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Containing the Taylor Energy Oil Spill
A Louisiana firm has developed a ground-breaking containment system for the U.S. Coast Guard that has captured more than 800,000 gallons leaking from the longest-running oil spill in U.S. history. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
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Labor Secretary Acosta facing calls to resign; VW ends production of the Beetle.
Tropical Storm Cristobal heads for Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Cristobal is growing stronger as it churns towards the Gulf Coast, already causing massive mudslides in Mexico and Central America. Louisiana's governor has declared a state of emergency as the system threatens to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday. Jeff Berardelli explains the forecast.
New Orleans readies for storm surge
Preparations for Hurricane Nate are underway along the Gulf Coast. A state of emergency has been declared for 29 counties in Florida as well as Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Orleans. Those areas are home to almost 12 million people. Michelle Miller reports.
Nicholas threatens Gulf Coast with flooding
Nicholas is slamming the Gulf Coast with torrential rain as more than half a million homes and businesses have lost power. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Tropical Storm Nicholas batters Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Nicholas is battering Texas' Gulf Coast after making landfall as a hurricane earlier Tuesday morning. The National Hurricane Center is warning the storm could bring life-threatening flash flooding and storm surges to the area. Jason Allen from CBSN Dallas-Ft. Worth is on the ground in Galveston, Texas, and joins CBSN AM with more.
Oil-soaked birds found near oil spill at refinery in wake of Hurricane Ida
Louisiana officials have documented more than 100 bird that were were found to have been affected after crude oil spilled from a refinery flooded during Ida.
Ida lashes Northeast with severe flooding
Remnants of Ida are soaking the Northeast. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
Gulf Coast grapples with Ida's destruction
Days after Hurricane Ida knocked out power in parts of Louisiana, only a fraction of residents have power. Grand Isle, the state's only barrier island with residents, is considered "uninhabitable." Omar Villafranca takes a look.
Search and rescue efforts after Hurricane Ida
More than one million homes and businesses across the state of Lousiana are without power as residents struggle to get food, water, and cell service in the aftermath of Ida. CBS News’ Michael George reports from Bridge City, Louisiana, and then Rob Gaudet, CEO of Crowd Relief and founder and director of the Cajun Navy, joins CBSN to discuss his organization’s ongoing recovery efforts.
Survivors recount narrowly escaping Ida's wrath
Ida ripped apart the lives of residents in Houma, Louisiana, leaving behind destruction and heartbreak. Mireya Villarreal shares more.
Ida prompts flood alerts for tens of millions
After wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast, Ida is headed north. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
Rescues underway after Ida devastates Gulf Coast
Rescue operations are ongoing along the Gulf Coast after Ida pummeled Louisiana as a monster Category 4 hurricane with winds that reached 150 mph. Mireya Villarreal reports.
More than 1 million without power in Louisiana
More than a million customers in the New Orleans area could be without electricity for days or longer after the power system was decimated by Hurricane Ida. Omar Villafranca takes a look.
Ida impacts oil and gas production in Gulf Coast
Almost all of the Gulf's crude oil and gas production are shut down as the region reels from Hurricane Ida. It could lead to an increase in gas prices.
Flooded roadways hamper Ida rescue efforts
Flooding caused by Ida and the debris left in its wake have made roads across Louisiana impassable, affecting rescue efforts. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Ida prompts flood alerts from Gulf Coast to Northeast
As Ida marches north, flood alerts stretch from the Gulf to parts of New England. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
Hurricane Ida fueled by Louisiana's swamps, lakes
Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center in Florida, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain why Hurricane Ida hasn't lost strength despite making landfall in Louisiana earlier in the day as a Category 4 storm packing maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. Read more here.
How COVID is creating a challenge amid Ida
Hurricane Ida is challenging Louisiana hospitals as they're already filled to capacity from a surge of COVID-19. Louisiana State University Associate professor Dr. Stephen Brierre joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the challenges he's facing. Read more here.
Coast Guard prepares for Ida rescues
The U.S. Coast Guard is standing by in several states as Hurricane Ida lashes the Gulf Coast. But some officials are worried they may not be able to begin rescue services until the storm passes. Vice Admiral Steven Poulin, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and Coast Guard Defense East, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss. Read more here.
FEMA personnel deploy to help Louisiana
Deanne Criswell, the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how the U.S. government is responding to Hurricane Ida. She said that resources might be needed to facilitate evacuations and step in to help communities that are also dealing with the COVID pandemic. Read more here.
Biden speaks as Hurricane Ida hits
President Biden visited FEMA headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Sunday as Hurricane Ida slammed Louisiana, and said federal resources will be available to help. "This will be a devastating, devastating hurricane — this will be a life-threatening storm," Mr. Biden said. Watch his remarks and read more here.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs in major setback for economic agenda
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs.
Iran dangles investment proposals as off-ramp from Trump's gunboat diplomacy
President Trump has one bright red line for Iran's nuclear program and some areas of flexibility as he weighs military strikes or a possible deal in the coming days.
Police continue searches of former Prince Andrew's previous home
A day after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at his new home, police were still searching his previous residence on the Windsor estate.
Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Tornadoes hit Indiana, Illinois as storms blast through parts of Midwest
Destructive storms blasting through parts of the Midwest spawned tornadoes that hit Indiana and Illinois, as near-hurricane force winds swept parts of the region.
Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs will offer relief, businesses say
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian warplanes off Alaskan coast
Two Russian Tu-95s bombers, two Su-35s fighter planes and an A-50 spy plane were detected in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, NORAD said.
Trump tells Pentagon to release files on UFOs and "alien and extraterrestrial life"
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
Man who saved baby blown into Lake Michigan didn't know how to swim
The man who heroically jumped into Lake Michigan to save an 8-month-old baby in a stroller who had been blown into Chicago's Belmont Harbor doesn't know how to swim.
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Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs will offer relief, businesses say
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in major defeat
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
How the seat position in a murdered teen's car linked to her killer
Sade Robinson, 19, disappeared after a first date. Milwaukee investigators say clues in her car pointed to her assailant.
Tornadoes hit Indiana, Illinois as storms blast through parts of Midwest
Destructive storms blasting through parts of the Midwest spawned tornadoes that hit Indiana and Illinois, as near-hurricane force winds swept parts of the region.
See where homeowners pay the highest property taxes by county and state
The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
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Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs will offer relief, businesses say
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in major defeat
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
See where homeowners pay the highest property taxes by county and state
The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
Lawsuit against Amazon over suicides linked to chemical can go to trial
Four families whose loved ones died after consuming sodium nitrite allege that Amazon sold the product despite being aware it could be used for suicide.
How a U.S. strike on Iran could affect American drivers and borrowers
Oil prices could surge depending on the level of disruption from U.S. military strikes on Iran, Wall Street analysts say.
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Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in major defeat
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
Skier called loser by Trump flashes "L" sign after successful qualifier
After a successful halfpipe qualifier, Team USA's Hunter Hess flashed an "L" and referenced insults from President Donald Trump.
U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian warplanes off Alaskan coast
Two Russian Tu-95s bombers, two Su-35s fighter planes and an A-50 spy plane were detected in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, NORAD said.
Iran dangles investment proposals as off-ramp from Trump's gunboat diplomacy
President Trump has one bright red line for Iran's nuclear program and some areas of flexibility as he weighs military strikes or a possible deal in the coming days.
Trump tells Pentagon to release files on UFOs and "alien and extraterrestrial life"
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
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Federal tax dollars subsidize health care plans in ways you may not realize
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
NIH's Jay Bhattacharya will also serve as acting CDC director
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a Senate confirmed director since last summer, and that official was in the job for less than a month.
Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
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Police continue searches of former Prince Andrew's previous home
A day after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at his new home, police were still searching his previous residence on the Windsor estate.
Norway breaks record for most gold medals won at a single Winter Olympics
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo has earned the most gold medals at the Milano Cortina Games.
Skier called loser by Trump flashes "L" sign after successful qualifier
After a successful halfpipe qualifier, Team USA's Hunter Hess flashed an "L" and referenced insults from President Donald Trump.
U.S., U.K. to discuss use of British base as Iran balks at Trump's threat
Marco Rubio and his U.K. counterpart will discuss an apparent disagreement over the use of U.K. bases Trump says "may be necessary for" an attack on Iran.
4 tons of cocaine seized from "narco sub" in Pacific, video shows
Mexico said it seized about four tons of drugs and detained three people from a "narco sub" 250 nautical miles south of Manzanillo.
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Hilary Duff on her return to music
Millennial icon Hilary Duff is out with new music for the first time in more than a decade. She spoke to Anthony Mason about her return to performing, the decision to open up about relationships in her music and life as a mother of four.
"CIA" stars preview new series
Actors Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss speak with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new series "CIA," a spinoff of the "FBI" franchise. The duo talk about their conflicting characters, training for their roles and whether they know how this season ends as they continue to film.
Hilary Duff responds to rumors about old flame, sister Haylie and more
Hilary Duff opens up about taking the stage for the first time in 10 years, addresses fan rumors about her single "Mature," and shares deeply personal lyrics about her sister, Haylie, in a "CBS Mornings" interview.
Extended interview: Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff opens up about taking the stage for the first time in 10 years, addresses fan rumors about her single "Mature," and shares deeply personal lyrics about her sister, Haylie, in an interview with CBS News special correspondent Anthony Mason for "CBS Mornings."
Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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Social psychologist on social media addiction
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
Judge scolds Mark Zuckerberg's team for wearing Meta glasses to trial
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
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.
Mark Zuckerberg grilled in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
Zuckerberg testifies at social media trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday in a civil case over social media addiction allegations that skyrocketing social media use shows how people value the sites and it's not a strategy to keep users addicted. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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Woman went on first date, never returns home
19-year-old college student Sade Robinson went on a first date in 2024 and never returned home. 48 Hours correspondent Anne-Marie Green previews "Sade Robinson and The Secret Beach."
Why police released former Prince Andrew
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains under investigation after being questioned by police for hours for suspected misconduct in public office. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Latest news on former Prince Andrew's arrest
Former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on his 66th birthday as an investigation begins for suspected misconduct in public office following the release of more documents related to the probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. BBC News' Zoie O'Brien reports, and lawyer Mark Stephens has more on what's next in the investigation. Also, Virginia Giuffre's family reacts to the news of Andrew's arrest.
How the seat position in a murdered teen's car linked to her killer
Sade Robinson, 19, disappeared after a first date. Milwaukee investigators say clues in her car pointed to her assailant.
Man admits trying to bribe juror at ex-boxer's drug trafficking trial
A man charged with trying to bribe a juror with up to $100,000 at the drug trafficking trial of a former heavyweight boxer pleaded guilty to obstructing justice.
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New NASA boss criticizes agency over Starliner
NASA's new boss blasted both Boeing and his own space agency for the botched Starliner flight that left two astronauts stuck in space for months.
NASA's new chief rebukes Boeing, space agency over problem-plagued Starliner mission
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were expecting to spend eight to 10 days in space. They ended up remaining in orbit for 286 days.
Artemis II moon rocket refueled in practice countdown setting stage for historic flight
Engineers were able to fully fuel NASA's Artemis II moon rocket without any signs of leaks like the ones that derailed an earlier dress rehearsal.
Fresh crew arrives at International Space Station to boost numbers back to 7
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Kelly Pannek on hockey win at Winter Olympics
Kelly Pannek, a member of the U.S. women's hockey team, is celebrating a gold medal win after a stunning match against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Pannek joined CBS News 24/7 Mornings with her reaction.
New data on economic growth in 2025
The latest Gross Domestic Product report showed a slowdown in growth at the end of 2025. MarketWatch reporter Joy Wiltermuth has more.
Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court has issued a ruling striking down President Trump's tariff agenda, his signature economic policy during his second term in office. Tony Dokoupil anchored this CBS News special report.
Latest news on Iran's nuclear program
President Trump ramped up pressure on Iran to reach a deal on its nuclear program, and diplomatic sources tell CBS News there may be some movement on potential proposals. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports, and contributor Masih Alinejad has more insight on conditions in the Middle East.
Tornadoes slam the Midwest
Several tornadoes slammed parts of the Midwest as severe weather warnings persisted. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.