Maps show Helene's path as it batters Florida and Southeast
Maps show the areas impacted by storm surge, rainfall levels and more as Helene, once a major hurricane and now a tropical storm, moves inland from Florida's Gulf Coast over Georgia.
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Hurricane Debby blows cocaine worth $1 million onto Florida beach
The trove of drugs, washed ashore by Hurricane Debby, was found by a good Samaritan, according to the U.S. Border Patrol.
Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys
Health officials in the Florida Keys have issued a dengue fever alert after two cases were found to be locally contracted. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of a heightened risk of infections in the U.S. More than 240 travel-related cases of the mosquito-borne illness have been reported in Florida this year. Residents are being urged to use insect repellent and drain standing water.
Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys after confirmed cases
Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.
Scientists investigate fish deaths in Florida
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.
More than 100 migrants on a sailboat make landfall in Key West
Federal authorities said 118 Haitian migrants were taken into custody after arriving on a large sailboat.
Boaters find over $1 million of cocaine floating at sea off Florida Keys
Officials said the drugs, which were found in the water about 7 miles off Islamorada, Florida, were handed over to U.S. Border Patrol agents.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing diver at Florida Keys shipwreck
Thomas Faulkenberry was reported missing after he was overdue returning from a dive to the wreck of the USS Vandenberg about 7 miles off Key West, Florida.
Urgent effort underway to save coral reefs off Florida Keys
The coral reefs off the shores of the Florida Keys should be vibrant and colorful this time of year. But scientists say they're seeing a very different picture.
Urgent effort to save coral reefs off Florida
The coral reefs off the shores of the Florida Keys should be vibrant and colorful this time of year. But scientists say they're seeing a very different picture. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on a race to save the coral – by removing them from their habitat.
Coast Guard searches for diver who went missing near Florida shipwreck
Air and surface crews are looking for Thomas Faulkenberry, 44.
The innovative effort to restore reefs
Nearly 90% of the Florida Keys' living coral has disappeared in the past 40 years. Last fall, Anderson Cooper reported on the effort to rescue the reefs, including underwater farms, and learning more than we ever thought we'd need to know about the sex lives of coral.
19th century hospital, cemetery found underwater off Florida Keys
Archeologists found the remains of small hospital submerged in the water off the Dry Tortugas National Park. The hospital was used to treat yellow fever patients.
Scientists hope lab-grown coral can save endangered Florida Keys reef
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
Scientists work to save Florida's coral reef
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Florida sees surge in migrants
CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez joined law enforcement agents in the Florida Keys for a first-hand look at how they're dealing with migrants from Haiti and Cuba who are seeking to reach the U.S. by boat.
Hundreds of migrants arrive in Florida Keys
Hundreds of Cuban migrants have arrived at the Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys over the last few days, prompting the park to temporarily close. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what's driving this latest influx of migrants.
Boat captain charged in fatal parasailing trip off Florida Keys
A Florida Keys boat captain has been arrested on manslaughter charges in connection with the parasailing death of an Illinois woman earlier this year.
Illinois mom killed, 2 kids hurt parasailing in Florida Keys
The boat captain cut loose their parasail, which then dragged them across the ocean and slammed them into a bridge, authorities said.
Eye on America: Fighting Huntington's, and more
From coast to coast, we're bringing you the stories of those who are creating change for the better in their communities. We share the personal story of sports reporter Allie LaForce and MLB pitcher Joe Smith's fight against Huntington's disease. We also showcase a local effort to preserve the Alligator Reef Lighthouse in the Florida Keys. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Iconic Florida Keys lighthouse saved
Islamorada's nearly 150-year-old Alligator Reef Lighthouse has new owners. Manuel Bojorquez reports on how a local group saved the aging icon in the Florida Keys.
From 1992: Jimmy Buffett and the "Parrotheads"
Correspondent Bill Geist visits with singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, famous for his 1977 hit "Margaritaville," and for his music's beach-bum flavor that draws thousands of "parrotheads" to his concerts - even in Cincinnati, far from the sub-tropical splendor of the Florida Keys. Originally broadcast August 30, 1992.
Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
Biden to deliver public remarks today, first since leaving office
Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public address since leaving office, speaking at a Chicago conference focused on protecting Social Security.
Trump can't revoke legal status of migrants from 4 countries, judge rules
Under a program known as CHNV, migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to fly to the U.S. after securing a sponsorship from U.S.-based individuals.
Do you know what you pay in taxes? Here's what Americans pay the IRS.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
Imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals probed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
U.S. flies long-range bomber in new show of force against North Korea
The U.S. use of B-1B bombers in drills with South Korea, as North Korea marked the birthday of its founder, could draw an angry response from Kim Jong Un.
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
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Man shoots and kills charging grizzly bear in Montana, officials say
Montana officials said the animal was a 250-pound adult female with "no history of conflict."
Biden to deliver public remarks today, first since leaving office
Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public address since leaving office, speaking at a Chicago conference focused on protecting Social Security.
To Peep or not Peep? The Easter holiday treat evokes strong reactions.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
2 injured hikers rescued from remote Arizona desert in separate incidents
Federal agents rescued two injured hikers who were stranded in remote parts of the Arizona desert, in separate incidents over the weekend.
Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
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To Peep or not Peep? The Easter holiday treat evokes strong reactions.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
How to request a tax extension from the IRS
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
Do you know what you pay in taxes? Here's what Americans pay the IRS.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
Imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals probed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
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Biden to deliver public remarks today, first since leaving office
Former President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first public address since leaving office, speaking at a Chicago conference focused on protecting Social Security.
Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
Fewer women left their states to get abortions in 2024, survey finds
Fewer people crossed state lines to obtain abortions in 2024 than a year earlier, a Guttmacher Institute survey has found. The number of abortions in clinics rose slightly, the survey shows.
Imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals probed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Trump inner circle warned of tariff consequences
The White House has taken pains to say administration officials are unified on the tariff effort announced on April 2, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day."
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Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Study projects how much cancer is caused by CT scans
A new study is projecting how radiation from computed tomography imaging, or CT scans, could lead to future cancers.
Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
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U.N. condemns Israel as 2nd Gaza hospital hit in space of just 3 days
Gaza health officials say an Israeli strike on a field hospital killed a medic two days after another attack disabled the enclave's last functioning critical care facility.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
Man detained in Caribbean for famed crime reporter's 2021 murder
Authorities detained a man "who played a leading role" in the high-profile murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, prosecutors said.
U.S. flies long-range bomber in new show of force against North Korea
The U.S. use of B-1B bombers in drills with South Korea, as North Korea marked the birthday of its founder, could draw an angry response from Kim Jong Un.
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New documentary looks at the Carter family
In the new Paramount+ documentary "The Carters: Hurts to Love You," Aaron Carter's twin sister, Angel Carter Conrad, and director Soleil Moon Frye reflect on how addiction, mental health struggles and the pressures of fame affected Aaron and Nick Carter and their siblings.
Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
David Oyelowo on "Government Cheese"
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his latest role in "Government Cheese," where he plays a formerly incarcerated man trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. The show marks his first major comedy role.
Aaron Carter faced "tremendous pressure" as a child star, sister says
Angel Carter, the twin sister of the late Aaron Carter, opened up about her brother's struggles growing up as a child star in a new Paramount+ documentary.
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Gayle King on experiencing zero gravity
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King shares what it felt like to float in space during her Blue Origin flight.
Why FTC alleges Meta is an illegal monopoly
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday in the Federal Trade Commission's landmark antitrust trial against the tech company. Kenneth Dintzer, a partner at Crowell & Moring and the former senior trial counsel at the Justice Department's antitrust division, joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss.
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.
Why the FTC says Meta is an illegal monopoly
Opening statements began Monday in one of the most highly-anticipated trials in the tech world, the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust suit against Meta. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Man detained in Caribbean for famed crime reporter's 2021 murder
Authorities detained a man "who played a leading role" in the high-profile murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, prosecutors said.
Pennsylvania arson suspect's alleged plans
The suspect tied to a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence could be in court as soon as Wednesday. State authorities say 38-year-old Cody Balmer is currently hospitalized for a medical event "not connected to Sunday's incident." Police say Balmer planned to beat Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he found him. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Gravedigger arrested for reselling burial sites after removing corpses
Police also believe the ex-worker took valuables, such as gold jewelry, from the bodies of those to be buried.
Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including white tigers and puma
The couple is suspected of raising desert lynxes and servals, a wild cat native to Africa, as well as hybrid species created by crossing these breeds with domestic cats, police said.
Deacon killed in shooting at church Easter egg hunt in Mississippi
A deacon was shot and killed after an Easter egg hunt hosted by his church in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Saturday, according to the church and local police.
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Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
Dying star's "previously unseen layers" visible in new NASA image
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has given astronomers a detailed, never-before-seen look at a dying star.
Gayle King on spaceflight after launch
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and an all-women crew blasted off from West Texas on a Blue Origin rocket for a roughly 10-minute journey to the edge of space on Monday. King later spoke about what surprised her during the flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Blue Origin's latest space tourism step
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King was among the historic six-women crew for Monday's Blue Origin flight to the edge of space. Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and what it means for space tourism.
Highlights of Gayle King's Blue Origin flight
Watch highlights of "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King's historic Blue Origin spaceflight with an all-women crew, from the launch to when the capsule safely touched down in West Texas.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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.
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Gayle King on whether she'd go to space again
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, along with five other members of an all-female crew, blasted off to the edge of space in a Blue Origin rocket on Monday. After landing, King described her experience and the peaceful view of Earth. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.
Where Maryland man's deportation case stands
The lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia and the Justice Department are set to meet at a federal court Tuesday after El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said he won't send the mistakenly deported Maryland man back to the U.S. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have more on the case and other political news.
DHS arrests man at citizenship appointment
Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian man who was involved in protests at Columbia University, was taken into custody by the Department of Homeland Security when he arrived at a citizenship interview in Vermont on Monday, his attorneys say. CBS News' Lilia Luciano brings us the latest.
Suspect arraigned in Pennsylvania arson attack
A man accused of intentionally setting Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence on fire was arraigned Monday night on charges including attempted murder and terrorism. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Details on Russia's strike on Sumy in Ukraine
Russian missiles struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people were gathering to celebrate Palm Sunday, killing at least 35 people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.