Heavy rain and powerful winds of Tropical Storm Claudette are bearing down on the already storm-weary central Gulf Coast. The system is about 45-miles South of New Orleans and is moving North. Omar Villafranca reports from Mississippi's coast.
Tropical Storm Claudette has brought wind, heavy rain and flooding to the Gulf Coast. Also, President Biden sounds the alarm over the emergence of the COVID-19 Delta variant. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Popularly known as "the Flying Sikh," Singh was the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
President Biden is urging Americans to pick up the pace and get vaccinated. The push comes with just over two weeks to go before the Fourth of July when the administration hoped to see 70% of adults in the nation vaccinated. It also comes as the dangerous and highly infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus surfaces in 49 states. Michael George has the latest.
The storm was expected to dump anywhere from 5 inches to 10 inches of rain along parts of the Gulf Coast - even 15 inches in isolated areas,
20-year-old Sang Ho Baek had recently completed his freshman season, the university's athletics department said.
"It really does feel like a passive move in the midst of some really heavy conversations," said Danielle Hawthorn of the diversity nonprofit Code 2040.
A new report shows that nearly four million Americans quit their jobs in April, which is the highest quit rate in 20 years. Social psychologist Dr. Ron Friedman joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what people should look out for as they consider switching careers.
Record heat scorches southwestern U.S.; Role model inspires boy with Down Syndrome to complete mini-triathalon
Criminal justice experts say a growing number of guns on our streets is playing a role in a surge of violence across the country. Scott Wolfe is an associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University. He joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
The head of the CDC is anticipating the Delta coronavirus variant will become the dominant strain in the U.S. in the coming months. Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton, co-founder and medical director of Goodstock Consulting and an associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the day's coronavirus headlines.
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's recent weight loss is leading to new questions about his health. David Martin has more.
A growing number of states are set to end enhanced federal unemployment benefits early, ahead of September's expiration deadline. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
The organization History UnErased's mission is to make LGBT topics part of the mainstream U.S. education curriculum. Debra Fowler, the organization's co-founder and executive director, joined CBSN to discuss her inspiration for the program and the important role it plays in teaching American history.
The officers left the voluntary unit a day after one of its members was charged with assaulting a woman at an Oregon protest last year.
President Biden said Friday the U.S. is on the precipice of a "summer of joy, summer of freedom" thanks to COVID-19 vaccines, and he encouraged Americans to continue getting vaccinated. Watch his remarks.
On Sunday, two astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station to continue upgrades to its solar panels. With the operational lifespan of the ISS set to expire in 2024, NASA is hoping some upgrades will keep it running longer. CBS News Space Analyst Bill Harwood talks with CBSN Anchor Lana Zak about how the power upgrades factor into that plan and China's growing presence in space.
Bitcoin miners in China are looking to relocate their operations to U.S. states like Texas, South Dakota and Tennessee, according to The Washington Post. It's in response to China taking a tighter stance on cryptocurrency as the country looks to meet its climate goals. Gerry Shih, a China reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with a deeper dive into this potential migration.
A teen with Down Syndrome completed a mini-triathlon after befriending a trailblazing athlete. Steve Hartman shares more in “On the Road.”
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Iran is expected to elect Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner and protege of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as its next president. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest on the election.
President Biden announced Friday that the U.S. reached a new milestone in administering 300 million shots in 150 days. However, the president's goal of getting 70% of Americans vaccinated by July 4 will likely fall short. Nancy Cordes has more.
A California couple charged in the road rage shooting that killed a 6-year-old boy pleaded not guilty on Friday. New court documents revealed the alleged motive behind the deadly incident. Carter Evans has more.
Professor and author Ibram X. Kendi, who holds a doctorate in African American studies, joined Major Garrett to talk about the history of Juneteenth, the political debate over teaching critical race theory in schools and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black Americans on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Extreme heat warnings were issued in five states on Friday as temperatures continue to shatter record highs. Meanwhile, extreme drought conditions are fueling wildfires in the West. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
