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Texas mother of two Crystal McDowell vanished in August 2017, just before Hurricane Harvey struck the Houston area. But family -- and investigators -- were convinced her disappearance had nothing to do with the storm.
"48 Hours" goes behind the scenes with investigators as they search for a mother of two who vanished just before Hurricane Harvey hit. Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates. Watch Saturday, August 1 at 9/8c on CBS.
Crystal McDowell vanished in August 2017, just before Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area. When her car is found in a flooded Motel 6 parking lot, the list of possible suspects grows longer, and the storm makes it even harder for investigators to find out what happened to her.
The pipe that broke apart while undergoing repairs was 8 feet wide and supplies as much as half of the drinking water to the nation's fourth largest city.
A fourth victim was found inside a car as floodwaters receded
Flooding from seemingly non-stop downpours spurred more than 1,700 water rescues and evacuations in Southeast Texas, and Imelda is being blamed for at least two deaths
Winnie, Texas, was one of the hardest hit areas during Hurricane Harvey two years ago. Now, the area has been slammed again with flooding from Imelda. Mireya Villarreal reports.
"48 Hours" goes behind the scenes with investigators as they search for a mother of two who vanished just before Hurricane Harvey hit. Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates.
"Our big thing with Harvey was arrive early, stay late," said one of the group's leaders
It has been two years this weekend since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas. Along with Hurricane Katrina, Harvey is as the costliest storm on record, with damage estimated at $125 billion. Most disaster response focuses on the immediate aftermath – but one group has stayed to help residents deal with the mess that’s left behind. Jeff Glor reports.
The victims affected include survivors of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the 2017 California wildfires
President Trump says he'll be providing federal funds for the people affected by the massive tornado in Alabama. But people who are less well off might not find themselves with the aid they need. An NPR investigation found wealthier, white Americans tend to get more federal aid than minorities and those less well-off. Robert Benincasa, a producer from the NPR investigations unit, joins Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Two straight years of fierce hurricanes, massive wildfires and flooding caused global losses of $650 billion
Survivors of hurricanes Harvey and Irma received millions more in FEMA funds than Hurricane María survivors, according to the study
As Democrats try to retake the House, districts like the 7th in Texas will play a huge role. Immigration and health care are big issues for voters, but so is the response after Hurricane Harvey. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor reports.
Texas' 7th District has only elected Republicans to Congress for 50 years. Now, it's a toss-up
Migrant caravan heads north despite warnings to end journey; Soldier and his military dog travel the road to recovery together
With the recovery from Hurricane Florence underway, 60 Minutes examines how Henk Ovink and the Netherlands have revolutionized flood prevention techniques
Volunteers have stepped up to help as the state deals with flooding after Florence
Volunteers from states like Vermont, Indiana and Florida are all ready to help when the storm hits
Chris Williams named his restaurant Lucille's to honor his pioneering great-grandmother, but her influence goes beyond just the name
One year ago, chef Chris Williams was forced to close his Southern-style Houston eatery Lucille’s during its busiest month because of the flooding rains brought by Hurricane Harvey. Lucille’s weathered the storm and is having its best year since opening in 2012. The inspiration for the restaurant goes back three generations into the family history of its owner and chef. Michelle Miller reports.
Lane dropped 52.02 inches of rain on Mountain View, Hawaii, over four days
With new concrete going over an old course, water won't soak into the ground
One year ago, Hurricane Harvey pummeled east Texas for days inundating Houston and leaving $125 billion in damage. It is the costliest storm in U.S. history. Omar Villafranca returns to Houston for a look at what’s being done to prevent future flooding.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile has NATO members on edge after the missiles were used in a strike on Ukraine early Thursday morning.
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Most Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, live there legally through Temporary Protected Status, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Trump's new lawyers will have to decide how to handle hot-button issues before the high court this term, including cases on treatments for transgender youth and on ghost guns.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Ernie and Cheryl Johnson had planned to hold onto their late son Michael's quirky key collection forever. But then they met 6-year-old Cooper Kivett.
Most Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, live there legally through Temporary Protected Status, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Trump's new lawyers will have to decide how to handle hot-button issues before the high court this term, including cases on treatments for transgender youth and on ghost guns.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile has NATO members on edge after the missiles were used in a strike on Ukraine early Thursday morning.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
The Dublin jury awarded the woman nearly $257,000 for her lawsuit that claimed Conor McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her on Dec. 9, 2018
A 38-year-old man has been jailed in France for raping his teenage daughter for years and inviting other men, many of them much older, to join in the abuse.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Delicious menu suggestions from top chefs, cookbook authors, food writers, restaurateurs, and the editors of Food & Wine magazine.
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
Nearly 25 years after the original "Gladiator" won five Academy Awards, Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," out Nov. 22. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director about bringing his epic vision back to life.
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
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.
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
Fandango's November survey discovered which movies are the most highly anticipated ahead of the holiday season. Managing editor Erik Davis joins CBS News to discuss the films people are itching to see and why.
A historic season of women's soccer is culminating in an epic title showdown. The Washington Spirit will square off with the Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League championship.
Rosemary's Midtown executive chef Christopher Caliso joins CBS News to discuss new and creative ways to upgrade this year's Thanksgiving dinner.
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.