Dozens unaccounted for amid Virginia flooding
Dozens of people are unaccounted for and more than a hundred homes have been destroyed after heavy rains in southwest Virginia.
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Thousands flee as Sydney faces huge floods for 4th time in year and a half
Emergency management boss warns there's a "very good chance that the flooding will be worse than any of the other three."
Weather, humanitarian aid cuts strike Sudan
The World Food Programme announced last month that it can no longer provide humanitarian aid to many people in South Sudan. The East-African country has also been ravaged by flood and drought, leaving millions in devastating conditions. Deborah Patta reports.
War in Ukraine worsens South Sudan hunger crisis
South Sudan's food crisis caused by unprecedented flooding has been made exponentially worse by the war in Ukraine. The World Food Program has been forced to suspend aid to nearly a third of the 6.2 million people it was already feeding there due to funding being drained by the war. Debora Patta shares more.
Yellowstone National Park partially reopens
Officials in Wyoming reopened parts of Yellowstone National Park after historic flooding. Cam Sholly, superintendent of Yellowstone, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the recovery efforts.
Hundreds of cars parked outside Yellowstone as park reopens after historic flood
Tourists crowded several entrances to Yellowstone National Park when it partially reopened on Wednesday, following closures due to record flooding that destroyed homes and roads, forced evacuations and left portions of the area indefinitely inaccessible to visitors.
Jetliner catches fire after landing in Miami
The NTSB will investigate after a Red Air flight caught fire when it landed at Miami International Airport. Officials say the landing gear collapsed. Three of the 126 on board were hurt, none seriously. A Los Angeles County jury has found that Bill Cosby sexually abused a 16-year-old girl in 1975 at the playboy mansion. The jury awarded Judy Huth $500,000. And Yellowstone National Park is partially reopening today after last week’s record flooding.
Death toll crosses 100 as floods worsen in Bangladesh, India
Millions affected and waiting for food supplies as collapsed transport and communication is making relief and rescue difficult.
Yellowstone to start reopening after floods
Parts of Yellowstone National Park will start reopening to a restricted number of visitors this week after historic flooding knocked out roads and bridges, but the northern area will remain closed. People in Odessa, Texas can safely drink their tap water again after a water main break last Monday forced them to boil it first. And, “Jurassic World: Dominion” roared into the top spot at the box office for the second straight weekend, raking in an estimated 58 million dollars.
Parts of Yellowstone National Park to reopen after historic flooding
The park's south loop will have limited service beginning Wednesday at 8 a.m., the park service said.
Local businesses worry as flooding halts Yellowstone tourism season
The popular tourist destination that sees about 2 million visitors every summer.
Climate change challenges U.S. power grid
America's aging power grid is already struggling to meet demand, and with extreme weather events becoming more frequent and less predictable, climate change has become a major threat to the country's energy infrastructure. Akshaya Jha, assistant professor of economics and public policy at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University, joined CBS News to discuss.
Floods close Abbott formula plant days after reopening
Efforts to solve the baby formula shortage hit a roadblock as Abbott had to halt production at a Michigan plant after severe storms caused flooding.
Flooding may close parts of Yellowstone for months
Businesses are facing a wave of cancellations after severe flooding in Yellowstone National Park. Montana's lieutenant governor said the damage is so severe it could take months to reopen the entire park. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
87 people rescued in Montana as Yellowstone floods leave landscape "dramatically" changed
Search and rescue teams used helicopters to locate and successfully evacuate people who were left stranded in the wake of historic floods that tore through Yellowstone National Park this week.
Family's home falls into Yellowstone floodwaters: "Like watching a live funeral"
The popular tourist destination that sees 2 million visitors every summer is completely shut down.
Yellowstone flooding takes out bridge, washes out roads and prompts evacuations
All entrances to Yellowstone were closed due to the deluge, caused by heavy rains and melting snowpack, while park officials ushered tourists out of the most affected areas.
California wildfire forces evacuations
Evacuation orders are in place in Wrightwood, California, as the Sheep Fire grows. In Montana, flooding has forced closures of all entrances to Yellowstone National Park. Meanwhile, dangerous heat is scorching much of the country. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Flooding in Florida after storm dumps heavy rain
Cars and drivers in Miami were left stranded in knee-deep water over the weekend following heavy rain from a tropical system. Forecasters are urging those in flood-prone parts of the U.S. to be prepared going forward. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Florida hit with heavy rain, flooding
South Florida is recovering from heavy rainfall and flooding after a storm swept through before the weekend. The storm left many residents without power. Adriana Diaz has more.
Brazil floods kill at least 106 people: "I lost a lot of friends"
"First part of the hill gave way, then it was just a tsunami of mud," one resident said.
India hit with deadly flooding and heat waves at the same time
As floodwater sweeps homes away and trains off their tracks, a young Indian activist slams leaders for inaction in the face of "a real climate emergency."
Floods kill more than 300 as record rainfall swamps South Africa's coast
Touring devastation in Kwa-Zulu Natal province, President Cyril Ramaphosa promised residents that help was coming. But there's more rain coming, too.
Bomb cyclone hits the Pacific Northwest
A storm system of historic proportions is slamming the Pacific Northwest. The phenomenon, known as a bomb cyclone because it brings a massive amount of rain and wind in a short period of time, is being blamed for flooding and rockslides in California and two deaths in Washington state. David Begnaud reports.
Nicholas hits Texas as Category 1 Hurricane
Hurricane Nicholas slammed the Houston area with winds of up to 75 miles an hour Tuesday morning before being downgraded to a tropical storm. The system’s heavy rain and storm surge made roads nearly impassable while its winds knocked out power to hundreds of thousands as Nicholas made its way toward Louisiana. Janet Shamlian reports.
Kamala Harris' campaign says it raised $200 million in first week
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
Israel retaliates in Lebanon after Golan Heights rocket attack kills at least 12
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday there was "every indication" that Hezbollah was behind the Golan Heights attack.
Sen. Coons on Biden's "selfless" withdrawal from race
After the president bowed out from his re-election bid, passing the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris, his closest allies, who supported him as the party's nominee, were emotional about his decision.
Simone Biles dominates Olympic qualifying round despite injury
Simone Biles made a stunning Olympic comeback on Sunday, delivering near-perfect routines in a qualifying round that ended with Team USA in the lead.
Trump tells Christian voters they "won't have to vote anymore" if he's elected
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
Lithium-ion fire strands drivers on California-Las Vegas freeway
The 15 freeway has been closed for more than a day - with no plans to reopen - as hazmat teams and firefighters work to resolve the situation.
Ralph Macchio on revisiting "The Karate Kid" in "Cobra Kai"
Ralph Macchio and his "Karate Kid" co-star William Zabka have transferred their young martial arts rivalry into adulthood, playing their characters as grown-ups in the series "Cobra Kai," now in its sixth and final season on Netflix.
Hong Kong activist: "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance"
Five years after Hong Kong saw what's believed to be the biggest pro-democracy, anti-China protests in its history, Beijing and Hong Kong have enacted laws that make any action or word critical of the government potentially punishable by life in prison.
What do Stephen Smith's injuries tell about the SC teen's death?
"48 Hours" obtained exclusive access to the findings of an independent investigation into the unsolved death of the South Carolina teen, whose case was linked to the Murdaughs.
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Kamala Harris' campaign says it raised $200 million in first week
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
What do Stephen Smith's injuries tell about the SC teen's death?
"48 Hours" obtained exclusive access to the findings of an independent investigation into the unsolved death of the South Carolina teen, whose case was linked to the Murdaughs.
Investigators seek public's help in solving ex-model's cold case murder
The brutal murder of a former model in her Georgia home in 2008 remains unsolved. Can you help investigators find her killer?
Harris holds first fundraiser as presumptive Democratic nominee
Speaking to more than 800 attendees in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Vice President Kamala Harris made her campaign pitch and defended her record to that of her rival, former President Donald Trump.
How feral chickens rule the roost in Key West
In Florida's Key West, the chickens are as much a tourist attraction as the Southernmost Point Buoy.
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Apple reaches its first-ever union deal with workers at a Maryland store
The three-year deal will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers at a store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson.
DOJ says TikTok collected U.S. user views on sensitive issues
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
In more than 200 U.S. cities, $1 million only gets you a starter home
Half of all U.S. states have at least one city where a relatively modest residence costs $1 million, according to a new analysis.
The more wealth you have, the happier you get, research finds
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
Charles Barkley dunks on NBA's new broadcast deal: "It just sucks."
"Inside the NBA" host Charles Barkley is decrying the NBA's new broadcast pact, saying Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT "never had a chance."
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Transcript: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on "Face the Nation," July 28, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 28, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen on "Face the Nation," July 28, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 28, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation," July 28, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 28, 2024.
Transcript: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on "Face the Nation," July 28, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, on "Face the Nation" that aired on July 28, 2024.
Kamala Harris' campaign says it raised $200 million in first week
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
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What fuels an Olympian? 3 athletes share what they eat in typical day.
We asked three Olympic athletes — gymnast Suni Lee, rugby player Steph Rovetti and swimmer Cullen Jones — what they eat in a day. Here's what they said.
Boar's Head recalls liverwurst across the U.S. over listeria risk
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Latest shingles vaccination may also help delay dementia, study finds
There may be new hope against dementia after recent research that found the latest shingles vaccine appears to delay the onset of the memory-impairing condition.
Could "rock solid" beds at Olympics impact athletes? A sleep expert weighs in.
The Olympic village beds are "rock solid," according to some athletes on social media. Oh, and there's no AC. A sleep expert explains how these conditions could impact performance.
This Olympic swimmer almost drowned as a kid. Now, he's a lesson advocate.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
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Venezuela's election could have ripple effects throughout the Americas
Venezuelans are voting in an election that will either lead to a seismic political shift or keep President Nicolás Maduro in office for six more years.
Simone Biles dominates Olympic qualifying round despite injury
Simone Biles made a stunning Olympic comeback on Sunday, delivering near-perfect routines in a qualifying round that ended with Team USA in the lead.
Hong Kong activist: "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance"
Five years after Hong Kong saw what's believed to be the biggest pro-democracy, anti-China protests in its history, Beijing and Hong Kong have enacted laws that make any action or word critical of the government potentially punishable by life in prison.
Israel retaliates in Lebanon after Golan Heights rocket attack kills at least 12
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday there was "every indication" that Hezbollah was behind the Golan Heights attack.
U.S., Japan to announce upgrade in military cooperation
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to announce the enhancement of U.S. Forces Japan into a three-star command that will help the U.S. more closely work alongside Japanese forces.
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New York City Ballet turns 75
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
New York City Ballet turns 75
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and the foundation of ballet in America. Correspondent Serena Altschul talks with the company's current leaders Jonathan Stafford and Wendy Whelan, and with legendary dancer Suzanne Farrell and principal ballerina Megan Fairchild, about NYCB and its affiliated School of American Ballet, and how, at 75, the company is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
Ralph Macchio on revisiting "The Karate Kid" in "Cobra Kai"
Ralph Macchio and his "Karate Kid" co-star William Zabka have transferred their young martial arts rivalry into adulthood, playing their characters as grown-ups in the series "Cobra Kai," now in its sixth and final season on Netflix.
Ralph Macchio on the return of the Karate Kid in "Cobra Kai"
When "The Karate Kid" came out in the summer of 1984, the little movie about rival martial arts students, competing against big-budget blockbusters, became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Ralph Macchio and his co-star William Zabka have since transferred their young rivalry into adulthood, by playing the grown-up Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence in the series "Cobra Kai," now in its sixth and final season on Netflix. For Macchio it's a return to a character that has both enriched his life and challenged it. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Abdul "Duke" Fakir, the last surviving founding member of the Motown group The Four Tops.
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Apple reaches union deal with Maryland store
Apple has reached its first-ever contract with a retail union, coming to a tentative deal with workers at a store in Maryland.
CrowdStrike says 97% of Windows sensors are online
One week after the global computer outage, Windows systems are nearly fully operational, according to CrowdStrike.
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.
Jennifer Wexton makes House floor speech using AI
Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia delivered what is believed to be the first speech ever from the House floor using artificial intelligence voice technology. Wexton was diagnosed last year with a rare neurological disorder that robbed her of her ability to speak clearly.
Meta warns of sextortion scams
Social media giant Meta is issuing a warning over the increasing number of sextortion scams where fake profiles are used to get people to send nude photographs and then threaten to release them unless victims pay up. On Wednesday, Meta said it has removed 6,300 Instagram accounts of scammers in Nigeria who frequently target adult men in the U.S.
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Wildfires rage in Canada and California
In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.
India lost its vultures, and scientists say humans have paid the price
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
Man arrested in connection with Park Fire
Wildfires are spreading across the western U.S. and Canada. In Northern California, the Park Fire has burned over 71,000 acres, and officials have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of arson for starting the fire. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Italian archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
Wildfires burning across western U.S., Canada
Multiple wildfires on the West Coast and in Canada have forced thousands of people to evacuate. Crews are fighting flames in California, Oregon, Utah and Idaho. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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What do Stephen Smith's injuries tell about the SC teen's death?
"48 Hours" obtained exclusive access to the findings of an independent investigation into the unsolved death of the South Carolina teen, whose case was linked to the Murdaughs.
Investigators seek public's help in solving ex-model's cold case murder
The brutal murder of a former model in her Georgia home in 2008 remains unsolved. Can you help investigators find her killer?
Deputy in Sonya Massey shooting had troubled past
CBS News has learned that the sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. He was also discharged from the Army in 2016 for misconduct after receiving a DUI. Roxana Saberi reports.
2 Sinaloa cartel leaders arrested in Texas
Two leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, including one of the sons of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo," Joaquín Guzmán López, were apprehended Thursday in Texas. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a cofounder of Sinaloa, was lured to Texas by López, according to sources. Manuel Bojorquez has details.
How the FBI captured 2 Sinaloa cartel leaders
The FBI arrested the leader of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel and a son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman near El Paso on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is in Irving, Texas, with more details.
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SpaceX returns to flight with rapid-fire tripleheader
SpaceX put 67 Starlinks into orbit while Boeing carried out successful tests of its Starliner capsule.
Astronauts aboard ISS amid Starliner issues
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule faces crucial tests
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
NASA releases never-seen-before images of Peacock galaxy
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
Moon fests, moon movie and full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
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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.
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.
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?
Donald Sutherland
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."
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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.
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Open: "Face the Nation" July 28, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation," in the aftermath of a deadly rocket attack in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, moderator Robert Costa speaks to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sens. Lindsey Graham and Chris Van Hollen and House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Michael McCaul.
Schumer on "Face the Nation" full interview
Watch Robert Costa's full interview with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that aired on July 28, 2024.
Nature: The waters of Indonesia
We leave you this Sunday swimming with the fishes at Komodo National Marine Park in Indonesia. Videographer: Mauricio Handler.
How Hong Kong turned into what some observers call a police state
Five years after Hong Kong saw what's recognized as likely the biggest pro-democracy, anti-China protests in its history, dissent in this city of more than seven million is quelled, after Beijing and Hong Kong rammed through controversial national security laws that make any action or word critical of the government potentially punishable by life in prison. Correspondent Ramy Inocencio talks with observers who describe Hong Kong today as a police state; and with American diplomat Gregory May, who discusses the effect the new laws have had on free expression.
David Sedaris on tourist attractions (small change required)
People throw money at a lot of things, the humorist notes, including the World's Largest Alligator.