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Flood warnings are in effect from north of St. Louis to Memphis, Tennessee, as the Mississippi River continues to flood its banks. David Begnaud reports.
There are record-breaking floods along the Mississippi, Ohio and Arkansas Rivers. Winter floods are blamed for at least 22 deaths in Missouri and Illinois. As David Begnaud reports, the impact is likely to last for several more weeks.
Mandatory evacuations are under way as heavy rainfall causes historic flooding along the Mississippi river. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner has the latest details for CBSN.
The weather the past few weeks has not produced what most would call normal conditions. Balmy temperatures in the Northeast, heavy flooding out West, and deadly twisters in the South and Midwest have many Americans wondering why Spring-like conditions are turning up in December. Mark Strassmann has a report on the cause of this strange weather.
Violent weather is being blamed for the deaths of at least 17 people across the South this week, as tornadoes and flood-causing rains have wreaked havoc in several states; troops in Fort Hood, Texas, are mourning the loss of Elizabeth Laird
Violent weather is being blamed for the deaths of at least 17 people across the South this week, as tornadoes and flood-causing rains have wreaked havoc in several states. Mark Strassman reports from Mississippi on the aftermath of the storms there and which parts of the country remain under threat.
At least 14 people died in violent weather across the Midwest and Southeast, with at least 34 tornadoes in a massive storm system. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Chulahoma, Mississippi.
The death toll continues to climb in Mississippi after a tornado touched down in the northern region of the state. Gov. Phil Bryant gave an emotional update after he declared a state of emergency. CBSN's DeMarco Morgan has more.
It is a devastating start to the Christmas holiday, as at least eight people are dead from violent storms that ripped through the South and Midwest. More than 25 million Americans could face more severe storms Thursday. At least 20 twisters have been reported. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Seidel reports from Holly Springs, Mississippi, where a tornado killed a 7-year-old boy.
The FBI is a launching an investigation after a woman posted a video to Facebook, showing a police officer punching an Ole Miss fan in the face during a game this weekend. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the footage.
What is left of Hurricane Patricia has dumped more than seven inches of rain in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi, and many cities on the Gulf Coast are under flood warnings. David Begnaud reports from Biloxi, Mississippi, one of the areas at risk.
Call reveals Mississippi man Shannon Lamb told police he had shot his wife and officers needed to get over to their house.
A shooting suspect remains on the loose after reportedly killing a professor at Delta State University in Mississippi. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Elaine Quijano report.
A 4-year-old and his dog have been rescued after falling down a well in Mississippi. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the dramatic rescue.
A young couple accused of trying to join ISIS is due in court Tuesday morning in Mississippi. Jaelyn Young and Muhammad Dakhlalla were arrested over the weekend at a local airport. Jeff Pegues reports with new details on the arrests.
Former Navy officer Chris Ring is swimming down the Mississippi River to raise awareness of fallen service members. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the latest on his journey.
Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn has pushed to have the confederate flag removed from the state's official flag. CBSN's Kristine Johnson has his statement.
Four people facing charges in the deaths of officers Benjamin Deen and Liquori Tate, the Mississippi cops gunned down Saturday night after a routine traffic stop, will appear in court Monday. The Hattiesburg community gathered Sunday night in for a candlelight vigil to remember the officers. Anna Werner reports.
Two Mississippi police officers were killed after a traffic stop Saturday in Hattiesburg. As Jericka Duncan reports, the two officers are the 43rd and 44th officer to be killed nationally in the line of duty this year.
The FBI is investigating the death of Otis Byrd, a black man found hanging from a tree in Mississippi. Authorities don't know what caused his death but expect autopsy results next week. In the meantime, a community is left with few answers in the mysterious death. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The body was found in the small Mississippi town of Port Gibson. Law enforcement agencies and the Justice Department's civil rights division are investigating exactly how the man died. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Mississippi.
The FBI and local investigators are trying to determine whether suicide or homicide caused the death of a black man whose body was found hanging from a tree in Clairborne County, Mississippi.
The FBI is investigating a death in Claiborne County, Mississippi. The body of an African-American male was found hanging from a tree. It's being classified as a death investigation and unclear whether it was a criminal act or self-inflicted.
Mississippi has some of the strictest laws in the country requiring vaccines for children against measles and other diseases, but some parents think the state has gone too far. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Violent storms struck just as millions were preparing to celebrate the holidays, killing at least four in Mississippi Tuesday night. Jericka Duncan reports.
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections. Follow live updates here.
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
The number of fatalities may increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine will not run for reelection next year, he announced Wednesday, a move that could complicate Democrats' efforts to win a House majority.
Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick said Wednesday that he was concerned by the Justice Department's "highly unusual" handling of the case by moving to "indict first, investigate second."
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order requiring federal authorities to maintain certain sanitary conditions inside the ICE facility in Broadview, while also guaranteeing detainees contact with their attorneys.
Mayor-elect Mamdani's win in New York is cheered by his London counterpart and a former mentor in Uganda, but draws a warning from Israel's U.S. ambassador.