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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.
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.
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.
Trump aims to detain migrant families longer; New images show the Titanic deteriorating.
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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.
Sterling Guidry's home was destroyed during Hurricane Ida when a tree fell through it.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Flash flooding, tornadoes and hail are forecasted for some areas still grappling with Hurricane Ida's aftermath.
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.
The story behind a casket that floated away in Hurricane Ida's floodwaters and the neighbor who rescued it and vowed to rebury it.
The Category 1 hurricane has already left more than 300,000 people without power.
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.
Louisiana officials have documented more than 100 bird that were were found to have been affected after crude oil spilled from a refinery flooded during Ida.
Louisiana health officials announced an additional 11 storm-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the total number of deaths from Hurricane Ida to 82.
Hurricane Ida shut down nearly 95% of the region's crude oil and gas production.
At least seven nursing home residents have died after being moved to a warehouse in Louisiana's Tangipahoa Parish.
The Biden administration is preparing to roll out COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Meanwhile, with millions of children returning to the classroom after Labor Day, administration officials said they won't rush the process to approve vaccines for children under 12. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the response to the pandemic from Washington, and Dr. Mark Kline, the physician-in-chief and chief academic officer for Children's Hospital New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss.
Health officials in Louisiana say seven nursing home residents died, with five of the deaths storm-related, after they and hundreds of others were moved to a warehouse as Hurricane Ida approached. One nurse said the living conditions were dangerous and unsanitary. Jessi Mitchell reports.
Dozens of companies and wealthy individuals have given money toward President Trump's White House ballroom project. Many have also sought favorable policies.
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday killed at least four people and wounded 20, officials said.
The deployment dramatically increases the number of U.S. service members and ships dedicated to countering narcotics traffickers.
The government shutdown hit Day 25 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
President Trump said he's ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad campaign by the province of Ontario that uses Ronald Reagan's voice — leading Ontario to pull the ads after this weekend.
Connolly has garnered the backing of a range of left-leaning parties, including Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and the Social Democrats.
The suspects planned to transport the nuclear material to China through Russia, the security service said in a statement.
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
The Octagon is an approximately 10,000 square foot home designed by William Thornton, who served as the first architect of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.