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Hottest May on record

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA said that this was the hottest May on record in U.S. history. This was due a to variety of factors. One was being that the jet stream was position more northerly than normal. This allowed a heat ridge to sit over the mid-western United States. A study has also come out that shows hurricanes are moving 10 percent slower. This means more storms like Harvey from August of 2017 which dumped a tremendous amount of rainfall.

Jun 6, 2018
05:39

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Trump, first lady attend FEMA briefing

"We've never experienced so many large-scale disasters in such a short period of time," said Mr. Trump as he and first lady Melania Trump joined members of the Cabinet to receive a FEMA briefing ahead of the 2018 hurricane season. Watch the president's remarks.

Jun 6, 2018
13:23

Puerto Rico Marks Holiday Season Amidst Slow Hurricane Recovery

Puerto Rico ordered to release hurricane-related death data

Government has 7 days to comply with the ruling, which responds to a lawsuit filed by CNN and Puerto Rico's Center for Investigative Journalism

Jun 5, 2018

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Hard numbers: Trump approval rating and more

President Trump's approval rating among Republicans stands at 87 percent, and U.S. cable news outlets spent far more time covering the Roseanne Barr scandal than the report on deaths from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, Alex Kliment, takes us through today's hard numbers.

Jun 5, 2018
04:23

Kabul under siege, Feeding Puerto Rico, "The Greek Freak"

Kabul under siege while America's longest war rages on; then, José Andrés feeds the people of Puerto Rico; and, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks' "Greek Freak"

Jun 3, 2018
44:05

Feeding Puerto Rico

José Andrés has some 30 popular restaurants across the United States, but he barely stepped foot in them after Hurricane Maria. He and an army of chefs and volunteers were serving the people in Puerto Rico. Anderson Cooper reports.

Jun 3, 2018
13:12

Feeding Puerto Rico

Jun 3, 2018

Puerto Rico still recovering as hurricane season starts

Hurricane season officially started Friday, and Puerto Rico still hasn't fully recovered from September's Hurricane Maria. This week, the Puerto Rico Department of Health released new information on the number of deaths following Maria. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports from San Juan.

Jun 2, 2018
02:14

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Puerto Rico braces for new hurricane season

Hurricane season officially began Friday, but Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover from last year's deadly Hurricane Maria. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN from San Juan, Puerto Rico with the latest.

Jun 1, 2018
03:17

Puerto Rico agency sues government to obtain death data

The agency announced it has sued the U.S. territory's health department and demographic registry to obtain death data following Hurricane Maria

Jun 1, 2018

"Never forget us": Thousands in Puerto Rico still without power

If you land in San Juan, you'll find most people going about their lives -- but just outside the city, it's impossible to miss the misery

Jun 1, 2018

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11,000 in Puerto Rico still without power

Hurricane season officially begins today, but thousands in Puerto Rico still haven't recovered from last year's Hurricane Maria. It could take another two months to fully restore power to more than 11,000 people who lost it more than eight months ago. David Begnaud reports from San Juan.

Jun 1, 2018
03:00

Puerto Rico -- Hurricane Maria aftermath -- no power

Official reveals new timeline for restoring power in Puerto Rico

"We all wish we were further along," CEO of Puerto Rico's Electric Power Authority said; more than 11,000 customers remain in the dark

May 31, 2018

Hurricane Maria's death toll

A new study from Harvard University shows the death toll in Puerto Rico stemming from Hurricane Maria is far higher than previously thought. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud spoke with family members who lost loved ones after the storm. They say they believe Maria played a role in their deaths.

May 30, 2018
02:00

Family members react to study showing shocking death toll from Hurricane Maria

A study by Harvard University found that the death toll in Puerto Rico stemming from Hurricane Maria is likely 70 times higher than official estimates

May 31, 2018

San Juan mayor on hurricane death toll study

A new Harvard University study estimates Puerto Rico's death toll from Hurricane Maria could be more than 70 times higher than reported. The study estimates more than 4,600 people died, but the official government death toll is 64. David Begnaud speaks with the San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz about the government response to the storm.

May 30, 2018
00:50

Puerto Rico governor responds to shocking report on hurricane death toll

Harvard University study estimates the death toll from the storm is more than 4,600 while the official government toll is 64

May 30, 2018

Puerto Rico hurricane death toll in thousands

Harvard University researchers say last year's death toll from Hurricane Maria is dramatically larger than reported. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the study estimates more than 4,600 people died in Puerto Rico. The official government death toll is 64. David Begnaud reports from San Juan.

May 30, 2018
02:54

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Study: 4,600+ Puerto Rico hurricane deaths

The real death toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is more than 70 times higher than officials claimed, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud, who spent weeks in Puerto Rico reporting on the hurricane and its aftermath, joins CBSN to discuss the study.

May 29, 2018
05:18

Study: Maria likely killed 4,600 people – 70 times higher than official tally

Most deaths after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico are blamed on interruptions in medical care due to power outages and blocked or washed out roads, says a new report

May 29, 2018

Puerto Rico "preparing for a catastrophic event" as hurricane season nears

In the wake of Hurricane Maria, emergency plans have been changed to warn the island's residents they need enough supplies to survive 10 days, rather than three

May 10, 2018

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FEMA extends housing aid for Puerto Ricans

CBS News' David Begnaud joins CBSN with details on FEMA's plans to extend its temporary housing program through June 30. People displaced by the hurricane will also be offered transportation to help them return home.

May 3, 2018
06:00

Puerto Rico governor on "highly frustrating" hurricane recovery process

Ricardo Rosselló says the U.S. territory is "starting to reach normalcy," but 40,000 homes and businesses are still without power

Apr 25, 2018

Puerto Rico governor on hurricane recovery

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico is the subject of our series, American Voices, where we explore how high-level debates play out on the local level. About 40,000 homes and businesses in Puerto Rico are still without power, seven months after Hurricane Maria's devastation. Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the recovery process and launching an effort to mobilize Puerto Ricans across the U.S. before the midterm elections.

Apr 25, 2018
06:34

Tensions rise as Puerto Rico residents lack basic services

Puerto Rico's Senate ordered government agencies to explain why tens of thousands of people in rural areas remain without power

Apr 24, 2018

A resident helps free a stranded car as Tropical Storm Helene strikes Boone, North Carolina

Helene slams Southeast, leaving over 40 dead and millions without power

Millions of customers in several states were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.

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People inspect damage at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut

Senior Hezbollah commanders targeted in Beirut strike, Israeli official says

Hezbollah senior commanders were the target of the strikes, according to a senior Israeli official, who said it was too early to confirm if the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had been killed.

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Harris vows to keep Biden's border crackdown

During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vice President Kamala Harris said she intends to keep President Biden's asylum crackdown in place.

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Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died

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Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns

This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.

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Dozens airlifted from Tennessee hospital roof amid flooding

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The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.

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Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns

This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.

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Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.

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Army doctor reaches plea deal in sexual misconduct case

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Southwest is renovating its cabins. Here's what the planes will look like.

Bigger bins and premium-priced seating with added legroom are just some of the changes the carrier is betting will win over customers.

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Dozens airlifted from Tennessee hospital roof amid flooding

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Southwest is renovating its cabins. Here's what the planes will look like.

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Hurricane Helene hits homeowners already facing soaring insurance costs

Rising Florida home insurance rates, which surged 45% from 2017 to 2022, are likely to keep climbing along with the mercury, experts say.

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Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds

Loophole in law means potentially deadly furniture is still being sold by major retailers, advocacy group cautions.

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Key U.S. inflation gauge shows prices continued cooling in August

Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.

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White House urges dockworkers and East Coast ports to avoid strike

A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says

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Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns

This follows a bombshell report last week which found that Robinson had posted racist and sexually explicit comments online.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Visits "The Story With Martha MacCallum

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Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges

Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.

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Amazon, Walmart still sell older dressers that pose tip-over risk, CR finds

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USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak

Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.

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Sep 26

Athens, Georgia, Publix, Grocery Store Boar's Head deli meats, display

Boar's Head plants nationwide now part of law enforcement investigation, USDA says

Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.

Sep 26

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50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark

The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.

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Senior Hezbollah commanders targeted in Beirut strike, Israeli official says

Hezbollah senior commanders were the target of the strikes, according to a senior Israeli official, who said it was too early to confirm if the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, had been killed.

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Hurricane Isaac strengthens, Tropical Storm Joyce forms in the Atlantic

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores

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Climate protesters demonstrate at the National Gallery in London

Van Gogh paintings vandalized after activists sentenced in similar incident

In October 2022, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.

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Ex-intelligence chief jailed for "aggravated torture" of journalist

Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.

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Preview: Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay

In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" September 29, correspondent Anthony Mason talks with Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of the rock band Coldplay about their massively-successful world tour.

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Naomi Campbell banned from running U.K. charity over "serious misconduct"

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Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89

British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."

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"CBS Mornings Plus" debuts third hour of live coverage on Monday, Sept. 30

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Top staff leave OpenAI amid for-profit push

Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.

Sep 26
04:13

Super Micro Computer shares plunge on report of federal probe

Super Micro Computer's stock price fell sharply after the Wall Street Journal reported the company faces a federal investigation.

Sep 26

How AI powered robots are helping small farms

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Mar 28
03:27

Here are the celebrity voices Meta now uses for its AI chatbots

Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.

Sep 25

File photo: Sean "Diddy" Combs and Justin Bieber in 2014

Bieber song about "'Diddy' party" is likely AI-generated, researchers say

CBS News found the song has been used in more than 4,500 TikTok videos alone, with some users believing it's a song released by Bieber.

Sep 24

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50 "exceptionally well-preserved" Viking skeletons unearthed in Denmark

The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.

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Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.

Sep 26
05:25

Climate change views in Florida and Texas

Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.

Sep 26
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Why are houses collapsing on Outer Banks?

Three houses have collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, in less than a week — and they're likely not the last. Here's why.

Sep 26
00:58

California officials on climate change laws

President Biden touted his administration's climate progress at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. But in California, lawmakers have often been ahead of the federal government's climate policy, although they are not always aligned. CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts has more.

Sep 25
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Army doctor reaches plea deal in sexual misconduct case

Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army physician accused by more than 40 patients of sexual misconduct, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, his attorney says.

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Eric Adams pleads not guilty

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court Friday and pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him. CBS News' Nikki Battiste was in court while the Adams' arraignment took place.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams arraigned

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Ex-intelligence chief jailed for "aggravated torture" of journalist

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Eric Adams set to be arraigned

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges that include bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.

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Crew Dragon set for first Cape Canaveral launch to space station

A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty

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2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission

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Sep 23

"Mini-moon" to temporarily orbit Earth

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Sep 19
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Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year

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NASA's "Hidden Figures" honored in Congressional Gold Medal ceremony

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