Trump says he's changing Gulf of Mexico's name
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is planning on changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to the "Gulf of America."
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Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico
Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.
Watch: Coast Guard rescues boat captain clinging to cooler
A boat captain rode out Hurricane Milton overnight in the Gulf of Mexico before he was found clinging to a cooler about 30 miles offshore and rescued by helicopter. (Video provided by the U.S. Coast Guard)
Hurricane Milton makes landfall as Category 3 on Florida's west coast
Hurricane Milton previously reached as high as a Category 5 over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida's central west coast.
Milton was fastest storm to grow into Category 5 hurricane in the Gulf
Hurricane Milton is the strongest storm to form since 2019's Hurricane Dorian.
Maps show track of Hurricane Milton as it makes landfall in Florida
Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area Wednesday night as a major hurricane.
Milton gathers strength on path to Florida
Another dangerous hurricane is set to slam into Florida. Milton is gathering strength in the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News' Cristian Benavides is tracking the storm.
DeSantis urges Floridians to prep for Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update Monday ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, which is expected on Wednesday evening. DeSantis said that Florida residents on the entire Gulf Coast of the state should be ready if the hurricane does not make landfall where it is expected in the Tampa region. The governor said truckloads of supplies have already been sent to regions expected to be hit.
Tampa mayor urges evacuations ahead of Milton
The mayor of Tampa, Florida, and top FEMA officials gave an update Monday on preparations for Hurricane Milton. The storm is predicted to make landfall in Tampa on Wednesday. The mayor urged people in evacuation zones to get out before the storm hits. FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said emergency personnel are already on the ground providing support for the aftermath of Helene and will be moved as needed.
Hurricane Helene devastating Cancún
Hurricane Helene is slamming Cancún, Mexico, before veering into the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.
Helene becomes hurricane
Hurricane Helene is expected to grow stronger on its path above Florida's Gulf Coast. Helene is expected to bring large storm surge, high winds and flooding rains to many parts of the state. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Helene could hit Florida as hurricane
Tropical Storm Helene is moving toward Florida and is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 storm over the Gulf of Mexico. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Crystal River, and CBS News New York meteorologist John Elliott has the latest update.
Weather system could become hurricane
A developing weather system could strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico and become a tropical storm or hurricane that slams the South. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has more.
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana
Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, the National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Francine arrives in southern Louisiana
After churning through the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, bringing with it the risk of severe flooding and damaging winds. Dave Malkoff has the latest.
Hurricane Francine makes landfall
After rapidly strengthening over the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Francine has made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports from Gulfport, Mississippi.
Hurricane Francine nears Louisiana
Hurricane Francine is approaching Louisiana after strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico. Francine will grow into a Category 2 hurricane if it reaches winds above 96 mph. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Houma, and Michael Brennan, the director at the NOAA National Hurricane Center, joins CBS News with more on the hurricane conditions.
Louisiana residents brace for Francine
Tropical Storm Francine is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the Louisiana coast. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how some coastal residents are preparing.
Francine expected to hit Louisiana as hurricane
Tropical Storm Francine is gaining strength as it churns in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall in Louisiana Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Tropical system forms in Gulf of Mexico
A tropical storm threat is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico and it's expected to hit the U.S. coast later this week. The Weather Channel meteorologist Jordan Steele joined CBS News with a look at the forecast.
Boaters find barnacle-covered cocaine package in Florida after storms
Florida detectives believe the package of cocaine washed in with the tides due to recent storms.
Maps show Tropical Depression Debby's path and forecast
Debby made a second landfall over South Carolina and weakened into a tropical depression as it headed slowly up the East Coast.
Hurricane Debby potentially "means obliteration" for parts of Savannah, mayor says
Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson II tells CBS News that Hurricane Debby could unleash as much as 30 inches of rain in some areas in the coming days – an amount in many areas that "means obliteration," Johnson said, adding, "It is forecast to be a historic event for Savannah."
"Dead zone" the size of New Jersey emerges in Gulf of Mexico
The "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico has created more than 4 million acres of habitat with little to no oxygen that could kill marine life.
Watch Hurricane Beryl's historic journey
Over the course of two weeks, Beryl became a historic and disastrous storm that killed at least 20 people, devastated islands and communities and left millions without power and shelter. This is its journey from near the coast of Africa to the Caribbean, Mexico and up through the northeast U.S.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs awaits sentencing for prostitution-related charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing hearing is being held three months after he was convicted on two prostitution-related charges.
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Government shutdown continues as Senate votes on GOP funding bill
The 2025 government shutdown entered its third day on Friday, with the Senate voting again on competing proposals to end the impasse. Follow live updates here.
Hegseth says U.S. strike on boat off Venezuela kills 4 "narco-terrorists"
U.S. forces carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela on Friday, killing four people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
RFK Jr. fires NIH vaccine whistleblower Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo
RFK Jr. fired infectious disease specialist Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, who told CBS News she was put on leave after questioning actions taken by Trump appointees.
Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to agree to Gaza peace deal
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
Manchester attack victim possibly killed by officer gunshot, police say
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Supreme Court gears up for new term with cases on social issues, Trump policies
The Supreme Court convenes for a new term Monday and is set to hear cases ranging from the use of race in redistricting to Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch.
Why a surge in long-term unemployed workers is ringing alarm bells
The number of unemployed people looking for work more than six months has surged to its highest level since 2021.
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Ex-stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs shares his story in first TV interview
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