Over half a million people ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Laura looms
Laura could slam into land this week as a major storm with ferocious winds and deadly flooding.
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Hurricane Laura could make landfall as Category 3 storm
Forecasters say Hurricane Laura is unique because it is gaining strength so quickly and could unleash a surge of seawater more than 10 feet high when it makes landfall. Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Laura
CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss the latest on Hurricane Laura, which is expected to strengthen before it makes landfall along the western Gulf Coast later this week.
Back-to-back storms barrel toward Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Marco could be first to make landfall with now-Tropical Storm Laura a couple of days behind, likely as powerful hurricane.
Tropical storms barrel toward the Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Laura has already had a deadly impact as it barrels toward the U.S. mainland, killing at least 11 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. As that system and Tropical Storm Marco churn toward the Gulf Coast, Janet Shamlian reports from New Orleans, where Louisiana's governor has warned the storms could pack a powerful "one-two punch."
Marco and Laura churn toward mainland
A pair of dangerous storms in the Gulf of Mexico threaten the U.S. mainland. Recently-upgraded Hurricane Marco It is expected to make landfall on Monday. Not far behind is Laura, a tropical storm with the potential to grow to a hurricane. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Lana Zak to talk about the hurricane season.
2 storms threaten the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Marco is barreling toward the Gulf Coast with Tropical Storm Laura not far behind. It could be a historic and devastating one-two punch with both making landfall this week, just days apart and miles from each other. Janet Shamlian reports.
2 tropical storms threatening the Gulf Coast could make history
Both systems are forecast to make landfall next week along the Gulf Coast, one day apart and miles from each other.
Steve Hartman meets an elementary school principal in Port Barre, La., whose road to success started in an unexpected place, but Gabe Sonnier will tell you his journey proves “it’s not where you start, it’s how you finish"
Steve Hartman meets an elementary school principal in Port Barre, La., whose road to success started in an unexpected place, but Gabe Sonnier will tell you his journey proves “it’s not where you start, it’s how you finish.”
A recently burglarized New Orleans woman didn't just have her possessions stolen, her prized two-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was taken as well
A recently burglarized New Orleans woman didn't just have her possessions stolen, her prized two-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was taken as well. Now, Maisha Nash is on a mission to track down her missing dog Tinsel. Maisha Nash from WWL-TV reports.
Building stronger communities through caring
Thanks to the vision of Mack McCarter and his faith-based Community Renewal International, residents in rich and poor areas of Shreveport, Louisiana are extending themselves to their neighbors, forging bonds in communities that have been torn down by bigotry, segregation and poverty. Lee Cowan reports on how McCarter's organization has been making friends out of strangers for more than 25 years, and looks at the evidence that proves an outstretched hand can work wonders.
Rebuilding caring communities, block by block
Thanks to one man's vision, residents in rich and poor areas of Shreveport, La., are extending themselves to their neighbors, forging bonds in communities that have been marked by bigotry, segregation, poverty and isolation
Supreme Court turns away challenges to abortion clinic buffer zones
The Supreme Court left intact the rules in Chicago and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
8 cops indicted after alleged "unnecessary excessive force"
After attempting to stop a vehicle for alleged seat belt violations, the officers tased and beat two men who made "an apparent attempt to surrender without resistance," according to the district attorney.
Louisiana abortion law struck down by SCOTUS
Chief Justice John Roberts sided with liberal justices as the swing vote in a landmark case over abortion, disappointing conservatives. Jan Crawford reports.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion restrictions
It's the court's first major abortion rights decision since two Trump appointees have taken the bench.
Supreme Court strikes down abortion law
In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana restrictions that could have forced many abortion clinics to close by requiring doctors have hospital admitting privileges. Ilya Shapiro, director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, joins CBSN to discuss the impact.
Farms and fisheries hit hard by coronavirus
The Gulf Coast fishing industry is struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 is also exacting a high cost from Minnesota hog and soy farmers. CBS News is chronicling what has changed for the lives of residents of some of the biggest battleground states in 2020 amid the coronavirus outbreak. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Tim Perry and Jack Turman join CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss their reporting.
Gulf Coast fishing industry struggles to stay afloat amid pandemic
"It was just like a vacuum cleaner sucking the money out of the bank," said the owner of oldest continually operated oyster company in the U.S.
Cristobal makes landfall, drenches Southeast
Tropical storm Cristobal made landfall Sunday, submerging entire neighborhoods and spinning two tornadoes. The storm has since been downgraded to a tropical depression, but forecasters said some parts of Louisiana and Mississippi could get as much as a foot of rain with storm surges of up to five feet. Jade Cunningham reports.
Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall in Louisiana
Tropical-force winds will continue along the Gulf Coast from southeast Louisiana to Mississippi and Alabama, while storm surge and heavy rainfall is expected from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.
Tropical Storm Cristobal heads toward U.S. Gulf Coast
The storm is expected to slowly strengthen until it makes landfall, expected Sunday night along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Louisiana loses a football field of land an hour
Republican Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana is working with Democrats on the House Select Committee on Climate Change and has called the Green New Deal a "brainstorming exercise." He says Democrats and Republicans need to be able to discuss climate change in a bipartisan fashion. Graves joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump swipes at Democrats in Louisiana
President Trump traveled to Louisiana on Tuesday to tour a natural gas facility and deliver a speech to workers. He criticized the Democratic presidential candidates for and called the Green New Deal a "hoax." Watch his remarks.
Proposed abortion ban sponsored by Democrat
A bill in the Louisiana Legislature would ban abortions after six weeks, even in cases of rape and incest. Many women don't even know they're pregnant at that point. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian spoke to Democratic state Sen. John Milkovich, who's sponsoring the bill.
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Manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer continues
The conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Here's what we know about the search for Charlie Kirk's killer
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
Charlie Kirk's body flown on Air Force Two to Arizona
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela was turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.
Under Trump, FDA seeks to abandon expert reviews of new drugs
Advisory committee meetings help FDA scientists make decisions and increase public understanding of drug regulation, and abandoning them doesn't make sense, former officials said.
Trump admin. asks appeals court to allow firing of Lisa Cook before Fed meeting
The Trump administration wants an appeals court to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before an interest rate meeting next week.
Lawmakers scale back outdoor events after Charlie Kirk assassination
Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt forfeits opening statement at trial
Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic.
Brazil's Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years after being convicted of coup attempt
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right politician who governed Brazil between 2019 and 2022, was found guilty on five counts.