4-month-old found alive in downed tree after deadly Tennessee tornado
Sydney Moore said that when the tornado hit their home in Clarksville, it ripped off the roof and lifted the bassinet with her son inside.
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Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Tennessee for tornado relief
The severe storms left six people dead, dozens injured, and caused widespread damage to homes and businesses.
Mom of boy who died during tornado wants others to receive donations
"When my son was born I knew he would touch so many lives, I knew he was special. This may not be how I dreamed, but he definitely touched more people than I ever even knew," Burnham told CBS news.
At least 6 dead after Tennessee tornadoes
Tennesseans are working to recover after deadly tornadoes tore roofs from homes and scattered debris across yards and parking lots over the weekend. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Thousands in Tennessee displaced after tornado
A tornado that swept through Tennessee killed six people over the weekend. Thousands more are now displaced as residents contend with the cleanup in the aftermath. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Tornado survivor heard cries for help
At least six people were killed as several storms tore through central Tennessee on Saturday, officials say. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Clarksville, Tennessee, where dozens of families lost most of their possessions in the storms.
Deadly tornadoes, freezing temps in Tennessee
More than 20,000 people are still without power and enduring freezing temperatures in Tennessee where at least six people were killed, including a toddler, after multiple tornadoes touched down in the central part of the state. Temperatures dipped to the mid-20s overnight and local authorities say they're prioritizing getting people access to heat. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Severe storms, tornadoes hit Tennessee
A series of tornadoes tore through Tennessee, killing at least six people and injuring dozens of others. The city of Clarksville was hardest hit, with an EF-3 tornado reaching wind speeds of 150 miles per hour. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
At least 6 killed in severe Tennessee storms
At least 6 people were killed as dangerous storms swept through Tennessee, bringing tornadoes that left behind a trail of destruction. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
At least 6 dead after severe storms, tornadoes hit Tennessee
Nashville police identified two of the victims killed as a mother and her two-year-old son, while her other child survived.
U.S. sets record for billion-dollar climate catastrophes in 2023
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Tornadoes confirmed in Michigan after storms leave at least 5 dead
The storms left hundreds of thousands without power.
Powerful storm knocks out power for thousands
A massive storm system wreaked havoc on the South and East Coast Monday night. Thousands were left without power, and at least two people were killed. Meg Oliver reports from Maryland.
Severe storms threatening eastern U.S.
More than 120 million people are at risk from powerful thunderstorms moving across the eastern U.S. on Monday. Wind gusts, heavy rain and tornadoes are possible across several states. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez and Jericka Duncan have the latest.
Extreme weather continuing across U.S.
Millions of Americans are under severe weather warnings with the South still enduring triple-digit heat and a tornado-producing storm system in the Midwest. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Millions under severe weather warnings
While Texas and other southern states swelter in triple-digit temperatures, the Midwest and states to the east are facing the threat of severe storms. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from Dallas.
Long-term medicine shortages likely after tornado damages Pfizer plant
A major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant was severely damaged after a deadly tornado ripped through North Carolina on Wednesday.
Tornadoes touch down in Chicago area, grounding flights and wrecking homes
Thousands of travelers at the O'Hare International Airport took cover in the building's terminals.
Tornadoes hit Chicago suburbs
The Chicago area is assessing the damage after tornadoes touched down Wednesday night. One hit near O'Hare International Airport, forcing people to take shelter and disrupting hundreds of flights. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi is in McCook, Illinois, with more.
1 killed as tornadoes move across Indiana
One person was killed and several homes were damaged or destroyed as at least three tornadoes touched down in Indiana on Sunday. Several other states saw severe weather over the weekend, including Arkansas, where a mother and son were killed by a tree knocked down by high winds. CBS affiliate WTTV's Max Lewis reports.
At least 4 killed in Texas tornado
At least four people were killed when a tornado tore through the North Texas town of Matador Wednesday night. It was one of multiple tornadoes which ripped through several states amid severe weather conditions. Jason Allen reports from Matador.
Dangerously high temperatures hit South as thousands remain without power
Residents without power in Oklahoma waited in long gas lines so they could fill up generators or use their car's air conditioning.
Extreme weather pummeling southern U.S.
Residents in Jasper County, Mississippi, are facing the aftermath of a powerful tornado that ripped apart homes and other buildings. It was one of more than 20 confirmed tornadoes in the U.S. since Friday. At the same time, other parts of the South are dealing with intense heat. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more from Dallas.
1 dead, at least 18 injured after tornado hits Mississippi town
Officials estimated that 20 or 30 homes in the area were either significantly damaged or destroyed by a tornado in Jasper County overnight.
Tornado levels nearly 200 homes in Texas town
A tornado a quarter-of-a-mile wide ripped through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton Thursday, leaving three people dead and dozens more injured, officials said. It was part of a severe storm system that also brought flash flooding to the Florida Panhandle. Hundreds of thousands of people remain without power across the South. Omar Villafranca reports from Perryton.
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Pacific Palisades fire burns in Los Angeles, Eaton fire kills 5
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Sunset fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
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Watch Live: Jimmy Carter's funeral service begins
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Maps show where fires are burning right now in L.A. area
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Why would Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?
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Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers
Maj. Michael Stockin faced 52 charges involving claims of abusive sexual contact with 41 victims, the Army said.
Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says
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Biden cancels Italy trip to monitor response to California wildfires
President Biden canceled a diplomatic visit to Italy this week, opting to remain in the U.S. to monitor the deadly California wildfire situation.
New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
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Hollywood Hills scorched as Sunset Fire spreads in Los Angeles
The Sunset Fire started as a brush fire in Los Angeles' Hollywood Hills amid windstorm conditions.
New York's highest court declines to step in to stop Trump's sentencing
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction is scheduled for Friday.
Biden cancels Italy trip to monitor response to California wildfires
President Biden canceled a diplomatic visit to Italy this week, opting to remain in the U.S. to monitor the deadly California wildfire situation.
Trump's IRS pick raises concerns about qualifications, Sen. Warren says
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Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers
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Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.
Los Angeles wildfires disrupt television, entertainment industry
Jimmy Kimmel Live and other TV productions went dark Wednesday as fires spread. It's unclear when they'll resume.
Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.
Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
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New York's highest court declines to step in to stop Trump's sentencing
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction is scheduled for Friday.
Biden cancels Italy trip to monitor response to California wildfires
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Mexico president trolls Trump with "Mexican America" map
Mexico's president sarcastically said that the U.S. should be called "Mexican America" after Trump's vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
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How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?
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Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
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Shortage of primary care doctors in U.S. comes down to money — and respect
More medical schools say they will no longer charge tuition. But evidence suggests it will take a lot more than a free ride.
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As U.S. announces new Ukraine aid package, Zelenskyy says send troops
Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.
Photo shows rescue of baby girl born at sea on migrant ship
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Japan mafia leader pleads guilty in U.S. to nuclear material trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa allegedly conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it for nuclear weapons.
Mexico president trolls Trump with "Mexican America" map
Mexico's president sarcastically said that the U.S. should be called "Mexican America" after Trump's vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
Iran puts on show of force with war games ahead of Trump's second term
Weeks before Trump's inauguration, Iran is preparing for potential threats to its nuclear facilities – and for the possible domestic reaction.
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How Olivia Munn's cancer journey sparked life-saving test for Alison Hall
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Julia Michaels on new song with Maren Morris
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Amazon Books on top reads for 2025
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"Wicked" leads with 4 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Second man charged in Liam Payne's death surrenders to Argentine police
David Ezequiel Pereyra, 21, surrendered Monday to police in Barracas, south of Buenos Aires.
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Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
Implications of Meta's decision
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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.
AI is center stage at 2025 CES
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Meta to stop fact-checking on Instagram, Facebook
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced Tuesday that its platforms will eliminate their third-party fact-checking systems. NPR correspondent Shannon Bond joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what that could mean for users moving forward.
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Jimmy Carter's fight against climate change
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to man-made issues impacting the environment. Gus Speth, a member and chair of the Council on Environmental Quality during Carter's presidency, joins "The Daily Report."
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of President-elect Donald Trump's to-do list. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schecter joins "America Decides" to look at the outgoing president's record on the issue.
Biden offers aid to California to fight fires
Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday afternoon to help California boost the ranks of those battling the blazes. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more from Malibu.
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Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
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Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers
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ATF urges police to reevaluate reselling used firearms
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Capitol Police arrest man with machete amid Carter visitation
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George Santos gets delay in sentencing so he can make more podcasts
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NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission
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Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
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NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
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Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
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California wildfire survivor describes escape
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Carter's casket arrives at National Cathedral
Jimmy Carter's casket arrived at the National Cathedral Thursday morning for the former president's state funeral. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report.
L.A. wildfire victims face uncertain future
While many who evacuated from the fires in California don't know if their homes survived, others found a way back — only to see that there was nothing left. For those who found their house was still standing, they said their town itself was in ruins.