The U.S. Coast Guard is in the Bahamas, helping with rescue trips in the hardest hit areas. Families have turned to social media to connect with friends and relatives. "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell reports from Cocoa Beach, Florida, and Nikki Battiste reports from Nassau.
After devastating the Bahamas, Hurricane Dorian has come to Florida. Those who haven't evacuated are being told to shelter in place. Meteorologist Megan Glaros is tracking the storm.
As Hurricane Dorian eyes Florida, there are mandatory evacuation orders in effect. In Palm Beach County, almost 3,000 people are in shelters. Janet Shamlian reports from Jensen Beach.
"We have a lot more laughing to do together. Love you man. Stay strong," Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson wrote on Instagram
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
This week, three states joined 10 others in enacting laws that raise the legal age to buy any tobacco products to 21
Five people have been killed but authorities expect the death toll to rise
The administration is using funds from 127 military projects in the U.S. and abroad to construct 175 miles of border barriers
His campaign says it expects the Democratic presidential primary to be a lengthy battle, with three or four other contenders sticking it out for the long run
When a 13-year-old boy with autism asked a hotel employee to do a card trick, he graciously agreed – and then he realized they have a lot more in common than he thought.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, is the only 2020 Democratic presidential candidate who served in Afghanistan. He told CBS News the U.S. must withdraw troops from the country, and he fears what could happen if the Trump administration works with the Taliban. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar spoke to Buttigieg, and joined "Red & Blue" to discuss what he learned about the mayor's approach to foreign policy and Iowa.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is asking voters to look at the big picture rather than focus on his flubs on the campaign trail. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post reporter Amber Phillips spoke to CBSN's "Red and Blue" about the state of his campaign.
California retailer recalls two products in U.S. and Canada due to safety issues, according to federal safety agency
He explained Harry's mother, Princess Diana, was one of his "dearest friends" and that he feels "a profound sense of obligation" to protect him
Drive to amass huge support for a post, a cornerstone of the "influencer" economy, is linked to poor mental health
Air travel halted in and out of Orlando as Sunshine State readies for tropical force winds and rain
The gunman had purchased his assault-style rifle from a private seller and skirted a federal background check
Federal agency lets employees create phony online accounts to monitor people trying to enter the U.S.
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"I'd like all exgay ministry and conversion therapy counselors and organizations shut down," McKrae Game said
The rumor continues to spread online, and Olive Garden keeps replying and denying it
