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Google Maps users in U.S. will see Gulf of Mexico renamed Gulf of America and Denali changed to Mount McKinley

CBS News Google Maps users in the United States can expect to see the body of water known for centuries as the Gulf of Mexico renamed the Gulf of America, aligning with the terms of President Trump's controversial executive order. Google also said Denali, a mountain in southern Alaska and North America's tallest peak, is going to be called Mount McKinley on its maps for those same users, reflecting the presidential mandate.

Monterrey Suffers Weeks-Long Water Cutoff Amid Drought

2 More Journalists Killed In Mexico, 10th & 11th Of The Year

CBS News Just as Mexican journalists prepared to protest the killing of a journalist last week, word came Monday that two more were shot to death in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz, raising to 11 the number of such killings in the country this year.

2 More Journalists Killed In Mexico, 10th & 11th Of The Year

Wreck Of Only Sunken Gulf Whaler Discovered 190 Years Later

Associated Press Roughly 15 years before Herman Melville introduced the world to Moby Dick, a whaling ship from Massachusetts sank near the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Wreck Of Only Sunken Gulf Whaler Discovered 190 Years Later

Associated Press Roughly 15 years before Herman Melville introduced the world to Moby Dick, a whaling ship from Massachusetts sank near the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Summer Heat Slowly Building Back Into Green Country

News On 6 The past week has been an outstanding break from the heat and humidity for Green Country! But expect a gradual return to more typical summer weather in the days ahead.

Summer Heat Slowly Building Back Into Green Country

News On 6 The past week has been an outstanding break from the heat and humidity for Green Country! But expect a gradual return to more typical summer weather in the days ahead.

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Closed Mississippi Beaches Due To Toxic Algae Hurting Local Businesses

News 9 With temperatures in the upper 90's Tuesday, it was a good day for a swim along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. But a toxic algae bloom has forced the state to close all coastal beaches for swimming. There's even a warning against eating local seafood.

Closed Mississippi Beaches Due To Toxic Algae Hurting Local Businesses

Oklahoma's Fishing Industry Pumps Millions Into State Economy

Tess Maune Oklahoma has more miles of shoreline than the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts combined, so with well over a million acres of water, our state is a premier place for folks who love to fish.

Oklahoma's Fishing Industry Pumps Millions Into State Economy

Tess Maune Oklahoma has more miles of shoreline than the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts combined, so with well over a million acres of water, our state is a premier place for folks who love to fish.

Oklahoma's Fishing Industry Pumps Millions Into State Economy

Tess Maune Oklahoma has more miles of shoreline than the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts combined, so with well over a million acres of water, our state is a premier place for folks who love to fish.

Oklahoma's Fishing Industry Pumps Millions Into State Economy

Tess Maune Oklahoma has more miles of shoreline than the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts combined, so with well over a million acres of water, our state is a premier place for folks who love to fish.

A Taste Of Spring Weather Returns To Green Country

Stephen Nehrenz

A major warm-up is on the way for our weekend! Outside of a few patches of fog or clouds this morning, we’ll have tons of sunshine for Saturday, with highs reaching into the upper 70s this afternoon.

A Taste Of Spring Weather Returns To Green Country

Stephen Nehrenz

Tropical Storm Gordon Moves Toward Gulf Coast

News On 6

Tropical Storm Gordon is continuing to strengthen and is expected to become a hurricane late Tuesday as it hits the central U.S. Gulf Coast, including Mississippi.

Tropical Storm Gordon Moves Toward Gulf Coast

News On 6

Tropical Storm Gordon is continuing to strengthen and is expected to become a hurricane late Tuesday as it hits the central U.S. Gulf Coast, including Mississippi.

Hot, Humid Friday Across Eastern Oklahoma

Alan Crone

It appears the mid-level ridge will expand today and Saturday across the state. After a few isolated showers or storms skirt across part of northern Oklahoma this morning, the ridge should shut things down for a while. This should keep the storm chances away from northeastern Oklahoma for the next few days and bring the heat and humidity back to the headlines.