Scientists say people hit with 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
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Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
24-year-old hiker's body found in Texas' Big Bend National Park, officials say
Searchers found the body of a 24-year-old hiker on a rugged trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas Monday, the National Park Service says. The person's identity wasn't released.
Why U.S. is seeing record-high October temps
In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking a closer look at these records and how climate change is heating up trick or treating.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
Death Valley National Park just had its hottest summer on record
The average temperature from June to August was 104.5 degrees, breaking previous records of 104.2 degrees, set in 2021 and 2018.
Phoenix hits 100 degrees Fahrenheit for a record 100th straight day
The city hit its 100th straight day with at least 100 degree temperatures, far surpassing the record of 76 days in a row set back in 1993.
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.
Millions under alerts from heat wave
A late-summer heat wave is putting roughly 55 million Americans under alerts. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more from New Jersey.
Schools impacted by dangerous heat wave
About 50 million Americans are under heat warnings and advisories Wednesday as nearly two dozen cities could see record highs, with temperatures in the triple digits. As a new academic year begins, schools are already being impacted by this intense heat wave.
Maps show where late-summer heat wave will impact millions in U.S.
More than 60 million people were under heat alerts Tuesday as a scorching heat wave blanketed the Midwest.
Student athletes are at risk for heat stroke, but these tips can save lives
A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes. Here's what experts say.
Heat-related deaths are on the rise, according to new study
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
More Americans having to choose between food and energy bills
A growing number of Americans face energy poverty, struggling to afford to heat or cool their home. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm.
July was hottest on record, and 2024 is likely to top charts, NOAA says
NOAA forecasters say there's a 77% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year on record, after July marked the 14th consecutive monthly record.
New study estimates 47,000 heat-related deaths in Europe last year
Researchers say this is the second-highest heat related mortality burden in the last decade, following 2022 when an estimated 60,000 people in Europe died due to heat.
Extreme heat affects millions of workers. Will new proposed rules bring relief?
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections.
How to keep pets safe during the summer heat
Expert tips to keep your pets safe this summer as temperatures soar across the U.S.
Park Fire breaks another California record
The devastating Park Fire in California is now the fourth-largest wildfire in the state's history. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy is in Los Angeles with more.
Heat to hinder Park Fire containment efforts
As of Wednesday evening, California's Park Fire has grown to more than 389,000 acres and is only 18% contained. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has been following the developments.
Death Valley tourist gets severe burns hiking sand dunes in 123-degree heat
A man got severe burns from walking barefoot on sand dunes in Death Valley, where air temperatures were 123 degrees and the ground was much hotter.
Lightning strikes in Greece start fires, kill cattle amid heat wave
Dangerous heat has posed a threat around the world this year.
Study: Climate change is making days longer
This summer millions of people have experienced the fact that climate change is making our days hotter, but new research shows it is also making them longer. CBS News' Lana Zak explains.
NASA map captures extent of punishing heat in U.S.
The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves.
Trump promises executive order to lower cost of medications
In a Truth Social post, President Trump promises to sign an executive order to lower the cost of medications.
Qatar to donate jet for Trump to use as a presidential plane, sources say
The gift comes comes as President Trump heads to Qatar as part of his first international trip of his second term.
Edan Alexander, U.S. citizen taken hostage on Oct. 7, will be released, Hamas says
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
First group of White South Africans granted refugee status depart to U.S.
President Trump had issued an executive order directing officials to use the U.S. refugee program to resettle White South Africans.
Crime rings using stolen identities to steal money from U.S. government
The U.S. government loses hundreds of billions to fraud each year, with criminals using stolen identities to make unemployment claims and target disaster funding.
Bessent says "substantial progress" made in China tariff talks
Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a weekend of prolonged negotiations.
Jeanine Pirro's nomination as top D.C. prosecutor gets mixed reaction
The selection of Jeanine Pirro, an ardent loyalist of President Trump and a cable news fixture who spread claims of a rigged 2020 election, has already triggered a wave of criticism from Democrats
U.S. suspends importation of live cattle from Mexico over screwworm pest
The screwworm is a larva of the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly that can invade the tissues of any warm-blooded animal, including humans.
Amber Heard announces birth of twins in Mother's Day post
Amber Heard revealed Sunday that she is now a mother of three after welcoming twins, daughter Agnes and son Ocean.
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Trump promises executive order to lower cost of medications
In a Truth Social post, President Trump promises to sign an executive order to lower the cost of medications.
U.S. suspends importation of live cattle from Mexico over screwworm pest
The screwworm is a larva of the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly that can invade the tissues of any warm-blooded animal, including humans.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 11, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, United CEO Scott Kirby and Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago join Ed O'Keefe.
Chicago's Cardinal Cupich says Pope Leo XIV is "going to be a voice" on global issues
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, said he expects Pope Leo XIV "feels an obligation," to speak to what he called the issues of the day, amid "real challenges globally."
United Airlines CEO says "this is the most optimistic I've been" about FAA reform
"We've turned the corner, and we have the commitment," United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said of reforms to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Small business owners on damage from Trump's tariffs
President Trump's sudden and unpredictable tariffs have caused tremendous concerns among small business owners, whose livelihoods are now in jeopardy.
Why the U.S.-U.K. trade deal may not be as good as it sounds
President Trump says a new U.S. trade pact with the U.K. can serve as the basis for more trade deals. Economists say that could be a problem.
Chinese exports plunge as U.S. retailers cancel orders over tariffs
Amid steep levies, shipments from China to the U.S. plunged in April, with Chinese exports rerouted to other countries.
Stocks tread water as Wall Street awaits key U.S.-China meeting
Trading was mixed Friday as concerns about the U.S. economy offset signs that the Trump administration will de-esclate its trade war.
Fired CPSC commissioner tells President Trump, "See you in court"
Rich Trumka says he was fired from the Consumer Product Safety Commission after refusing to allow DOGE into the agency.
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Trump promises executive order to lower cost of medications
In a Truth Social post, President Trump promises to sign an executive order to lower the cost of medications.
Jeanine Pirro's nomination as top D.C. prosecutor gets mixed reaction
The selection of Jeanine Pirro, an ardent loyalist of President Trump and a cable news fixture who spread claims of a rigged 2020 election, has already triggered a wave of criticism from Democrats
Newark Airport suffers third system outage in less than 2 weeks
Yet another equipment outage at Newark Liberty International Airport caused widespread delays on Sunday.
First group of White South Africans granted refugee status depart to U.S.
President Trump had issued an executive order directing officials to use the U.S. refugee program to resettle White South Africans.
Qatar to donate jet for Trump to use as a presidential plane, sources say
The gift comes comes as President Trump heads to Qatar as part of his first international trip of his second term.
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Influencer helps fight against some food dyes
This week, the FDA approved three new natural food color additives, a big step in the Trump administration's push to phase out petroleum-based dyes. Adam Yamaguchi has the story.
Their 3 kids kept getting sick. A new gene therapy offered hope
Alicia and Jon Langenhop's three children were each diagnosed with a rare disorder. A clinical trial was "a no-brainer."
FDA approves 3 food colors from natural sources. Here's what they are.
Galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract and calcium phosphate are three food colors from natural sources the FDA has approved for use in food.
HHS moving to fire probationary employees again, officials say
Many probationary workers at the Department of Health and Human Services had been put on paid leave amid court battles with the Trump administration.
FDA issues warning against "gas station heroin" tianeptine
The FDA is warning the public about "gas station heroin," or products that contain tianeptine, an opioid alternative prescribed as an antidepressant in some countries.
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U.S. suspends importation of live cattle from Mexico over screwworm pest
The screwworm is a larva of the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly that can invade the tissues of any warm-blooded animal, including humans.
Argentina's Supreme Court finds archives linked to the Nazi regime
The Argentine Supreme Court has found documentation associated with the Nazi regime among its archives including propaganda materia.
First group of White South Africans granted refugee status depart to U.S.
President Trump had issued an executive order directing officials to use the U.S. refugee program to resettle White South Africans.
Edan Alexander, U.S. citizen taken hostage on Oct. 7, will be released, Hamas says
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by clashes in Kashmir after U.S.-led deal
India says its strikes into Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Pakistan on Wednesday killed more than 100 militants.
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Amber Heard announces birth of twins in Mother's Day post
Amber Heard revealed Sunday that she is now a mother of three after welcoming twins, daughter Agnes and son Ocean.
Barry Diller on baring his soul in new memoir, "Who Knew"
In his combination business memoir and personal journey, the former media exec opens up about topics he had vowed never to talk about, including his early relations with men, as well as his decades-long relationship with designer Diane von Furstenberg.
Extended interview: Barry Diller
In his new book, “Who Knew,” former television, film and media executive Barry Diller writes of his remarkable business career, while also revealing the sexuality that he kept secret from an early age. In this web exclusive, Diller sits down with correspondent Tracy Smith to talk about why he thought revealing his sexuality would be “dangerous”; his early days at William Morris; his decades-long relationship with fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg; and the process of writing a memoir, in which he would “pull the stitches” of memory.
Barry Diller on baring his soul in new memoir, "Who Knew"
In his new book, a combination business memoir and personal journey titled "Who Knew," former television, movie and media executive Barry Diller opens up about topics he says he had vowed never to talk about in public, including his early relationships with men, as well as his decades-long relationship and 24-year-marriage to fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. Diller tells correspondent Tracy Smith he refused to open up about his private life previously because, "I think I was a coward."
Creating art from trash
Environmental artist Tom Deininger's works represent a menagerie of wildlife recreated in life-like detail. But each of his pieces is made of discarded objects – everything from trash to childhood toys – that are discernable when viewed from a certain angle. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with Deininger about perspectives on his trash-centric art, and raising awareness about the human threats to endangered species.
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The road toward more driverless cars
Waymo operates self-driving taxis in four cities, and is soon expanding to a dozen more, as Tesla and Amazon have had delays with their robo-taxi services. But the Google-owned Waymo must still overcome resistance from the public over stepping into an autonomous vehicle. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the company is trying to avoid bumps in the road.
Extended interview: Bill Gates
In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Bill Gates opens up about the end of his career, the future of artificial intelligence, the eventual closing of his foundation, President Trump and more.
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.
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5 highlights from Bill Gates' interview with "CBS Mornings"
Bill Gates revealed his plan to give away virtually all of his wealth in an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil and criticized the Trump administration's aid cuts. Here are some standout moments.
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Bill Gates explains why he's giving away virtually all of his wealth
Bill Gates says $200 billion spent over the next 20 years will go toward causes to help save and improve lives around the world. He also criticized the Trump administration's cuts to aid, saying they could lead to more child deaths.
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Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring.
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Survivor's testimony key in helping convict ex-boyfriend of murder
C.C. Opanowski says it's still difficult to process the fact that a person she once loved was convicted of murder. She hopes that others can learn from her story.
Why an oral surgeon became a murder suspect in girlfriend's death
Sarah Harris' mother believes Dr. James Ryan dominated every aspect of her daughter's life, brought her powerful habit-forming drugs, and is therefore responsible for her death.
4 people, including 3 teens, shot on SEPTA bus in Fairmount Park, police say
It was a traumatizing ride for dozens of people on board SEPTA's Route 15 bus when police say a man pulled a gun from his bag and started shooting at passengers.
Retired IRS agent gets 12 years for scamming elderly California woman out of life savings
A retired IRS agent from Southern California has been sentenced to state prison after she was convicted of defrauding an elderly San Francisco Bay Area woman out of $1 million in life savings.
Oregon cold-case likely linked to notorious California serial killer 45 years later
Randy Kraft, who has been dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," is the only person under investigation for the 1980 killing, Oregon police said.
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Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
When, where to see Eta Aquariid meteors as the shower peaks this month
Meteors from the Eta Aquariids, known for their speed and created from space debris originating from Halley's comet, will zoom across the sky as the shower peaks.
Astronaut joins all-female spacewalk 6 years after missing out
An astronaut who missed out on the first all-female spacewalk is getting her chance six years later.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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The "Oscars of Garbage"
Sanitation workers from across the country converged on Las Vegas last week for what's been dubbed "the Oscars of Garbage." Itay Hod took a ride with one of this year's nominees.
American Catholics react to Pope Leo XIV
Faithfuls across the U.S. turned out to share the first Sunday mass with the first American pope in Catholic Church history. Omar Villafranca reports.
Western journalist still working in Russia
Elizabeth Palmer shares the story of the BBC's Steve Rosenberg, who has continued to report from Russia in the face of the Kremlin's efforts to control narratives.
Pope Leo XIV gives first Sunday address
In his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV called for a just peace in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages. Chris Livesay has more.
Qatar giving Trump a new plane, sources say
President Trump may be getting a new ride from the royal family of Qatar. It's a luxury Boeing 747-8 and news of the plan is raising concerns. Willie James Inman is at the White House with details.