Crews working to contain U.S. wildfires
Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the latest.
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Dangerous temperatures scorch Northeast
More than 52 million people were under heat advisories Wednesday from the Midwest to the Northeast, with some schools forced to dismiss students early as a precaution. Lilia Luciano reports.
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Severe storms, heavy rains in Connecticut
Severe weather slammed the Northeast, causing flooding, road damage and mudslides. In Connecticut, some roads collapsed under the weight of flash floods. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports from Sandy Hook, and CBS News meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest weather forecast.
Debby remnants disrupt flights in Northeast
The remnants of Debby made their way north Friday, dumping heavy rain that's caused severe flash floods in the region. The severe rainfall has forced many flight delays in the Northeast. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more from Newark Liberty International Airport.
Debby devastating rain floods Northeast
Debby, the weather system that slammed Florida as a Category 1 hurricane and then lingered around the Carolinas as a tropical storm, flooding thousands, is now threatening the Northeast. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes looks at the damage in Wilmington, Delaware, where a tornado tore through a neighborhood.
Debby to bring heavy rain to Northeast
Debby made its second landfall in South Carolina as a tropical storm Thursday before weakening to a tropical depression later in the day. The system is expected to bring heavy rain and possible flooding to the northeast by the weekend. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports on the damage in the Palmetto State.
Debby regaining strength over Atlantic
Tropical Storm Debby is being blamed for at least five weather-related deaths in the U.S. as flooding risks are increasing for inland cities in the Carolinas. CBS News' Cristian Benavides breaks down the fears of more flooding, CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest weather forecast, and CBS News New York meteorologist Tony Sadiku previews what the Norheast can expect from Debby.
States work to clear Debby aftermath
Tropical Storm Debby is moving north after dropping huge amounts of rain on parts of the Southeast. President Biden has authorized emergency declarations from the governors of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has the latest from Savannah, Georgia.
Tropical Storm Debby making its way northeast
Tropical Storm Debby is making its way north to the Georgia and South Carolina coasts. Both state's governors have declared states of emergency to prepare for heavy rains and severe floods. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has the latest from Savannah, Georgia.
Intense heat wave hits Northeast
The sweltering heat hasn't let up for most of the country, as nearly 120 million Americans remain under heat alerts. The feels-like temperatures in multiple cities in the Northeast region of the U.S. topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday. CBS News' Tom Hanson is in New York City, where temperatures soared into the 90s.
Remnants of Beryl swamping parts of Northeast
What was once Hurricane Beryl is still wreaking havoc as it tracks up the Northeast United States, bringing flooding and severe, tornado-producing weather with it. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson is in Waterbury, Vermont, with a report on some of the flooding.
Temps to exceed 90 degrees for parts of U.S.
Millions of Americans remain under some heat alert or advisory as extreme temperatures grip much of the country. Temperatures in several East Coast cities topped 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and it could be days before things cool down. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Northeast broils under brutal heat wave
A heat dome continued to stifle a large portion of the U.S. Wednesday, with the Northeast experiencing unusually high temperatures. Burlington, Vermont, was almost 10 degrees hotter than Miami, while Caribou in northeastern Maine saw a record 103 degrees. Lilia Luciano has more.
Temperatures soar across Northeast
As a heat dome brings dangerous temperatures to the Northeast, 911 switchboards across Massachusetts were temporarily disrupted by a statewide outage Tuesday, while New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a heat emergency, activating the National Guard in at least two cities to assist. Nikki Battiste reports.
Heat wave puts millions at risk in U.S.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week, with at least 265 million people expected to experience temperatures above 90 degrees across the country. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has more.
East Coast braces for invasive flying spiders
The cicadas have already taken over parts of the U.S., and they may soon have some eight-legged company. Giant flying "Joro" spiders are expected to swing into the East Coast later this summer. David Coyle, assistant professor of forest health and invasive species at Clemson University, joins CBS News to explain what to know about the arachnids.
Venomous flying spiders with 4-inch legs spread across East Coast
"It is a matter of when, not if" the spiders are set to arrive, experts say, and it could happen any day now.
Eclipse travel fuels tourism for some cities
Millions of people are expected to travel to witness Monday's solar eclipse, whose path of totality will arc from Texas to the Northeast. All that travel is making a big difference for cities and local businesses.
Earthquake maps show where seismic activity shook the Northeast
People in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and other areas of the Northeast, from Baltimore up through New England, felt the shaking from a 4.8 magnitude earthquake.
Earthquake hits New Jersey, NYC
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake centered in Lebanon, New Jersey, rattled homes Friday morning. Tremors were felt throughout the Northeast U.S. CBS News New York's John Elliott anchored live coverage.
Kentucky under state of emergency amid storms
A massive storm system is leaving behind a trail of damage as it moves through parts of the Midwest and Northeast. Justin Michaels from The Weather Channel has the latest.
Northeast digging out after winter storm
A winter storm blanketed parts of the Northeast with several inches of snow Tuesday. CBS News' Lana Zak reports from New York.
Winter storm dumps snow across the Northeast
Parts of the Northeast are facing heavy snow, gusty winds and moderate coastal flooding as a nor'easter impacts millions Tuesday. CBS News' Lana Zak is watching the weather from New York City's Central Park.
Severe winter storm hits the Northeast
A powerful winter storm is unleashing its fury across the Northeast, with over 45 million people in its path facing heavy snowfall and fierce winds.
Judge postpones Trump's New York "hush money" sentencing
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress? He says he won't.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, jury says
The Dublin jury awarded the woman nearly $257,000 for her lawsuit that claimed Conor McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her on Dec. 9, 2018
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Supreme Court tosses Facebook appeal in shareholder lawsuit
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools
The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.
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Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Supreme Court takes up FCC fund dispute over subsidies for rural telecom services
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
Former cyber czar urges vigilance: "It's not the attackers… it's us"
A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.
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Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
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Supreme Court takes up FCC fund dispute over subsidies for rural telecom services
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Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Women leaders face 30 types of bias in the workforce, research finds
Women report encountering a wide range of biases unrelated to performance or experience that can stunt their careers, new research finds.
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Supreme Court takes up FCC fund dispute over subsidies for rural telecom services
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
Former cyber czar urges vigilance: "It's not the attackers… it's us"
A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.
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Judge postpones Trump's New York "hush money" sentencing
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Supreme Court tosses Facebook appeal in shareholder lawsuit
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E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water
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Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Anti-fraud efforts meet real-world test during ACA enrollment period
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
Life expectancy gap in the U.S. widens to 20 years: "Truly alarming"
Life expectancy in the United States varies by more than 20 years depending on race and ethnicity and where you live, according to new research.
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AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, Irish civil jury says
The Dublin jury awarded the woman nearly $257,000 for her lawsuit that claimed Conor McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her on Dec. 9, 2018
Frenchman jailed for teen daughter's rape, inviting others to join abuse
A 38-year-old man has been jailed in France for raping his teenage daughter for years and inviting other men, many of them much older, to join in the abuse.
4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
4 U.N. peacekeepers wounded as Israel, Hezbollah clash in Lebanon
Four Italian soldiers were lightly wounded amid clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
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"Sunday Morning" 2024 "Food Issue" recipe index
Delicious menu suggestions from top chefs, cookbook authors, food writers, restaurateurs, and the editors of Food & Wine magazine.
Ridley Scott on returning for "Gladiator II": "I kept thinking about it"
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
Ridley Scott on his vision for "Gladiator II"
Nearly 25 years after the original "Gladiator" won five Academy Awards, Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," out Nov. 22. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director about bringing his epic vision back to life.
Melissa Etheridge to perform at NWSL Championship
Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge will sing the national anthem at the 2024 NWSL Championship in Kansas City. Known for her hit "Come to My Window," Etheridge shares her excitement about the honor and the big game.
Connie Nielsen on returning to "Gladiator" after 24 years
Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.
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AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Australia could ban social media for kids
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Bitcoin hovers around $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
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Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
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U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
84-year-old Texas man accused of killing roommate and her dog
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
Georgia woman convicted of killing her toddler gets life in prison
Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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Summer music heats up 2024
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NATO emergency meeting on Russia Missile
A new missile launched by Russia toward Ukraine is alarming NATO, which will now hold an emergency meeting with Ukraine to discuss the developments. CBS News' Charlie DAgata has the latest news.
Breaking down the Trump sentencing delay
President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing scheduled for the end of November has been delayed in the "hush money" trial. CBS News' Graham Kates and Caroline Pelosi break down the legal reasons behind the court's decision.
What to know about the NWSL finals
The National Women's Soccer League Championship will occur between the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell reports.
Humans in the Loop I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Lesley Stahl reports on the growing market of “humans in the loop” — workers around the world who help train AI for big American tech companies. They say they face poor working conditions, low pay, and under treated psychological trauma. Sunday.
Texas approves Bible-based curriculum
The Texas State Board of Education voted to incorporate Bible teachings in certain grades of public grade schools. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest on the controversial decision.