China flooding death toll triples to more than 300
The Henan provincial government said 302 people died and 50 remain missing.
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WorldView: 180 dead in India landslides
More than 180 people in India are dead after heavy rains triggered landslides and floods. A man in Hong Kong faces life in prison after being the first person found guilty under the city's new national security law. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" from London to discuss these stories and more international headlines.
WorldView: Deadly landslides in India; Tunisian president ousts prime minister
Flooding and landslides have killed at least nine people in India. Meanwhile, unrest and protests in Tunisia over the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic has led to the president firing the prime minister and suspending parliament. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with the latest news from around the world.
Man survives 3 days in flooded garage after torrential rains hit China
The death toll rose to 58 after record rains hit the major city of Zhengzhou on Tuesday, state TV reported.
China's deadly floods
China is battling severe flooding in Central Henan province that has resulted in 25 deaths. CBS correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports 12 of those people died on flooded subway cars.
WorldView: Severe flooding in China
Massive flooding in China forces hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate. In Nigeria, 100 women and children who were taken hostage are freed. Haiti gets a new prime minister. And France introduces COVID "health passes." Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with a roundup of world headlines.
Severe flooding kills at least 25 in China
At least 25 people in central China died after severe flooding that left commuters trapped in a subway system and caused homes to collapse. Around 200,000 people were under evacuation orders. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
China flooding leaves 25 dead, train commuters in chest-high water
Shocking images showed passengers caught in a flooded metro train car in Zhengzhou, with hundreds needing rescue from the subway system.
Death toll climbs from extreme flooding in Europe
The death toll from extreme flooding in western Europe has reached at least 160, with dozens of people still unaccounted for. Officials said residents received early warnings about the flooding, but residents said it was not enough. Chris Livesay reports.
Worst flooding in Europe's history kills 180
Over 180 people are dead after the worst floods to hit western Europe in living memory. As Chris Livesay reports from western Germany, that region has suffered the most brutal impact, but Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have also seen devastation.
Shock and grief as death toll from European flooding nears 200
German leader Angela Merkel said she was literally lost for words to describe the devastation across the western portion of her country.
Merkel visits devastated village as flood death toll climbs
Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Schuld, a village near Ahrweiler that was devastated by the flooding, later Sunday.
Search continues for European flood survivors
Rescue workers in Western Europe are desperately searching for survivors after floods tore through homes and demolished businessses. More than 170 people have died, and hundreds are still missing. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
European Union proposes plan to tackle climate change
The European Union announced new proposals to tackle climate change over the next few decades. The "Fit for 55" plan aims to reduce carbon emissions throughout the EU by 55% by 2030. If achieved, this would make Europe the "world's first carbon-neutral continent" by 2050. New York Times international climate reporter Somini Sengupta joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Intensive search underway for survivors of flooding in western Europe
As the floodwaters begin to recede, the scale of the disaster is laid bare.
Death toll passes 120 in historic Europe flooding
The death toll from historic floods in Europe is rising and hundreds are unaccounted for. The BBC's Jenny Hill reports.
Floods kill more than 125 after record rainfall in western Europe
Entire neighborhoods lay in ruins after the worst deluge to hit the region in more than 200 years sent torrents of floodwater careening through towns and villages.
Dozens dead and missing as storms swamp western Germany
At least 60 confirmed dead in Germany and Belgium as soldiers are brought in to help find and rescue dozens more from towns cut off by floodwaters.
Dozens killed in historic Europe flooding
Dozens are dead and missing as historic floods rage through Europe. Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands are among the hardest hit.
A "wobble" in the moon's orbit may lead to record floods on Earth
A wobble in the moon's orbit will raise high tides even higher, exacerbating the devastating effects of sea-level rise.
Some Republicans aim to shift views on climate
Despite the overwhelming scientific evidence, some Republicans are still denying the realities of the warming climate. Last month, Utah Representative John Curtis announced he was forming the Conservative Climate Caucus in an effort to educate fellow members of his party. New York Times climate reporter Lisa Friedman joins CBSN to discuss how the debate over climate action is evolving.
Elsa barrels up East Coast after devastating Southeast
Tropical Storm Elsa is heading up the East Coast after it made landfall and carved a path of destruction. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Elsa makes landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds. Officials are warning residents of possible power outages across the state. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal has more from Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island, Florida. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli is tracking the storm and he joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the forecast.
Florida building had damage prior to collapse
New details have emerged about problems dating back several years at the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Florida. A 2018 engineering report warned of damage to the concrete, and a contractor gave multiple photos to the Miami Herald showing evidence of corrosion and cracks in the building just days before the collapse. Architect Kobi Karp joins CBSN with his insights into the investigation.
Michigan governor declares state of emergency due to flooding
Heavy rainfall throughout Michigan has resulted in power outages, flooding and sewer backups.
Trump says he's fired Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors — a dramatic move after months of public attacks against the central bank.
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.
Trump floats changing Defense Department to Department of War
President Trump on Monday floated returning the Department of Defense to its prior name, the Department of War, calling its current moniker "too defensive."
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.
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.
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.
FEMA staff argue Trump administration's cuts risk undoing progress since Katrina
A group of current and former FEMA officials is blasting the Trump administration for its sweeping changes to the disaster relief agency, days before the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.