CBS Evening News, October 9th, 2020
Hurricane Delta threatens Louisiana with "life-threatening" storm surge; Baseballs bring three generations together in Alabama.
Hurricane Delta
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Another hurricane devastates Louisiana
Coastal Louisiana was hit by yet another hurricane on Friday, weeks after Hurricane Laura battered the same area. David Begnaud reports from Lake Charles, where families are once again picking up the pieces.
Delta downgraded to tropical storm
Heavy rain and strong winds are again pounding coastal Louisiana and portions of Texas and Mississippi after Hurricane Delta became the tenth named storm to hit the U.S. mainland in 2020. While it was downgraded to a tropical storm overnight, Delta still carries danger as it moves slowly inland with winds of about 45 miles per hour. Mireya Villarreal reports from hard-hit Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Hurricane Delta threatens Louisiana
Hurricane Delta is about to make landfall along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. It will be the tenth named storm to make landfall this year in the U.S. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Hurricane Delta batters the Gulf Coast
Several hundred thousand people are without power along the U.S. Gulf Coast after Hurricane Delta made landfall on Friday night. Delta is the 10th named hurricane to make landfall this year. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villareal reports from the hard-hit city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, with the latest on the recovery efforts.
Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Louisiana
Heavy rain and strong winds are again pounding coastal Louisiana and portions of Texas and Mississippi after Hurricane Delta made landfall Friday evening. It has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, though the system has left more than 600,000 people without power. David Begnaud reports from Lafayette, Louisiana.
Hurricane Delta batters Louisiana
Hurricane Delta slammed into Louisiana's Gulf Coast Friday, making landfall miles from where Hurricane Laura struck just six weeks ago. Shreveport, Louisiana, Mayor Adrian Perkins joined CBSN with more on the storm's impact.
Hurricane Delta makes landfall as Category 2 storm
Hurricane Delta made landfall as a Category 2 storm in Creole, Louisiana. The storm is unleashing damaging winds and a life-threatening storm surge just six weeks after Hurricane Laura struck. Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN with the latest on the storm.
U.S. Gulf Coast braces for second major hurricane in less than 2 months
Communities along the Gulf Coast are preparing for Hurricane Delta just six weeks after being hit by Hurricane Laura. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal has the latest from Louisiana, and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berradeli joins CBSN to explain the role climate change has had in this very busy hurricane season.
Tracking Hurricane Delta before it makes landfall
Hurricane Delta, a major Category 3 storm, is on its way to make landfall on the U.S. CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
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Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Delta
Hurricane Delta is gaining strength over the Gulf of Mexico as it approaches landfall along the Louisiana coast. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest on the path of the potentially devastating storm.
Hurricane Delta churns toward Gulf Coast
People in Louisiana are preparing for the arrival or Hurricane Delta later in the week, just six weeks after the state was hit by Hurricane Laura. The storm already barreled through Mexico on Wednesday, knocking out power for more than 266,000 people in the Yucatan Peninsula. “CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from Delcambre, Louisiana.
Hurricane Delta heading toward the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Delta battered Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, knocking out power across the resort area. Now, the storm is heading toward the Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall this week. Mireya Villarreal takes a look.
Hurricane Delta churns toward Gulf Coast
Hurricane Delta is expected to gain strength as it churns its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward the Louisiana coast. The powerful storm was downgraded overnight to a Category 2 just before making landfall in Mexico. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest.
Hurricane Delta takes aim at Louisiana coast
Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified before reaching Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, and it's expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Friday. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest.
Hurricane Delta leaves hundreds of thousands without power
The storm slammed the same region that was devastated by Hurricane Laura just six weeks ago.
Hundreds of thousands lose power as Delta slams the Gulf Coast
Delta made landfall near Creole, Louisiana, as a Category 2 storm on Friday evening, but quickly weakened to a Category 1.
Hurricane Delta takes aim at the Gulf Coast
The Category 3 storm is growing more powerful and expected to hit Louisiana Friday evening.
Hurricane Delta may bring "life-threatening" storm surge to Gulf Coast
Forecasters warn that the hurricane could blow ashore a storm surge of up to 11 feet.
Hurricane Delta bears striking resemblance to Atlantic's most intense storm
Perhaps the most astonishing similarity is its extremely small eye. The smaller the eye, the faster the winds can circulate around the center.
American tourists trapped after Hurricane Delta strikes Mexico
The city of New Orleans is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Delta barrels across the Gulf of Mexico with Louisiana in its sights.
Hurricane Delta hits Mexico, toppling trees and knocking out power
Powerful storm weakened somewhat to a Category 3 but still packed sustained winds of 120 mph as it headed for landfall over resort-heavy peninsula that includes Cancun.
Hurricane Delta intensifies into Category 4 storm
"You've likely never experienced a storm this strong before in your life," says CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli. He joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain Hurricane Delta's trajectory and why climate change is intensifying major storms.
Bondi faces heated questions on handling of Epstein files at House hearing
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Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say
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U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz wins gold in 1,000 meters, sets Olympic record
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Russia says again it will abide by lapsed weapons treaty if U.S. does
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Breezy Johnson has plans for her repaired gold medal
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James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
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U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz wins gold in 1,000 meters, sets Olympic record
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Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
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How slower U.S. population growth could impact the economy
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An attorney for one of the lawmakers who appeared in a video telling members of the military to reject "illegal orders" demanded that the federal prosecutors preserve records for a potential suit.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
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Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
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Breezy Johnson has plans for her repaired gold medal
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Rules of mysterious ancient board game decoded by AI, scientists say
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Lindsey Vonn shares update after 3rd surgery: "I'm making progress"
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Russia says again it will abide by lapsed weapons treaty if U.S. does
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Actor James Van Der Beek dies at 48
Actor James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek," "Varsity Blues" and more, has died at the age of 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media.
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Americans turn to AI for mental health advice
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Former FBI special agent on Guthrie case
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Lieu accuses Bondi of lying under oath
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Jayapal blasts Bondi over Epstein files
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At a House hearing on Wednesday, Democratic Rep. Lou Correa of California criticized some of the redactions in the Justice Department's files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In response, Attorney General Pam Bondi said, "If any man's name was redacted that should not have been, we will of course unredact it."
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Bondi on unredacted Epstein survivors' names
GOP Rep. Chip Roy of Texas asked Attorney General Pam Bondi why some of the names of Jeffrey Epstein survivors were unredacted in files released by the Justice Department.
Details in FBI search for Nancy Guthrie
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Actor James Van Der Beek dies at 48
Actor James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek," "Varsity Blues" and more, has died at the age of 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media.