Superstorm Sandy: Communities mark 5th anniversary of deadly storm
New York and New Jersey communities reflected Sunday on the storm that left at least 182 dead and cost more than $71B in damage
Superstorm Sandy
Thousands rally to commemorate 5th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy
Demonstrators called for improved recovery and preparedness efforts after Sandy, and want officials to push for renewable energy legislation
"This is kind of a warning": Study says NYC may see more frequent flooding
Researchers say floods that strike NYC roughly every 25 years now, could happen once every five years between 2030 and 2045
The Storm after the Storm
As Hurricane Harvey survivors face a difficult future, 60 Minutes looks back at Hurricane Sandy and why so many families didn't get the help they deserve
As blizzard nears, New Jersey braces for Sandy-like storm
This weekend's storm has some of the same characteristics as the 2012 superstorm, coming during a full moon and high tide
After Sandy response, donations to Red Cross fall
There were numerous natural disasters across the U.S. in fiscal 2014, though none on the scale of Sandy or Katrina
Three years after Sandy, and still waiting for help
In New Jersey, the Christie administration's rebuilding efforts have left many of the state's hardest-hit residents in limbo
The Storm after the Storm
Sharyn Alfonsi investigates allegations that thousands of homeowners were denied their flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because of fraudulent engineers' reports
Sandy victims say New Jersey recovery program failed them
Homeowners say that the billion-dollar federal program is preventing their lives from returning to normal
NYC still feeling the wrath of Superstorm Sandy
More than two years after the deadly hurricane devastated the city, thousands of trees are dying from exposure to salt water
The horror stories of New Jersey's Sandy relief program
State-approved contractors accused of neglecting jobs and performing shoddy work
Senators call for hearing into fraudulent reports linked to Superstorm Sandy
Calls for investigation of FEMA follow "60 Minutes" report that agency overlooked falsified engineering reports made by insurance companies to save on damage claims
The Storm after the Storm
Sharyn Alfonsi investigates allegations that thousands of homeowners were denied their flood insurance claims after Hurricane Sandy because of fraudulent engineers' reports
FEMA: Evidence of fraud in Hurricane Sandy reports
FEMA official says he has seen evidence of fraud in engineering reports used to deny thousands of Hurricane Sandy claims
NYC elderly home residents told to repay FEMA Sandy aid
Belle Harbor Manor's disabled, elderly and mostly poor residents may have been wrongly given aid two year ago through no fault of their own
Debris at Post-Sandy work site in N.J. possibly from 1850 shipwreck
In the Normandy beach section of Brick, New Jersey, lies a pile of wood and metal that could possibly be a shipwreck from 1850
Red Cross slammed for its Sandy, Isaac storm response
Massive relief organization appeared often more focused on PR than helping victims after disaster, a ProPublica and NPR report finds
2 years after Sandy, Jersey Shore is back
A summer of good weather has meant great business for New Jersey's beach playground, after two years of bad luck
Jersey Shore businesses still waiting for Sandy relief funds
Tim Furmosa's bakery in Ortley Beach, New Jersey, sustained half-a-million dollars in damage
A year after Sandy, rebuilding continues
For many people whose homes were battered by the storm, the effort to rebuild -- and clear out -- continues to take a toll
Chris Christie: "We have made tremendous progress" since Superstorm Sandy
Gov. Chris Christie has been working to get New Jersey back on track since Superstorm Sandy hit the New Jersey coastline last October
Sandy: Before and after
One year later, a look at destruction and recovery after Superstorm Sandy
Superstorm Sandy: Still recovering one year later
Superstorm Sandy barreled into the northeast one year ago Tuesday
Superstorm Sandy: Lessons learned in coastal communities
One year after Superstorm Sandy ravaged coastal communities in New York City, homeowners and city planners are applying lessons learned from the storm as they rebuild and plan new development
Why storm damage like Sandy's could become more common
Coastal flooding from Superstorm Sandy caused billions of dollars in damage to the New York and New Jersey area, and climate scientists say we're likely to see more storms like it in the future. Dr. Radley Horton of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies and Columbia University explains how sea-level rise and other factors could make Sandy-like damage three times more frequent.
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Most serious charges upheld against ex-cop in George Floyd killing
A judge upheld second-degree murder and manslaughter charges against Derek Chauvin, but dropped third-degree murder.
What to watch for in the presidential debate tonight
President Trump and Joe Biden are facing off in their second and final debate before the election.
Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"
As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."
Live Updates: New COVID-19 cases reported worldwide reach new high
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States rose Wednesday for a third straight day, with more than 62,000 new cases reported.
Homeless California students could fill Dodger Stadium 5 times, study says
The report, released Wednesday by UCLA's Center for the Transformation of Schools, found the number of homeless students has risen by 50% in the last 10 years.
Watch live: N.J. governor speaks amid new COVID-19 surge
The state reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for four days straight, and the governor announced Wednesday he was self-quarantining.
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Amy Coney Barrett's nomination
Barrett's nomination was approved by the committee, and will head to the Senate floor Friday.
Epstein's ex denied seeing "inappropriate underage activities"
Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly denied hiring anyone under the age of 18 for him in newly released transcripts.
A green puppy was born in Italy
The farmer who owns the pup appropriately named him Pistachio.
Iran and Russia accessed some voter registration data, top intel officials say
Top national security officials spoke at a last-minute news conference Wednesday.
AOC's first Twitch livestream was one of the most-watched ever
Ocasio-Cortez topped out at 439,000 concurrent views, making it the third most-watched Twitch stream ever.
How to watch the final presidential debate
The debate will be moderated by Kristen Welker of NBC News at Belmont University in Nashville, and topics include the coronavirus pandemic and climate change.
Supreme Court reinstates Alabama's ban on curbside voting
The Supreme Court split 5-3 along ideological lines.
Overseas vote could double as anxious Americans mail in ballots
Nearly 3 million U.S. citizens overseas are eligible to take advantage of a long-established absentee ballot system. Interest looks enormous, but there are concerns, too.
Quibi shutting down six months after its billion-dollar debut
The company bluntly declared that it "is not succeeding" after raising almost $2 billion from Hollywood heavyweights.
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A green puppy was born in Italy
The farmer who owns the pup appropriately named him Pistachio.
Iran and Russia accessed some voter registration data, top intel officials say
Top national security officials spoke at a last-minute news conference Wednesday.
Overseas vote could double as anxious Americans mail in ballots
Nearly 3 million U.S. citizens overseas are eligible to take advantage of a long-established absentee ballot system. Interest looks enormous, but there are concerns, too.
Nigeria's Lagos shut down after at least 12 protesters killed
Nigeria's army has dubbed as "fake news" reports that soldiers opened fire on demonstrators.
Tilting Venezuelan vessel could lead to catastrophic oil spill
The stranded oil ship threatens to dump up to 80 million gallons of oil into the sea.
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Most serious charges upheld against ex-cop in George Floyd killing
A judge upheld second-degree murder and manslaughter charges against Derek Chauvin, but dropped third-degree murder.
What to watch for in the presidential debate tonight
President Trump and Joe Biden are facing off in their second and final debate before the election.
Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"
As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."
Live Updates: New COVID-19 cases reported worldwide reach new high
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States rose Wednesday for a third straight day, with more than 62,000 new cases reported.
Homeless California students could fill Dodger Stadium 5 times, study says
The report, released Wednesday by UCLA's Center for the Transformation of Schools, found the number of homeless students has risen by 50% in the last 10 years.
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What to watch for in the presidential debate tonight
President Trump and Joe Biden are facing off in their second and final debate before the election.
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Amy Coney Barrett's nomination
Barrett's nomination was approved by the committee, and will head to the Senate floor Friday.
Iran and Russia accessed some voter registration data, top intel officials say
Top national security officials spoke at a last-minute news conference Wednesday.
AOC's first Twitch livestream was one of the most-watched ever
Ocasio-Cortez topped out at 439,000 concurrent views, making it the third most-watched Twitch stream ever.
How to watch the final presidential debate
The debate will be moderated by Kristen Welker of NBC News at Belmont University in Nashville, and topics include the coronavirus pandemic and climate change.
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AOC's first Twitch livestream was one of the most-watched ever
Ocasio-Cortez topped out at 439,000 concurrent views, making it the third most-watched Twitch stream ever.
Quibi shutting down six months after its billion-dollar debut
The company bluntly declared that it "is not succeeding" after raising almost $2 billion from Hollywood heavyweights.
12-year-old composer debuts with Philharmonic
Twelve-year-old Grace Moore sees a piece she composed performed by the New York Philharmonic. The musicians for the Philharmonic are also doing their part during the pandemic to bring music to the masses by playing in various areas of the city, rain or shine. Nancy Chen reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
Troy Aikman says he supports military after appearing to mock flyovers
"It was odd to see one over a mostly empty stadium but I am an unwavering patriot that loves this country," he tweeted.
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Amazon offers 1-hour pickup at Whole Foods stores across U.S.
Curbside pickup increasingly in demand as pandemic changes consumer behavior in ways that could prove permanent.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
Department of Justice sues Google for antitrust violation
Feds and 11 states charge that search giant paid billions to carriers and web browsers to maintain its dominance.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
It was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.
Anti-abortion rights group says Facebook blocked ads over "debunked" facts
A conservative blog that marked the ads' claims as "partly false" has since posted an apology and retracted its fact check.
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Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"
As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."
Teen wins $25K prize for research on potential COVID-19 cure
Anika Chebrolu's research could someday lead to a potential treatment for the coronavirus.
This diabolical ironclad beetle can survive being run over by a car
The beetle can withstand a force of about 39,000 times its body weight — the equivalent of a 200-pound man enduring the weight of 7.8 million pounds.
Tilting Venezuelan vessel could lead to catastrophic oil spill
The stranded oil ship threatens to dump up to 80 million gallons of oil into the sea.
NASA scientists elated with asteroid sampling mission
Images from the spacecraft give researchers confidence an attempt to collect samples from an asteroid was successful.
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Live Updates: New COVID-19 cases reported worldwide reach new high
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States rose Wednesday for a third straight day, with more than 62,000 new cases reported.
Watch live: N.J. governor speaks amid new COVID-19 surge
The state reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for four days straight, and the governor announced Wednesday he was self-quarantining.
Teen wins $25K prize for research on potential COVID-19 cure
Anika Chebrolu's research could someday lead to a potential treatment for the coronavirus.
Chris Christie on masks: "Wear it or you may regret it—as I did"
"I mistook the bubble of security around the president for a viral safe zone. I was wrong," the former New Jersey governor wrote.
A look inside the COVID-19 ward at Wisconsin's largest hospital
"I wish people would take this serious," a 73-year-old woman battling COVID-19 told CBS News.
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Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
Quibi shutting down six months after its billion-dollar debut
The company bluntly declared that it "is not succeeding" after raising almost $2 billion from Hollywood heavyweights.
Americans applying for jobless aid drop to 787,000
Fewer workers are filing for first-time unemployment benefits, a sign the COVID labor market is picking up.
Cleaning company is more profitable than it was pre-COVID
Owner of home-cleaning service said the funds allowed him to restructure his small business. Now it's more efficient.
J.C. Penney hopes to emerge from bankruptcy by Christmas
Plan in works for Simon Property Group to buy beleaguered clothing retailer, according to company officials.
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Epstein's ex denied seeing "inappropriate underage activities"
Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly denied hiring anyone under the age of 18 for him in newly released transcripts.
Breonna Taylor grand jury "didn't agree that certain actions were justified"
A Breonna Taylor case grand juror took issue Tuesday with the Kentucky AG's characterization of the panel's proceedings.
2 students facing possible charges over teacher's beheading
The killing of Samuel Paty has shocked the country and prompted a government crackdown on radical Islam.
Inside the FBI's race to stop Austin, Texas, bombing spree
FBI agents reveal the unprecedented effort to catch a serial bomber who was killing and maiming random victims with homemade devices in the spring of 2018.
Bike sales surged during pandemic. Now thefts are up, too
A rise in thefts of two-wheelers has experts recommending multiple locks to prevent thieves from stealing bikes.
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NASA scientists elated with asteroid sampling mission
Images from the spacecraft give researchers confidence an attempt to collect samples from an asteroid was successful.
Space station crew returns to Earth after 195-day mission
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and two cosmonauts head home to close out action-packed space flight.
NASA asteroid mission declares "touchdown"
The dramatic effort to collect a sample is the centerpiece of an $800 million mission.
NASA spacecraft trying to bring asteroid sample back to Earth
The drama unfolds Tuesday as the U.S. takes its first crack at collecting asteroid samples for return to Earth.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
It was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.
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All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
Just 54 photos of dogs getting treats
Everything is terrible – except for these amazing photos by German photographer Christian Vieler-Kircher
The most haunted places in America
Looking to be scared witless? Try these abandoned mental hospitals, "haunted" hotels, and more.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The 50 most popular baby girl names
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How to manage financial stress
According to the American Psychological Association's "Stress in America" survey, nearly two in three adults this year said money is a significant source of stress in their life, and about half of adults said they have experienced negative financial impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Walser Wealth Management president Rebecca Walser joins CBSN to discuss how to manage financial anxiety.
Fauci not surprised Trump got COVID
In a wide-ranging "60 Minutes" interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci expresses his frustration with a Trump campaign ad; explains why, early in the pandemic, masks were largely recommended for health care workers; and says whether he plans to vote in person.
Alexey Navalny describes being poisoned
The Russian opposition leader tells Lesley Stahl about what he went through after falling ill on an airplane this past August and why he won't let it stop him from the work he's doing against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
CBSN Originals: "Welcome to Pine Lake"
CBSN Originals presents its first feature documentary, "Welcome to Pine Lake." The film set out to tell the triumphant story of a progressive, women-run town — and ended up revealing the institutional racism at the city's core. The film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and an extended discussion with important voices and thought leaders on the problems and possible solutions to systemic racism in America today, hosted by CBSN's Anne-Marie Green.
Iran, Russia interfering in 2020 elections
U.S. intelligence officials announced that Russia and Iran have attempted to compromise the 2020 elections in the final weeks of the campaign. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN to explain how Iran was able to access voter information and what both countries have to gain by interfering.