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Tropical Depression Isaac drenches Puerto Rico, sparks outages
National Hurricane Center said Friday morning up to 5 inches of rain could fall in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria clobbers Dominica, eyes Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands, other Caribbean isles slammed by Hurricane Irma also in Maria’s sights; storm forming “dreaded pinhole eye”
Hurricane Maria takes aim
St. Thomas was one of the U.S. Virgin Islands under a hurricane warning Monday night. It hasn't even begun to recover from Hurricane Irma. David Begnaud reports from the island as Hurricane Maria approaches.
Marriott slammed after leaving Irma refugees stranded
It sent a rescue ship to St. Thomas -- but picked up only tourists who had stayed at the hotel chain's properties
The Caribbean's long hard road to normalcy after Irma
Conditions are grim on islands the massive hurricane hit directly, and their isolation will make recovery even tougher
Before & after photos of Irma's destruction
Images taken before and after Hurricane Irma from space highlight powerful storm's profound devastation to islands
Irma's destruction in Caribbean
Hurricane Irma has devastated a string of islands in the Caribbean, slamming through the Turks and Caicos overnight. At least 11 people in the Caribbean have died, including four in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tony Dokoupil reports from Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Hurricane Irma becomes Category 4 storm
"Preparations within the warning area should be rushed to completion," National Hurricane Center says
Terminix pays poisoned family
Terminix has agreed to pay $87 million settlement to a family sickened by a pesticide. Stephen Esmond became paralyzed in 2015, soon after checking into a condo in the United States Virgin Islands. It was located above another unit where Terminix exterminators had sprayed a hazardous chemical. Vinita Nair reports.
On The Trail: The Virgin Island that remained virgin
Thanks to Laurance Rockefeller, Virgin Islands National Park contains a piece of paradise protected from over-development
Terminix fined $10M in Virgin Islands toxic pesticide case
Delaware family nearly killed, teens have chronic damage from banned pesticide sprayed at Virgin Islands resort where they were staying
The Zika virus is spreading at an alarming speed. The CDC added the U.S. Virgin Islands and Dominican Republic as territories at risk, and 12 cases have been reported in Puerto Rico
The Zika virus is spreading at an alarming speed. The CDC added the U.S. Virgin Islands and Dominican Republic as territories at risk, and 12 cases have been reported in Puerto Rico. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Mass. man accused of killing parents in Virgin Islands
Police say 24-year-old Mikhail Young is suspected of fatally stabbing his parents during a family vacation in St. Thomas
Teens still in critical after family vacation poisoning
The Esmonds fell ill six weeks ago after a banned pesticide was sprayed at their Caribbean luxury resort
3 remain hospitalized after family vacation poisoning
EPA says it is looking into pesticide use at luxury resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands; two teens remain in coma weeks after exposure
Nightmare for family that vacationed at luxury resort
Justice Department investigating how poison may have turned trip of a lifetime into a serious medical emergency
Family suffers seizures at Virgin Islands resort
Several members of a Delaware family in critical condition after possible exposure to pesticide at vacation rental condo
Here's who Trump has picked for Cabinet and other top jobs
President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, easing confirmations for his Cabinet nominees.
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, is an Army veteran.
Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
These House seats are still undecided
CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.
Pentagon leaker sentenced to 15 years in prison for violating Espionage Act
Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
Trump names John Ratcliffe, former DNI, to be CIA chief
Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.
U.S. halts flights to Haiti after 3 planes hit by gunfire
U.S. airlines are barred from flying to Haiti for a month after 3 American carriers' planes are hit by gunfire amid relentless gang violence in the Caribbean nation.
Explosion at Louisville plant killed at least 2, injured multiple others
At least two people are dead and multiple others injured after an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, plant caused a partial collapse of the building and blew out windows in nearby homes and businesses.
John Krasinski named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
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House GOP moves ahead with leadership elections as majority yet to be decided
Control of the House has yet to be determined, but Republicans are operating as if they've secured the majority.
Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest
Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.
Fernando Valenzuela died from septic shock, medical examiner says
Fernando Valenzuela, the beloved Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who helped the team win the 1981 World Series, died of septic shock last month, according to his death certificate.
Here's what to know about Trump and the future of student loan relief
President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."
Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
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Here's what to know about Trump and the future of student loan relief
President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."
Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school meals program
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10, inducted into Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
Art forgery ring involving fake Banksys, Warhols, uncovered in Italy
Italian authorities say forgers tried to sell fake Picasso, Modiglianis and others with help of complicit auction houses.
Some U.S. grocery prices are dipping for the first time since 2020
Americans have struggled with high grocery costs since inflation soared during the pandemic. Now prices are falling.
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House GOP moves ahead with leadership elections as majority yet to be decided
Control of the House has yet to be determined, but Republicans are operating as if they've secured the majority.
Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest
Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.
Here's what to know about Trump and the future of student loan relief
President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."
Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.
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Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu
It's not clear how the British Columbia teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, a health official said.
Morning-after pill sales spike online after Trump wins election
Emergency birth control sales and appointments for IUDs spiked after Election Day over fears of what a Trump presidency could mean for women's reproductive rights.
Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school meals program
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
DOJ sues UnitedHealth amid $3.3 billion bid to buy home care giant Amedisys
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
What to know about Trump and RFK Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
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U.S. halts flights to Haiti after 3 planes hit by gunfire
U.S. airlines are barred from flying to Haiti for a month after 3 American carriers' planes are hit by gunfire amid relentless gang violence in the Caribbean nation.
Canadian teen in critical condition with suspected case of bird flu
It's not clear how the British Columbia teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, a health official said.
Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9 million at auction
The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world's most expensive green stone.
Art forgery ring involving fake Banksys, Warhols, uncovered in Italy
Italian authorities say forgers tried to sell fake Picasso, Modiglianis and others with help of complicit auction houses.
Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
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Fernando Valenzuela died from septic shock, medical examiner says
Fernando Valenzuela, the beloved Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who helped the team win the 1981 World Series, died of septic shock last month, according to his death certificate.
John Krasinski named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
DOC NYC documentary film festival: Real life on screen
America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.
My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10, inducted into Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.
Leon Bridges on returning to his Texas roots with new album
Celebrating his Texas roots, Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges releases "Leon," an album he calls a love letter to the city of Fort Worth.
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Technology helps preserve memories
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.
When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
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.
Robots replace sculptors in Italy
In Carrara, Italy, a studio is using robots to create sculptures, a move that has traditional sculptors concerned about the future of Italian art. Bill Whitaker explores the clash between technology and heritage on "60 Minutes."
Starbucks app goes down, customers complain
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
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Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste "methane fee" EPA is imposing
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
Who is Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick for EPA head?
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
Crews working to contain U.S. wildfires
Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the latest.
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Kouri Richins, Utah mom charged with poisoning husband, denied bail
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
Pentagon leaker gets 15-year sentence
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Microchipped dog helps Texas police identify woman's killer
Officials who responded to a burning body found a dog nearby. The animal refused to leave the scene.
Conor McGregor accuser found "very bruised" after alleged rape, medic says
A paramedic has told a court hearing a civil suit brought by a woman accusing Conor McGregor of raping her in a hotel room that she was found with significant injuries.
Pentagon leaker sentenced to 15 years in prison for violating Espionage Act
Jack Teixeira admitted he illegally posted sensitive military information in online chat rooms.
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Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
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.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Explosion rocks Louisville, Kentucky
An explosion in Louisville, Kentucky, injured several people on Tuesday at the Givaudan Sense Colour plant, a company that produces coloring for soft drinks. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports.
23andMe to lay off 40% of its workforce
The genetic testing company 23andMe is cutting 40% of its workforce and ending its therapeutics program as its stock price continues to plummet. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on what this means for its customers.
Judge blocks 10 Commandments school displays
A federal judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked a law that would have required public schools to display the Bible's Ten Commandments in classrooms. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more on the ruling.
Third plane hit by gunfire in Haiti
A third plane was hit by gunfire in Haiti amid a surge in gang violence. The FAA banned flights to the country for a month following the incidents, which are being investigated by the FBI. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Man runs marathon in all 50 states
Sixty-eight-year-old Bill Cundiff completed the remarkable feat of running a marathon in all 50 states. He accomplished the feat over the course of 22 years, working around a full work schedule, the COVID-19 pandemic and open heart surgery.