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Hurricane Irma became a Category 5 storm Tuesday with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph -- the most powerful ever recorded in the Atlantic. Craig Setzer, chief meteorologist at CBS Miami station WFOR, has the latest forecast for Hurricane Irma.
Hurricane Irma is barreling towards the Caribbean with winds reaching 180 mph. The Category 5 storm has prompted hurricane warnings in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Florida is under a state of emergency. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN with the latest on Irma's path.
For the first time, Houston officials are revealing just how close they came to a potential drinking water crisis after Harvey flooded a water purification plant last week. Bianna Golodryga reports.
Hurricane Harvey and its remnants are now blamed for at least 63 deaths. More than 50,000 storm victims are staying in government-funded hotels. FEMA says more than half a million families requested housing assistance. Michelle Miller reports.
Even as Houston's floodwaters recede, homeowners are returning to new dangers. The Harris County Public Health director is warning residents about the health risks they face while cleaning up their homes. Michelle Miller reports.
Andrew Pasek was wading through deep floodwaters with his best friend when he felt a shock and started to go under. He was writhing in pain, but he managed to warn his friend -- possibly saving the man's life.
Hurricane Harvey damaged many schools in Texas and Louisiana, hitting the Houston Independent School District especially hard. Texas state Sen. Paul Bettencourt discusses the damage and plans for the school year to start.
Parts of Houston are bracing for more flooding Monday -- 10 days after Harvey made landfall. Debris from the storm lines roads throughout the city, at least 46 people are dead and nearly 6,800 homes are destroyed. People are under a mandatory evacuation order in parts of west Houston, where two swollen reservoirs are a threat to homes. Michelle Miller reports.
While meeting with Harvey victims in Houston, President Trump told reporters he's "signing documents" to get recovery funding to the region. It was unclear what documents Mr. Trump was referring to, but on Friday the White House requested an emergency package of $7.9 billion in aid from Congress. Trump said, "We signed it, and now it's going through hopefully a very quick process." The president then served meals to victims with the first lady. See Mr. Trump's full remarks.
Officials say more fires are expected at the Arkema chemical plant flooded by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. More than 1 million residents could be affected by plant explosions. Kara Cook, toxics program director for U.S. PIRG, joins CBSN with more.
Harvey, now a tropical depression, continues to move east, bringing heavy rain and flooding to parts of Kentucky and Tennessee. In flood-ravaged Texas, families have begun to return home to assess the damage. CBS News' Meg Oliver has the latest from Houston.
As the floodwaters begin to recede, the city of Houston is beginning its long road to recovery. DeMarco Morgan is in Houston where thousands are returning to their storm-damaged homes.
People in Houston are looking to another leader, former Mayor Bill White, for what he learned from the three major hurricanes that impacted Houston while he was in office. He welcomed Hurricane Katrina evacuees and made critical decisions on how to handle Hurricanes Rita and Ike. This week, he became one of Harvey's victims. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Houston officials are surveying the damage left behind by Harvey. The White House estimates the storm affected around 100,000 homes in Texas. Some 37,000 utility customers in Houston still don't have power. But there are also signs that the city is starting to turn a corner. DeMarco Morgan reports.
When he heard about the threat from Hurricane Harvey, Alex Fine, a personal trainer in Los Angeles, couldn't just sit home and watch. He traveled to Texas to help rescue stranded residents. He joins CBSN with more from Vidor, Texas.
Four bakers were trapped inside El Bolillo Bakery for two days. Instead of panicking, the men put on their aprons and began kneading dough. For hours, they baked bolillos -- Mexican sweet bread -- pastries and their signature pan dulce.
Many are thankful to be alive in the wake of Hurricane Harvey's disastrous flooding in Texas. Stories are emerging of strangers helping strangers in hard-hit parts of the state. Share your Hurricane Harvey story at CBSNews.com/Harvey.
The city of Beaumont, Texas, has lost its water supply after flooding overwhelmed the city's pump system. Beaumont police department spokesperson Haley Morrow joins CBSN with more on the situation.
Hurricane Irma's center was about 650 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands off the west coast of Africa Thursday morning. Maximum sustained winds were near 100 mph. It was heading west-northwest at 10 mph, and no coastal watches or warnings were in effect. CBS station KTVT-TV's Jeff Jamison reports.
Multiple helicopter crews are conducting rescues of residents in Port Arthur, Texas. Dramatic footage shows rescuers hoisting individuals out of several feet of floodwater into the air.
A dump truck came to the rescue of a woman in labor during Harvey's onslaught. Andrea Smith and her husband Greg were stranded inside their Houston apartment Sunday with up to three feet of water outside. When strong contractions kicked in, neighbors called on the fire department to send a truck.
One of the most memorable images of Harvey's flooding devastation was of nursing home residents sitting in waist-deep water. Not long after, another picture emerged of the residents safe and dry at another facility. Jamie Yuccas spoke to one of the women in that original photo.
The federal government has designated the American Red Cross to co-lead mass care during disasters including providing shelters, food and emergency supplies. In Texas, it has helped put more than 32,000 people in shelters following Hurricane Harvey. Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the American Red Cross, joins "CBS This Morning" from Austin to discuss the challenges they've faced in getting supplies to Harvey victims and what percentage of donations goes to services for those victims.
Rising water is forcing new rescues east of Houston. Boats and helicopters were used to help people in cities like Beaumont and Port Arthur, Texas. There's a critical need for shelter in Orange near the Louisiana border. Michelle Miller reports.
Many people forced to flee by Hurricane Harvey are facing new tragedy as they return home to see the destruction. Kris Van Cleave reports from Crosby, Texas, where he witnessed a family come home for the first time.
The president made the dramatic move after engaging in months of public attacks against the central bank.
President Trump on Monday floated returning the Department of Defense to its prior name, the Department of War, calling its current moniker "too defensive."
Heavy rain and wind followed the dust storm, delaying flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and causing some damage to a terminal roof.
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is facing more legal pushback as state Republicans filed another emergency petition to block a November special election on the proposal.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed estate of Jeffrey Epstein, seeking over a dozen categories of documents.
Authorities said 21 dogs were found dead at Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding Facility. One dog was found alive and taken to a veterinarian for treatment.
Unable to find buyers, a growing number of sellers are pulling their homes off the market rather than compromise on price.
Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making.