Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana
Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Ernesto is barreling towards Bermuda after pummeling Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Category 2 storm is expected to reach Bermuda by Saturday. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Hamilton, Bermuda.
The island of Bermuda is under a hurricane warning as Hurricane Ernesto approaches. The storm already hit Puerto Rico with torrential rain and flooding. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has more from Bermuda.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
Suzanne Flament-Smith hopes that the letter inside goes to its rightful home.
As oceans and the atmosphere warm, the risk of inland flooding from hurricanes and tropical storms grows. Mark Strassmann takes a look at a North Carolina community that's already learned that lesson twice.
Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson II tells CBS News that Hurricane Debby could unleash as much as 30 inches of rain in some areas in the coming days – an amount in many areas that "means obliteration," Johnson said, adding, "It is forecast to be a historic event for Savannah."
Tropical Storm Debby reached Florida's gulf coast early Monday as a hurricane, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding.
In Texas, where Hurricane Beryl made its U.S. landfall earlier this week, more than a million homes and businesses in the Houston area are still without power. The city also remains under an excessive heat warning. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the latest from the Lone Star State.
Texas is facing more than a million power outages as it battles extreme heat in the aftermath of Beryl. The problem is especially prominent in Houston, which is the nation's fourth-largest city. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is there with the latest.
Millions are without power in Texas after Beryl, now a post-tropical cyclone, brought heavy winds, rain and flooding to the region Monday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest from Houston.
Colorado State University added two named storms and a major hurricane to its outlook for the 2024 season.
Hurricane Beryl made its third landfall in as many days Monday morning, this time in Texas. The storm system struck the Lone Star State as a Category 1 hurricane around 4 a.m. and was downgraded to a tropical storm roughly five hours later. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest from Galveston.
Jamaica's prime minister has declared the island a disaster zone for the next seven days as Hurricane Beryl blows through. Tom Hanson has been monitoring the storm from Montego Bay and has the latest on conditions.
Hurricane Beryl is making its way toward Jamaica after killing at least six people when it made landfall in Grenada on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson is on the ground in Montego Bay with the latest on the powerful storm.
Beryl was upgraded to a Category 5 storm overnight Tuesday, becoming the strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded this early in a season. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has a report from Jamaica as residents there prepare for Beryl's wrath and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a check of the forecast.
Hurricane Beryl made landfall Monday on Grenada's Carriacou Island in the Caribbean. The system quickly developed from a tropical depression to a powerful Category 4 storm over the weekend, something experts say is rare this early in the season. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Alberto made landfall in Mexico Thursday as a tropical storm. Maps show the storm's route.
The center of Tropical Storm Alberto was likely to reach the Mexican Gulf Coast early Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall to portions of Mexico and Texas.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has begun, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting that tropical activity could be "above normal" due to warmer ocean temperatures and La Niña. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Miami Beach, Florida.
The full list of hurricane names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season include Beryl, Joyce and Kirk.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1 and ends on November 30. Here are the details on NOAA's forecast for this year.
A new forecast from Colorado State University says the upcoming hurricane season could be "extremely active." Scientists are expecting 23 named storms, with 11 of them being hurricanes. Alex DesRosiers, co-author of the forecast, joins CBS News to explain the findings and discuss which regions could see the most activity.
Researchers say five storms since 2013 had wind speeds that could categorize them as a Category 6 hurricane or cyclone — and that climate change will only make such intense storms more frequent.
Hurricane Lee is churning northward, whipping up rough seas in the Atlantic as watches and warnings are issued for parts of New England and Canada.
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Trump supporters said they feel safe attending his campaign rally in Michigan.
Venezuela said Tuesday it had arrested a fourth U.S. citizen over what it claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro in the aftermath of elections the opposition claims he stole.
The Senate failed to advance Democratic legislation to protect access to IVF in a vote of 51 to 44.
Former Memphis police officer Emmitt Martin III testified Tuesday he punched a "helpless" Tyre Nichols at least five times and then lied to his supervisor about the use of force.
Though Stein claims her candidacy has a legitimate path to victory without relying on what she calls "war machine" dollars, her campaign has accepted support from Republican allies as she works to secure ballot access in multiple states
State election officials have already told CBS News they're facing an increase in threats ahead of Election Day.
The Marine veteran was released in August as part of a complex deal with Russia.
Trump supporters said they feel safe attending his campaign rally in Michigan.
Though Stein claims her candidacy has a legitimate path to victory without relying on what she calls "war machine" dollars, her campaign has accepted support from Republican allies as she works to secure ballot access in multiple states
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Yelp, which is marking its 20th anniversary, says its reviewers' most popular places range from eateries to cultural institutions.
Yelp, which is marking its 20th anniversary, says its reviewers' most popular places range from eateries to cultural institutions.
The real estate market is especially tough for first-time homebuyers like Shruti Chauhan, who has been hunting for years.
AT&T failed to ensure that a third-party vendor adequately protected the telecom carrier's customers, regulators say.
Sam's Club workers with longer tenures to get larger increases in changes slated to take effect in early November.
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates on Wednesday. Here's how that would impact people with credit card balances.
The Marine veteran was released in August as part of a complex deal with Russia.
Trump supporters said they feel safe attending his campaign rally in Michigan.
Though Stein claims her candidacy has a legitimate path to victory without relying on what she calls "war machine" dollars, her campaign has accepted support from Republican allies as she works to secure ballot access in multiple states
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Venezuela said Tuesday it had arrested a fourth U.S. citizen over what it claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro in the aftermath of elections the opposition claims he stole.
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
One rural North Carolina county is on track to be among the first where a hospital reopens owing to a new federal hospital classification meant to help save small, struggling facilities.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Two recently unearthed children's skeletons showed characteristics of ancient anti-vampire burials meant to prevent the dead from exiting the grave,
Venezuela said Tuesday it had arrested a fourth U.S. citizen over what it claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro in the aftermath of elections the opposition claims he stole.
An old shipwreck, believed to be the SS Tobol, has been uncovered off the northeast coast of Scotland.
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.
Israel's hostage coordinator tells CBS News that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could leave Gaza with his family if the hostages are released.
Oprah Winfrey traveled to Graceland to sit down with Riley Keough for her first in-depth interview since the death of her mother, Lisa Marie Presley.
Keegan-Michael Key opens up about voicing B-127 in "Transformers One" and how he transformed the iconic character with his own voice—no tech tricks needed.
In "Transformers One," Keegan-Michael Key voices B-127 in the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. The film, distributed by Paramount Pictures, features his character teaming up with Scarlett Johansson's Elita to save their planet.
Academy Award-winner Halle Berry discusses her role in "Never Let Go," where she plays a mother convinced that a mysterious evil force has taken over the world. Berry speaks to "CBS Mornings" in her first interview about the film.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been arrested in New York and is in federal custody. The arrest follows nearly a dozen lawsuits, most of which have accused Combs of sexual assault. Combs has settled one of the cases and denied the allegations. The charges he was arrested on have not yet been released.
Instagram's parent company, Meta, launched their new Teen Accounts that offers a more limited experience for the platform's younger users to address concerns over social media's impact on kids. Everyone under the age of 16 will automatically migrate to the new service. Dr. Joel Stoddard, associate psychiatry professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, joins CBS News to discuss.
Instagram announced Tuesday that it will be rolling out new protected accounts for people under 18. The accounts will automatically be private and can only receive messages from people they follow. Jo Ling Kent spoke with parents and Meta's safety chief about the changes.
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.
AT&T failed to ensure that a third-party vendor adequately protected the telecom carrier's customers, regulators say.
Meta has rolled out accounts for teens that would limit certain features for safety reasons. Meanwhile, Apple has introduced new watch features that could help detect sleep apnea. Abrar Al-Heeti, a technology reporter for CNET, joins CBS News with more.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.
A tsunami stemming from a landslide was behind a surprising seismic event last year that shook the earth for nine days, researchers said.
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
A judge denied hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' request for a $50 million bond Tuesday after Combs pleaded not guilty to federal counts of racketeering, conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports after being inside the courtroom.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state will launch an investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump as the FBI and the U.S. Secret Service also investigate the incident. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges at his arraignment in Manhattan on Tuesday. Combs was denied bail, meaning he will remain behind bars until his trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
An attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs spoke to reporters Tuesday following the music mogul's indictment and not-guilty plea on federal sex trafficking charges. A judge ordered Combs be held without bail, a decision his lawyer said he'd be appealing.
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him following a probe by Homeland Security Investigations that appears to be ongoing. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Four SpaceX astronauts safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday. The Polaris Dawn crew completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk during their historic mission and tested a new type of spacesuit.
The groundbreaking commercial space mission known as Polaris Dawn successfully splashed down early Sunday morning. The historic five-day mission, flown by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and three crew mates, included the first ever commercial spacewalk.
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams look ahead to a productive science mission.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, continue to blame Democrats for the alleged attempt on the former president's life, despite continued heightened rhetoric from both of them. Vice President Kamala Harris, meanwhile, is blasting her opponents for their amplification of baseless claims about Haitian immigrants in Ohio. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have focused on fracking, the process of injecting fluid into underground rock formations to extract oil and gas, in their respective campaigns. This process is an important component of the Pennsylvania economy, a key battleground state in the 2024 election. New York Times energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott joins CBS News to discuss why the messaging falls short.
A judge denied hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' request for a $50 million bond Tuesday after Combs pleaded not guilty to federal counts of racketeering, conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports after being inside the courtroom.
Encounters at the southern border rose slightly in August, but apprehensions are still around their lowest level in four years, according to data from Customs and Border Protection. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down the numbers.
Hezbollah members' handheld pagers simultaneously exploded Tuesday in Lebanon, killing at least nine people and wounding thousands more, according to officials. Hezbollah and the Lebanese government blamed Israel for what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.