FEMA's response
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate met with President Obama about Hurricane Matthew on Friday as the storm slammed Florida's southeast coast. Fugate joins CBSN to discuss FEMA's relief efforts for the areas targeted by the storm.
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Obama on vacay amid La. floods
President Obama is facing criticism for not cutting his vacation short to visit the Louisiana region devastated by historic flooding. More than 86,000 people have registered with FEMA and 20 Louisiana parishes have been declared disaster area. Around 4,000 people are staying in shelters. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Sorrento.
Scammers targeting people seeking federal funeral assistance
Fraudsters are looking to victimize applicants to U.S. program that offers up to $9,000 to help bury COVID-19 victims.
FEMA funeral program inundated by 1 million calls at launch
Americans may apply for government money to help cover the funeral costs of loved ones who died of COVID-19.
As we remember Katrina a decade later, "Sunday Morning" checks up on what happened to New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and FEMA Director Michael Brown
As we remember Katrina a decade later, "Sunday Morning" checks up on what happened to New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and FEMA Director Michael Brown
FEMA is facing strong criticism from Capitol Hill after a "60 Minutes" investigation into an insurance program set up for victims of Hurricane Sandy detailed allegations of widespread fraud
FEMA is facing strong criticism from Capitol Hill after a "60 Minutes" investigation into an insurance program set up for victims of Hurricane Sandy detailed allegations of widespread fraud.
FEMA to help people pay for COVID-19 funeral costs
In April, the agency will begin providing families with up to $9,000 per burial and as much as $35,000 per applicant.
New system developed at UC Berkeley is designed to provide heads-up 10 seconds before temblor hits
A new early warning system developed at UC Berkeley provides a heads-up 10 seconds before an earthquake hits. Similar systems are already in place in Japan and Mexico, but the Berkeley team says $80 million is required to make sure the message reaches those who are in harm's way. Carter Evans reports.
Residents of Napa, California, are still getting their bearings after a powerful earthquake shook the area on Sunday
Residents of Napa, California, are still getting their bearings after a powerful earthquake shook the area on Sunday. USGS estimates the quake could be a billion-dollar disaster. John Blackstone reports.
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate says the progress being made in processing undocumented children is "oftentimes disrupted when we see sudden influxes of kids coming in faster than we can discharge them"
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate says the progress being made in processing undocumented children who enter the U.S. is "oftentimes disrupted when we see sudden influxes of kids coming in faster than we can discharge them."
Biden administration deploys FEMA to border
The Biden administration is deploying FEMA to the southern border to help handle a surge in unaccompanied migrant children. Washington Post reporter Nick Miroff joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the administration is responding, and the conditions teenagers are fleeing in other countries.
Over 4,200 children in border patrol custody
CBS News has learned that more than 4,200 unaccompanied migrant children are being held in government custody. Because of the lack of space, due in part to COVID-19 restrictions, the children are being held in short-term facilities, some of which are designed to detain adults. The Department of Homeland Security is deploying FEMA to help address the surge of minors who have crossed the border. They will help provide food, water and basic medical care. Weijia Jiang reports.
Surge at U.S.-Mexico border taxes authorities
The Biden administration is deploying the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the U.S.-Mexico border as authorities deal with an increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children. Weijia Jiang joins "CBSN AM" with the latest.
FEMA deployed to help process migrant children
Migrant children have reported sleeping in overcrowded conditions and having limited access to showers while in Border Patrol custody.
FEMA opens community vaccination sites
New Federal Emergency Management Agency vaccination sites are opening across the country to help vaccinate people in marginalized communities disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero from a newly opened community vaccination center in Philadelphia.
"A Shot of Hope": Getting the vaccine
Millions of Americans have received doses of the coronavirus vaccines so far. On Thursday, President Biden marked 50 million shots given since he took office. This is a significant milestone, but access remains an issue. Acting FEMA director Bob Fenton explains how his agency is trying to ramp up the rollout of the vaccine. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci explains if the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be effective against a new variant found in New York City.
Texas mayor on recovery efforts in his city
President Biden has declared a major disaster in Texas, clearing the way for state and local governments to receive additional federal aid. Subfreezing temperatures and power outages caused pipes to burst, flooding homes across the state. Josh Schroeder, the mayor of Georgetown, Texas, joins CBSN to discuss recovery efforts in his city.
Texas governor on skyrocketing energy bills
Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave an update Sunday to address how the state is dealing with the ongoing crises of skyrocketing energy bills, food shortages and lack of access to water after deadly winter weather crippled the state's infrastructure. Watch Abbott's press conference.
How the Red Cross is helping Texans in need
Power has been restored to most of Texas, but now a water crisis is underway. Roughly a quarter of the state's population is under a "boil-water advisory." The rolling power outages caused pipes to burst in homes and shut down water treatment plants. Dan Halyburton, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joins CBSN to discuss how his organization is providing aid to those affected by this deadly winter weather.
FEMA leader on Texas weather crisis
Acting FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the weather, power and water crises in Texas.
Pentagon authorizes more troops to assist with vaccine effort
This will put the total number of active-duty troops supporting or ready to support at more than 4,700.
Experts urge staying home during the Super Bowl
With just two days until the big game, there are concerns that the Super Bowl could become a super-spreader event -- at home and in the stadium. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Former FEMA leader on COVID vaccine rollout
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking the Pentagon to ready as many as 10,000 troops to support nationwide vaccine efforts. Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what needs to be done to speed up vaccinations around the country.
FEMA asks Pentagon to ready thousands of troops to support vaccine push
The government envisions 50 "mega" vaccination sites capable of administering 6,000 shots per day, in addition to 50 "large" vaccination sites providing 3,000 shots per day, according to defense officials.
Defense Department sends help to N.D. hospitals
At the request of FEMA, the Department of Defense is sending 60 nurses to help with the surge of COVID-19 in North Dakota. Air Force Captain and registered nurse Ron Golemboski, one of those nurses stationed in North Dakota, joins CBSN to discuss what it's like in the hot zone.
Judge blocks deportation of Guatemalan migrant children as flights were ready to take
The plaintiffs in this case are 10 migrant children between the ages of 10 and 17 who entered the U.S. without authorization and without their parents or legal guardians.
Noem: "Haven't taken anything off the table" on immigration operations in cities
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that there's been "ongoing operations with ICE in Chicago and throughout Illinois and other states," adding that "we do intend to add more resources to those operations."
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after car crash in New Hampshire
According to his spokesperson Michael Ragusa, Giuliani was diagnosed with "fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg."
Pope Leo denounces "pandemic of arms" after Minnesota school shooting
The U.S.-born pope spoke in English as he denounced the attack and the "logic of weapons" fueling wars around the world.
Aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg, other activists, sets sail to Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla will try to break the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory and bring humanitarian aid, food, water and medicine to Gaza as Israel steps up its offensive in Gaza City.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says sending troops to Chicago would be an "invasion"
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told CBS News that President Trump has "other aims" aside from fighting crime, as he vows to crack down in Chicago.
Mark Knoller, longtime CBS News correspondent, dies at 73
Mark Knoller was, to put it simply, a legend. For decades, everyone in the White House press corps knew him as the unofficial presidential historian and statistician.
Afghanistan shaken by 6.0 magnitude earthquake near Pakistan border
The quake's epicenter was 22 miles north or Bāsawul, Afghanistan, and it had a depth of 6.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Activists throw paint on Barcelona's Sagrada Familia in climate protest
Police in Barcelona arrested two protesters as they demanded "climate justice."