Statue of Black member of Lewis and Clark expedition toppled
York was enslaved. The statue, in Portland, Oregon, was damaged. It was previously defaced in June.
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Wildfires rage amid extreme drought and heat
Extreme weather conditions continue to devastate the U.S., with 88 major wildfires blazing in 13 different states. Heavy monsoon rains are also causing multiple rescue operations in Arizona. Lilia Luciano has more.
The 5 largest burning wildfires in the U.S.
A total of 88 large fires are burning in the U.S. They have destroyed more than 1 million acres as of Saturday.
Wildfires scorching the West Coast create nationwide air pollution
The fires are blanketing much of the United States with noxious smoke affecting air quality and triggering health alerts.
Dry thunderstorms stoke Bootleg Fire's flames
The largest fire in the nation has grown powerful enough to affect the weather of surrounding areas.
Enormous Bootleg Fire sends smoke entire length of Oregon
It's the biggest in the U.S. and is among dozens in several parched Western states.
Heatwaves fuel wildfires in the West
More than 70 large wildfires are burning across ten states in the West, continuing a historic fire season fueled by sustained heatwaves and drought. Lilia Luciano has more.
Heatwaves continue to scorch the U.S.
Back-to-back heatwaves are continuing to scorch the U.S. as wildfires burn across the West. CBS meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has more on what's to come.
One dead, six wounded in Portland shooting
Police said at least seven people had been hit by gunfire, but added that it was possible that more shooting victims and potential witnesses may have left the scene without speaking to law enforcement.
Unstable weather will continue to fuel wildfire that's bigger than NYC
The blaze in Oregon has forced 2,000 people to evacuate and is threatening 5,000 buildings, including homes and smaller structures in an area just north of the California border.
Evacuations expanded as wildfires scorch West
Amid an outbreak of more than 70 large fires in the western U.S., there are fears that the Bootleg Fire in Oregon could merge with another blaze.
Largest wildfire in U.S. larger than size of NYC, just 7% contained
Officials believe the Bootleg Fire in Oregon won't be fully contained until the end of November.
More than 33,000 wildfires have broken out across the U.S.
The National Interagency Fire Center says the fires have burned 2 million acres — an area larger than the state of Delaware.
Large fires burning in Western states
Before even reaching peak fire season, a new record has already been set, with more than 33,000 fires scorching over 2 million acres this year. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano spoke to California residents and fire crews dealing with the new norm when it comes to battling flames in Western states.
Oregon wildfire becomes biggest in the nation
The Bootleg Fire, which started in Klamath County, has destroyed 54 structures and 21 homes.
Destruction grows from Western wildfires
Huge wildfires continue to grow in California and Oregon. Officials say the amount of acreage burned in California in 2021 is more than three times what it was for the same time last year, and 2020 was the worst year for wildfires in California history. Lilia Luciano reports.
Wildfires squeeze California power supply as Western U.S. bakes
Blistering heatwave smothers much of the West with triple-digit temps as crews battle raging fires in two states that have cut power lines to California.
2 firefighters killed as plane crashes while responding to wildfire
The aircraft was helping perform reconnaissance and command and control over the Cedar Basin Fire when it crashed.
Raging Bootleg Fire threatens vital Northern California power grid lines
The fast-growing wildfire has prompted mandatory evacuations, threatening about 3,000 homes.
Wildfires raging in the West
The Western U.S. continues to suffer through extreme heat that is causing wildfires in the region. Jeff Berardelli has more.
Hundreds of deaths blamed on heat wave in U.S. and Canada
About 100 deaths have been confirmed in the Western U.S., and Canada has reported nearly 500 sudden deaths.
Dozens of deaths blamed on record-setting heat wave
Canada, Washington and Oregon have reported dozens of deaths due to heat as temperatures slowly drop and the record-setting heat wave begins to ease. CBS News' Mola Lenghi has the latest on the sweltering temperatures. Then, CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with his forecast.
3rd day of record-breaking heat in Seattle
Washington state and Oregon continue to swelter under a historic heat wave, with multiple cities hitting new record-high temperatures. The heat is buckling roads and impacting public transportation. Lilia Luciano reports.
Parts of the Northwest facing dangerously high temperatures this weekend
A potential life-threatening heat wave is expected to hit parts of the Northwest this weekend. Atmospheric chemist Dr. Emily Fischer joined CBSN with more on what's fueling this unprecedented heat.
Deputy shoots and kills pet chimpanzee that attacked woman
PETA said it had warned state authorities that the woman had created a "ticking time bomb" by engaging in direct contact with a dangerous ape.
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