Arizona to halt some new home construction due to water supply issues
A government report released earlier this month revealed Arizona's booming population will outgrow its drought-stricken water supply if action isn't taken.
A government report released earlier this month revealed Arizona's booming population will outgrow its drought-stricken water supply if action isn't taken.
After months of deadlocked negotiations between state governments over how to address the shrinking water supply of the Colorado River, the Biden administration released an analysis of two competing plans for cutbacks. Politico reporter Annie Snider joins CBS News to examine the details.
There are no levels of exposure considered safe from health effects.
"We didn't know anything about drinking water contamination or consider that the people that I worked for, dedicated my life and risked my life...would lie to us," Army Major Amanda Feindt told CBS News.
"They're 100 feet away from families who don't have access to clean drinking water," one local told CBS News. "And there you see the dichotomy of the haves and the have-nots."
The Biden administration in 2021 set aside $50 billion for improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure. EPA Administrator Michael Regan tells CBS News' Tom Hanson that "We have to be better positioned to deal with our obligation to provide quality, affordable drinking water to everyone in this country."
The Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday proposed limits on six "forever chemicals" in drinking water. The compounds are given the term "forever chemicals" because they do not break down.
If approved, the "worst case scenario" plan would make Nevada the first state to give a water agency legal jurisdiction over the amount of residential use.
Residents in Ohio are complaining of health issues nearly two weeks after a train derailed near the town of East Palestine, burning toxic chemicals and dumping hazardous substances into the Ohio River. Washington Post reporter Justine McDaniel joined CBS News to discuss what residents are experiencing, and why Ohio's governor has not yet declared a state of emergency.
Those who rely on private wells were still urged to continue drinking bottled water until they can secure testing of their water source, the state said.
Decades of neglect, underfunding, incompetence and indifference have contributed to the issue.
"The results suggest that proper hydration may slow down aging and prolong a disease-free life," an author of the study said.
Officials in Jackson, Mississippi, issued a citywide "boil water" notice on Christmas Day.
Jackson's mayor said he hoped the "collaborative effort to repair, replace and modernize Jackson's water infrastructure" would become a "model for other U.S. cities."
In late August, most of the city of Jackson lost running water for several days after heavy rainfall exacerbated problems at the city's main water treatment plant.
A power outage caused pressure to drop at a water purification plant, which raised concerns about contaminants potentially entering the water supply.
A warning has been issued for over 2 million people in Houston, Texas, to boil their water after one of the city's water purification plants experienced a power outage Sunday. Texas Tribune reporter Sneha Dey joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod spoke with the head of the Environmental Protection Agency about the recent water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, which left thousands of residents without clean running water for days. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said "all options are on the table," including a possible federal takeover of the city's troubled water system.
"It's hard to explain how and why government has failed the city of Jackson and the people of Jackson," EPA Administrator Michael Regan told CBS News.
Heavy rainfall and flooding led to problems at the deteriorating O.B. Curtis Water Plant and a drop in water pressure citywide for seven days.
We see the ripple effect of a locally sourced water company reviving an Idaho mining town. And we learn some small tips to save big at the grocery store amid rising inflation. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
About 80% of Jackson's 150,000 residents are Black, and about a quarter of the population lives in poverty.
A natural spring in MacKay, Idaho, helped revitalize a small community that nearly shuttered.
The work will be similar to the investigations in Flint, Michigan, and Red Hill, Hawaii, an official said.
But some officials fear the pressure increase could break aging pipes. And Jackson's mayor says the state capital is "still in an emergency."
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
A jury found Hunter Biden guilty of all three felony counts stemming from his purchase and possession of a gun while he was addicted to crack cocaine.
A judge will consider whether Hunter Biden should be put behind bars after a jury convicted him of three felony counts.
Preliminary violent crime data released by the FBI shows dramatic decreases, including a 26% drop in murders in the first quarter of 2024, compared to last year at the same time.
The vice president of Malawi, Dr. Saulos Chilima, was killed when his military plane crashed on the way to a funeral, the government says.
In the undated letter, Gabby Petito referenced a fight between herself and Brian Laundrie.
Missouri plans to carry out its second execution of the year on Tuesday. The condemned inmate David Hosier is sentenced to death for two murders.
Two children and four women were killed and two men survived because they hid on the roof, officials said.
New Yorkers have a new critter to be wary of: crabs with "furry" claws that terrorize fishermen and cause erosion.
Pamela Smart took responsibility for her husband's death for the first time in 34 years in a new video, while again seeking to reduce her sentence.
AARP lawsuit claims the defense contractor is breaking the law by targeting its hiring to new or recent college grads,
A jury found Hunter Biden guilty of all three felony counts stemming from his purchase and possession of a gun while he was addicted to crack cocaine.
Preliminary violent crime data released by the FBI shows dramatic decreases, including a 26% drop in murders in the first quarter of 2024, compared to last year at the same time.
A judge will consider whether Hunter Biden should be put behind bars after a jury convicted him of three felony counts.
AARP lawsuit claims the defense contractor is breaking the law by targeting its hiring to new or recent college grads,
Kansas City couple's house placed for sale on real estate site by an unknown party for a fraction of its market value.
Elon Musk is warning that he may ban employees from taking Apple devices into their workplaces, which include Tesla, SpaceX and X.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The average yearly cost of homeowners insurance, property taxes and utilities is up nearly $4,000 since 2020.
A jury found Hunter Biden guilty of all three felony counts stemming from his purchase and possession of a gun while he was addicted to crack cocaine.
Preliminary violent crime data released by the FBI shows dramatic decreases, including a 26% drop in murders in the first quarter of 2024, compared to last year at the same time.
A judge will consider whether Hunter Biden should be put behind bars after a jury convicted him of three felony counts.
"Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that," President Biden said.
Hunter Biden is set to stand trial in California in early September after he was indicted on nine federal tax charges.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes is under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
A diet healthy for humans and the planet? A new study explores the potential benefits of the Planetary Health Diet. Here's what to know.
Colombia's navy said it has now seized 13 "narco subs" so far this year after intercepting 20 in all of 2023.
The State Department reversed decade-old restrictions on the unit of Ukrainian forces known as the Azov Brigade.
An teenager from America fell to her death while hiking with a friend's family in Switzerland on Monday, the country's Valais district police announced.
Following a severely turbulent flight that injured more than 100 passengers last month, Singapore Airlines has announced it will offer compensation to those effected.
Animal rights activists have vandalized a new portrait of King Charles III on display at a London gallery.
"Familiaris" follows Edgar Sawtelle's grandfather, John Sawtelle, his new wife Mary and their friends and dogs as they start a life together in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
Oprah Winfrey has selected "Familiaris" from New York Times bestselling writer David Wroblewski as her latest book club pick.
Six-time Grammy Award-winning musician Questlove is out with a new book "Hip-Hop is History" that explores the genre he helped influence.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Jonathan Groff discusses on "CBS Mornings" how "Merrily We Roll Along," which is nominated for seven Tony Awards, connects to people's daily lives after it initially was only on Broadway for 16 performances in 1981.
Apple announced a new partnership with Open AI at its developers conference on Monday. It means Chat GPT, along with other AI features, will be on Apple devices by the end of this year.
Elon Musk is warning that he may ban employees from taking Apple devices into their workplaces, which include Tesla, SpaceX and X.
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's annual Worldwide Developers Conference is kicking off Monday. The company is expected to announce new software updates with a major focus on artificial intelligence. Bridget Carey, consumer tech reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to embed AI and ChatGPT in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
The massive bony fish turns out to be a species that was "hiding in plain sight" for more than a century.
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
Scientists say we need a new standard to explain how heat is harming our bodies. New research shows the threshold may be lower than experts thought. National environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
How hot is too hot? New research suggests the human body may be more vulnerable to heat than previously thought. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
Colombia's navy said it has now seized 13 "narco subs" so far this year after intercepting 20 in all of 2023.
Pamela Smart took responsibility for her husband's death for the first time in 34 years in a new video, while again seeking to reduce her sentence.
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, could face prison time after being convicted Wednesday on three gun-related felony counts at a Delaware federal court. CBS News 24/7 breaks down the verdict in the case.
A jury found Hunter Biden guilty of all three felony counts stemming from his purchase and possession of a gun while he was addicted to crack cocaine.
Preliminary violent crime data released by the FBI shows dramatic decreases, including a 26% drop in murders in the first quarter of 2024, compared to last year at the same time.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
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 photographer Ed Spinelli.
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.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Animal rights activists vandalized a new portrait of King Charles III on Tuesday, June 11, as it was on display at a London gallery.
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, could face prison time after being convicted Wednesday on three gun-related felony counts at a Delaware federal court. CBS News 24/7 breaks down the verdict in the case.
Police in China say a suspect is in custody after four American teachers from Iowa's Cornell College were wounded in a stabbing attack while making a daytime visit to a public park Monday. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more.
Hunter Biden was found guilty Tuesday on all three counts in his federal gun possession trial. Biden is now facing 25 years in prison with sentencing likely coming in the fall. CBS News' Nicole Sganga, Caitlin Huey-Burns, Scott MacFarlane and Erica Brown have more on the verdict. And CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has insight on whether or not the president's son will serve time behind bars.
A jury has convicted Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, on all three felony charges in connection with his purchase and ownership of a gun while he was addicted to crack cocaine. He faces up to 25 years in prison with sentencing likely in three to four months. Nora O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.