Florida Keys prepare
Mandatory evacuations for tourists are underway in the Florida Keys. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports the area is running out of food and gas as people board up their homes ahead of Hurricane Irma.
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Miami braces for Hurricane Irma
Miami's mayor is expected to order evacuations ahead of Hurricane Irma. It could be the strongest storm to hit the city in 25 years. Some gas stations are already out of gas. Mark Strassmann reports from Miami Beach.
Florida Keys evacuate ahead of Irma
Hurricane Irma is expected to make a sharp turn toward Florida over the weekend. The low-lying Florida Keys could be swamped by a catastrophic storm surge. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Key Largo.
Puerto Rico braces for Irma
Hurricane Irma continues its churn through the northeastern Caribbean, making its first landfall on the small island of Barbuda overnight. Irma is the strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded with sustained winds at 185 mph and gusting even higher. Tony Dokoupil reports from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Fla. Gov. on Irma
Florida Gov. Rick Scott told his constituents that now is the time to prepare for Hurricane Irma. Scott also waived all tolls on roads across the state to make it easier for Floridians to evacuate as the monster storm approaches.
Irma a monster storm
People in Florida are already preparing for Hurricane Irma, as it barrels toward the state as a Category 5 storm. Former Director of the National Hurricane Center Bill Read joined CBSN to break down just how bad a storm of this size could damage the Sunshine State.
Irma forecast
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 "catastrophic"
Deputy director of the National Hurricane Center Ed Rappaport told CBSN that Hurricane Irma is expected to remain a Category 4 or 5 storm by the time it makes landfall in the Caribbean. Rappaport says that Irma could cause "devastating" destruction.
Tracking Hurricane Irma
Only a week after Hurricane Harvey created massive floods in Southeast Texas, another major storm is brewing in the Atlantic. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson spoke to CBSN about where Hurricane Irma may go and which areas need to get prepared.
Irma a Category 5
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.
Hurricane Irma forecast
Hurricane Irma has strengthened into a Category 5 storm and could threaten parts of the Caribbean and Florida later this week. Dr. Michael Brennan, chief hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center, has the latest from Miami.
Hurricane Irma now Category 5
Hurricane Irma could reach Florida by the end of this weekend. Its maximum sustained winds are now up to 175 mph. Florida's governor has declared a state of emergency. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Irma becomes Category 4
Hurricane Irma became a Category 4 storm Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center, which said "preparations within the warning area should be rushed to completion." Jeff Berardelli of CBS affiliate WPEC has the latest forecast.
Hurricane Irma forecast
Meteorologist Jeff Jamison from CBS station KTVT is following Hurricane Irma, a new tropical threat that could impact the U.S. Forecasters say Hurricane Irma could become a category four storm by the end of the week.
Florida and Texas Republicans target voting laws
Republicans in several state legislatures are pushing efforts to change election laws, including adding new restrictions on voting by mail. Meanwhile, former President Trump is sparring with GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney about his false claim of fraud in the 2020 election. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Police shootings
Two officers were killed in what appeared to be an ambush in Kissimmee, Florida on Friday night. Meanwhile, four other officers were shot in Jacksonville, Florida and in western Pennsylvania. Roxana Saberi has more on the deadly violence.
Sneak peek: Last Chance for Freedom
A Florida man has spent nearly three decades in prison for a murder he says he didn't commit. Evidence suggests he might be right -- will he get a new trial? "48 Hours"' Erin Moriarty has the latest on the case of Crosley Green -- a case she's been covering for more than 18 years. Watch Saturday, Aug. 19 at a special time -- 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
Tiger Woods arrest
A toxicology report revealed that at the time of his DUI arrest Tiger Woods had five different drugs in his system. CBSN's Stephanie Sy reports.
"1,100 Miles To Murder"
Her husband had a rock-solid alibi so law enforcement turned to technology to uncover clues in a Florida woman's murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty joins CBSN to discuss this puzzling mystery.
Florida governor suspends all local COVID emergency mandates
"I think that's the evidence-based thing to do," Governor Ron DeSantis said.
Florida sinkhole
A massive sinkhole has forced officials to condemn a 7th house in Land O'Lakes, Florida. The crater has grown to 260 feet wide. CBS News corespondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBS from the neighborhood near the sinkhole, and says it could be months before the area is safe again.
Video shows violence against sharks
An investigation is underway in Florida after another reported case of shark abuse was caught on camera. The video captures a fisherman shooting a hammerhead shark with a handgun. This comes after a different video surfaced last month showing a shark being dragged behind a speeding boat. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
FL lightning strikes
Florida is known for its sunshine, but when storms move in, it's also known for lightning. Manuel Bojorquez reports on how climate and geography make the state the lightning capital.
Last inmate captured
The last of 12 inmates who escaped from an Alabama county jail Sunday was captured in Martin County, Florida, Tuesday night. Brady Kilpatrick, 24, was arrested after police surrounded the home where he was hiding out. CBS affiliate WPEC has the story.
More states move to lift COVID rules
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order overturning all local COVID-19 emergency orders in the state. Other states and cities are also easing restrictions as more people get vaccinated and outbreaks decline. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports for CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Trump nominates replacement for acting U.S. attorney in office probing Letitia James
President Trump announced that he would nominate senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office.
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ICE threatens lawsuits if Democratic states don't hold migrants
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Pentagon to impose new limits on media, documents show
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
Newsom signs bill barring on-duty federal officers from wearing masks in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom also signed bills enhancing protections for children at schools, hospitals.
One dead, several wounded in shooting at New Hampshire country club; suspect detained
Police said multiple people were shot Saturday at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Armed man arrested outside site of Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona
The man told Secret Service agents he was a member of law enforcement.
Trump administration to add $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The Trump administration is targeting a visa widely used by tech companies and other employers to hire foreign workers.
Vermont drought is hitting dairy farmers hard as they turn to costly measures
An ongoing drought in Vermont is depleting feed crops, causing problems for dairy farmers who have been pushed to adapt and take costly measures to care for their cattle.
Sonny Curtis, who wrote "Mary Tyler Moore Show" theme, dies at 88
Sonny Curtis died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press.