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Over 20,000 people have been rescued in Louisiana, after over two feet of rain drenched a large part of the state. CBS News' Omar Villafranca explains how people are coping with the tragic flooding.
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Record flooding and torrential rains are sweeping through Louisiana and Mississippi. At least three people have died in Louisiana, where a state of emergency has been declared. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN by phone with the latest details from Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
La. and Miss. struggle with "historic" floods
Deadly flooding that started Friday has damaged more than nearly 3,000 homes around the Baton Rouge area
Watch: Dramatic rescue of woman from submerged car
More than 1,000 rescued across Louisiana amid "unprecedented" flooding; at least 3 have been killed
Heavy rain, flooding prompts rescues in Louisiana, Mississippi
Low pressure system that formed over Florida last weekend moved west and Friday was centered along the Louisiana-Mississippi state line
Judge blocks Mississippi law on objections to same-sex marriage
Federal judge steps in moments before measure impeding same-sex marriage would have gone into effect; appeals expected
"Mississippi Burning" investigation closes after decades
After more than 50 years, investigators have closed the "Mississippi Burning" case of three civil rights workers who were murdered in Mississippi. Bill Plante has more on the closing of the case, for a crime he covered for CBS News more than half a century ago.
Mississippi KKK leader defends post-Orlando anti-gay leaflets
The Imperial Wizard of the United Dixie White Knights says "people may not like our views, but we are entitled to them"
Sweltering heat wave expands to Midwest, South
In a dozen states, temperatures are forecast in the 90s, but the humidity is expected to make them feel much hotter
Best and worst economies: Where does your state rank?
This nationwide ranking from top to bottom is based on economic activity, economic health and innovation potential
The story behind "Free State of Jones"
In the new film starring Matthew McConaughey, a Confederate soldier deserts and declares his Mississippi county a sovereign state beyond Northern or Southern rule
Mississippi man released from jail in daughter's hot car death
Shania Caradine died Thursday after the infant was left in her father's overheated car outside the 333 Restaurant for about four hours
Father faces criminal charges after 8-month-old dies in car
Mississippi girl was rushed to hospital after she was found unconscious in overheated car
This week marks 62 years since the U.S. Supreme court outlawed segregation in public schools
This week marks 62 years since the U.S. Supreme court outlawed segregation in public schools. But a recent study ordered by the U.S. government discovered the percentage of schools comprised of mostly black or Hispanic students has more than doubled since 2000. Michelle Miller reports from a school district in the Deep South that's been ordered to integrate
A court order to integrate schools in Cleveland, Mississippi, was announced a day before the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
A court order to integrate schools in Cleveland, Mississippi, was announced Monday, a day before the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. While Cleveland School District officials contend they have made big strides since they were first ordered to desegregate back in 1969, the federal judge ruled that wasn't enough. Michelle Miller reports on the divided town.
Order to integrate Miss. school district met with resistance
Cleveland School District officials say they've made big strides since being ordered to desegregate in 1969, but a federal judge ruled that wasn't enough
The latest frontier in America's civil rights battle: Restrooms
Critics blast state laws against transgendered individuals, but backers of anti-LGBTQ bills say religious opponents of same sex marriage are the real parties being discriminated against
Mississippi State student dies in fall at school's football stadium
University officials warned people not to trespass in the football stadium after a student fell through the roof of a video scoreboard and died
ACLU sues Mississippi over "religious freedom" law
After July 1, workers in the state can start citing their own religious objections to same-sex marriage to deny services to people
Alabama city rescinds Target bathroom ordinance
The Oxford city council has a change of heart about the controversial policy it adopted that took aim at the retailer
Will anti-LGBT boycott of Target benefit Walmart?
As 916,000 say they'll avoid Target for letting transgender people use the bathroom they want, a Christian group touts its rival
Storm threat shifts after day of hail, wind in Midwest
More springtime storms develop after hail, high winds rake communities from Nebraska, Missouri to Texas
During a town hall that was part of President Obama's trip to the U.K., a person announced they were "non-binary," not identifying as male or female
During a town hall that was part of President Obama's trip to the U.K., a person announced they were "non-binary," not identifying as male or female. The unscripted moment came amid questions from the British LGBT community about controversial so-called "religious freedom" laws that were recently adopted in North Carolina and Mississippi. Margaret Brennan has more.
Mississippi governor signs church gun law
State police chiefs' organization opposed a key portion of the Church Protection Act
Navy ceremony moved over Mississippi anti-gay law objection
After Portland mayor refuses to travel to Magnolia State over "bigotry" objections, plans for a Navy ship move thousands of miles away
Helene death toll climbs past 100 as Southeast digs out from devastation
Helene has left at least 116 people dead, CBS News has confirmed, and caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to several million people.
Israel confirms death of another Hezbollah commander, strikes targets in Yemen
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."
What WNBA rookies, veterans are bringing to league as interest spikes
Basketball fans are packing the stands and tuning in as interest in the WNBA grows.
How Walz and Vance are preparing for the 2024 VP debate
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
Florida home hurricane damage reports changed, whistleblowers say
A family expected a large insurance payout after Hurricane Ian devastated their Florida home. Then the check came, and questions about allegedly shortchanged homeowners came with it.
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
FEMA administrator on N.C. flooding: "I don't know that anybody could be fully prepared"
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the storm "a true multi-state event" that's had "significant impacts" across five states.
Primanti Brothers denies claim Vance was "banned" from entering
After some initial confusion, Vance was permitted to enter and encouraged people to support a small business.
SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
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Helene death toll climbs past 100 as Southeast digs out from devastation
Helene has left at least 116 people dead, CBS News has confirmed, and caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to several million people.
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
Residents ordered to evacuate or shelter in place after fire at chemical plant
People in the northern part of Rockdale County were ordered to evacuate and others were told to shelter in place with windows and doors closed.
How Walz and Vance are preparing for the 2024 VP debate
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
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Spotify temporarily goes down as thousands left without access to tunes
More than 40,000 people reported outages with the music platform on downdetector.com.
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.
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.
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.
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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California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
How Walz and Vance are preparing for the 2024 VP debate
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan join Robert Costa.
Larry Hogan says "neither one of the two candidates has earned my vote" in presidential race
The popular Republican governor, who served from 2015 to 2023, has Trump's endorsement. But Hogan said he won't be voting for the former president.
Transcript: Larry Hogan, former Maryland governor, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 29, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Larry Hogan, former Maryland governor, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Sept. 29, 2024.
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Embattled Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre to resign
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
A birth injury left him in agony. A complex surgery "changed everything"
Tyler Theroux was born with a brachial plexus injury that would eventually leave him depressed and in extreme pain. A complex surgery finally provided relief.
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.
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.
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
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Israel confirms death of another Hezbollah commander, strikes targets in Yemen
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."
Austria's far-right Freedom Party heading for its first national election win
A projection for ORF public television, based on counting of more than half the votes, put support for the Freedom Party at 29.2% and Chancellor Karl Nehammer's Austrian People's Party at 26.3%.
Pope Francis denounces military attacks that go "beyond morality"
Pope Francis, who didn't mention Israel by name and said he was speaking in general terms, said that "the defense must always be proportional to that attack."
New Zealand reclaims world record for largest mass haka
The record was broken in deafening fashion at Eden Park rugby stadium in Auckland.
U.S. military says it killed 37 militants in Syria airstrikes
U.S. Central Command said two of the dead were senior militants affiliated with the extremist Islamic State group and an al-Qaeda-linked group in Syria.
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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
John Ashton, "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise actor, dies at 76
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.
Malcolm Gladwell on "Revenge of the Tipping Point"
Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell's latest, "Revenge of the Tipping Point," builds on a familiar idea from his books: You may think you know how the world works, but you're wrong! The provocative Gladwell talks with correspondent David Pogue about why he's refused to change his approach, his work ethic, or his contrarianism.
Coldplay on their record-breaking world tour: "We're having such a great time"
During a stop on their "Music of the Spheres" global tour, which Billboard calls "the biggest rock tour of all time," Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman and Jonny Buckland talk about their new album, the songwriting process, and their future playing together.
Coldplay on their record-breaking world tour
Twenty-five years after their first hit record, Coldplay's current world tour, which Billboard calls "the biggest rock tour of all time," has earned more than a billion dollars and sold more than 10 million tickets. During a stop in Dublin, correspondent Anthony Mason catches up with Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman and Jonny Buckland to talk about "Moon Music" (the band's tenth studio album), the songwriting process, and their future playing together.
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California governor vetoes first-in-nation AI safety bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
In Finland, classes in recognizing fake news, disinformation
Being able to identify hoaxes, avoid scams, and debunk propaganda is a civic skill required in today's information society. That's why the curriculum of students in Finland includes media literacy lessons, aimed at safeguarding a precious resource: the truth. Correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
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.
Capsule launches that will bring Starliner crew home
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday with a NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut aboard a Crew Dragon capsule that normally carries four. That is because the Crew Dragon's two empty seats will be used to give two Boeing Starliner astronauts a ride back to Earth next February. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were part of Boeing's first crewed test flight of its Starliner, and though it got them to the International Space Station back in June, problems with its propulsion system prompted NASA to look for another ride. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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.
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How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
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.
How the 2015 Paris Agreement came together
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.
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.
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Did a former Idaho state trooper use his training to stage his wife's death?
Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder?
Menendez brothers' claims of abuse supported by letter, new allegation
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
How a former Idaho state trooper was arrested for his wife's murder
Kendy Howard was found dead in her bathtub. While dispatched as a suicide, clues at the scene made Kootenai County authorities suspicious.
Arkansas couple accused of trying to sell baby for beer, money
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
At least 17 killed in 2 mass shootings in the same town in South Africa
A search was underway for the suspects, national police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe said in a statement regarding the two mass shootings in South Africa.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon brings 2 fresh crew members to space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
SpaceX launches two-man crew on flight to space station
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX prepares to launch crewed mission
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
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
2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
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9/29: The Takeout: Rep. Debbie Dingell
Rep. Debbie Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, talks with Major Garrett about voter enthusiasm in her state, how the Israel-Hamas war is affecting her district and the politics of a potential government shutdown on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Trump ratchets up rhetoric, drawing backlash
Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Nevada after a fundraiser in Los Angeles. Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania as his rethoric and insults draw new scrutiny and backlash, including from some Republicans. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more from Eirie, Pennsylvania.
Fears of wider conflict grow in Mideast
Israel's military said Sunday that it struck Houthi targets in Yemen in response to recent attacks on Israel. The strikes came after Israel confirmed the assassination of a seventh senior leader of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Imtiaz Tiab has the latest from Beirut.
Thousands of dockworkers set to strike
Thousands of dockworkers at major ports in the East and Gulf coasts are girding to strike as early as Tuesday. The move could snarl commercial shipping on a massive scale and disrupt the national supply chain. Tim McNicholas has more.
Helene death toll rising across Southeast
On Sunday, the death toll rose past 100 from Helene, a monster storm that cut a devastating path across several Southeastern states. Millions are still without power and communities are just starting to sift through the destruction. Skyler Henry reports from North Carolina and Jason Allen from Florida.