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Oil spill off Louisiana's Gulf Coast raises alarm as DOGE cuts may threaten response efforts

Oil spill off Louisiana's Gulf Coast raises alarm as DOGE cuts may threaten response efforts

CBS News Former federal disaster response specialists and national environmental groups warn that DOGE job cuts may hamper the response to a major oil spill off Louisiana's Gulf Coast this week, a leak that is fast contaminating marshlands and threatening vital wildlife habitats and fisheries.

The US agency that monitors weather will cut another 1,000 jobs, AP sources say

The US agency that monitors weather will cut another 1,000 jobs, AP sources say

Associated Press The Trump administration plans to lay off more workers at NOAA, affecting its weather, ocean, and fisheries services, following previous cuts that have reduced its workforce by nearly 25% since January.

Maps Show Track Of Hurricane Milton As It Makes Landfall In Florida

Maps Show Track Of Hurricane Milton As It Makes Landfall In Florida

CBS News Hurricane Milton surged back up to a Category 5 then dropped down to Category 3 Wednesday, with forecasts showing it on a path to hit Florida's west-central Gulf Coast near Sarasota Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical Storm Ernesto Forecast To Become Hurricane, Passing Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Ernesto Forecast To Become Hurricane, Passing Puerto Rico

CBS News Tropical Storm Ernesto was on its way to the Virgin Islands Tuesday afternoon, gaining strength as it swirled in the Atlantic Ocean, just days after Debby finished its trek along the U.S. East Coast. Ernesto is expected to hit near or over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Tuesday evening and become a hurricane while passing northeast of Puerto Rico later during the night, the National Hurricane Center says.

Video Shows Whale Capsizing Boat Off New Hampshire Coast, Fisherman Rescued

Video Shows Whale Capsizing Boat Off New Hampshire Coast, Fisherman Rescued

CBS News An incredible video captured the moment a whale capsized a boat off the coast of New Hampshire Tuesday, sending two men flying into the ocean. Two teenagers nearby, one who recorded the video, came to their immediate rescue.

'Emotional Rollercoaster': Communities Grapple With Tornado Impact Long After Attention Fades

'Emotional Rollercoaster': Communities Grapple With Tornado Impact Long After Attention Fades

CBS News A powerful tornado ripped through Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in May, leaving a trail of destruction behind it. Two and half months later, pieces of crushed homes, downed trees and other debris still litter the ground.

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Strong Solar Storm Hits Earth, Could Disrupt Communications And Produce Northern Lights In US

Strong Solar Storm Hits Earth, Could Disrupt Communications And Produce Northern Lights In US

Associated Press An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications.

Strong Solar Storm Hits Earth, Could Disrupt Communications And Produce Northern Lights In US

Strong Solar Storm Hits Earth, Could Disrupt Communications And Produce Northern Lights In US

Associated Press An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications.

House Passes 'Weather Act', But Will The Legislation Pass Through The Senate?

House Passes 'Weather Act', But Will The Legislation Pass Through The Senate?

Alex Cameron As Oklahomans rebound from this latest round of severe storms, Congress is moving legislation intended to improve weather forecasters’ ability to predict them. The Weather Act passed the House last week with strong, but not unanimous, support from the Oklahoma delegation.

House Passes 'Weather Act', But Will The Legislation Pass Through The Senate?

House Passes 'Weather Act', But Will The Legislation Pass Through The Senate?

Alex Cameron As Oklahomans rebound from this latest round of severe storms, Congress is moving legislation intended to improve weather forecasters’ ability to predict them. The Weather Act passed the House last week with strong, but not unanimous, support from the Oklahoma delegation.

How Drone Technology Is Helping Scientists Study, Track Severe Weather

How Drone Technology Is Helping Scientists Study, Track Severe Weather

News On 6 Scientists at NOAA and the University of Oklahoma are using drones to learn more about how severe weather forms. News On 6's Stephen Nehrenz took a trip to Norman for an up-close look at the high-flying research.

How Drone Technology Is Helping Scientists Study, Track Severe Weather

How Drone Technology Is Helping Scientists Study, Track Severe Weather

News On 6 Scientists at NOAA and the University of Oklahoma are using drones to learn more about how severe weather forms. News On 6's Stephen Nehrenz took a trip to Norman for an up-close look at the high-flying research.

US Sets Record For Billion-Dollar Weather And Climate Disasters

US Sets Record For Billion-Dollar Weather And Climate Disasters

CBS News There have been 23 climate catastrophes and weather events costing at least $1 billion as of the end of August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Monday. This year's disasters have so far cost more than $57.6 billion and killed 253 people.

US Sets Record For Billion-Dollar Weather And Climate Disasters

US Sets Record For Billion-Dollar Weather And Climate Disasters

CBS News There have been 23 climate catastrophes and weather events costing at least $1 billion as of the end of August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Monday. This year's disasters have so far cost more than $57.6 billion and killed 253 people.

Biden Looks To Provide Relief From Extreme Heat As Record High Temperatures Persist Across The U.S.

Biden Looks To Provide Relief From Extreme Heat As Record High Temperatures Persist Across The U.S.

News On 6 With heat waves spreading across the United States, President Joe Biden on Thursday announced new steps to protect workers — including a hazard alert notifying employers and employees about ways to stay protected from extreme heat — as well as measures to improve weather forecasts and make drinking water more accessible.

Biden Looks To Provide Relief From Extreme Heat As Record High Temperatures Persist Across The U.S.

Biden Looks To Provide Relief From Extreme Heat As Record High Temperatures Persist Across The U.S.

News On 6 With heat waves spreading across the United States, President Joe Biden on Thursday announced new steps to protect workers — including a hazard alert notifying employers and employees about ways to stay protected from extreme heat — as well as measures to improve weather forecasts and make drinking water more accessible.

Okla. Rep. Frank Lucas Pushes For NOAA To Be Independent Agency

Okla. Rep. Frank Lucas Pushes For NOAA To Be Independent Agency

Alex Cameron The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, better known by its acronym NOAA, has been part of the U.S. Commerce Department since its establishment by executive order in 1970. But a member of the Oklahoma congressional delegation is trying to change that.

Okla. Rep. Frank Lucas Pushes For NOAA To Be Independent Agency

Okla. Rep. Frank Lucas Pushes For NOAA To Be Independent Agency

Alex Cameron The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, better known by its acronym NOAA, has been part of the U.S. Commerce Department since its establishment by executive order in 1970. But a member of the Oklahoma congressional delegation is trying to change that.

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Phoenix Sets Another Heat Record As Southern Heat Wave Continues

Phoenix Sets Another Heat Record As Southern Heat Wave Continues

News On 6 Phoenix's relentless streak of dangerously hot days has smashed a record for major U.S. cities on Tuesday, the 19th straight day the desert city saw temperatures soar to 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more.

Phoenix Sets Another Heat Record As Southern Heat Wave Continues

Phoenix Sets Another Heat Record As Southern Heat Wave Continues

News On 6 Phoenix's relentless streak of dangerously hot days has smashed a record for major U.S. cities on Tuesday, the 19th straight day the desert city saw temperatures soar to 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more.

Phoenix, Arizona, Swelters From Heat That Will Break Record For American Cities

Phoenix, Arizona, Swelters From Heat That Will Break Record For American Cities

Associated Press Phoenix’s relentless streak of dangerously hot days was finally poised to smash a record for major U.S. cities on Tuesday, the 19th straight day the desert city was to see temperatures soar to 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 C) or more.

Phoenix, Arizona, Swelters From Heat That Will Break Record For American Cities

Phoenix, Arizona, Swelters From Heat That Will Break Record For American Cities

Associated Press Phoenix’s relentless streak of dangerously hot days was finally poised to smash a record for major U.S. cities on Tuesday, the 19th straight day the desert city was to see temperatures soar to 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 C) or more.

Death Valley Hits Near-Record High Temperatures

Death Valley Hits Near-Record High Temperatures

Associated Press Long the hottest place on Earth, Death Valley put a sizzling exclamation point Sunday on a record warm summer that is baking nearly the entire globe by flirting with some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded, meteorologists said.

Death Valley Hits Near-Record High Temperatures

Death Valley Hits Near-Record High Temperatures

Associated Press Long the hottest place on Earth, Death Valley put a sizzling exclamation point Sunday on a record warm summer that is baking nearly the entire globe by flirting with some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded, meteorologists said.

How To Prevent Wildfire Smoke? Scientists Say More Fires May Be The Answer

How To Prevent Wildfire Smoke? Scientists Say More Fires May Be The Answer

News On 6 Dangerous smoke from wildfires is no longer affecting just the western United States.

How To Prevent Wildfire Smoke? Scientists Say More Fires May Be The Answer

How To Prevent Wildfire Smoke? Scientists Say More Fires May Be The Answer

News On 6 Dangerous smoke from wildfires is no longer affecting just the western United States.

Monday Was Earth's Hottest Day On Record, Initial Measurements Show

Monday Was Earth's Hottest Day On Record, Initial Measurements Show

CBS News Monday was the world's hottest day on record, exceeding an average of 62.6 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time, according to initial measurements taken on Tuesday by U.S. meteorologists.

Monday Was Earth's Hottest Day On Record, Initial Measurements Show

Monday Was Earth's Hottest Day On Record, Initial Measurements Show

CBS News Monday was the world's hottest day on record, exceeding an average of 62.6 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time, according to initial measurements taken on Tuesday by U.S. meteorologists.

Implosion-Like Sound Detected Just Hours Into Titan Sub's Voyage, Navy Says

Implosion-Like Sound Detected Just Hours Into Titan Sub's Voyage, Navy Says

CBS News After days of searching for the submersible that went missing in the Atlantic Ocean as it transported five people to view the wreckage of the Titanic, officials said its fate is no longer a mystery: it imploded in the depths of the sea, apparently within hours after starting its descent.

Implosion-Like Sound Detected Just Hours Into Titan Sub's Voyage, Navy Says

Implosion-Like Sound Detected Just Hours Into Titan Sub's Voyage, Navy Says

CBS News After days of searching for the submersible that went missing in the Atlantic Ocean as it transported five people to view the wreckage of the Titanic, officials said its fate is no longer a mystery: it imploded in the depths of the sea, apparently within hours after starting its descent.

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A pattern change brings pleasant weekend weather

A pattern change brings pleasant weekend weather

News On 6 Oklahoma will enjoy pleasant weather through the weekend with mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. A warming trend begins early next week, with highs reaching the upper 80s and heat index values nearing the 90s. By late next week, storm chances return with the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms into next weekend.

A pattern change brings pleasant weekend weather

A pattern change brings pleasant weekend weather

News On 6 Oklahoma will enjoy pleasant weather through the weekend with mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. A warming trend begins early next week, with highs reaching the upper 80s and heat index values nearing the 90s. By late next week, storm chances return with the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms into next weekend.

Holy Family holds Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate new pope

Holy Family holds Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate new pope

Sam Carrico As Catholics around the world celebrate the new pope, Tulsans are coming together to pray. Holy Family Cathedral held a Mass of Thanksgiving downtown Friday night. Attendees tell News On 6's Sam Carrico what this moment means to them.

Holy Family holds Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate new pope

Holy Family holds Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate new pope

Sam Carrico As Catholics around the world celebrate the new pope, Tulsans are coming together to pray. Holy Family Cathedral held a Mass of Thanksgiving downtown Friday night. Attendees tell News On 6's Sam Carrico what this moment means to them.

Almost every home in Vera soon online with high-speed internet

Almost every home in Vera soon online with high-speed internet

Seth Becker With $4.5 million in funding, Washington and Osage counties are adding high-speed internet access to 250 local homes and businesses, part of Oklahoma's statewide digital gap closure.

Almost every home in Vera soon online with high-speed internet

Almost every home in Vera soon online with high-speed internet

Seth Becker With $4.5 million in funding, Washington and Osage counties are adding high-speed internet access to 250 local homes and businesses, part of Oklahoma's statewide digital gap closure.

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A pattern change brings pleasant weekend weather

A pattern change brings pleasant weekend weather

News On 6 Oklahoma will enjoy pleasant weather through the weekend with mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. A warming trend begins early next week, with highs reaching the upper 80s and heat index values nearing the 90s. By late next week, storm chances return with the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms into next weekend.

Holy Family holds Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate new pope

Holy Family holds Mass of Thanksgiving to celebrate new pope

Sam Carrico As Catholics around the world celebrate the new pope, Tulsans are coming together to pray. Holy Family Cathedral held a Mass of Thanksgiving downtown Friday night. Attendees tell News On 6's Sam Carrico what this moment means to them.

Almost every home in Vera soon online with high-speed internet

Almost every home in Vera soon online with high-speed internet

Seth Becker With $4.5 million in funding, Washington and Osage counties are adding high-speed internet access to 250 local homes and businesses, part of Oklahoma's statewide digital gap closure.

Oklahoma lake recreation areas closed during high water, staffing shortage

Oklahoma lake recreation areas closed during high water, staffing shortage

Emory Bryan High water and a lack of staff are forcing some cancellations at lakeside recreation areas in Oklahoma, but water levels are improving quickly.

Students take to the skies for Okmulgee High School aviation program

Students take to the skies for Okmulgee High School aviation program

Ryan Gillin Across the state, many schools have implemented aviation programs to prepare their students for future careers, including Okmulgee High School. Students enrolled in the program gathered at the regional airport to cap off their year of learning.

Thunder Report: Thunder ready for first road game of Round 2

Thunder Report: Thunder ready for first road game of Round 2

Steve McGehee Western Conference semifinals: Thunder gear up for a tough match against the Nuggets in Ball Arena in Denver. Confidence high following their impressive game 2 win.

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