Tropical Storm Isaias threatens millions
Forecasters are worried Tropical Storm Isaias may worsen, bringing flooding rains and violent winds. Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
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Dam breaks in Michigan spark evacuations
Michigan is in a state of emergency as rivers are rising to their highest levels in 30 years. Several days of torrential rains caused one major dam to fail, and others to be breached. Janet Shamlian has the latest.
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U.S. airstrike kills top Iranian general; U.S. men's soccer team cancels Qatar trip
Climate change and coastal infrastructure
Dr. William Sweet, an oceanographer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, joins CBSN to discuss the phenomenon of high tide flooding and why it is a concern for coastal communities. Sweet explains how climate change is contributing to a rise in sea levels and why this is putting strain on infrastructure systems along the shoreline.
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Supreme court upholds Indiana abortion restriction, New bridge offers stunning views of Great Smoky Mountains
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Don Jr. reaches deal to testify before Senate; Venezuelan authorities surround Congress
New Orleans groups begin anti-flooding projects
New Orleans has seen several tropical storms and hurricanes this year. Now Black-led community organizations are breaking ground on green infrastructure projects to combat severe flooding. Angela Chalk, the executive director of Healthy Community Services, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the efforts.
Central U.S. braces for severe weather
The Central U.S. is bracing for severe weather after tornadoes and hail slammed the Southern Plains. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
4 people killed, dozens stranded in Alabama floods
The Hoover Fire Department wrote on Facebook that the city saw "unprecedented intense rainfall that caused flash flooding in numerous areas" on Wednesday.
Global water crisis looms, U.N. report says
As climate change-fueled floods, droughts and hurricanes intensify, the number of people with inadequate access to water is rising.
5 billion people to be water insecure by 2050
About half of the world's population will suffer from water insecurity by 2050, a new report from the United Nations and the World Meteorological Organization found. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain why scientists are calling it a crisis.
Who will replace Angela Merkel in Germany?
After 16 years leading Europe's biggest economy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is done. As Anna Noryskiewicz reports, the race to succeed her looked clear-cut until the front-runner appeared to be taking climate change less than seriously in the wake of deadly flooding. What will a shift in German politics mean for the U.S.?
New Orleans readies for storm surge
Preparations for Hurricane Nate are underway along the Gulf Coast. A state of emergency has been declared for 29 counties in Florida as well as Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Orleans. Those areas are home to almost 12 million people. Michelle Miller reports.
Texas coast braces for flooding
Hurricane Harvey made landfall late Friday night in Rockport, Texas, as a Category 4 storm with winds at 130 mph. More than 210,000 residents are without electric power Saturday morning and extensive flooding is expected over the next few days. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Victoria, Texas, just a few miles from the eye of the storm.
Michio Kaku on Hurricane Harvey
CBS News science contributor Michio Kaku joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the science behind what causes Category 4 storms like Hurricane Harvey to form, what damage is still to come and how dangerous storm surges happen.
Florence blamed for 5 deaths
Florence is no longer a hurricane, but it is still a threat to millions of people in the Southeast and parts of the mid-Atlantic states. While Florence's winds have weakened since making landfall Friday morning, the storm is expected to drench the Carolinas for days, causing catastrophic floods, and life-threatening storm surges. So far, Florence is blamed for at least five deaths and just over one million customers are without power. Jeff Glor reports from Wilmington, North Carolina.
Fall's first nor'easter brings heavy rain
What’s likely the fall's first nor'easter is bringing gusty winds, heavy rains and flood warnings to many parts of the East Coast. Kenneth Craig reports from Manasquan, New Jersey.
More flooding is expected in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states. Torrential rain in Virginia forced the closing of many roads because of rising water, and waist deep water flooded parts of a park in Washington
More flooding is expected in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states. Torrential rain in Virginia forced the closing of many roads because of rising water, and waist deep water flooded parts of a park in Washington. Vinita Nair reports.
Barry Burbank, meteorologist for CBS Station WBZ in Boston has the latest forecast
The severe weather has been relentless, with thunderstorms and flooding all across the Northern Plains. Barry Burbank, meteorologist for CBS Station WBZ in Boston has the latest forecast.
Paris on flood alert
Recent heavy rains have Paris on edge. There's been significant flooding in the French capital and with the swollen Seine River expected to crest Saturday night, the city's flood response plans will be put to the test. Elaine Cobb reports.
One of the biggest dangers from the massive storm hitting the East Coast is the threat of severe coastal flooding
One of the biggest dangers from the massive storm hitting the East Coast is the threat of severe coastal flooding. New Jersey, which was hard-hit by Superstorm Sandy is on edge. Gov. Chris Christie did not issue mandatory evacuation orders, but some shore communities advised residents to get out before the storm hits. Meg Baker of CBS News' New York station WCBS-TV reports.
Tropical Storm Nicholas batters Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Nicholas is battering Texas' Gulf Coast after making landfall as a hurricane earlier Tuesday morning. The National Hurricane Center is warning the storm could bring life-threatening flash flooding and storm surges to the area. Jason Allen from CBSN Dallas-Ft. Worth is on the ground in Galveston, Texas, and joins CBSN AM with more.
Heavy rain and heat bring out billions of mosquitoes in U.S.
Sizzling temperatures and devastating storms in parts of the U.S. created a breeding ground for billions of pesky mosquitoes this summer.
Louisiana residents live in misery after Ida
Residents in Barataria, Louisiana, continue to cope ten days after Hurricane Ida slammed into the region. The town's main roads are either flooded or washed away, leaving it barely functioning. David Begnaud reports from hard-hit southeast Louisiana, where access to food, water, aid, and power is a constant struggle.
U.S. records hottest summer, NOAA says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a report showing the U.S. had the hottest summer on record, topping the 1936 Dust Bowl. It also showed the country experienced an abnormal amount of extreme weather events. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN's Lana Zak to break it down.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody, facing deportation to Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
Trump wants to punish flag burning. Is burning the American flag illegal?
President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to go after people who burn the American flag.
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to felony battery against a police officer in L.A.
Lil Nas X has been charged with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest after he was arrested last week on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City.
House Oversight Committee subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed estate of Jeffrey Epstein, seeking over a dozen categories of documents.
Infamous cartel boss pleads guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges
Ex-Mexican cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges related to his role as a co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel.
SpaceX prepares for Super Heavy-Starship's 10th test flight today
SpaceX hopes to pick up the pace with Super Heavy-Starship test flights amid concern the rocket may not be ready in time for a planned 2027 moon landing.
Fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian spy plane off Alaska
The U.S. military on Sunday intercepted a Russian spy plane flying in international airspace off Alaska, marking the third such instance in less than a week.
First human screwworm case linked to travel confirmed in U.S., HHS says
"The risk to public health in the United States from this introduction is very low," said HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon.
Why Cracker Barrel's new logo is a flop, according to branding experts
Cracker Barrel badly misread its own customer base — and our culturally sensitive times — in trying to spruce up its image, experts say.