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Heavy rain in the West brought massive flooding to several states over the weekend. In Iowa, many are still surveying the damage as they try to move forward without flood insurance. CBS Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan reports.
Spencer, Iowa, residents are worrying about clean-up costs after the Little Sioux River crested to record heights, flooding their community. Meanwhile, heavy rain prompted evacuations in parts of South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. CBS News Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan has more.
Record-breaking flooding has inundated towns in the Big Sioux River Valley in Iowa and South Dakota. At least one person was killed in South Dakota, Gov. Kristi Noem said. CBS News Minnesota reporter Jennifer Mayerle is in Waterville, Minnesota, a town fighting floodwaters of its own, with more on the weather.
Police in China say a 55-year-old suspect has been arrested after four American instructors visiting the city of Jilin from Iowa's Cornell College were stabbed and wounded. CBS News' Roxana Saberi has the latest.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
Over 6,000 wind turbines produce about 60% of Iowa's energy. They also help struggling farmers offset losses.
As agriculture becomes more unstable due to climate change, some struggling farmers in Iowa are installing wind turbines to help bolster their profits and remain viable. Janet Shamlian explains.
The steep loss from the top egg-producing state triggered a disaster proclamation from Iowa's governor.
There is a looming threat of severe weather in Texas Thursday after a powerful storm already caused damage in Temple and parts of the Plains this week. Meanwhile, the death toll climbed in Greenfield, Iowa, where a strong tornado leveled the small town and caused damage to the only hospital in the area. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Residents are still sifting through the wreckage after Tuesday night's tornado outbreak in Western Iowa that decimated the town of Greenfield. At least five people were killed. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more.
At least five people were killed in Tuesday's tornado outbreak that obliterated the western Iowa town of Greenfield, authorities said. At least 35 others are hurt. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more from Greenfield.
A small town in Iowa is dealing with the aftermath of a devastating bout of tornadoes. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains why these severe storms increasingly hit the U.S. at higher strengths.
The town of Greenfield, Iowa, was devastated Tuesday by a twister which caused multiple deaths and destroyed homes and businesses. Search and rescue operations were still ongoing Wednesday. The tornado was one of several reported across the Midwest, brought on by powerful storms. Roxana Saberi has the latest from Greenfield.
Several people were killed in Iowa after a series of storms and tornadoes slammed the Midwest Tuesday. Fifteen counties across the state are under a disaster proclamation. CBS News' Roxana Saberi has more as more severe weather is expected in the region.
Gov. Kim Reynolds and other Iowa authorities gave an update Wednesday morning about the ongoing search and rescue operation after a deadly tornado-producing storm rolled through the western portion of the state Tuesday night.
Another round of deadly tornadoes rolled through the U.S. Tuesday night with several twisters spotted across Iowa. Officials in Greenfield, a town about 55 miles southwest of Des Moines, said they still don't know how many people were killed in the storm. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more.
There were multiple fatalities from a tornado that ripped through the small Iowa town of Greenfield, which saw homes and businesses destroyed.
Over the past several days, multiple tornadoes have torn across the Midwest and Great Plains. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has the latest forecast.
More than 100 tornadoes were detected in six states in the Midwest over the weekend.
There have been several injuries linked to tornadoes on Friday, but no fatalities have been reported.
David Schultz's wife said that the person found was wearing boots that matched her husband's, and his keys were found in the pants pocket.
A dozen reported tornadoes left behind destroyed homes and scattered debris in several midwestern states, including Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. CBS News' Roxana Saberi reports on the severe weather.
Strong storms across the central U.S. have caused damage and spawned tornadoes, with more severe storms in the forecast through the night.
The Iowa law could mean criminal charges for people who have outstanding deportation orders, or who have previously been removed from or denied admission to the U.S.
Sunday's championship, which sealed South Carolina's undefeated season and Caitlin Clark's last college game, was the most-watched women's college basketball game ever.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, forming world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry transitions away from fossil fuels.
A woman died after she was set on fire aboard the New York City subway on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.
The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."
North Korea has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military in its war against Ukraine.
Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, forming world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry transitions away from fossil fuels.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.
President-elect Donald Trump also seemed to suggest the Panama Canal should belong to the United States.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
How long are you contagious after getting COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia and more? Here's what to know to keep others safe this holiday season.
Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports.
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
President-elect Donald Trump also seemed to suggest the Panama Canal should belong to the United States.
Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese aviators.
The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."
North Korea has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military in its war against Ukraine.
Today, upwards of 700,000 Israelis live in settlements which the U.N. calls illegal. "Sunday Morning" talks with two settlers and with Palestinians in the West Bank living on opposite sides of an Israeli security barrier.
Samara Joy, the 25-year-old jazz sensation and three-time Grammy winner, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about her new album "Portrait" and her holiday tour with family.
In the highly anticipated film "A Complete Unknown," Boyd Holbrook portrays Johnny Cash and brings to life the music legend's early interactions with Bob Dylan, played by Timothée Chalamet. Holbrook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the role.
Actress and producer Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni, her costar and the director of "It Ends with Us," of repeated sexual harassment on set and of orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Baldoni's attorney called the claims "categorically false."
In this web exclusive, Darren Criss and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate the holiday in a performance of Criss' "Christmas Dance."
Darren Criss, the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending," helps "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of the Hugh Martin-Ralph Blane standard, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.
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.
By most accounts, alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in just the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones. Correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
During Luigi Mangione's arraignment on New York state charges Monday, his attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, addressed the court about concerns she has about Mangione having a fair trial in the case. Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges stemming from the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday morning to the New York state murder and terrorism charges he's facing for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano and CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi have the latest.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to appear in a New York court Monday to face state charges, including first-degree murder as a crime of terrorism.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A suspect is in custody after a woman was killed after being set on fire inside a New York City subway car on Sunday. Tammy Mutasa has the latest.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
The House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz shows the former congressman paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl and used illegal drugs, according to a final draft of the comprehensive investigative report obtained by CBS News. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
During Luigi Mangione's arraignment on New York state charges Monday, his attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, addressed the court about concerns she has about Mangione having a fair trial in the case. Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges stemming from the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Samara Joy, the 25-year-old jazz sensation and three-time Grammy winner, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about her new album "Portrait" and her holiday tour with family.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday morning to the New York state murder and terrorism charges he's facing for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano and CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi have the latest.
A new survey reveals nearly half of Americans anticipate heated discussions at holiday gatherings this year, with politics, family issues and religion topping the list of hot-button topics. Dan Lyons, author of "The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut," shares advice on navigating the season peacefully.