Falling tree kills family as Chattanooga flooding prompts water rescues
Four people have died in heavy rain and flooding that hit near Chattanooga in Tennessee, officials said.
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Flooding subsides in parts of Midwest after storms cut power, killed at least 1
Flash flooding hit several Midwestern states over the weekend, submerging cars in Milwaukee and killing at least one person in eastern Nebraska, officials said.
Latest weather forecast in the West
The Gifford Fire is almost at 15% contained as the Canyon Fire continues to rage in Ventura County. CBS News Los Angeles has the latest, and meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest weather forecast.
Maps show Southeast heat advisories, air quality alerts in Midwest
A cold front is bringing storms and lower temperatures to parts of the country, while the Midwest sees poor air quality from wildfire smoke.
More than 163 million people under heat advisories in Midwest, Southeast
The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for a large swath of the East Coast through much of the weekend.
Map shows U.S. heat advisories as heat dome moves east
More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts as the extreme temperatures that have smothered the Midwest this week arrive on the East Coast.
Home swept away amid flash flooding in New Mexico mountain village
Another afternoon of heavy rainfall has prompted flash flooding in the southern New Mexico mountain village of Ruidoso.
Heat dome map shows dangerous temperatures across U.S. Corn Belt, South
A heat dome is trapping over 90 million Americans in extreme temperatures this week with the National Weather Service issuing heat alerts from Nebraska to Florida.
Senator pushes for better weather forecasting
Washington State Sen. Maria Cantwell sent a letter to President Trump pushing for better weather preparedness in the U.S. amid recent deadly floods. Cantwell joins CBS News 24/7 to explain her bipartisan mission.
Why early weather warnings are so important
Recent deadly flash floods in Texas, North Carolina and New Mexico have highlighted the importance of early warning systems for extreme weather — and in some cases, how system failures could lead to disaster.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast released
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
New Mexico house swept away in flash flood
Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in New Mexico on Tuesday, forcing rescue operations and sweeping away at least one home. CBS News' Carter Evans and Paul Heggen have the latest.
How climate change impacts severe weather
The flash floods in Central Texas that have killed more than 100 people and left dozens missing happened quickly, raising the Guadalupe River 26 feet in just 45 minutes. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to explain how climate change impacts severe weather events.
North Carolina flooding prompts water rescues in Chapel Hill, other areas
Flooding in North Carolina prompted water rescues in Chapel Hill and other parts of the state, which saw the Haw River crest at 32.5 feet early Monday.
How the floods in Texas developed
Catastrophic flash floods slammed Texas early Friday morning and have killed at least 82 people, with dozens still missing. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate Bilo explains what led up to the destructive storms.
West Virginia region hit by deadly flash flooding again faces torrential rain
A northern West Virginia area still cleaning up from flash flooding less than two weeks ago has been hit with torrential rains again.
When will the heat wave end? Maps show forecast across the U.S.
A brutal heat wave across the eastern United States trapped millions of people in sweltering air this week with record-high temperatures.
Millions of Americans look for relief as heat wave sets record highs
Dozens of record high temperatures were set Tuesday across parts of the U.S., and it's not over yet.
Dangerous heat wave to sweep the U.S.
On the first day of summer, authorities are warning about a dangerous heat wave that will affect much of the country. Triple-digit temperatures are set to break records. The heat will rise this weekend and last through the week.
Some at risk as heat wave slams U.S.
A major heat wave is moving across the United States, putting some Americans at risk of heat stroke. CBS News Chicago reporter Lauren Victory has the latest, while meteorologist Jessica Burch has the updated forecast.
Erick downgraded to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 3 hurricane
After undergoing rapid intensification, Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.
Cold temperatures hit eastern U.S.
The central and eastern United States woke up to frigid temperatures Friday morning. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joined CBSN with the forecast.
Violent turbulence injures 9 on flight, forces emergency landing
German police say severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight to make an emergency landing after violent turbulence injured nine people on board.
Massive Sahara dust cloud is cloaking the Caribbean on its way to U.S.
The plume is forecast to move northwest and reach Florida mid-week, then hit other states including Georgia, the Carolinas, Texas and Louisiana by Friday, radar shows.
Short-staffed NWS enters hurricane season in "uncharted territory"
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins during a tumultuous period at the National Weather Service, following significant cuts at the country's forecasting agency.
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Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week. Follow live updates here.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Pakistan "will not be the first to resume nuclear tests," official says
President Trump said in an interview with 60 Minutes that "Pakistan's been testing" nuclear weapons.
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.
King Charles wants brother Andrew stripped of his final military title
The former Prince Andrew is set to lose his final military title, as King Charles continues shunning his younger brother over historic ties to Jeffrey Epstein.