100 elephant deaths in Zimbabwe blamed on drought, climate change
At least 100 elephants have died in Zimbabwe's largest national park in recent weeks because of drought.
Weather Forecast
Storm system bringing heavy rain, damaging winds to upper East Coast
The storm was hitting the Northeast with bring gusty winds and heavy rain as it tracked northward.
Storm pummels Northeast, bringing rain, wind
The storm system that has been pounding the Northeast of the United States caused flooding Monday in New York, New Jersey and other states CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson has the latest on the storm.
East Coast braces for powerful storm front
A major storm system that is developing in the Gulf of Mexico will move up the East Coast, bringing heavy rains and gusty winds through Monday from Florida north to New England. Meteorologist Molly McCollum of The Weather Channel has the latest forecast.
Atmospheric rivers forecast for Pacific Northwest next week
The National Weather Service on Saturday issued a flood watch for most of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon that will remain in place until Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy snow hits Midwest, Northeast
The first major snow of the season hit parts of the Midwest and Northeast on Tuesday, dropping more than two feet of snow in some areas, and creating whiteout conditions. Elaine Quijano reports.
Roads filled with Thanksgiving travelers
Traffic is ramping up on what experts say could be the busiest travel day of the year for Americans as people head to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is on I-95 with more.
Stormy weather threatening Thanksgiving travel plans
Gusty winds and heavy rain could prompt flight delays and cancellations in the Northeast just before Thanksgiving.
Airlines prepare for Thanksgiving travel
Stormy weather could upend travel for millions hoping to take advantage of the holiday weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
Brazil has recorded its hottest temperature ever, breaking 2005 record
Brazil recorded its hottest-ever temperature on Sunday, as thermometers in the small city of Araçuaí hit 112.6 Fahrenheit.
Severe weather may threaten holiday travel
Airports across the nation are expecting a record of nearly 30 million flyers this Thanksgiving travel period. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave is live in United's Newark Liberty Airport operations center where they are watching the weather and hundreds of departures.
Record number of homeless deaths in Anchorage increases after storm
The storm dropped about 17 inches of snow at the National Weather Service's Anchorage office by early Friday morning, the official recording station.
Cold weather sweeps U.S. on Halloween eve
A major cold front will grip much of the central U.S. on the eve of Halloween. Freeze warnings were posted in more than a dozen states on Monday, from Arizona all the way to the Northeast.
Norma makes landfall near Mexico's Los Cabos resorts
Norma is expected to continue weakening over the weekend as it crosses into the Sea of Cortez, also known as the Gulf of California.
At least 4 dead after storm hits northern Europe
The storm, named Babet, has brought floods and gale-force winds to Britain and parts of Germany and Scandinavia.
New York City works to dry out after heavy rain, flooding
New York City is recovering after parts of the city were inundated Friday with more than 8 inches of rain in just hours.
Ophelia weakens and moves north, but threat of flooding remains
Tropical Storm Ophelia was downgraded to a post-tropical low but continued to pose a threat of coastal flooding and flash floods.
Maine coastal community prepares for Lee
New England residents are bracing for Hurricane Lee to make landfall this weekend. Officials in Maine are warning of dangerous conditions and potential power outages. Eric Sanders, the mayor of Belfast, Maine, joined CBS News to discuss how his community is preparing.
"Historic flooding event" slams Greece
Forecasters say the rain will continue through the week could lead to the development of a "medicane" cyclone over the Ionian Sea amid ongoing marine heat wave.
Idalia leaves trail of destruction in Florida
Communities along Florida's Gulf Coast are picking up the pieces after Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm. Omar Villafranca takes a firsthand look at the damage in Cedar Key.
Idalia weakens as it moves over Georgia
Idalia has weakened to a tropical storm as it moves over southeastern Georgia. CBS News correspondents Omar Villafranca and Manuel Bojorquez report on the latest developments. Plus, CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson explains where the storm could go next.
See Hurricane Idalia from space in satellite view from ISS
Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
Tornadoes confirmed in Michigan after storms leave at least 5 dead
The storms left hundreds of thousands without power.
California mayor reflects on Hilary aftermath
Randall Putz, the mayor of Big Bear Lake, California, reflects on the aftermath of tropical storm Hilary over the weekend, which brought record rainfall, flooding and mudslides to communities across Southern California.
Texas braces for tropical storm
Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Warren has the latest on California's recovery from tropical storm Hilary, as the Texas coast braces for its own storm.
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, has died after announcing a terminal cancer diagnosis in late November.
Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Court order suggests officials pushed to prosecute Abrego Garcia after deportation
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
1 killed, dozens injured in head-on train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu
The head-on collision occurred between two trains on the line that services the historic Peruvian site Machu Picchu.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
ICE can access some Medicaid information for deportation efforts, judge says
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.
Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs charged with strangulation, assault and battery
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Fed meeting minutes reveal deep splits on December rate cut decision
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.