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Michael Brennan, acting deputy director of NOAA, joins CBS News to break down what to expect as Hurricane Ian barrels towards Florida's west coast. Downed trees and power lines and serious flooding are likely. He warns residents in certain areas to evacuate now, as Ian strengthens.
Hurricane Ian could strengthen into a Category 4 storm by the time it makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday. Mayor Frank Hibbard of Clearwater, Florida, joins CBS News to talk about how his city is preparing for the storm and warning residents to evacuate and prepare before it's too late.
Residents of parts of Florida's Gulf Coast are being urged to evacuation as Hurricane Ian approaches. St. Petersburg Fire Chief James Large joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of major flash flooding this week.
Nearly 50-foot waves and tides up to 13 feet are expected as the dangerous storm brings hundreds of miles of hurricane-force winds.
Parts of Southern California were lashed by severe winds from a tropical storm that brought high humidity, rain and possible flooding to the parched region but also the promise of cooler temperatures after a 10-day heat wave.
A record-setting heat wave is making life miserable in the West.
The state is preparing for rolling blackouts on Tuesday as forecasters predict the heat wave will continue to smash its own records.
"This is about to get significantly more intense," utility official said as the mercury in some parts of the state hits 115 degrees.
California is in its fifth day of record-breaking heat, with power grids stressed and cities preparing for rolling blackouts. Jeff Nguyen reports from Los Angeles.
Officials in Pakistan are warning that more flooding is expected as Lake Manchar in southern Pakistan swells from unprecedented monsoon rains.
About 100 homes and other structures have been destroyed in a Northern California wildfire that put thousands under evacuation orders.
The U.N. children's agency said more than 3 million children were in need of humanitarian assistance and stood at heightened risk of diseases, drowning and malnutrition.
The U.N. weather agency is predicting the phenomenon known as La Niña is poised to last through the end of this year.
California and other western states are in for a scorching hot holiday weekend, with temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above normal. Weather Channel meteorologist Stephanie Abrams joins CBS News' Lana Zak with the forecast.
Severe storms brought damaging winds, heavy rains and flash flooding to parts of the Midwest and the South.
A 29-year-old from Tucson, Arizona, was among a group of hikers who were swept away by floodwaters rushing through a popular hiking location.
At least 13 million people between Arizona and Louisiana are on alert for flooding at the start of the work week as a monsoon storm system hammers the drought-stricken region.
Some of the heaviest rain in decades swamped South Korea's capital region, turning streets into car-clogged rivers and sending floods cascading into subway stations.
The president and first lady visited Kentucky on Monday to meet with families who have suffered from the worst flooding in the state's history.
Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a path for them.
The number of deaths from massive flooding in Kentucky has continued to climb amid a renewed threat for more heavy rains.
The annual weather pattern known as the monsoon has brought a parade of storms to cities across the U.S. Southwest.
Above-normal temperature reaching into the triple digits are expected over the next several days across the country.
Many in the U.K. thought it would be years before they were subjected to temperatures like this, but the mercury is still soaring, and records are dropping.
He said he'd do it to help crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. Economists say such tariffs could dramatically raise prices on everything from gas to autos.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year.
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
A sonar image suspected of showing the remains of the plane of Amelia Earhart has turned out to be a rock formation.
Seuk Kim was flying three dogs from Maryland to Albany, New York, when the plane crashed in the snowy woods of the Catskill Mountains, officials said.
Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning.
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
Warnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to "pull the trigger" while they still have the option of no-fault divorce.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
Scuffles and fistfights broke out weeks after a deadly rail station roof collapse that ignited tensions in the Balkan state.
Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten, until a security camera caught the furry culprit in action.
Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the two movies earning the nickname "Glicked."
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
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.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider Lyle and Erik's sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents after new evidence was introduced. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
There are three legal paths for the Menendez brothers to potentially leave prison after serving several decades for the 1989 killings of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest in their legal battle.
Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year.
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and her 4-month-old son inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested in Puerto Rico, officials said.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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.
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.
According to a new survey from financial service company Empower, Gen Z Americans believe it takes a salary of $588,000 to be considered financially successful. That's more than double the figure from other generations. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to unpack the findings.
A federal judge in Texas plans to hold another hearing to decide whether satirical news outlet "The Onion" can move forward with the purchase of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' company, Infowars. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the latest from Houston.
Multiple weather systems are forecast to drop rain and snow across the U.S. during the week of Thanksgiving. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano has more on what conditions to expect.
Federal and local authorities are reportedly warning the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City could be a target for would-be terrorists. Law enforcement officials will also need to be on high alert for what could be the busiest and most crowded holiday travel season yet. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
For the first time under the Biden administration, illegal crossings at the southern border are on track to dip below 50,000 for November. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.