Maps show Hurricane Melissa's forecast path
Hurricane Melissa brought hurricane-force gusts to Bermuda overnight and will weaken as it heads north, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Maps show its forecast path.
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Jamaica declared "disaster area" after storm
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared the island a "disaster area" after Hurricane Melissa ripped through on Tuesday. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest from Kingston, while Rob Marciano has the latest forecast.
Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa landfall
Hurricane Melissa was upgraded to a Category 5 storm and is expected to make landfall in Jamaica Monday night or early Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more from Kingston, while CBS News New York meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the latest forecast.
U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago
The USS Gravely docked in Trinidad and Tobago amid rising tensions with Venezuela after the latest U.S. strike on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
Breaking down calm conditions in the Atlantic
Today marks the official peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasters note the basin is unusually quiet. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano explains why and whether the calm will continue.
See Hurricane Erin from the International Space Station
As Hurricane Erin hovered over the Atlantic Ocean, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season was spotted from above by cameras on the ISS.
Possible tracks for Tropical Storm Erin
Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic and could become the first hurricane of the season. Meteorologist Jessica Burch has an early look at the storm.
The impact of nanoplastics on long-term health
Scientists believe microscopic particles, called nanoplastics, come from all the plastic people use and throw away. When plastic breaks down over time, it winds up in the food supply, the water we drink, and even the air we breathe. Dr. Céline Gounder reports.
Using an app to measure rising tides
Because of rising sea levels, in just 30 years an estimated 150 million people will be at risk because they live on land that will be below the high tide line. Fighting tides can seem hopeless, but citizens in Norfolk, Va., has come together with a unique effort to protect their community, by monitoring the highest, or "king tides," that threaten their homes. Brook Silva-Braga reports.
Sharks swimming near North Atlantic beaches
More great white sharks are showing up near coastlines in the North Atlantic Ocean. "60 Minutes" reports on what's bringing them there, Sunday.
Video shows Black seadevil fish making rare swim near sea surface
The marine photographer who captured the footage said it could be the world's first recorded sighting of a black seadevil alive in broad daylight near the ocean surface.
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday, sending a test satellite into orbit. The mission wasn't a complete success though, as the booster crashed while trying to land on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricane Milton exits Florida
Hurricane Milton has passed Florida into the Atlantic Ocean and is now a Category 1 storm after sweeping through the state. Meteorologist Jessica Burch has more on Milton's trajectory, and CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on inland communities that reported flooding.
Mysterious white blobs washing up on Canadian beaches stump experts
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.
Florida closes down before Milton
Hurricane Milton is expected to slam Florida late Wednesday or early Thursday, sweeping through the state before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more on how central Florida is bracing for impact.
Researchers find evidence that large sharks may be hunting each other
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
Hurricane Ernesto continues to bring "life-threatening" conditions to East Coast
Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
Beryl leaves trail of devastation in Caribbean islands: "The situation is grim"
Hurricane Beryl left some roads unpassable, Grenada's prime minister said, as rescue crews fanned out to determine the extent of the damage.
Here's the full list of hurricane names for the 2024 season
The full list of hurricane names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season include Beryl, Joyce and Kirk.
What to do if you're caught in a rip current
Rip currents in the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are being blamed for at least eight deaths since last week. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports on how Florida is reacting. Then, Wyatt Werneth, public service spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, explains how to identify the beachside danger and what to do if you're caught in one.
Russian warships depart Cuba after visit following military exercises
A fleet of Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, has left Havana's port after a five-day visit to Cuba following planned military drills in the Atlantic Ocean.
6th house collapses into ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks
U.S. National Park Service officials say an unoccupied house has collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
2.4 tons of cocaine seized from fishing boat in Atlantic Ocean
A helicopter from a surveillance frigate landed a team on the fishing boat about 1,500 kilometers northeast of Martinique.
Experts predict "extremely active" Atlantic hurricane season
Researchers from Colorado State University predicted 23 named storms and 115 named storm days in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
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What went through Bondi Beach hero's mind as he tackled a gunman?
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed tells CBS News in an exclusive interview why he sprang into action, risking his own life to save people he'd never met.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
China launches 2 days of live-fire military drills around Taiwan
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.