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People under Hurricane Erin evacuation orders warned to "take action now" -- Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
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Noem says entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop climbing -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.10 hours ago
U.S. to probe "anti-American" views of those applying for immigration benefits -- The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.3 minutes ago
Politics may have spurred August purge of 5 veteran FBI agents -- Details are emerging about the possible motivation behind the firing of five senior FBI agents.10 hours ago
Hurricane Erin forces Outer Banks evacuations, East Coast beach closures -- Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves, rip currents and tropical-force winds.7 hours ago
DNA testing confirms Travis Decker is sole suspect in murders of daughters -- Travis Decker is accused of killing his three young daughters, whose bodies were found near a campground in central Washington.3 minutes ago
Latest CBS News Videos - Hurricane Erin could erode parts U.S. coast - North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is warning residents ahead of Hurricane Erin's impact on the East Coast. The Category 2 Hurricane is currently hovering over the Atlantic Ocean, threatening parts of the U.S. with severe weather. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest weather forecast. 1H ago - 03:263 minutes ago
IDF calls 60,000 military reservists -- Israel's military has called on 60,000 reservists to serve in the next phase of the war in Gaza. This comes as Palestinians are warned to move from areas around Gaza City. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.3 minutes ago
Latest on Texas, California redistricting -- Texas Democratic lawmakers are still seeking ways to prevent the implementation of new congressional maps in the red state. This comes as California lawmakers prepare for a potential vote on redistricting. CBS News' Hunter Woodall reports.32 minutes ago
Tillis reacts to D.C. crime crackdown -- North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis says Washington, D.C., does have a crime problem as the Trump administration deploys troops to the area, but tells CBS News' Major Garrett that he is concerned about potential overreach.32 minutes ago
Hurricane Erin threatens the East Coast -- Hurricane Erin is hovering over the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 2 storm, alarming parts of the East Coast as weather conditions worsen for communities in several states. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.32 minutes ago
Unidentified flying object crashes and explodes in Poland -- Local police said they received reports of the crash around 2 a.m. and found burned metal and plastic debris at the scene.55 minutes ago
Israeli military says 60,000 reservists called up for next phase of Gaza war -- The Israeli military said it had called up an additional 60,000 reservists and extended the service of 20,000 "as part of the next phase" of Israel's military operation in Gaza.3 hours ago
Man who was "mistreated for months" dies during livestream, officials say -- Raphael Graven, known as "Jean Pormanove" or "JP," had built a following by putting on live internet shows in which he was abused or humiliated.4 hours ago
6 SEVERED HEADS FOUND ON ROAD WITH MESSAGE ABOUT REVENGE -- Messages are often left on victims' bodies by cartels seeking to threaten their rivals or punish behavior they claim violates their rules.5 hours ago
Bus crash kills dozens of migrants just deported back to Afghanistan by Iran -- Seventy-six people were killed in a collision between a bus carrying Afghan migrants just deported by Iran and two other vehicles in western Afghanistan, officials say.7 hours ago
Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. detained in Mexico after deportation -- Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been deported to Mexico following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.18 hours ago
Woman arrested in Bali over cocaine allegedly smuggled in sex toy -- There are dozens of traffickers on death row in the country, including a cocaine-smuggling British grandmother. -- Aug 191 hour ago
Trump working to arrange a summit between Putin, Zelenskyy -- President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.1 day ago
Flight makes emergency landing in Italy after pilot forced to cut engine -- Condor Airlines flight DE3665 was flying from Greece to Germany when passengers saw flames at the rear of an engine. -- Aug 193 hours ago
Maps show Ukrainian territories claimed by Russia -- Russian troops currently control about 20% of Ukrainian territory, but the Ukrainian constitution forbids giving up territory or trading land.1 day ago
Venezuela deploying millions of militia after "outlandish threats" by U.S. -- The U.S. military has also reportedly deployed several vessels to the southern Caribbean, as part of President Trump's crackdown on Latin American drug cartels.1 day ago
Air Canada flight attendants end strike after tentative accord with carrier -- The union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants says it's reached a tentative agreement with the carrier and their strike, which had entered its fourth day, is over. -- Aug 194 hours ago
24 killed, over 150 injured in explosion and fire at factory in Russia -- State news agency RIA Novosti has reported that a gunpowder workshop at the facility caught fire and triggered an explosion. -- Aug 1823 hours ago
Russian strikes on Ukraine continue ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting -- Russian attacks on Ukraine continued overnight ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday. -- Aug 1816 hours ago
Air Canada union remains defiant after ordered to end strike on Monday -- Canadian regulators once again ordered union leaders to end Air Canada's work stoppage on Monday, while employees remain defiant. -- Aug 1819 hours ago