Extensive damage from tornado in Jefferson City, Missouri
A violent tornado ripped through Missouri's capital overnight. Justin Andrews, reporter for CBS St. Louis affiliate KMOV, joined CBSN from Jefferson City with more on the devastation.
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At least 4 killed as severe storms batter central U.S.
Arkansas River is approaching historic highs, while the already high Missouri and Mississippi Rivers were again rising after a multi-day stretch of storms produced dozens of tornadoes
Oklahoma flooding leaves people trapped by rising waters
More storms are predicted for the end of the week
How strict state abortion laws could head to the Supreme Court
Several states have passed so-called "heartbeat bills" which would essentially ban abortion as soon as a fetal heartbeat is detected
Google will crack down on deceptive anti-abortion ads
Organizations running ads about abortions will have to make clear whether they actually offer the procedure
Mississippi abortion ban "smacks of defiance," judge says
The same federal judge struck down the state's attempted 15-week abortion ban last year
Trump weekend tweets on abortion aim to tone down debate
A senior White House official didn't believe the president would have signed the Alabama law if he were governor
Trump tweets about abortion days after Alabama ban passes
The tweets come just days after after Alabama passed the country's most restrictive abortion law, which bans the procedure unless "abortion is necessary in order to prevent a serious health risk" to the woman
Destructive tornadoes tear through central U.S.
In the west Texas town of Abilene, a powerful storm briefly touched down in this neighborhood, damaging some homes, snapping trees and breaking car windows
Missouri just passed "one of the strongest" anti-abortion bills
The new law does not have an exception for victims of rape or incest
Missouri bill would prohibit abortion after 8 weeks
"We have the opportunity to be one of the strongest pro-life states in the country," Missouri Governor Mike Parson said Wednesday
Missouri passes "one of the strongest" abortion bills yet in U.S.
Missouri joins a movement of GOP-dominated state legislatures emboldened by the possibility that a more conservative Supreme Court could overturn Roe V. Wade
Flooding leaves 4 dead across Midwest
Waters are rising to historic levels in some communities
Abandoned dogs spend golden years in comfort
This retirement home in Missouri isn't your typical place for seniors. It's for homeless, elderly dogs spending their golden years in comfort.
Tornadoes in the southern Plains
Forecasters are watching for tornadoes in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri. There's also a flooding emergency in Iowa. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Tornadoes leave a path of destruction in southern Plains
Forecasters are watching for tornadoes in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri
St. Louis County executive indicted on bribery charges
Stenger is accused of ensuring a donor's companies obtained contracts with the county
Historic snow storm hits regions devastated by flooding
Last week, a major storm dumped historic amounts of snow and ice in the Midwest. It comes as some farmers are still picking up the pieces from recent record flooding in the region. CBSN Originals’ Adam Yamaguchi went to Peru, Nebraska to speak to one local farmer still assessing the damage after one of the Missouri River levees failed.
Mexican man accused of killing 5 in U.S. found dead in jail
Pablo Serrano-Vitorino, who was in U.S. illegally, was accused of killing four people in Kansas and one in Missouri
Chiefs star launches foundation aimed at improving lives of children
On the "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," the quarterback says he wants give children in need "the resources they need to have an amazing life"
Burger King selling meatless Whoppers
The fast-food chain is testing meatless burgers in 59 restaurants in Missouri and hopes to roll out the soy-based offering nationwide.
Supreme Court: Inmate has no right to "painless death"
Russell Bucklew argued that subjecting him to lethal injection could cause a tumor in his throat to burst and make him choke on his own blood
Midwest's ruptured levees could cost billions to repair
There are 100,000 miles of earth and gravel levees across the U.S. and at least 5% are at very high risk of flooding
Man who got 40 prison years wants 2nd chance
"48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty spoke to Patrick Flaherty, an inmate in Missouri who claims he was given an excessive sentence when he was young. He says he and others like him deserve a second chance.
A man robbed 4 stores with a BB gun. He got 40 years.
"When I look back on my life, I'm 42 years old. My life is defined by a mistake I made 20 years ago."
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