Pilots threatened after online conspiracy blames them for deadly floods
As floods swept away homes and cars in Australia, online rumors claimed an aviation company documenting the damage was dropping chemicals to "activate rain."
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Kangaroo bounds through flood in Australia
A kangaroo was spotted bounding through floodwater in New South Wales, Australia, after the region was hit by severe rainfall.
Severe flooding prompts water rescues in Alabama
Flash floods hit Birmingham, Alabama, after parts of the city received up to four inches of rain. Several people had to be rescued from flooded roads.
Biden tours Ida's destruction
President Biden visited Hurricane Ida's aftermath in New Jersey and New York. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Ida displaced hundreds of graves in Louisiana
Homes in some rural areas in louisiana remain submerged in feet of water. “CBS Mornings” lead national correspondent David Begnaud traveled to Barataria, Louisiana, where the flooding brought up much more than painful memories.
Bomb cyclone hits the Pacific Northwest
A storm system of historic proportions is slamming the Pacific Northwest. The phenomenon, known as a bomb cyclone because it brings a massive amount of rain and wind in a short period of time, is being blamed for flooding and rockslides in California and two deaths in Washington state. David Begnaud reports.
Nicholas hits Texas as Category 1 Hurricane
Hurricane Nicholas slammed the Houston area with winds of up to 75 miles an hour Tuesday morning before being downgraded to a tropical storm. The system’s heavy rain and storm surge made roads nearly impassable while its winds knocked out power to hundreds of thousands as Nicholas made its way toward Louisiana. Janet Shamlian reports.
Sea levels along U.S. coast to rise a foot by 2050, study projects
The forecasted increase over the next 30 years could amount to the same rise seen over the last 100 years.
Death toll from flooding and mudslides in Brazil passes 100
Almost 400 people were left homeless and 24 people were recovered alive, an official said.
Deadly mudslides and flooding in Brazil
Devastating mudslides and flooding have killed more than 100 people in Brazil, and the death toll is likely to rise. Authorities said heavy rain triggered more than 260 mudslides in the state of Rio de Janeiro. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
Mudslides and torrential rains kill 94 in Brazil: "Horror scene"
The city of Petropolis was slammed by a deluge, and the mayor said the death toll could rise as searchers picked through the wreckage.
Water main break floods Philly neighborhood
The rupture of an aging water main in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Philadelphia left homes and streets flooded. CBS News Philly has the latest from the scene.
Philadelphia water main break prompts evacuations, closures
The transmission main, which moves thousands of gallons of water, is one of the largest in the city.
Worst flooding in years triggers deadly landslide in Ecuador
At least 18 people were killed and dozens injured when the heaviest flooding to hit Ecuador in nearly 20 years unleashed a huge landslide in Quito.
Businesses face growing risk of flooding
Businesses in many parts of the United States face a growing risk of severe flooding. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN to break down the reporting and explain how it could effect major cities' economies.
Top 10 weather disasters cost $20 billion more than last year's
Global tally was 13% more than 2020's total of $150 billion, says the British charity Christian Aid. It blames climate change for the worsening trend.
Flooding and snow hit the West as the South expects record highs
National Weather Service warns of hazardous travel conditions for some areas over the holiday weekend.
South Africa president positive for COVID-19
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for COVID-19, amid the spread of the Omicron variant in the country. The 69-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and is fully vaccinated. CBS foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins "CBSN AM" from Tokyo with more on this story and other international headlines.
State of emergency as storm hits Hawaii with flooding and high winds
Officials warned the dangerous conditions could persist through Wednesday, with power outages already reported across the state.
Musician surprises community devastated by flooding
Record rains in August led to devastating floods that destroyed homes, businesses and schools in Waverly, Tennessee. Mark Strassmann shows us how a visit from country music superstar Vince Gill is lifting spirits and helping dozens of kids get one step closer to normal.
The full episode of The CBS Evening News from March 29, 2014.
Just after 9 Friday night, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake, centered about 20 miles outside Los Angeles, struck Southern California. Residents in hardest-hit areas are cleaning up; and, Crews searching for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 are focused on an area more than a thousand miles from the coast of Australia, where planes flying as low as 150 feet from the water have been looking for evidence of the missing aircraft.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 1, 2014 edition
The Philadelphia area received twice as much rain in a day than it gets in a month, and water from the flooded Schuylkill River surrounded buildings and submerged cars and roads. New York City experienced its tenth wettest day on record; and, Carol Daly suffers from advanced Alzheimer's, and her husband Mike provides full-time care. Laughter, love and duty still hold the couple together as Carol's world shrinks and Mike's burden grows.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 18, 2014 edition.
As the Veterans Affairs scandal continues to unfold, pressure is growing for President Obama to take more actions addressing it. The VA says at least 23 patients died waiting for care. The president has not spoken publicly on the scandal since it broke; and, coffee prices around the world could be on the rise due to a devastating coffee disease, called coffee fungus, in Latin America that has already done a billion dollars in damage. Large coffee companies have been able to secure enough supplies. But a price increase could be in store for smaller coffee houses.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from February 11, 2014
A storm of "historic proportions" with significant ice totals has been predicted for the area, and up to nine inches of snow is forecast for north Georgia; and, French President Francois Hollande's turbulent love life took center stage as the White House prepared to welcome him for a state dinner.
The full episode of The CBS Evening News from February 9, 2014
A powerful stream of moisture is bringing much-needed precipitation to drought-stricken parts of Northern California. For many areas, though, the heavy rain, wind and snow are too much; and,It was a year ago this week that the pursuit of a former LA cop and accused killer Christopher Dorner reached its climax. Carter Evans recalls being on the front lines of the final confrontation.
Some National Guard members in D.C. are now armed
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, will be armed starting Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
SpaceX calls off Super Heavy-Starship test flight after ground systems trouble
Taking no chances, SpaceX called off an attempt to launch its huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket after running into problems with ground equipment.
Maps show Tropical Storm Fernand's path and forecast in Atlantic
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Ukraine marks Independence Day as Vance says Russia has made " significant concessions"
Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight Sunday.
Powerball's 10th-largest jackpot is now $750 million for Monday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $750 million for Monday night's drawing, making it the 10th-largest jackpot in Powerball game history.
Jerry Adler, "Sopranos" and "The Good Wife" actor, dies at 96
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Dangerous heat wave brings record temperatures, wildfire risks to the West
Dangerously hot conditions hit states up and down the West Coast over the weekend, owing to a persistent heat wave stretching from the Pacific Northwest to California and the desert Southwest.
5-year-old boy critically hurt after being shot inside Chicago apartment, police say
Chicago police said the child was inside the apartment when he suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
Wes Moore says Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative"
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said President Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as the president offered to send troops to Baltimore amid a broader push to crack down on crime.