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Atlanta braces for heat wave
Atlanta residents are anticipating temperatures near 100 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend as a heat dome that shifted from the West covers parts of Georgia before moving north. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.
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Atlanta residents are anticipating temperatures near 100 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend as a heat dome that shifted from the West covers parts of Georgia before moving north. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.
Amid rising homelessness rates, city officials across nation are embracing rapid housing options emphasizing three factors: small, quick and cheap.
21-year-old Lauren Harden caught the biggest crevalle jack out of any woman in the state in nearly 50 years, officials said.
A 39-year-old suspect has been arrested after a bus hijacking incident in Atlanta.
Donald Trump is neck and neck with President Biden across the states which will likely determine the outcome of the 2024 election. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small speaks with Georgia voters about the race. Then, political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman join with analysis.
The skeletal remains of Maury-Ange Faith Martinez were found in January, several months after she was reported missing.
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
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Federal lawsuit claims supervisors at a General Mills plant engaged in years of racist acts against Black employees.
The city of Atlanta is still working to restore water for thousands affected by the main breaks that occurred on Friday. Many residents remain under boil water notices. CBS News' Dave Malkoff has the latest.
Critics say the true goal of the law is to stigmatize opposition and restrict debate ahead of parliamentary elections in October
A water main break in Atlanta has caused massive problems for the city. Water stopped flowing to the Atlanta's airport, the busiest in the world, and residents have not had clean water since Friday. Dave Malkoff reports.
Jose Ibarra pleaded not guilty to killing nursing student Laken Hope Riley on Friday in a Georgia court.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
Jenna Ellis, who served as a legal adviser to former President Trump during the 2020 election, cannot practice law in Colorado for three years.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis won her Democratic primary in Georgia Tuesday, setting up a matchup with Republican Courtney Kramer in the fall. Willis' reelection run comes as she faces scrutiny over her prosecution of former President Donald Trump and others in the state's 2020 election interference case. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more on Tuesday's primaries.
Voters in Georgia, Oregon, Kentucky and Idaho are casting their ballots Tuesday. Meanwhile, in California's 20th Congressional District, voters are choosing between two Republicans to fill former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's vacant seat. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall joins to preview the primary contests.
Ronald Yancey became the first Black graduate at Georgia Tech nearly 60 years ago. In May, he presented a degree from the school to his granddaughter.
President Biden made his pitch to Black voters in the battleground states of Georgia and Michigan over the weekend. During his commencement address at Morehouse, a historically Black college, the president said his heart is "broken" over Gaza. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Police in Savannah, Georgia, are investigating a shooting that injured 11 people in the city's downtown area late on Saturday night.
President Biden is hitting the campaign trail in Georgia this weekend and focusing his energy on outreach to Black voters. The president will speak with voters Sunday before delivering a commencement address at Morehouse College. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi to protest the law's passage.
All three victims were tortured and killed before their bodies were put into a 2010 Dodge Charger, authorities said.
Thousands of people in Georgia are worried about what they see as their government's effort to let the Caucasus nation "slowly become Russia."
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she acted on behalf of her Georgia constituents by triggering a motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Cracks in Israel's political unity are widening over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war against Hamas in Gaza.
A local rescuer in Greece says "it defies logic" that people are risking walks alone in such extreme heat.
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will mass pardon more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday
Jackson James Rice was set to become the first Caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic Games.
Surgeon general Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Three people were taken to area hospitals in critical condition and two others were transported in stable condition, Indianapolis police said.
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In an exclusive interview, Melinda French Gates stresses the critical role of women in the 2024 presidential election, revealing her likely endorsement.
A unique collaboration between hunters and researchers is helping to track ticks and the diseases they spread.
A dog suffered a venomous bite from a copperhead snake while on a hiking trail near New Haven, Connecticut. The animal is receiving medical treatment.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
In an exclusive interview, Melinda French Gates stresses the critical role of women in the 2024 presidential election, revealing her likely endorsement.
Three people were taken to area hospitals in critical condition and two others were transported in stable condition, Indianapolis police said.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Four major cities in California were included in a Chapman University study of housing affordability around the world.
Waffle House CEO said the restaurant chain will hike menu prices after its "single largest" investment in the company's workforce.
Amid rising homelessness rates, city officials across nation are embracing rapid housing options emphasizing three factors: small, quick and cheap.
Millions of Americans could owe money to the IRS on June 17, with fines for missing payment on the rise.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will mass pardon more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that state Rep. Carl Maughan violated professional standards while representing Bret Blevins in a crash that killed two men.
A new ad from President Biden's campaign is leaning into anti-Trump messaging and using the former president's legal issues against him.
Rep. Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said that he expects Speaker Mike Johnson to intervene if "improper" behavior occurs from new appointees Reps. Ronny Jackson and Scott Perry.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
A unique collaboration between hunters and researchers is helping to track ticks and the diseases they spread.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
There are millions today who owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health. But in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci, who combatted infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with Dr. Fauci, author of the memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service," about his role in countering indifference over the AIDS pandemic, and fighting misinformation about COVID-19.
Jaren Munari was born with just one undersized kidney. After years of watching him suffer from chronic kidney disease, his father donated an organ.
Jackson James Rice was set to become the first Caucasian to represent Tonga at an Olympic Games.
A local rescuer in Greece says "it defies logic" that people are risking walks alone in such extreme heat.
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cracks in Israel's political unity are widening over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war against Hamas in Gaza.
A passenger train car was left jutting into the air in India, wedged up by a freight train that slammed into it, killing at least 8 people.
Fresh from her historic Oscar nod, Lily Gladstone stars in the new movie "Fancy Dance," which she calls the "most important" story of her career.
Three-time host Ariana DeBose kicked off Broadway's biggest night at the 77th annual Tony Awards in New York City. Some familiar names from favorite movies and TV shows were among the big winners. Alicia Keys' semi-autobiographical "Hell's Kitchen" and "Stereophonic," a play based on a fictional band in the 70s, led the evening with 13 nominations each.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards.
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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.
A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens.
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May after investigating allegations that their keyboard activity was fake.
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
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A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
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Three people were taken to area hospitals in critical condition and two others were transported in stable condition, Indianapolis police said.
After the forensic findings were posted to Facebook, a woman reached out to investigators and said she believed she was the victim's missing mother.
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Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
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Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Firefighters are trying to contain the massive, wind-fueled Post Wildfire about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles that's been burning since Saturday. It's already the second California fire this year to exceed 14,000 acres with the season just underway. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Daniel Radcliffe picked up his first win while "The Outsiders" and "Stereophonic" took Best Musical and Best Play respectively at Sunday night's 2024 Tony Awards. Michael Paulson, theater reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News to recap Broadway's biggest night.
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Nigerian-born Adejoké Bakare celebrates a groundbreaking achievement, becoming the UK's first black female Michelin-starred chef and only the second in the world.
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