Louisiana mom goes from QAnon believer to vaccine advocate
Ella Conrad's mom started listening to doctors and following the science — going from a QAnon follower to a vaccine advocate for her state.
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Tornadoes tear off roofs and leave trail of damage in Texas, Louisiana
Extreme winds and heavy downpours battered neighborhoods in Texas and Louisiana.
Tornado outbreak leaves destruction in South
On the heels of a powerful nor'easter, a swarm of tornadoes ripped through Texas and Louisiana. Janet Shamlian takes a look at the devastation.
Supreme Court strikes down abortion restriction
Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts joined the four liberal justices on the Supreme Court and struck down Louisiana abortion restrictions. It was the first time in Roberts’ career he has voted against an abortion restriction. Jan Crawford reports.
New York hospital admitting less virus cases
A Long Island, New York hospital said it has discharged more coronavirus patients than they've admitted over a 72-hour period, a welcomed sign for the state at the epicenter of the U.S.'s outbreak. In New Jersey, a nursing home that was found to be holding 15 bodies of COVID-19 victims reportedly did not tell the family of one resident that the facility had virus patients at all. David Begnaud also looks at Louisiana, where a hospice has opened dedicated to coronavirus patients, which allows their families to see them.
States across the South brace for severe weather
There are severe weather alerts across the South, where more than 70 million people could be affected. States such as Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi could experience dangerous tornadoes this Easter Sunday.
Mardi Gras may have fueled Louisiana outbreak
Louisiana has seen coronavirus cases skyrocket, particularly in New Orleans, the city at the center of the state's outbreak. Officials estimate the city could run out of ventilators by the first week of April. Doctors and elected officials believe that New Orleans' annual Mardi Gras celebrations helped accelerate the virus' spread. Omar Villafranca speaks to a woman who believes her husband was infected during the event.
Spike of coronavirus cases in the South
The pandemic is spreading rapidly in the South and hospitals are becoming overwhelmed. Louisiana, Florida and Georgia are seeing an alarming rise in those infected by COVID-19. Health officials say large public events like spring break and Mardi Gras are partly to blame. Omar Vilafranca reports.
Justice Roberts slams "threatening" Schumer comments
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major abortion rights case. Chief Justice John Robers rebuked the Senate's top Democrat for what he called "threatening" statements against two Trump-appointed justices. Jan Crawford reports.
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Powerless in Louisiana
When Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana, it took down more than 30,000 power poles, leaving nearly 1 million people in the dark. Now just over a month later, thousands of people are still without power. “CBS Mornings” spends the day with four generations of one family to see how they're surviving.
Dad, daughter living out of truck, a month after Ida destroyed home
Sterling Guidry's home was destroyed during Hurricane Ida when a tree fell through it.
Giving thanks to linemen
After Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana, linemen from across the country flooded the state to restore power. In thanks, a woman named Angel Flood began prepping lunches for the linemen working in and around Houma, La., where there were no restaurants open, while thousands of other women and men were offering assistance to the linemen helping to rebuild their state. Steve Hartman reports on the power of gratitude.
Thousands without power in Louisiana weeks after Ida
Three weeks after Hurricane Ida, more than 20,000 Entergy customers are still without electricity. A class-action lawsuit has been filed in Louisiana, accusing the power company of failing to prepare. Jessi Mitchell reports.
Louisiana firefighters homeless after Ida
When Hurricane Ida ripped through Louisiana last month, several firefighters lost their homes in the destruction. As many as 33 firefighters are currently displaced and running low on essential supplies. Thanh Truong reports.
House floats replace Mardi Gras parade floats
For the people of New Orleans, Louisiana, Mardi Gras is more than just the world's biggest free party. It is the throbbing, pulsing, beating heart of the city's culture. But the coronavirus pandemic put much of that on hold after the city of New Orleans announced on Friday that the city would close all bars, ban the sale of to-go drinks, and halt all large gatherings from February 12 to February 16. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, the ever-creative residents of New Orleans have found a whole new canvas for their artistic expression. Jamie Wax has the details.
Tropical Storm Cristobal heads for Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Cristobal is growing stronger as it churns towards the Gulf Coast, already causing massive mudslides in Mexico and Central America. Louisiana's governor has declared a state of emergency as the system threatens to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday. Jeff Berardelli explains the forecast.
Biden addresses August jobs report
The August jobs report got the holiday weekend off to a labored start – employers added just 235,000 jobs last month, far short of expectations. Last month's job growth lagged behind June and July, which each saw nearly a million new jobs. President Biden addressed the jobs report before touring the storm damage in Louisiana. Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.
New Orleans readies for storm surge
Preparations for Hurricane Nate are underway along the Gulf Coast. A state of emergency has been declared for 29 counties in Florida as well as Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Orleans. Those areas are home to almost 12 million people. Michelle Miller reports.
Nicholas could still bring "life-threatening" flooding to Gulf Coast
Flash flooding, tornadoes and hail are forecasted for some areas still grappling with Hurricane Ida's aftermath.
Controversy over COVID booster shot plan
Two senior U.S. vaccine regulators who are leaving the FDA have come out against the White House plan to roll out COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. A group of international scientists published research in The Lancet on Monday concluding that while a third dose is beneficial to the immunocompromised, the average person does not need it yet. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at the Children's Hospital of New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss the controversy.
Family works to rebury grandmother's casket that floated away during Ida
The story behind a casket that floated away in Hurricane Ida's floodwaters and the neighbor who rescued it and vowed to rebury it.
Nicholas makes landfall as hurricane, swamping parts of Texas
The Category 1 hurricane has already left more than 300,000 people without power.
Louisiana residents live in misery after Ida
Residents in Barataria, Louisiana, continue to cope ten days after Hurricane Ida slammed into the region. The town's main roads are either flooded or washed away, leaving it barely functioning. David Begnaud reports from hard-hit southeast Louisiana, where access to food, water, aid, and power is a constant struggle.
Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Doha, drawing condemnation from Qatar
U.S. ally Qatar condemns Israel for strikes targeting Hamas leaders in its capital city Doha, calling them "a blatant violation of all international laws and norms."
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RFK Jr. releases report on children's health
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families, although it was short on details.
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Border official who oversaw L.A. immigration raids arrives in Chicago
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who led controversial immigration enforcement raids in southern California this summer, has arrived in Chicago.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
Venezuelan leader declares early Christmas as standoff with U.S. escalates
As he sends more troops to Venezuela's borders amid a standoff with Trump, President Nicolas Maduro says he's also rescheduling Christmas, to defend "the right to happiness."
Nation's Report Card shows declining scores for 8th and 12th graders
Students across the country are increasingly struggling to meet proficiency standards in science, math and reading, newly released data shows.
Missouri legislature advances new congressional maps amid Trump redistricting push
Missouri's GOP-led legislature returned for a special session earlier this week with a mid-decade redistricting push started by President Trump.
Over 600 people arrested in operations targeting Sinaloa drug cartel, DEA says
The Drug Enforcement Administration said its efforts resulted in more than 600 arrests in operations targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, which has been labeled a terrorist group.
The U.S. has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs this year, analysis finds
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.