After deadly tornadoes in the South, stories of survival emerge
At least 23 people are dead in Lee County, Alabama, after a tornado tore through everything in its path
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Death toll rises as tornado hits Alabama
The death toll has now increased to 23 people killed by a tornado in Lee County, Alabama, on Sunday as severe storms left a trail of destruction, authorities said. CBS affiliate WRBL-TV's Elizabeth White reports from the scene as she gathers information from Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones.
Hoda Muthana fighting to return to U.S.
Hoda Muthana, an American-born woman who left the country to join ISIS, is making her case to return to the U.S. Charlie D'Agata reports from northern Syria.
Jones calls on Congress to "put some teeth" back in Voting Rights Act
The Alabama Democrat said Republican lawmakers across the country are working to suppress African-American votes
Deadly tornado destroys church, but can't stop baptism
The twister destroyed one church – but a baptism went ahead as scheduled the very next day
Heavy rains drench the South as tornado smacks Mississippi
A massive storm has dropped an "incredible" amount of rain in the Southeast over the past few days
Father of ISIS bride sues to get U.S. to let her come back
Suit argues Hoda Muthana is an American citizen and should be allowed to return but U.S. says she's not
Republican Bradley Byrne to challenge Alabama Sen. Doug Jones in 2020
Byrne, 64, is the first Republican to announce his candidacy in what is expected to be a crowded primary field seeking to unseat Jones
American ISIS bride wants to come home
Hoda Muthana told her family she was going on a school trip and instead flew to the Middle East
Newspaper publisher suggests KKK should lynch Democrats
Goodloe Sutton, publisher of Democrat-Reporter newspaper, makes controversial comments to another Alabama paper
Muslim inmate executed after state denies request for imam present
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had stayed the execution over the religious arguments, but the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for it to proceed
Alabama officer won't be charged for shooting
An Alabama officer will not be charged in the fatal shooting of a young black man he mistook for a suspect. The officer was responding to a shooting at a mall on Thanksgiving when he opened fire.
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Trump expected to seek common ground with Democrats during State of the Union; Texas rep wants Trump to make case for a border wall at State of the Union
Parents after cop who mistakenly shot son isn't charged: It was "murder"
They want justice after EJ Bradford Jr.'s death; demonstrators burned American flags after it was announced that officer won't be charged
Officer won’t face charges in fatal mall shooting
Family of EJ Bradford, Jr. describes him as a "hero," decries "cover up" by Alabama attorney general
Man holds umbrella for deputy during salute
As the casket of a fallen officer made its way through a rainy Birmingham, Alabama, sheriff's deputy Tiffany Dial stood to salute. A man she didn't know decided to hold an umbrella for her, and his act of kindness was caught on camera. Jim Axelrod explains.
Stranger holds umbrella for deputy saluting fallen officer in the rain
The man never said a word, while he stood holding an umbrella for her for 45 minutes
Cop killed in the line of duty in Alabama
A police officer was fatally shot Sunday afternoon in Mobile, Alabama. Officer Sean Tuder, 30, was killed in the line of duty while he was out on an investigation. Police have arrested a suspect, identified as 19-year-old Marco Perez, who now faces a capital murder charge in connection with the slaying.
Alabama police officer killed in the line of duty; suspect in custody
Officer Sean Tuder, 30, was fatally shot during an investigation Sunday; police have charged 19-year-old suspect with capital murder
Push to end joint MLK, Robert E. Lee holiday
Mississippi and Alabama are the only two states that jointly honor Martin Luther King Jr. and Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the same day. Alabama state Rep. John Rogers, a Democrat, joined CBSN to discuss a bill he is introducing to change that.
Winter storm slams U.S.
A major winter storm will dump ice and snow along a 1,700 mile stretch from Arkansas to Maine. There were intense snowstorms across the Ohio Valley and in upstate New York. CBS Minnesota's meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
Chick-fil-A opens Sunday for boy with special needs
When the owner heard it was for Elijah's birthday, he said they absolutely had to be open on a Sunday
Governors sworn in in Georgia, Kansas, Alabama and Ohio
Ceremonies are taking place today for Republican Brian Kemp of Georgia, Democrat Laura Kelly of Kansas, Republican Kay Ivey of Alabama and Republican Mike DeWine of Ohio.
Clemson wins college football title
The Clemson Tigers routed their rivals, the Alabama Crimson Tide, in the College Football National Championship Game. Led by freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the Tigers crushed the Tide, 44-16. Bill Reiter of CBS Sports HQ joins CBSN to break down the match-up.
Clemson wins college football championship, routs Alabama 44-16
Tigers hand Crimson Tide their worst loss ever under coach Nick Saban in winning second national title in three years, capping perfect 15-0 season
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Judge says U.S. trying to circumvent legal protections with deportations to Ghana
Earlier this month, the U.S. deported a group of non-Ghanaian nationals to Ghana, including deportees from Gambia and Nigeria.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
Romania's defense ministry said Saturday that the country's airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighboring Ukraine.
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.