Houston recovery
As the floodwaters begin to recede, the city of Houston is beginning its long road to recovery. DeMarco Morgan is in Houston where thousands are returning to their storm-damaged homes.
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Former Houston mayor on Harvey
People in Houston are looking to another leader, former Mayor Bill White, for what he learned from the three major hurricanes that impacted Houston while he was in office. He welcomed Hurricane Katrina evacuees and made critical decisions on how to handle Hurricanes Rita and Ike. This week, he became one of Harvey's victims. Jamie Yuccas reports.
The search for missing in Houston
Houston officials are surveying the damage left behind by Harvey. The White House estimates the storm affected around 100,000 homes in Texas. Some 37,000 utility customers in Houston still don't have power. But there are also signs that the city is starting to turn a corner. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Houston’s Muslims volunteering post-Harvey, even on holy day
Mosques housing evacuees of all faiths, Muslim volunteers conducting rescues, serving food, delivering donations
White House proposes $5.9B for Harvey relief aid
Trump proposal promises to represent just fraction of total Harvey funds that may rival the $100B+ in taxpayer-financed help for Hurricane Katrina
"We need that Gulf Coast": Harvey flooding shuts down oil refineries
Former Shell Oil president says that some refineries hit by Harvey "could be down through Thanksgiving or longer"
Before and after Harvey's floods
Satellite photos from almost 500 miles above the Earth reveal the stunning extent of Texas floodwaters
Texas first responders
When he heard about the threat from Hurricane Harvey, Alex Fine, a personal trainer in Los Angeles, couldn't just sit home and watch. He traveled to Texas to help rescue stranded residents. He joins CBSN with more from Vidor, Texas.
Mexican bakers
Four bakers were trapped inside El Bolillo Bakery for two days. Instead of panicking, the men put on their aprons and began kneading dough. For hours, they baked bolillos -- Mexican sweet bread -- pastries and their signature pan dulce.
Water supply lost
The city of Beaumont, Texas, has lost its water supply after flooding overwhelmed the city's pump system. Beaumont police department spokesperson Haley Morrow joins CBSN with more on the situation.
Share your Harvey story
Many are thankful to be alive in the wake of Hurricane Harvey's disastrous flooding in Texas. Stories are emerging of strangers helping strangers in hard-hit parts of the state. Share your Hurricane Harvey story at CBSNews.com/Harvey.
Tracking Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma's center was about 650 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands off the west coast of Africa Thursday morning. Maximum sustained winds were near 100 mph. It was heading west-northwest at 10 mph, and no coastal watches or warnings were in effect. CBS station KTVT-TV's Jeff Jamison reports.
Helicopter rescue
Multiple helicopter crews are conducting rescues of residents in Port Arthur, Texas. Dramatic footage shows rescuers hoisting individuals out of several feet of floodwater into the air.
Map shows where Harvey flooding is worst
U-Flood's crowd-sourced interactive map of Houston's flooding shows which streets have been swamped
Viral nursing home flooding photo
One of the most memorable images of Harvey's flooding devastation was of nursing home residents sitting in waist-deep water. Not long after, another picture emerged of the residents safe and dry at another facility. Jamie Yuccas spoke to one of the women in that original photo.
Red Cross CEO on Harvey response
The federal government has designated the American Red Cross to co-lead mass care during disasters including providing shelters, food and emergency supplies. In Texas, it has helped put more than 32,000 people in shelters following Hurricane Harvey. Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross, joins "CBS This Morning" from Austin to discuss the challenges they've faced in getting supplies to Harvey victims and what percentage of donations goes to services for those victims.
Small Texas towns struggle
Rising water is forcing new rescues east of Houston. Boats and helicopters were used to help people in cities like Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas. There's a critical need for shelter in Orange near the Louisiana border. Michelle Miller reports.
"I don't have the words": Woman returns to home hit by Harvey
A baby's bottle and food sat on the counter, not quite finished -- serving as a reminder of how quickly they got out
Harvey flooding victims return home
Many people forced to flee by Hurricane Harvey are facing new tragedy as they return home to see the destruction. Kris Van Cleave reports from Crosby, Texas, where he witnessed a family come home for the first time.
"Popping" at Texas chemical plant
Officials say there were no explosions at a flooded chemical plant in Crosby, Texas. They called it "popping" noises instead. Police had evacuated a wide area around the plant after its owner said there was no way to prevent an explosion. David Begnaud reports.
Building topples, killing 12, as India flood death toll mounts
Thousands of Mumbai buildings at risk, foundations weakened by heaviest monsoon rains in years
Fire breaks out at chemical plant hit by Harvey
Officials had warned chemicals would blow up, catch fire due to power outages robbing facility near Houston of refrigeration
Harvey, now a tropical depression, takes aim at Memphis
Heaviest rains to come will fall in Memphis area, where up to 9 inches of rain could fall by the end of Friday
"We've covered our sponge": Harvey reveals problem decades in the making
Since the 1950s, nearly 88 square miles of Houston-area wetlands have disappeared due to development
Sheriff: Road rage shooting in Harvey-related traffic
One man has been detained after the shooting amid congestion on Texas streets in storm-related traffic
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Election 2024 live updates as Trump-Harris polls show ties in battleground states
Going into the final weekend before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are crisscrossing the battleground states.
2 dead, 6 wounded in shootings in downtown Orlando
Eight people were shot, two fatally, into a crowd celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando early Friday and a suspect was in custody, authorities said.
Trump on Cheney: See how she feels "when the guns are trained on her face"
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
Georgia official says fake voter fraud video is likely from Russian troll farm
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said a video purporting to show Haitians claiming that they illegally voted for Kamala Harris is fake and likely the work of a Russian troll farm.
October jobs take a hit from hurricanes, strike
This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.
Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
"Voter Report Card" mailings described as "creepy," defended as effective
The mailings show whether each recipient voted in recent elections, and what appears to be redacted neighbors' voting histories.
When does daylight saving time end in 2024?
The end to daylight saving time means our clocks will "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. But why do we have to adjust the time twice a year?
Collins Dictionary reveals its word of the year
Collins experts monitor their 20-billion-word database to create the annual list of new and notable words that reflect the ever-evolving English language.
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Trump on Cheney: See how she feels "when the guns are trained on her face"
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (November 3)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Here's how much Tim Walz is worth. It's less than you might think.
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.
"Voter Report Card" mailings described as "creepy," defended as effective
The mailings show whether each recipient voted in recent elections, and what appears to be redacted neighbors' voting histories.
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Election 2024 live updates as Trump-Harris polls show ties in battleground states
Going into the final weekend before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are crisscrossing the battleground states.
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Here's how much Tim Walz is worth. It's less than you might think.
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate, earns six figures as governor of Minnesota. But his overall wealth is far more modest.
Here's how much JD Vance is worth, from his bitcoin to real estate
JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has come a long way from his hardscrabble childhood of "Hillbilly Elegy."
October jobs take a hit from hurricanes, strike
This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.
Why cryptocurrency owners could impact the U.S. presidential election
Emerging cryptocurrency industry aims to put its stamp on the U.S. election by pouring money into key political races.
Boeing machinists' union leaders back new contract, call for Monday vote
Some 33,000 Boeing machinists have been on strike for weeks. Union leadership said the latest proposal adds a general wage increase of 38% over four years.
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Trump on Cheney: See how she feels "when the guns are trained on her face"
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
"Voter Report Card" mailings described as "creepy," defended as effective
The mailings show whether each recipient voted in recent elections, and what appears to be redacted neighbors' voting histories.
live updates
Election 2024 live updates as Trump-Harris polls show ties in battleground states
Going into the final weekend before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are crisscrossing the battleground states.
Georgia official says fake voter fraud video is likely from Russian troll farm
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said a video purporting to show Haitians claiming that they illegally voted for Kamala Harris is fake and likely the work of a Russian troll farm.
Here's how much JD Vance is worth, from his bitcoin to real estate
JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has come a long way from his hardscrabble childhood of "Hillbilly Elegy."
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Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms to know.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
Voters in 3 red states cast ballots on paid sick leave
The coronavirus pandemic underscored the importance of paid sick leave, a benefit to help workers and their families when they fall ill. Now voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska are deciding whether employers must provide it.
Family of grandfather who died after eating Quarter Pounders is heartbroken
There has been one death in a severe E. coli outbreak that affected dozens of people. That victim lived in Grand Junction, and his family there says they have not filed a lawsuit against McDonald's or anyone involved.
Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
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At least 8 killed in roof collapse at train station in Serbia
Emergency teams were dispatched to the downtown station and bulldozers were removing the debris looking for survivors.
Russia sentences former long-time U.S. Consulate worker to prison
A Russian court found long-time U.S. Consulate employee Robert Shonov guilty of "gathering information" on the Ukraine war and sharing it with a foreign nation.
Thousands show up in Dublin, duped by online Halloween parade hoax
Large crowds that gathered in central Dublin for a Halloween parade were tricked, not treated, by an apparent online hoax.
Largest drug "super lab" in Canada's history is busted
Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."
Hidden Maya city discovered in Mexico jungle by doctoral student
The ancient Maya city was named "Valeriana" after a nearby freshwater lagoon and built before 150 AD, researchers said.
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Revisiting the rise of super-sized portions
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back at a 1993 CBS report on America's growing appetite for large portions and bulk buying—a trend that now feels as classic as apple pie.
Tickets vanish from Ticketmaster accounts
Ticketmaster accounts are being hacked and the tickets resold on other sites in the final leg of the Taylor Swift concert tour. Ticketmaster won't say how many people are impacted.
Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Charli XCX to host "Saturday Night Live" for the first time
Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.
Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger over "defamatory falsehoods"
The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.
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Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
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.
Alleged China interference efforts: New details
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
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Halloween weather breaks records
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
New research on climate and extreme weather
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
The Climate Election: Disaster recovery
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.
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"48 Hours" reports on a fatal first date
In Illinois, fitness instructor Leslie Reeves was killed and her date Chris Smith was gravely wounded in a 2021 shooting ambush. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty breaks down how investigators tracked down the suspect.
Arrest made in killing of a Montana camper
When Dustin Kjersem was brutally attacked and killed at a Montana campsite earlier this month, friends who found him thought he had been mauled by a bear, but investigators now say evidence suggests he was murdered. Police have arrested a suspect, but don't have a motive yet.
Tiki the dog helps Illinois man survive gunshot to the head
Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were both shot on their first date. Only Smith survived.
Largest drug "super lab" in Canada's history is busted
Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."
Shooting in mall in Vancouver, Washington leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded
One person is dead and two others wounded after a shooting in the food court of the Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Washington, and the suspect is at large, police say.
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"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.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
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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 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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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October jobs hampered by hurricanes, strike
The Labor Department has released October's jobs report with employment growth slowed during the month due to Hurricanes Milton and Helene along with the Boeing strike. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the numbers.
Revisiting the rise of super-sized portions
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back at a 1993 CBS report on America's growing appetite for large portions and bulk buying—a trend that now feels as classic as apple pie.
Man attacked by shark twice at the same beach
A surfer in Florida was attacked by a shark at Bathtub Beach near Miami—the same spot where he survived another attack 11 years ago.
Testing election superstitions
With the race for the White House heating up, "CBS Mornings Plus" explores three superstitious election theories, from cookie sales to other quirky predictions. Scott MacFarlane checks to see if these theories might really hint at the 2024 winner.
Trump and Harris rally voters
With just days until Election Day, former President Trump and Vice President Harris rallied in key states. Trump enlisted Tucker Carlson to target political rivals, while Harris, joined by Jennifer Lopez, addressed voter issues and Trump's recent remarks. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings Plus" for campaign analysis