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.
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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."
Oregon restores restrictions as COVID cases rise
New coronavirus shutdowns are going into effect in Oregon, as the state leads the nation in new infections for a second week in a row. Meanwhile, Florida and New York are lifting most restrictions. CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Jonathan Vigliotti report on the developments from coast-to-coast. Then, Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.
How Florida election bill will affect voting
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he plans to sign a new election bill into law after the Republican-led state legislature passed the legislation that would make significant changes to mail-in voting procedures. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN to discuss the impact it could have.
Fla. man drowns
Florida police say five teenage boys mocked and recorded a man while he was drowning. Authorities have now released the cellphone recording the teens allegedly made. James Sparvero of CBS affiliate WKMG-TV in Orlando reports.
Teens mock drowning man
Police in Florida say five teenage boys mocked a man while he was drowning. Authorities released a cellphone recording the teens allegedly made as the man was dying. James Sparvero of CBS affiliate WKMG-TV reports.
Federal investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz
Federal investigators are reportedly looking into Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz's connections to the medical marijuana industry as part of a probe into possible corruption. Politico reporter Marc Caputo joined CBSN with more.
FL sinkhole swallows two homes
Emergency officials are keeping a close eye on a massive sinkhole that swallowed two homes on Friday and could still be expanding. It happened in Land O' Lakes, Florida, about 20 miles north of Tampa. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Florida sinkhole
Residents are being evacuated in a neighborhood of Land O' Lakes, Florida, due to a massive sinkhole that's already swallowed two houses. About 100 homes in the area are without power.
Human chain rescues swimmers
Strangers on a Florida beach are being hailed for their creative lifesaving rescue. A dangerous riptide over the weekend trapped nine people in the turbulent waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and with no lifeguards in sight, beachgoers formed a human chain to reach the victims. Mark Strassmann reports.
Human chain rescue
Strangers on a Florida beach formed an 80-person human chain to rescue nine members of family who had been caught in a riptide and pulled too far from shore.
Shark attack
A man swimming at a south Florida beach was bitten on both legs by a shark. A spokesperson for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says the unidentified man was swimming Sunday afternoon off Haulover Beach when he was attacked.
Car rams home, explodes
Police in Florida say 31-year-old Carl Philbert loaded propane tanks into his car July 4 and rammed it into the Fort Pierce, Florida apartment building where his former girlfriend lives. The ensuing explosion was captured on cell video by a neighbor. Philbert was killed; five adults and a toddler in the home escaped.
MMA fighter killed
A Florida sheriff's office is investigating a deadly shooting at a man's house. MMA fighter Aaron Rajman was killed during a home invasion in Boca Raton. Mike Magnoli of CBS affiliate WPEC-TV reports.
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North Korea claims successful intercontinental missile test; Founding fathers' descendants united 241 years later
Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Law enforcement ramps up New Year's security measures across the country
Recent memory serves as a sobering reminder of how critical it is for law enforcement and civilians to be vigilant as crowds gather to celebrate New Year's Eve.
House Oversight Committee to hold hearing on alleged fraud in Minnesota
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer said the hearing will take place Jan. 7.
New Year's Eve celebrations kick off as 2026 arrives around the world
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
National Guard troops patrol New Orleans on New Year's a year after attack
Hundreds of National Guard troops are patrolling New Orleans on New Year's Eve, one year after a deadly terror attack.
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
5 key questions for the U.S. economy in 2026
From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.
Christian Barmore, Patriots defensive star, charged with domestic assault
Christian Barmore, a star defensive tackle with the New England Patriots, is facing a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault.
Iran cracks down, detaining protesters after several days of unrest
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians' right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.