How St. Louis is filling in "FEMA cracks"
On Thursday, the mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, rolled out a $19.2 million investment plan to fill in what she calls "FEMA cracks" after destructive tornadoes in May. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
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St. Louis' tornado warning system failed. Now, a commissioner is on leave.
St. Louis' emergency management commissioner has been placed on administrative leave, the mayor said, after tornado sirens failed to be activated ahead of Friday's storm.
St. Louis official on leave over siren failure
The head of the city emergency management agency for St. Louis, Missouri, has been placed on leave after tornado sirens failed to sound before an EF3 twister hit parts of the area on Friday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
St. Louis' tornado sirens protocol fails
The St. Louis emergency management commissioner is on leave after a failure to activate outdoor warning sirens to alert residents before a large tornado struck parts of the city. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Residents dig out after severe weather, tornados killed at least 27
The storms were part of a weather system on Friday that killed 19 people in Kentucky, seven in Missouri and at least one person in Virginia.
Severe storms sweep across Midwest, killing at least 21
At least nine people were killed after a tornado hit southeastern Kentucky, while another seven died in Missouri.
Official releases ICE detainee deaths
In the nearly 4 months since President Trump returned to office, nine detainees have died while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the agency's acting director. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Their local creek carried nuclear waste. Now, they're dying of cancer.
Uranium produced in St. Louis was used for the secretive Manhattan Project. Leftover waste was dumped around the city.
Nuclear waste has haunted St. Louis for decades, but cleanup isn't over
The Army Corps of Engineers has been cleaning up radioactive contamination near St. Louis since the 1990s, but their efforts are facing criticism.
Nuclear waste haunts Missouri community
Nuclear waste from the development of the first atomic bomb in the 1940s became a ticking bomb in the St. Louis area. Now, one woman is on a mission to see that it is cleaned up. Skyler Henry reports.
Woman blames toxic creek for family's cancer
Nuclear waste from the Manhattan Project in the 1940s wound up in a waterway that snakes through St. Louis. Skyler Henry spoke to a resident who believes that, years later, the waste gave her loved ones cancer.
Capybaras are the "it" animal inspiration for toys this holiday
The large semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig is having a big moment.
Teen hockey player killed by stray bullet driving home after game
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
"Mornings Memory:" Soccer's rise in St. Louis
As Kansas City hosts the NWSL Championship, we revisit a 1971 report on soccer's rise in nearby St. Louis. Dana Jacobson connects the region's soccer roots to the big match ahead.
Artist on Ferguson aftermath a decade later
This week marks 10 years since the death of Black teenager Michael Brown during an encounter with a police officer. His death, and the decision by prosecutors to not charge the officer, sparked days of protests in Ferguson, Missouri and nationwide. A decade later, St. Louis artist and musician Damon Davis is still inspiring conversations about the shooting and its aftermath.
Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite questions about evidence
Marcellus Williams was convicted in the 1998 stabbing death of Felicia Gayle in Missouri, but DNA testing raised questions.
Marcellus Williams' execution set to proceed, Missouri Supreme Court rules
Lawyers for Marcellus Williams, who maintains his innocence, argued Monday the execution should be halted over the exclusion of a potential Black juror.
Marking 10 years since Michael Brown's death
Ten years ago in Ferguson, Missouri, a White police officer shot and killed a young, unarmed Black teenager named Michael Brown. A grand jury decided not to indict the officer and to this day, no one has been charged. A new CBS primetime special is taking a look back at the shooting and its aftermath.
How a pro-Israel group helped oust Cori Bush
Missouri Rep. Cori Bush lost her Democratic primary on Tuesday, becoming the second "squad" member to lose reelection. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall joins "America Decides" with more on the defeat and the pro-Israel group that helped oust Bush.
Cori Bush, member of "The Squad," projected to lose primary to Wesley Bell
Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri lost her primary to St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, and an ad blitz funded by a pro-Israel lobbying group.
Christopher Dunn freed from prison after murder conviction overturned
A Missouri man is free after 34 years behind bars since his murder conviction was overturned despite the state attorney general's efforts to keep him there.
96-year-old woman takes to the skies one more time
96-year-old Evelyn Kidd of St. Louis spent many years flying in the skies above Missouri with her late husband. Last month, she received a surprise when her senior home, Cedarhurst Senior Living, granted her wish to fly in a Cessna one more time.
Missouri schedules inmate's execution despite doubts over evidence
Marcellus Williams is scheduled to be executed Sept. 24. He never received a hearing for an innocence claim that some officials believe is legitimate.
170 nursing home residents displaced after facility closes abruptly
Some residents sent to new facilities had nothing but the clothes on their backs and arrived without medical information.
Federal appeals court rules private plaintiffs can't sue in blow to Voting Rights Act
A divided federal appeals court has found that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act.
What the National Guard and federal law enforcement can and can't do in D.C.
President Trump is calling up the D.C. National Guard and federal law enforcement to address crime in the capital.
White House reviewing Smithsonian museums for "alignment" with Trump
The White House says it will review some of the best-known Smithsonian museums to root out "divisive or ideologically driven language."
Democrats who left Texas to block redistricting are discussing when they will return
Republican leaders announced that if they can't reach a quorum again at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, both the House and Senate will wrap up the special session.
Trump sidesteps Senate and judiciary with some U.S. attorney picks
The Trump administration has installed four U.S. attorneys without Senate confirmation, prompting questions about checks on executive power.
Zelenskyy on Trump-Putin summit: "Talks about us, without us, will not work" for Ukraine
Russia has signaled to the U.S. that it may be willing to end the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Tuesday.
Some "Alligator Alcatraz" detainees are DACA recipients, have no criminal history
Some "Alligator Alcatraz" detainees are among the more than half-a-million recipients of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, or DACA.
After CDC shooting, leadership vacuums and delays frustrate staff
CDC Director Susan Monarez held an all-hands meeting as staff remain shaken by the shooting rampage targeting the agency's headquarters in Atlanta.
Order calls for improved conditions for ICE detainees at NYC facility
A federal judge said he would block the Trump administration from using a Manhattan federal building to hold immigrants facing deportation unless it improves conditions there.
Fort Stewart sergeant charged with attempted murder, domestic violence in shooting
Five soldiers were injured when Sgt. Quornelius Radford opened fire on his coworkers last week at the Army post in Georgia.
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Mexico sends 26 cartel members to U.S. in deal with Trump administration
The transfers are a milestone for the Trump administration, which has made dismantling dangerous drug cartels a key Justice Department priority.
ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission
ULA's Vulcan is replacing the company's workhorse Atlas 5 rocket and the already-retired Delta 4 family of launchers.
After CDC shooting, leadership vacuums and delays frustrate staff
CDC Director Susan Monarez held an all-hands meeting as staff remain shaken by the shooting rampage targeting the agency's headquarters in Atlanta.
"Flesh-eating" bacteria risk increasing as ocean temperatures rise
Vibrio vulnificus, a so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria, lurks in warm ocean waters like those along Florida's Gulf Coast.
California peach growers threatened by climate change
This past winter, stone fruits like peaches, plums, apricots and cherries in California's Central Valley didn't get consistent cold weather that regulates the trees' nutrients.
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DermaRite recalls antiseptic soaps and topical lotion due to infection risk
DermaRite Industries announced on Friday that it was voluntarily recalling three skin-cleansing products and an anti-itch lotion over microbial contamination concerns.
U.S. stocks rally toward record highs after better-than-expected inflation data
The U.S. stock market on Tuesday rose toward records after data suggested inflation in July was a touch better than economists expected.
Musk threatens to sue Apple over its exclusion of X or Grok from top apps
As of early Tuesday, the top app in Apple's App Store was TikTok, followed by Tinder, Duolingo, YouTube and Bumble.
Spirit shares plunge after airline warns it's facing cash crunch
Just months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Spirit Airlines is warning about its ability to stay in business.
Kodak warns it might not continue in business. Here's why.
Kodak says it might not be able to meet its debt obligations, raising "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue business.
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After CDC shooting, leadership vacuums and delays frustrate staff
CDC Director Susan Monarez held an all-hands meeting as staff remain shaken by the shooting rampage targeting the agency's headquarters in Atlanta.
Trump sidesteps Senate and judiciary with some U.S. attorney picks
The Trump administration has installed four U.S. attorneys without Senate confirmation, prompting questions about checks on executive power.
Democrats who left Texas to block redistricting are discussing when they will return
Republican leaders announced that if they can't reach a quorum again at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, both the House and Senate will wrap up the special session.
New human rights reports scale back criticism of El Salvador, but fault U.K.
The State Dept. said the 2024 reports on countries were "adjusted" to be "aligned to the administration's executive orders."
Zelenskyy on Trump-Putin summit: "Talks about us, without us, will not work" for Ukraine
Russia has signaled to the U.S. that it may be willing to end the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Tuesday.
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"Flesh-eating" bacteria risk increasing as ocean temperatures rise
Vibrio vulnificus, a so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria, lurks in warm ocean waters like those along Florida's Gulf Coast.
DermaRite recalls antiseptic soaps and topical lotion due to infection risk
DermaRite Industries announced on Friday that it was voluntarily recalling three skin-cleansing products and an anti-itch lotion over microbial contamination concerns.
Tennis star Monica Seles diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What is it?
Monica Seles is opening up about her journey with myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with three years ago.
Trump's ex-surgeon general on mRNA vaccines
Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams — who served in President Trump's first term — tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "people are going to die" if the U.S. backs away from mRNA research, as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls off mRNA vaccine development projects. He also argues that RFK Jr. "failed in his first major test" after a deadly shooting at CDC headquarters.
Ex-Trump surgeon general blasts RFK Jr.'s halt to mRNA vaccine research
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
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New human rights reports scale back criticism of El Salvador, but fault U.K.
The State Dept. said the 2024 reports on countries were "adjusted" to be "aligned to the administration's executive orders."
Zelenskyy on Trump-Putin summit: "Talks about us, without us, will not work" for Ukraine
Russia has signaled to the U.S. that it may be willing to end the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Tuesday.
Man rescued after surviving 9 days in Canadian wilderness
Canadian man Andrew Barber was rescued after nine days in the remote wilderness, officials said.
Chinese ships collide while chasing Philippine boat in disputed waters
A Chinese navy warship and Chinese coast guard vessel collided Monday in the South China Sea, as the latter chased a patrol boat belonging to the Philippines at high speed.
Teen influencer stuck in Antarctica weeks after unauthorized landing
American teen influencer Ethan Guo has been stuck in a remote part of Antarctica since June.
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Danielle Spencer, child star from "What's Happening!!," dies at 60
Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening," Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 60.
UFC inks streaming deal with Paramount
"CBS News" parent company Paramount has secured U.S. TV rights to UFC in a $7.7 billion deal. MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports on what the move means for the league and its fans.
Danielle Brooks talks balancing family with second season of "Peacemaker"
Actor Danielle Brooks speaks with "CBS Mornings" about how she landed her role in "Peacemaker," her influence in the show and motherhood.
New documentary explores the life of Jeff Buckley
Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new film, "It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley," which chronicles the late musician's rise in the 1990s and his life before his tragic death in 1997 at age 30.
Dana White says UFC hosting first-ever White House fight on July 4
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
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ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission
ULA's Vulcan is replacing the company's workhorse Atlas 5 rocket and the already-retired Delta 4 family of launchers.
Breaking down Trump's deal with Nvidia, AMD
The U.S. government has given artificial intelligence giants Nvidia and AMD the green light to sell some chips to China in exchange for a 15% cut of the revenue. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to dig into the deal and some of the other top AI stories.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Musk threatens to sue Apple over its exclusion of X or Grok from top apps
As of early Tuesday, the top app in Apple's App Store was TikTok, followed by Tinder, Duolingo, YouTube and Bumble.
Kodak warns it might not continue in business. Here's why.
Kodak says it might not be able to meet its debt obligations, raising "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue business.
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Why ASMR is making a lot of noise
ASMR (or autonomous sensory meridian response) is the tingling sensation some people experience from certain sounds or visuals – a "brain massage," in the words of Maria Viktorovna, who's been called the "ASMR queen." Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Viktorovna about her wildly successful "Gentle Whispering" videos, and with physiology professor Craig Richard, who discusses ASMR's physical effects. Salie also visits Whisperwave, New York City's first ASMR spa. [Originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.]
Meteorite that ripped through Georgia home's roof is older than Earth
A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina.
Butterfly populations rapidly declining in Midwest
A new study finds that butterfly populations are rapidly declining in the Midwest. Elise Zipkin, one of the authors of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Perseids meteor shower will peak this week. But will the moon ruin views?
The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak this week.
New image shows high-speed comet visiting from another solar system
Discovered last month by a telescope in Chile, the comet known as 3I-Atlas is only the third known interstellar object to pass our way.
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Some CDC staff blame misinformation for attack
Law enforcement officials are sharing new details about last Friday's deadly attack on the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control. The update comes as some workers blame misinformation for the attack. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the story.
Police investigate after 2 bodies found in South Carolina clearing
The bodies appear to have been deliberately placed in a cleared rural area, Sumter County police said.
Authorities provide update on CDC shooting
The gunman in the deadly shooting outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Atlanta headquarters had no known criminal history, but had left a written note expressing his "discontent with the COVID-19 vaccination," the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a news conference Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more details.
Woman describes deadly Texas shooting
Three people, including a child, were killed after a gunman opened fire outside of a Target in Austin, Texas, police said. A woman was doing back-to-school shopping for her children when the shooting happened. "Everyone was afraid," she said. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has more details.
Breaking down D.C. crime data
President Trump announced D.C. police will be placed under federal control and the National Guard will be deployed to crack down on crime. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter breaks down what data shows about crime in Washington, D.C.
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ULA launches Vulcan rocket on first military mission
ULA's Vulcan is replacing the company's workhorse Atlas 5 rocket and the already-retired Delta 4 family of launchers.
Meteorite that ripped through Georgia home's roof is older than Earth
A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina.
Space station astronauts return to Earth after 5-month mission
The splashdown off San Diego closed out a 148-day mission for two NASA astronauts, a Japanese flier and a Russian cosmonaut.
4 space station fliers undock, head for Saturday splashdown
Crew 10 is the first NASA-sponsored crew that will land in the Pacific Ocean. All previous NASA Crew Dragon flights ended with splashdowns off the Florida Gulf coast or the Atlantic Ocean.
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dies at age 97
Astronaut Jim Lovell circled the moon on Apollo 8 and helped bring Apollo 13 home safely despite a mishap far from Earth.
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Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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White House defends federal crime takeover in D.C.
Despite the falling crime rate in Washington, D.C., President Trump has declared a crime emergency and taken charge of the local police. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Breaking down Trump's deal with Nvidia, AMD
The U.S. government has given artificial intelligence giants Nvidia and AMD the green light to sell some chips to China in exchange for a 15% cut of the revenue. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to dig into the deal and some of the other top AI stories.
Capybara cafe helps animal sanctuary
Capybaras are cute, laid back and the world's largest rodent. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more on how they're helping other wildlife at a Florida animal sanctuary.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases on rise in Florida
Florida health officials say five people have died from Vibrio vulnificus, a so-called flesh-eating bacteria, with 16 cases reported in the state as of last Thursday. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides spoke with a microbiologist about the danger the bacteria poses.
Reporter's Notebook: Antidote to distraction
A 1937 book about ghosts offers a modern warning about the toll of constant distraction -- and a possible solution. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.