise. A heroic woman rescues a stranger in a blizzard. Host Tony Dokoupil faces his fear of dancing and takes dance lessons for the first time.
How a woman saved a developmentally disabled man lost in a blizzard
Sha'Kyra Aughtry welcomed Joey White into her home, saving him from the blistering cold and caring for him as he suffered from severe frostbite.
Good Samaritan rescues blizzard victim
A Buffalo woman rescued a stranger who is developmentally disabled during a blizzard on Christmas Eve. David Begnaud has more.
Sister thanks woman for saving brother from blizzard
During a recent blizzard in Buffalo, New York, a woman saved a stranger, who is developmentally disabled, from the cold. The rescued man's sister recently visited the woman's house to see where her brother was treated like family. David Begnaud shares more.
Buffalo couple houses dozens of people during deadly storm
As the "blizzard of the century" unleashed a frozen hell upon New York, one couple – both local pastors – jumped onto snowmobiles and rushed to rescue those who were stranded.
Another round of storms to hit U.S.
Roads have reopened in Buffalo, New York, five days after a blizzard paralyzed the city. There's now concern about possible flooding as temperatures rise. The Weather Channel's Chris Warren is tracking the next round of storms across the U.S.
West coast lashed with rain and snow
A massive amount of snow fell on Denver, Colorado, this week, all part of a larger storm pummeling the West Coast, fueled by meteorological phenomenon known as an atmospheric river. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles.
Buffalo roads reopen as search continues for victims of deadly winter storm
A devastating blizzard reportedly dropped almost 52 inches of snow over Buffalo and its surrounding county, killing at least 39 people.
Woman saves elderly man during Buffalo storm
Sha'Kyra Aughtry is being called an "angel" on social media for saving 64-year-old Joe White during the powerful blizzard in Buffalo, New York. Yvonne White, Joe's sister, shares her reaction to Sha'Kyra's generosity on CBS News.
Cleanup and warmup continue in Buffalo after deadly blizzard
Temperatures were beginning what was forecast to be a steady rise but the storm's death toll was still ticking up as well.
Rain, snow hits West Coast
While the Northeast isn't out of the woods just yet, another major storm is hammering the West Coast. The threat of flash flooding is high, and heavy snow is expected in some areas. The Weather Channel's Chris Warren has the forecast.
Death toll rises after monster winter storm
Most roads in western New York are still clogged with snow and abandoned vehicles due to a monster storm. State police are using armed vehicles to clear the roads, and the National Guard has arrived in Buffalo to help with the cleanup. Michael George reports.
Winter storm causes widespread travel chaos
The nightmare before Christmas has become the meltdown after Christmas, as travelers are stranded at airports across the U.S. Southwest Airlines canceled close to 50% of its flights on Christmas Day, and nearly 75% of their flights Monday. Tanya Rivero has the latest.
N.Y. restaurant covered in icicles after storm
This restaurant in Hamburg, New York, was covered in icicles on Monday after being hit by freezing temperatures in a recent blizzard.
At least 27 dead in Buffalo-area snowstorm
A deadly storm that has spanned the country is leaving many families snowed-in in Buffalo, New York. WIVB Buffalo reporter Dave Greber joins "CBS News Mornings" with a look at the situation there and how it compares to blizzards in years past.
Musk says administration is on verge of shutting USAID
The administration's billionaire adviser says he's spoken in detail about the agency with President Trump and he "agreed we should shut it down."
Who won Grammy Awards for 2025? See the list of winners here
Kendrick Lamar swept all five categories he was nominated in and Beyoncé finally won the coveted Album of the Year award.
McConnell on plans amid Trump's onslaught of executive orders
The Kentucky senator, who's had a contentious relationship with the president, says he plans to speak out for what he believes in, but will likely support most of the administration's goals.
Trump says Americans could feel "some pain" after new tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would respond with 25% tariffs "against $155 billion worth of American goods."
FBI survey probes agents' work on Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases, sources say
The questionnaires are to be completed and submitted by supervisors by Tuesday afternoon.
Shark kills girl in Australia in 3rd fatal attack in just over 5 weeks
Paramedics rushed to treat the teenager who was swimming off a beach in Queensland, but say she succumbed to serious injuries to her upper body.
Trump admin. ends temporary immigration program for thousands of Venezuelans
The Temporary Protected Status designation has been used by Republican and Democratic administrations to grant temporary immigration protections to migrants.
Large protest against ICE raids blocks major L.A. freeway
A protest in downtown L.A. protest against the immigration policies of President Trump moved onto the 101 Freeway.
Rubio meets with Panamanian president amid Trump's Panama Canal push
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Sunday amid his first overseas trip, as the Trump administration makes a push for control of the Panama Canal.
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Gunman opens fire at school band competition, is tackled, wounds 1, police say
A parent tackled a man who opened fire during a band competition at a Houston-area high school and several other people then helped disarm and detain him, in a shooting that wounded one person, officials said.
The Weeknd ends yearslong Grammys boycott with surprise performance
The Weeknd, who once called The Recording Academy "corrupt," performed his new song "Cry For Me" on stage at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Who won Grammys for 2025? See the list of winners here
Kendrick Lamar swept all five categories he was nominated in, and Beyoncé finally won the coveted Album of the Year award.
Grammy Awards red carpet highlights, fashion and big moments
The 67th annual Grammy Awards return to Los Angeles, with some of entertainment's biggest names arriving in style. Check out the highlights and fashion from Music's Biggest Night.
FBI survey probes agents' work on Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases, sources say
The questionnaires are to be completed and submitted by supervisors by Tuesday afternoon.
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Trump says Americans could feel "some pain" after new tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would respond with 25% tariffs "against $155 billion worth of American goods."
Blue Ridge Beef recalls natural dog food across 8 states over salmonella risk
Blue Ridge Beef recalled dog food due to a contamination of salmonella, the FDA said.
Costco, Teamsters reach tentative contract agreement and avoid strike
Details of the agreement between Costco and the Teamsters union weren't immediately available.
Trump fires director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Rohit Chopra was one of the more important regulators from the previous Democratic administration who was still on the job since President Trump took office on Jan. 20.
What products could get pricer after Trump tariffs enacted?
The White House levied new import duties on its three closest trading partners.
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Musk says administration is on verge of shutting USAID
Elon Musk, the administration's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO, says the administration is on the verge of shutting the U.S. Agency for International Development.
FBI survey probes agents' work on Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases, sources say
The questionnaires are to be completed and submitted by supervisors by Tuesday afternoon.
Trump administration ends temporary immigration program for thousands of Venezuelans
The Temporary Protected Status designation has been used by Republican and Democratic administrations to grant temporary immigration protections to migrants.
Sen. Warner says Trump removal of security for officials is "all about retribution"
Sen. Mark Warner said President Trump's decision to remove security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley is "all about retribution."
Two top security officials at USAID placed on leave, sources say
USAID Director for Security John Vorhees and Deputy Director for Security Brian McGill were put on leave last night, two sources confirmed to CBS News.
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The impact from bird flu spreads
After H5N1, the current strain of bird flu, reached the United States in 2022, more than 148 million chickens, turkeys and other farm birds have been euthanized. Since last year, when the virus jumped from poultry and wild birds to mammals, the number of human cases rose to 67, with one death. Correspondent Martha Teichner looks at the outbreak's potential impacts on humans, the poultry industry, egg prices, and U.S. exports.
Grandmother-to-be never smoked but got lung cancer. She turned to a cutting-edge option
Allison Ciaccio had a respiratory illness that wouldn't go away. Repeated follow-ups found Stage I lung cancer.
CDC purges STD and vaccine info after Trump gender order
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill in Louisiana
A New York doctor was indicted by a Louisiana grand jury for allegedly prescribing an abortion pill online in a state with one of the strictest abortion bans.
FDA OK's painkiller designed to end opioids' addiction and overdose risk
Federal officials approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.
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Shark kills girl in Australia in 3rd fatal attack in just over 5 weeks
Paramedics rushed to treat the teenager who was swimming off a beach in Queensland, but say she succumbed to serious injuries to her upper body.
Barbie Hsu, star of popular drama "Meteor Garden," dies at age 48
Barbie Hsu, better known as "Da S" which means "Big S," caught the flu when she visited Japan with her family during the Lunar New Year, according to her sister.
Mexico calls U.S. cartel alliance claim "slander," vows tariff retaliation
"If there is such an alliance anywhere, it is in the U.S. gun shops that sell high-powered weapons to these criminal groups," Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said.
Musk says administration is on verge of shutting USAID
Elon Musk, the administration's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO, says the administration is on the verge of shutting the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Two top security officials at USAID placed on leave, sources say
USAID Director for Security John Vorhees and Deputy Director for Security Brian McGill were put on leave last night, two sources confirmed to CBS News.
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Barbie Hsu, star of popular drama "Meteor Garden," dies at age 48
Barbie Hsu, better known as "Da S" which means "Big S," caught the flu when she visited Japan with her family during the Lunar New Year, according to her sister.
The Weeknd ends yearslong Grammys boycott with surprise performance
The Weeknd, who once called The Recording Academy "corrupt," performed his new song "Cry For Me" on stage at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Who won Grammys for 2025? See the list of winners here
Kendrick Lamar swept all five categories he was nominated in, and Beyoncé finally won the coveted Album of the Year award.
Grammy Awards red carpet highlights, fashion and big moments
The 67th annual Grammy Awards return to Los Angeles, with some of entertainment's biggest names arriving in style. Check out the highlights and fashion from Music's Biggest Night.
Jesse Eisenberg on the bitter and sweet of "A Real Pain"
The actor-writer-director's latest film, a poignant comic-drama costarring Kieran Culkin, earned him an Academy Award nomination for best original screenplay. But Jesse Eisenberg finds it difficult to not feel miserable.
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Book excerpt: "Source Code: My Beginnings" by Bill Gates
In his new autobiography, the computer pioneer and philanthropist writes of his origins, and about how, in eighth grade, he discovered BASIC, which introduced him to the elegance and exacting demands of computer code.
Meta to pay Trump $25 million to settle 2021 lawsuit
Meta Platforms will pay $25 million to resolve a lawsuit President Trump brought in 2021 over the suspension of his social media accounts after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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.
Tesla earnings miss Wall Street expectations despite record sales
Tesla has been losing market share in several countries as growing competitors offer customers alternatives.
U.S. and China escalate economic tensions
Tensions rise as Chinese startup DeepSeek announces a breakthrough in AI technology, while President Trump considers new tariffs on Chinese imports. Anna Coren reports from Hong Kong.
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Asteroid samples revealed clues about the possible origins of life
A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world.
Elusive, palm-sized shrew caught on camera for the first time
To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.
World's biggest iceberg could collide with Antarctic penguin island
The biggest iceberg on Earth is heading toward a remote island, creating a potential threat to penguins and seals inhabiting the area.
66-million-year-old vomit found by amateur fossil hunter
A paleontologist hailed the discovery as "truly an unusual find," adding it helped explain the relationships in the prehistoric food chain.
Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
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Gunman opens fire at school band competition, is tackled, wounds 1, police say
A parent tackled a man who opened fire during a band competition at a Houston-area high school and several other people then helped disarm and detain him, in a shooting that wounded one person, officials said.
Woman killed boyfriend who doubted her job chances, DA says
Ashley White, 29, was found guilty of second-degree murder and other charges in connection with the 2020 death of her boyfriend, Cody DeLisa.
Would Michigan investigators be able to prove murder in a case without a body?
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
Woman convicted of homicide says victim liked to drink vodka & Visine
After a deceased woman's toxicology report showed an abnormality — a chemical compound found in several brands of over-the-counter eye drops — suspicions grow over her caregiver's story.
Man accused of killing bride hours after 2012 wedding captured in Mexico
The FBI said 42-year-old Arnoldo Jimenez was arrested in Monterrey, Mexico, on Thursday, and is awaiting extradition to the U.S.
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Starliner astronauts retrieve failed component in challenging spacewalk
Starliner co-pilot Sunita Williams is now the world's most experienced female spacewalker, moving up to number four overall.
NASA finds key ingredient of life
Scientists reported this week that asteroid samples taken from a distant asteroid known as Bennu were found to contain key organic molecules necessary to sustain life. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Asteroid sample contained life's building blocks
Samples of rock and dirt which were returned to Earth in 2023 from the asteroid Bennu have been analyzed and found to contain some of the key building blocks of life, including ammino acids, scientists said Wednesday.
Asteroid samples revealed clues about the possible origins of life
A NASA spacecraft has returned asteroid samples that hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world.
Trump asks SpaceX to "go get" Starliner astronauts
Posts by President Trump and Elon Musk roiled the space community, raising the prospect of an earlier-than-planned return for the Starliner crew.
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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.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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Crews to remove plane from Potomac River
Operations to begin pulling from the Potomac River the wreckage of an American Airlines plane that collided with an Army helicopter could start as soon as Monday. The remains of 55 of the 67 people onboard both aircraft have been recovered and identified so far. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Trump imposes new tariffs on imports
President Trump signed an executive order on Saturday imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and an extra 10% on goods from China. It is set to take effect Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. The president said Sunday that tariffs on European countries are coming next.
Trump facing backlash over new tariffs
President Trump's new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China are set to take effect Tuesday, but they've prompted pushback from members of Congress and impacted industries. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Families of victims visit site of plane crash
Under a police escort, the families of the 67 people killed in last week's midair collision gathered near the site of the wreckage, just outside of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
How tariffs could impact your finances
CBS News Moneywatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how tariffs could affect your finances.