
The Fast Draw: Controlling hurricanes
Josh Landis and Mitch Butler of "The Fast Draw" imagine what it would be like if scientists could harness the power of a hurricane's winds.
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Josh Landis and Mitch Butler of "The Fast Draw" imagine what it would be like if scientists could harness the power of a hurricane's winds.
Amateur footage provided by Susan Hammond shows flooding from Irene's torrential rain taking out a covered bridge in lower Bartonsville, Vermont.
From Hurricane Irene to Joplin's tornado, the U.S. in 2011 had 96 declared weather disasters. The Nature Conservancy's lead scientist, Dr. M Sanjayan, discusses this year's extreme weather conditions.
Just three months after Hurricane Irene caused the worst flooding in Vermont's history, the "Early Show" profiles how state residents rebuilt roads, bridges and rivers for just a fraction of the estimated cost.
On the last day of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, Terrell Brown takes a look back at the two destructive storms that hit the U.S., Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene.
Unprecedented natural disasters in 2011 have all but dried up FEMA's budget. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports on how some of the victims are coping while waiting and hoping for aid money from the fund.
Hurricane Irene resulted in a massive Pumpkin shortage across the Northeast. "Early Show" contributor Taryn Winter Brill reports on the scary shortage threatening the Halloween spirit.
The East Coast is getting another round of heavy rain from Tropical Storm Lee. WHP-TV's Tom Russel reports on the latest of the storm and flooding from Virginia to New England.
New Jersey residents are preparing for the worst as the Passaic River continues to swell. Elaine Quijano reports.
CBS News Correspondent Michelle Miller is in Paterson, N.J. - one of the areas hit hardest by Tropical Storm Irene - with a look at their cleanup efforts and preparations as Tropical Storm Lee makes it's way north.
Officials in Texas say they are running out of resources as they battle dozens of wildfires. High winds from Tropical Storm Lee are fanning the flames. Terrell Brown reports.
Low-lying communities in Louisiana's Gulf Coast are threatened by flooding after four days of on-and-off rain from Tropical Storm Lee. Bigad Shaban reports on how residents are coping in Lee's aftermath.
Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser speaks to Jeff Glor about how his area is handling the floodwaters and compares Tropical Storm Lee to Hurricane Katrina.
CBS News hurricane consultant David Bernard speaks to Debbye Turner Bell about what to expect from the rest of Tropical Storm Lee and whether Hurricane Katia threatens the East Coast.
Across the East Coast, many cities and towns are in desperate need of aid. Tony Guida reports on disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.
CBS News hurricane consultant David Bernard speaks to Russ Mitchell about what to expect of Tropical Storm Lee and gives an update on other storms churning in the Atlantic Ocean.
Tropical Storm Lee hit the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and tornadoes in some areas. Bigad Shaban reports on the latest of the slow-moving storm.
One week after Hurricane Irene made landfall in the U.S., tens of thousands still don't have power. Elaine Quijano reports.
It's estimated that Irene is responsible for $20 billion in damages - a number that could double with the addition of lost work and wages from flooding and power outages. Michelle Miller reports on the rising economic cost of Hurricane Irene.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was criticized for tying the release of disaster funds to budget concerns. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie responded that it's not time for politics. Jeff Glor reports.
Although Hurricane Irene has passed, people up and down the East Coast are still coping with the storm's aftermath and millions are still without electricity. CBS News Correspondent Michelle Miller reports from Paterson, NJ.
Tropical Storm Irene hit Pittsfield, Vt., just one day after one couple tied the knot, leaving at least a dozen wedding guests stranded. Mark Strassmann reports on how the newlyweds and their guests lent a helping hand.
David Bernard, CBS News hurricane consultant and chief meteorologist at Miami's WFOR, reports on the latest strong storms brewing in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.
The flood water Hurricane Irene pushed into New Jersey's neighborhoods is full of industrial chemicals and fertilizer that will leave behind a toxic muck on streets and in basements. Michelle Miller reports.
Residents of Killington, Vt., cut off from road travel due to damage from Hurricane Irene, are hiking their way in and out of town to get to where they need to be, reports Wyatt Andrews.
Vehicles checked. Roads blocked. The National Mall shut down.
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
"The Federal Government will have executed more than three times as many people in the last six months than it had in the previous six decades," Sotomayor dissented. "...This is not justice."
Governors have declared states of emergency, closed capitols to the public and called up troops ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
The frozen stuffed sandwiches are being recalled because they "may be contaminated with extraneous materials," the USDA said.
Mega Millions estimated its next top prize would be $850 million, which would be the third-largest of all time.
The president-elect is elevating the post of science adviser to Cabinet level — a White House first.
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
The hardships of the border closure due to COVID-19 span the entire 5,500-mile border.
His death came two days after Corey Johnson was executed at the same facility in Terre Haute, Indiana.
An administrator for the website that originally announced the armed protests said the group intends to carry on as planned
Facebook made the announcement hours after CBS News learned that the Department of Homeland Security said that domestic extremists pose the highest threat to Joe Biden's inauguration next week.
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
Federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 for more than a decade, the longest period without a raise since 1938.
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
The hardships of the border closure due to COVID-19 span the entire 5,500-mile border.
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Investigations into child welfare payments wrongly labeled thousands of parents as fraudsters.
Vehicles checked. Roads blocked. The National Mall shut down.
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
"The Federal Government will have executed more than three times as many people in the last six months than it had in the previous six decades," Sotomayor dissented. "...This is not justice."
Governors have declared states of emergency, closed capitols to the public and called up troops ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Vehicles checked. Roads blocked. The National Mall shut down.
Governors have declared states of emergency, closed capitols to the public and called up troops ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
The president-elect is elevating the post of science adviser to Cabinet level — a White House first.
An administrator for the website that originally announced the armed protests said the group intends to carry on as planned
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
Using their car radios and some tech savvy, the Luminous Voices chamber choir in Calgary found a way to sing together from a distance.
The Luminous Voices Chamber Choir in Calgary, Canada, improvised a way to sing together while social distancing in their cars, thanks to the help of technology. The choir even pulled off a concert this way in December. Adriana Diaz has more.
Musical satirist Tim Minchin ("Matilda: The Musical") joined "Saturday Sessions" to share music from his new studio album, "Apart Together." From Sydney, Australia, Minchin performs the song "Apart Together."
Musical satirist Tim Minchin ("Matilda: The Musical") joined "Saturday Sessions" to share music from his new studio album, "Apart Together." From Sydney, Australia, Minchin performs the song "Airport Piano."
Musical satirist Tim Minchin ("Matilda: The Musical") joined "Saturday Sessions" to share music from his new studio album, "Apart Together." From Sydney, Australia, Minchin performs the song "The Absence of You."
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
Americans are throwing away $40 billion a year unwillingly upgrading items we can't fix, a consumer group claims.
5G has been front and center at the annual CES, held virtually this year.
Fear not, you can still get your Tagalongs and Thin Mints in a pandemic-safe way this year — through Grubhub.
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Researchers noted that someone who's been infected may still be able to carry the virus and pass it on to others.
New data from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth show Earth's fever continues to escalate
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Research shows it could experience "rapid growth" in the early part of this year.
The U.S. is estimated to lag behind more than 30 nations in its sequencing effort.
CBS News foreign journalists give a glimpse of trust, and mistrust, in coronavirus vaccination plans in 9 countries, and what's behind them.
Distrust in the medical system, a lack of primary care and a two-dose regimen for those without permanent housing are high hurdles.
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
President-Elect Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion relief bill could face some hurdles, analysts say.
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services.
Federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 for more than a decade, the longest period without a raise since 1938.
The NRA said it is moving to Texas from New York, where the state's attorney general has filed a lawsuit alleging financial crimes.
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge?
Prosecutors say rioter Jacob Chansley, known as the "QAnon Shaman," is a dangerous conspiracy leader who should be detained.
Patrick Warren Sr.'s family was expecting a mental health professional to respond when they called for help.
Texas Ranger James Holland believes a young woman's stalker was a serial killer in the making
She noticed he was bruised and a man with him didn't let him order food. Then she sprang into action. One detective described the abuse the boy had suffered as torture.
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
Blue Origin says "we're getting very, very close" to launching passengers to space.
The glorious new image captures the 96-mile-wide Gale Crater and part of Mount Sharp, its central mountain.
Galaxy ID2299 is losing its ability to form new stars, causing it to die.
The supermassive black hole at the center of one of the universe's brightest objects is 1.6 billion times more massive than the sun.
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
How it started and how its going in America's highest office.
Christian Andreacchio's death was declared a suicide by police but his parents disagree - saying it's more than parental intuition that leads them to believe their son was murdered.
Will "The Crown" return in 2021? Will "Survivor"? Here's how COVID-19 is affecting the production and return of your favorite streaming and TV shows.
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Two days after her own office was ransacked by Trump supporters, the speaker of the House talks to Lesley Stahl about what she experienced that day and more.
Last weekend, President Trump called Georgia's secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, imploring him with veiled threats and lies to change the outcome of the November election. Raffensperger talks to Scott Pelley of "60 Minutes" about why he didn't give in.
Jon Wertheim talks with Maine Senator Angus King, one of two independents in the Senate, about not being hitched to a party in a time of extreme polarization.
After a chance encounter at a bar a college student is murdered. Was it because she resembled the killer’s ex? CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports for "48 Hours."