Barry dissipates after making landfall as tropical depression on Mexico's east coast

Heavy rain is expected throughout the day.

• Jun 30

A trip down the mighty Mississippi

From the gentle rising headwaters in Northern Minnesota, to the Gulf of Mexico over 2,300 miles downstream, Mo Rocca takes a trip on the Mississippi River.

• Jul 7, 2019
• 08:25

Hurricane-ravaged communities hope to draw in tourists as rebuilding continues

Nine months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton slammed Florida less than two weeks apart, businesses dependent on tourism want visitors to know they're open even as construction continues.

• Jun 2

Mexico says it's suing Google for labeling Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America

Tech giant Google began labeling the Gulf of Mexico with different names depending on a person's location after President Trump's executive action soon after he took office in January.

• May 9

House approves bill renaming Gulf of Mexico as "Gulf of America"

The bill would codify the name change, though it would carry no authority outside the U.S.

• May 8

Saltwater intrusion on the Mississippi River

Communities along the Mississippi River are facing a growing threat from an intrusion of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico. Kati Weis reports it's impacting the seafood industry and raising concerns about the safety of New Orleans' drinking water.

• Apr 28
• 02:52

15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing

In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded​ in the Gulf.

• Apr 28

Packages of cocaine wash up on Texas beach after ship is raided

Police did not say how many packages were found, or what they were worth.

• Apr 22

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs "Gulf of America" bills

One of the bills (HB 575) will change dozens of state laws to reflect the name change, while the other (HB 549) will require state agencies to update "geographic materials" to reflect the change.

• Apr 15

"Gulf of America" in business' name preceded political storm

The name wasn't meant to be a political statement, but a symbol of the local community's connection to the environment.

• Apr 10

Trump's order boosts Gulf man's business

Louisiana resident Adam Petersen was ahead of the curve when he named his Cajun charter fishing boat company "Gulf of America Outfitters." Three years later, he says business is booming. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Apr 10
• 03:15

Trump bars AP over "Gulf of America" policy

The Associated Press says its reporters have been blocked from covering White House events over its continued use of "Gulf of Mexico" instead of "Gulf of America." President Trump renamed the body of water through an executive order last month.

• Feb 12
• 01:07

Google Calendar omits Pride, Black History Month from default display

Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.

• Feb 11

Google Maps changes to Gulf of America

Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for anyone using the app in the United States. The change comes after President Trump signed an executive order to rename the body of water.

• Feb 11
• 00:42

Google Maps now shows Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America for U.S. users

Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in its app — but only for U.S. users.

• Feb 11

Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico and Denali for users in the U.S.

Google will rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's Denali on its maps for users in the U.S. following President Trump's controversial executive order.

• Jan 28

Interior Department says Gulf of Mexico officially renamed Gulf of America

While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.

• Jan 24

Analyzing Trump's expansionist agenda

From the moment President Trump took office, he has signaled a major shift in American foreign policy. U.S. Director for the Eurasia Group, Clayton Allen, joins "The Daily Report" to analyze his recent moves and statements.

• Jan 23
• 04:04

Gov. DeSantis refers to Gulf of Mexico as "Gulf of America"

Changing the name of a body of water that is integral to Florida might not be so simple.

• Jan 23

Trump signs executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali

While a name change for the Gulf of Mexico could be applied for federal references, other nations have no obligation to follow suit.

• Jan 21

Gulf of Mexico rename among Trump Day 1 orders

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming press secretary has announced that Trump plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mt. Denali as part of his Day 1 executive orders. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special coverage.

• Jan 20
• 03:56

Trump press conference news

President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference a day after the 2024 election results were certified by Congress. Trump announced a deal with Dubai developer DAMAC Properties to build data centers in the U.S., he also called for the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas to be released before his inauguration, and announced he wants to change the name of the Gulf Of Mexico to something more "American." CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.

• Jan 7
• 50:50

Trump on annexing Canada

One day after Congress certified the 2024 election, and less than two weeks from his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump addressed reporters on Tuesday in a wide-ranging 75-minute news conference at Mar-a-Lago. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.

• Jan 7
• 04:27

Trump wants to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America"

President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.

• Jan 7

Trump on Panama Canal, Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump held a wide-ranging press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. He addressed pardons for Jan. 6 defendants and whether he would pursue efforts to put Greenland and the Panama Canal under U.S. control. He also discussed whether he would try to rename the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

• Jan 7
• 03:18

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