Historic flooding in Arkansas
Historic floods turned deadly when a man drowned near the city of Fort Smith. The Arkansas River has reached its highest level in recorded history. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Arkansas.
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Midwest flooding impacts farmers
Rain is expected to keep falling across the central U.S. this week as rivers continue to rise. The Arkansas River is already at a record high flood level. Omar Villafranca has more on the impact on farmers.
Towns evacuate as Mississippi River rises
More historic flooding will ravage the central U.S. into the weekend. Seven million Americans are at risk from rising rivers. Adriana Diaz reports.
Louisiana flooding turns deadly
Cities along the Gulf Coast have been getting hammered by rain - up to a month’s worth in some places over the past 24 hours. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a man drowned in his car after it stalled and sank on a flooded road. Mireya Villarreal reports from Louisiana.
Trump signs $19.1B disaster bill into law
President Trump signed a long-delayed disaster aid bill into law Thursday, authorizing billions of dollars of assistance to communities in the mainland U.S. and Puerto Rico recovering from devastating storms, floods and wildfires.
Intense flooding traps Louisiana residents
Torrential rain is expected to make the already flood-ravaged South even worse this weekend. Flood alerts are in effect across six states Friday morning. Mireya Villarreal reports from Prairieville, Louisiana.
Michigan flooding prompts probe of breached dams
Janet Shamlian reports from Midland County, Michigan, where more than 10,000 people were forced to evacuate as severe, "500-year" flooding slammed the area and ripped some homes off their foundations.
Michigan dam failures could leave city under 9 feet of water
The National Weather Service urged anyone near the Tittabawassee River to seek higher ground following "castastrophic dam failures."
Louisiana braces for potential hurricane
Louisiana is bracing for a potential hurricane. KTVT meteorologist Chris Padgett has the latest forecast, and CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN AM from New Orleans where flooding has already started after thunderstorms on Wednesday.
New Orleans residents on alert for floods
New Orleans is below sea level -- and Barry will test the safeguards that the city put in place following the devastation from Hurricane Katrina 14 years ago. Residents felt a sigh of relief after forecasters said the Mississippi River is expected to crest at about 17 feet on Monday, and not 19 feet as earlier predicted. The levees protecting the city range from about 20 to 25 feet in height, so they will do much to protect from flood waters. But businesses and residents alike are taking their own steps to prepare themselves for what is to come. Omar Villafranca reports.
Barry strengthens into Category 1 hurricane
Hurricane Barry is expected to bring devastating rain to the Louisiana coast. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN with the latest.
Barry makes landfall, weakens to tropical storm
Barry weakened to a tropical storm and made landfall in Louisiana on Saturday. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN with the latest.
Barry makes landfall on the Gulf Coast
Barry came ashore this afternoon near Morgan City, Louisiana, 85 miles west of New Orleans. Less than an hour later, it was downgraded to a tropical storm. Torrential rains and flash flooding remain a major problem. States of emergency have been declared in Louisiana and Mississippi. David Begnaud reports.
How Barry is affecting the Gulf Coast
Meteorologist Jeff Beradelli joins "CBS Evening News " with more on Tropical Storm Barry.
Flood threat in Louisiana over Barry
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings across the state of Louisiana as Barry continues to move inland. Broussard, Louisiana Mayor Ray Bourque joined CBSN on the phone to discuss the big issues facing his town.
Intense storms pound the Northeast
Severe storms slammed the East Coast and brought dangerous flash flooding, as the region cools down from a deadly, record-breaking heat wave. Powerful thunderstorms spread from Tennessee to Rhode Island on Monday. At the height of the storms, more than 325,000 people were without power in the mid-Atlantic region. Don Dahler reports.
Michigan governor on catastrophic flooding
Officials are investigating why two dams in Michigan failed and caused historic flooding and forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her state's response to the disaster during the coronavirus pandemic.
Farmers reckon with climate change in new doc
Thousands across the Midwest are still struggling to recover after historic flooding left entire towns and farms underwater. In a new “CBSN Originals” documentary, Adam Yamaguchi meets a Nebraska farmer who is reluctant to acknowledge the realities of climate change, even as extreme weather becomes his new normal.
Preview: "A Climate Reckoning In The Heartland"
CBSN Originals Correspondent and Executive Producer Adam Yamaguchi joins CBSN to discuss the new documentary "A Climate Reckoning In The Heartland." Adam discusses his experiences following a Nebraska farmer who is reluctant to acknowledge the realities of climate change even though his land was destroyed by severe storms and flooding.
At least 1 dead in Turkey flood
Raging flood waters tore through parts of Turkey. Officials say at least one person was killed. Many shops in Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar were flooded and some of the merchandise floated away. The heavy rain also disrupted rail and ferry services.
Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Dorian
Tropical Storm Dorian is barreling toward Puerto Rico and islanders now expect a direct hit. Forecasters say the storm is gaining strength before its likely landfall there later today. Dorian is also on track to hit the Bahamas and Florida later this week. President Trump has declared an emergency in Puerto Rico. David Begnaud reports.
Woman drowns while on the phone with 911 dispatcher
There is outrage in Arkansas after the death of a 47-year-old woman who drowned while delivering newspapers. The woman called 911 after accidentally driving into high water. But the dispatcher who took her call offered little sympathy. Kenneth Craig reports.
Dorian causes flooding in South Carolina
More than 200,000 people were without power in South Carolina as Hurricane Dorian lashed the state's coast, and flooding is a major concern in the Charleston area. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined CBSN from Charleston with more.
Charleston surveys damage from Dorian
Charleston, South Carolina sustained flooding as the eye of Hurricane Dorian passed within 55 miles of the city. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined CBSN from the city with what it's currently like there.
At least 6 dead and thousands displaced in Spain flood
At least 6 people are dead and thousands more have been rescued, after days of torrential rainfall across southeastern Spain. Record flooding closed airports, rail lines, major roads and left many trapped in cars overcome by the flash floods.
Trump again appears to threaten sending troops to Chicago
President Trump has targeted Chicago and other Democrat-led cities for expanded federal intervention.
Millions of students use these pouches to lock up their cellphones
At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
Biden chooses Delaware as site for presidential library
The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation, this past week, approved a 13-person governance board that is charged with steering the project.
Winning numbers announced for estimated $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot
Saturday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $826.4 million, Powerball said.
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Venezuela flies military aircraft near U.S. Navy ship for a second time
For the second time in two days, Venezuela flew military aircraft in the vicinity of the USS Jason Dunham in international waters, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News.
Israel expands Gaza City operations; residents told to move to safe zone
Israel's army has urged Palestinians in Gaza City to move to a designated humanitarian area in the south. Meanwhile, an ailing Palestinian toddler recovers in Italy.
LGBTQ+ Catholics make Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome
LGBTQ+ Catholics and their families participated in a Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome on Saturday, celebrating a new level of acceptance in the Catholic Church.
Baby, children among 11 missing after hippo capsizes boat
Three people survived the incident and were rescued, and "a search is ongoing in the hope of finding the missing victims," an official said.
Aryna Sabalenka defeats Amanda Anisimova, winning U.S. Open women's final
Aryna Sabalenka has won her fourth Grand Slam title overall and second straight at the U.S. Open after defeating Amanda Anisimova on Saturday.