Flossie strengthens into hurricane
National Hurricane Center forecasters say the two storms are expected to drench the region for several days.
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Erick downgraded to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 3 hurricane
After undergoing rapid intensification, Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.
Barbara strengthens to a hurricane off the coast of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center said swells generated by Hurricane Barbara will affect portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico over the next few days.
Tropical Storm Alvin could be brewing in eastern Pacific, forecasters say
Tropical Storm Alvin has nearly a 100% chance of forming over the next 48 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Sara becomes tropical depression after landfall in Belize
Tropical Storm Sara made landfall near Dangriga, about 55 miles southeast of the capital Belmopan, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Sara pounds Central America, leaves at least 1 dead
Honduran officials said that there had been at least 90 rescues and over 47,000 people affected by the storm.
Tropical Storm Sara forms in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean on Thursday and is churning west. It is forecast to bring life-threatening flooding to portions of Central America this weekend.
Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
Next tropical weather threat forming in the Caribbean
The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finish line, the Caribbean apparently has other thoughts in mind.
Hurricane Rafael forms in Caribbean as path heads toward Cuba
Rafael, the 18th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, became a hurricane on Tuesday evening as it approached the Cayman Islands.
Nadine forms in Caribbean, makes landfall in Belize
The Atlantic Hurricane season has been busy with 15 named storms already forming this year. The season runs through Nov. 30.
Storm-weary Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton exploded in strength Monday with winds topping 180 miles per hour. The monster hurricane is now expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in Florida. Cristian Benavides and Tom Hanson report.
Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida's Gulf Coast, prompting mass evacuations
Milton is a powerful Category 4 hurricane with a path forecast to bring it ashore along Florida's west coast this week.
Helene death toll tops 160 as Southeast digs out from devastation
Hurricane Helene killed dozens of people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
Dozens airlifted from Tennessee hospital roof amid flooding
Authorities have successfully airlifted over 50 people stranded by fast-moving flood waters from the roof of a hospital in Erwin, in eastern Tennessee.
How Hurricane Helene battered Florida
Hurricane Helene's force in Florida left behind major destruction in the Big Bend area before weakening into a tropical storm while it traveled through Georgia. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Atlanta. Also, Ken Graham, the director at NOAA's National Weather Service, joins CBS News with more on damage.
Hurricane Isaac strengthens, Tropical Storm Joyce forms in the Atlantic
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm however, the waves from Issac could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the Azores
Tropical Storm Helene in Georgia
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida Friday before weakening in Georgia. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez is in Tampa and Skyler Henry is in Asheville, Tennessee, where winds gusts and flooding are prevalent. Also, CBS News New York meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Florida preparing for Helene landfall
Hurricane Helene intensified from a tropical storm Wednesday, churning toward Florida's Gulf Coast. According to the National Hurricane Center, it will reach Florida late Thursday with winds of up to 115 miles per hour. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Tampa.
Helene and climate change effects
Tropical Storm Helene is gaining strength from warmer waters in the Gulf of Mexico, an effect linked to climate change that appears to make hurricanes and storms more powerful. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist Marina Jurica has more.
Helene becomes major threat to Florida
Tropical Storm Helene will likely slam Florida and parts of Georgia with strong winds, heavy rains and storm surge in areas bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Jamie Rhome, the deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, joins CBS News with more.
Tallahassee prepares for Helene
Tropical Storm Helene is headed toward Florida, which is mostly under a state of emergency in anticipation of a potential hurricane. CBS News' Jason Allen reports, and Tallahassee Mayor John E. Dailey has more on preparations.
Helene could hit Florida as hurricane
Tropical Storm Helene is moving toward Florida and is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 storm over the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Crystal River, and CBS News New York meteorologist John Elliott has the latest update.
Florida under emergency as Helene nears
Parts of Florida are under a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene heads for the state. Helene formed Tuesday morning and is expected to impact the Sunshine State as a hurricane when it lands on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Clearwater, Florida.
Florida's Big Bend braces for another hurricane
Helene could become the second hurricane to make landfall over Florida's Big Bend region this year. Jason Allen takes a look at how the state and local residents are preparing for the storm.
Death toll from Texas flash floods rises to at least 104, officials say
Almost a dozen people from a children's summer camp in Kerr County remain missing, officials say.
Maps show where devastating flash flooding hit Texas
Multiple parts of central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River rose rapidly.
Timeline shows when emergency alerts warned of Texas flood disaster
CBS News analysis shows there were 22 warnings sent by the National Weather Service for Kerr County and the Kerrville area, but many residents say they didn't get alerts.
Judge blocks Trump administration from cutting off Planned Parenthood funding
A judge partially froze a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act just days after President Trump signed it into law.
Passengers at some U.S. airports no longer have to remove footwear, sources say
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through security.
Trump threatens more than a dozen countries with new tariffs by Aug. 1
President Trump said the U.S. will impose steep levies on imports from 14 countries starting next month, heightening pressure on trading partners.
IRS says churches should keep tax exemption even if pastors back candidates
The IRS said in a court filing that churches whose pastors endorse political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't lose their tax-exempt status.
Coast Guard member describes effort to help rescue 165 from Texas floods
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods.
Trump says U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine, after halting some shipments
President Trump said Ukraine will get defensive weapons from the U.S., days after pausing some shipments.
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Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Passengers at some U.S. airports no longer have to remove footwear, sources say
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through security.
Stocks slump Monday after Trump threatens new tariffs on certain countries
Markets fall on Monday after President Trump threatened 14 U.S. trading partners with steep tariffs starting August 1.
Coast Guard member describes effort to help rescue 165 from Texas floods
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods.
Battery fire forces Delta flight to make emergency landing in Fort Myers
A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday after a portable battery belonging to a passenger caught fire.
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Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Stocks slump Monday after Trump threatens new tariffs on certain countries
Markets fall on Monday after President Trump threatened 14 U.S. trading partners with steep tariffs starting August 1.
U.S. tariffs on European goods threaten consumers on both sides of Atlantic
EU said it was prepared to retaliate with tariffs on hundreds of American products, from U.S. beef, auto parts and beer to Boeing airplanes.
Trump threatens more than a dozen countries with new tariffs by Aug. 1
President Trump said the U.S. will impose steep levies on imports from 14 countries starting next month, heightening pressure on trading partners.
Trump says he'll start sending countries tariff letters at noon
The Trump administration has said that some countries will receive notices of their higher tariff rates beginning July 7.
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IRS says churches should keep tax exemption even if pastors back candidates
The IRS said in a court filing that churches whose pastors endorse political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't lose their tax-exempt status.
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Sens. Warren, Sheehy team up on bipartisan military bill backed by Trump admin.
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Tim Sheehy are introducing a new Pentagon policy that has the support of the Trump administration.
Trump says U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine, after halting some shipments
President Trump said Ukraine will get defensive weapons from the U.S., days after pausing some shipments.
Veterans Affairs Dept. drops plan to lay off thousands in August
The Department of Veterans Affairs earlier this year had planned to cut tens of thousands of workers to return its workforce to just under 400,000.
Trump says he'll visit flood-ravaged Central Texas on Friday
President Trump said Sunday that he would have gone to Texas immediately but he would be "in their way."
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Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts
Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy.
Study finds 6% of Florida teens have handguns, a 65% increase over 20 years
Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the United States, and new research found that Florida adolescents carrying handguns increased by 65% from 2002 to 2022.
Boston aesthetician helps clients with IVF injections
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
In a nation growing hostile toward homelessness, L.A. tries harm reduction
A new care center for homeless people on Los Angeles' infamous Skid Row embraces the principle of harm reduction, a more lenient approach to drug use and addiction.
Gary, Indiana, locals fight for cleaner air
Gary, Indiana, is home to America's largest steel mill, and one of the nation's largest Black populations. As residents grapple with breathing in toxic air, some are fighting to make it cleaner.
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Volunteers use DNA tech, AI to find fishermen lost at sea decades ago
The foundation aims to list all unknown graves on the coasts of the North Sea, hoping to identify remains.
10 arrested at drug cartel "ranch of horror" found guilty of murder
One recruit who reportedly survived the ranch said those who refused orders or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
Man, 48, identified as baby stolen during Argentina's "dirty war"
A man has become the 140th person identified as one of Argentina's hundreds of "stolen grandchildren."
Trump says U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine, after halting some shipments
President Trump said Ukraine will get defensive weapons from the U.S., days after pausing some shipments.
U.S. ending terrorist designation for Syrian rebel group now in power
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham will no longer be designated as a terrorist group, months after the group swept to power in Syria.
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Parvati Shallow on life after "Survivor"
Parvati Shallow, one of the most iconic "Survivor" contestants of all time, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her reality TV journey and discuss her new memoir, "Nice Girls Don't Win."
Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Ron Chernow on the life of Mark Twain
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer's latest book delves into the life, complexities and sardonic humor of a man who remains a vital presence in American culture.
Inside "Jaws": Making the film classic
Fifty years ago, a monumental movie premiered that forever changed Hollywood. Ben Mankiewicz talks with actors Richard Dreyfuss and Lorraine Gary and screenwriter Carl Gottlieb about filming the Steven Spielberg blockbuster.
Extended interview: Richard Dreyfuss on filming "Jaws"
In this web exclusive, actor Richard Dreyfuss talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about fighting for the role that would launch his career into the stratosphere: the shark expert Matt Hooper in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." He also discusses the notoriously problem-plagued production; his awe of co-star Robert Shaw; and the most valuable lesson he learned during the film's 159-day shoot on Martha's Vineyard.
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Study examines impact of AI use on brain
A new MIT study finds that over-reliance on artificial intelligence can reduce brain activity and critical cognitive functions. Nataliya Kosmyna, lead author of the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Tesla stock sinks after Elon Musk announces new political party
Tesla stock price fell Monday after Musk said he's formed the America Party, the latest development in the billionaire's feud with President Trump.
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.
Cloudflare limits "AI crawlers"
In a few short years, artificial intelligence has exploded into the mainstream, but it hasn't done so alone. AI companies use bots known as "AI crawlers" to comb through websites looking for data to train their AI models, usually without permission. Stephanie Cohen, chief strategy officer at Cloudflare, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss
Amazon warehouses using more robot labor
Amazon could soon have more robots than humans working at its warehouses, according to The Wall Street Journal. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
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North America's oldest known pterosaur discovered in Arizona, researchers say
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Inside the lab trying to change people's minds about sharks
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
The stories behind history's most haunting shipwrecks
From the Clotilda to the Titanic, archaeologist James Delgado shares insights from his 50-year career.
Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
Key data used in hurricane forecasting will be cut by end of July, NOAA says
A satellite program that has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data will be discontinued no later than July 31, according to a message posted by NOAA.
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10 arrested at drug cartel "ranch of horror" found guilty of murder
One recruit who reportedly survived the ranch said those who refused orders or tried to escape were beaten, tortured and killed.
Man, 48, identified as baby stolen during Argentina's "dirty war"
A man has become the 140th person identified as one of Argentina's hundreds of "stolen grandchildren."
Details on Border Patrol facility shooting
A man officials say was armed with a rifle and tactical gear was killed after he opened fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on Monday morning. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Shooter killed at Border Patrol facility
Border Patrol agents and local police killed a man Monday after he opened fire at a government facility in Texas, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Fugitive dad accused of killing 3 daughters possibly spotted in Idaho forest
Travis Decker, the Washington state man wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, was possibly spotted in Idaho over the weekend.
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First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
Webb Telescope captures images of exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured unprecedented pictures of a newly discovered exoplanet, a planet that is outside our solar system.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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Amazon Prime Day deals to look for
Tuesday marks the start of one of the biggest online shopping events of the year: Amazon Prime Day. Nathan Burrow, senior deals editor for Wirecutter, joins CBS News to round up some of the best promotions.
Study examines impact of AI use on brain
A new MIT study finds that over-reliance on artificial intelligence can reduce brain activity and critical cognitive functions. Nataliya Kosmyna, lead author of the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Ex-ambassador on Trump-Netanyahu meeting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the White House for talks with President Trump on Iran and the war in Gaza. Daniel Shapiro, U.S. ambassador to Israel under the Obama administration, joins CBS News with analysis.
L.A. restaurateur on six months since wildfire
Monday marks six months since a string of devastating wildfires burned down more than 37,000 acres of land throughout Los Angeles County in California. Vanessa Pellegrini, a Palisades business owner who lost her restaurant, joins CBS News to reflect on half a year of recovery.
Father dies saving family from Texas floods
Julian Ryan, 27, died in the Central Texas floods after cutting himself while trying to save his fiancee, their kids and his mother. Amanda Henderson with Houston CBS affiliate KHOU has the story.