How much rain fell in Texas that caused the catastrophic flooding?

Catastrophic flash floods in Texas have killed at least 95 people, many of them children, over the Fourth of July weekend. Heavy rains from the remnant moisture from what was formerly Tropical Storm Barry fell quickly in the predawn hours of Friday in the Texas Hill Country, causing the Gaudalupe River, outside of San Antonio,…

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Fugitive dad, Travis Decker, accused of killing 3 daughters possibly spotted in Idaho forest

Travis Decker, the Washington state man wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters, was possibly spotted in Idaho over the weekend, and federal authorities are following up on the new lead after the father has been missing for over a month. The U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force said it had received…

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Battery fire forces Delta flight to make emergency landing in Fort Myers

A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday after a portable battery belonging to a passenger caught fire, the airline said. Delta flight 1334 from Atlanta was heading to Fort Lauderdale International Airport when a fire broke out, according to a Delta spokesperson. Flight attendants quickly extinguished the…

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Here’s where you can donate to help Central Texas flood recovery

More than 90 people are dead and dozens more are missing after devastating flash floods slammed the Texas Hill Country this weekend, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River. More than a foot of rain fell in less than 12 hours, starting Thursday and going into Friday morning. This massive rain fell over…

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Maps show where devastating flash flooding hit Texas, including Camp Mystic

Questions over Texas flood warning systems Questions remain over early warning systems in deadly Texas flooding 02:53 Devastating flash floods in central Texas on Friday has killed at least 90 people, including more than two dozen at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls along the Guadalupe River.  The river rose rapidly early Friday morning…

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Study finds 6% of Florida teens have handguns, a 65% increase in two decades

Despite increased concerns about rising gun deaths among children, new research found that the number of teenagers who have handguns has gone up.  The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, found that Florida adolescent general handgun carrying increased by 65%, from 3.7% to 6.0%, from 2002 to 2022. Females, middle school-aged teens and white…

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Dallas exhibit honors African American veterans through powerful portraits

Dallas exhibit honors African American veterans through powerful portraits – CBS News Watch CBS News At Dallas College’s Cliff Gallery, “Honor Endures” showcases portraits by Keith Vinson and others that honor the lives, struggles, and strength of African American service members. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and…

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Face the Nation: Stoltenberg, Panels

Face the Nation: Stoltenberg, Panels – CBS News Watch CBS News Missed the second half of the show? The latest on…NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg tells “Face the Nation” that although far-right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently visited Moscow, “that doesn’t change the common decisions” the alliance has made regarding Ukraine, After President Biden’s…

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Deadly Texas floods raise questions about emergency alerts and whether staffing cuts affected forecasts and warnings

As the death toll climbs in central Texas from catastrophic flooding over the holiday weekend, many are wondering if the tragic event could have been prevented and who is to blame.  President Trump has declared a major disaster for the state of Texas following flood waters that have claimed more than 80 lives so far….

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Camp Mystic confirms 27 campers and counselors killed in Texas flooding

Rescues continue in Texas after deadly floods Rescues continue in central Texas after deadly flash floods force evacuations 03:25 At least 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic in Texas died in flash flooding, the camp announced Monday. Dozens of people have died in the flooding that struck Texas Hill Country on Friday. “Our hearts…

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