Trump campaign plans to resume rallies in 2 weeks
Following the Oklahoma kick-off rally, the president said his re-election campaign will host a "big one" in Florida and Texas, followed by a stop in Arizona.
Oklahoma
The gender gap in an Oklahoma child abuse law
An Oklahoma law stipulates that any parent or guardian who knows a child is being abused and does nothing to stop it can be charged with a felony. But a 60 Minutes investigation found that fifteen women who were never found to have abused their children have received harsher punishments than the man who did. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
This week on 60 Minutes: Sherrilyn Ifill on why George Floyd's death is a tipping point and how America can move forward; Then, San Antonio businesses continue reopening as Texas sees rise in coronavirus cases; And, an Oklahoma child abuse law disproportionately penalizes women.
Oklahoma child abuse law disproportionately penalizes women
An Oklahoma law stipulates that any parent or guardian who knows a child is being abused and does nothing to stop it can be charged with a felony. But a 60 Minutes investigation found that 15 women who were never found to have abused their children have received harsher punishments than the man who did.
The resonance of racial violence across generations
In 1921 a mob of whites in Tulsa, Okla., descended upon a black-owned business district, burning it and murdering as many as 300 people. Contributor Kelefa Sanneh, of The New Yorker magazine, looks at a particularly heinous example from the ugly history of racism, and how it continued to color discussions of race in Tulsa for decades after.
House seats Democrats and GOP are trying to flip in 2020
In total, Republicans need a net gain of at least 17 seats to flip the House back to GOP control.
From Texas to Okla., 40+ tornadoes touch down
More powerful storms are building in the southern Plains where five and a half million people are under a threat of severe weather. Tornadoes touched down in several states over the weekend. School is canceled Monday for more than 150,000 kids around Oklahoma City where the biggest threat is right now. David Begnaud reports.
Tornadoes hit Oklahoma & Texas
Six years ago, a monster tornado killed 24 people in Oklahoma. On Monday, forecasters are warning people in Oklahoma and Texas about a series of tornadoes hit the region. David Begnaud reports.
Tracking tornadoes in Oklahoma
Tornadoes hit parts of Texas and Oklahoma on Monday, where forecasters predicted the worst storms in more than two years. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm's path.
Dangerous tornadoes hit Oklahoma
An outbreak of tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma on Monday. Schools in many areas were closed, with thousands of children staying home as a precaution. Mireya Villarreal reports from Oklahoma.
Life-threatening flooding in Oklahoma
Severe weather brought nearly seven inches of rain to parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas Monday night, causing life-threatening flash flooding. In Hominy, Oklahoma, dozens of people had to be rescued or evacuated in a situation local officials described as "scary." David Begnaud reports from Hominy.
Tornadoes shred homes & destroy businesses
Parts of the southern Plains are under tornado watches, a day after more than a dozen twisters hit Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. There are no reports of injuries. Mireya Villarreal reports from Mangum, Oklahoma.
Dangerous Oklahoma flooding prompts rescues
Dangerous storms that triggered flash floods and more than two dozen reports of tornadoes are moving east. Rescue teams were busy in Oklahoma and Missouri where floodwaters trapped people in their cars and homes. Mireya Villarreal reports.
More severe weather in the forecast
Many areas in Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas are under water after severe weather hit the areas. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from Skiatook, Oklahoma.
Outbreak of storms turns deadly
More than 130 tornadoes have been reported since Friday and there could be more. The outbreak of dangerous storms killed at least four people in Oklahoma, Iowa and Missouri. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Okla. flooding forces residents to evacuate
Devastating flooding swept away homes in parts of Oklahoma. Flood alerts are up across half the state. Mireya Villarreal reports from Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, where the whole town was forced to evacuate.
Apparent tornado kills 2 in Oklahoma
An apparent tornado tore through the town of El Reno, Oklahoma, overnight, killing two people and injuring at least 16. Local officials provided an update on the situation Sunday morning.
Suspected tornado rips through Oklahoma
A suspected tornado ripped through El Reno, Oklahoma late Saturday, killing at least two people. More than a dozen people were also injured, and a mobile home park and hotel were destroyed. Canadian County Sheriff Chris West joined CBSN to discuss ongoing recovery efforts.
EF-3 tornado hits Oklahoma
Severe storms are hitting tens of millions of people this Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, an EF-3 tornado touched down in Oklahoma, taking lives and destroying anything in its path. Larry Seward has the latest.
Tornado watch issued for all of central U.S.
The central U.S. is stuck in a cycle of dangerous storms that won't stop anytime soon. Tornadoes struck again Monday in Iowa and Illinois, and more may fire up tonight. At least 15 people have been killed by tornadoes and flooding in the last week. Omar Villafranca reports.
Tornado & storm threats continue
There’s a threat of more storms Monday night from Nebraska to Indiana. Over the next two days, there's a chance of flash floods and tornadoes from Oklahoma to Iowa. On Wednesday, the severe weather threat extends as far south as Dallas. Here's the latest forecast.
First major opioid crisis trial set to begin
A healthcare giant known for baby lotion and bandages will be the defendant on Tuesday when an opioid-related lawsuit goes to trial. The state of Oklahoma accuses Johnson & Johnson of "falsely downplaying the risk of opioid addiction." It's the first trial out of hundreds of lawsuits against opioid manufacturers. Anna Werner reports.
Opioid trial takes aim at Johnson & Johnson
The state of Oklahoma is suing Johnson and Johnson, claiming the pharmaceutical company "falsely downplayed the risk of opioid addiction." "CBS This Morning" consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner joins CBSN with more on the case.
Historic flooding along Arkansas River
Every county in Oklahoma is under a state of emergency because of flooding. Evacuations are in effect along the Arkansas River, with high water straining aging dams and levees. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Historic opioid trial gets underway
Oklahoma’s top prosecutor blames corporate greed for what he calls the worst manmade health crisis in U.S. history. In a first-of-its kind trial, the state argues Johnson & Johnson used deceptive practices to fuel an opioid epidemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans in the last two decades. Omar Villafranca reports.
Larry Summers says he's "stepping back from public commitments" over Epstein emails
The former Harvard president says he's "deeply ashamed" after messages between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released last week.
Letitia James says charges should be dropped due to "outrageous government conduct"
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyers accused the Trump administration of "outrageous government conduct," arguing the fraud charges against her were intended to punish James for her opposition to President Trump.
Judge orders grand jury material be given to Comey, citing DOJ "missteps"
A federal magistrate judge wrote that there is a "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" in the case involving former FBI Director James Comey.
U.N. Security Council approves U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan
The U.N. Security Council has approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the Palestinian territory.
Trump says the U.S. will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
President Trump told reporters Monday the U.S. will sell Saudi Arabia F-35 fighter jets, a day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to visit the White House.
Homeowner charged in shooting death of house cleaner who went to wrong address
An Indiana prosecutor has charged a homeowner who shot and killed a house cleaner earlier this month, when she showed up at his property by mistake.
Pilot who tried to cut flight's engines gets time served, supervised release
Joseph Emerson tried to shut down a commercial plane's engines midflight in 2023 while traveling off duty in the cockpit's jump seat.
How a change to Social Security could impact retirement in 2026
Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.
Supreme Court turns away dispute over pregame prayer at school football games
The Supreme Court will not reconsider a 25-year-old decision that found student-led and initiated prayer at football games unconstitutional.