Death toll keeps rising in Hong Kong apartment blaze; more arrests made
Hong Kong authorities say almost 130 people have been confirmed dead in the massive fire that charred an apartment complex and took two days to put out.
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Hong Kong authorities say almost 130 people have been confirmed dead in the massive fire that charred an apartment complex and took two days to put out.
A deadly blaze ripped through bamboo scaffolding on a multi-tower housing estate in Hong Kong, killing dozens of people and leaving hundreds more missing.
Washington state and Oregon forest and fire officials say Trump funding cuts make wildfire prevention planning a challenge.
Economic toll from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in U.S. last year and were above average globally.
Officials in Kenya say the man accused of killing Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by setting her on fire has died of his own burns.
The probe covers more than 781,000 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles from the 2021 through 2023 model years.
Officials in Uganda say Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died in a Kenyan hospital four days after she was allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.
Authorities in Portland say an arsonist set fire to at least 15 police cars at a training facility early Thursday.
Eyewitnesses said that a lightning strike may have sparked the fire on the Carnival Freedom, a claim that Carnival said "is being investigated."
Local officials in Hawaii plan to open an office that will speed up Maui County's notoriously slow processing of building permits to help the town of Lahaina to recover from last year's deadly wildfire.
Nearly a dozen other firefighters and two civilians were injured in the explosion, officials said.
The children ranged in age from one to five years old, officials said.
All 379 occupants of the Japan Airlines flight got out safely and the pilot of the coast guard plane also escaped, officials said.
An elderly couple got trapped inside a motorhome that was engulfed in flames, officials said.
Maui's economy relies on tourism, but some residents say that they haven't recovered enough from August's deadly wildfires.
Toyota said the batteries in some of the small SUVs can shift during forceful turns, causing a short circuit.
Environmental activists are praising President Biden's American Climate Corps, which the White House says will serve as a major green jobs training program.
Dry conditions and strong wind fueled wildfires on the Big Island and Maui, where blazes spread in Lahaina as well as inland.
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
Officials in Guyana suspect a girl who had earlier threatened to torch the dorm set the fire that killed 18 of her fellow students.
Claudia Jiminez was home with her two daughters when their apartment caught fire. The exit was blocked, but an unexpected hero helped them escape safely.
The fuel tanker spilled about 2,200 gallons of fuel onto the Gold Star Bridge, officials said.
People across the U.S. saw red flag warnings pop up on their smartphone weather applications this week, raising alarms about higher risks of fires.
The wildfire in southern New Jersey spread across 3,859 acres in one day but was 50% contained by Wednesday morning, authorities said.
The Food Bank of the Rockies' transition to a new facility in Aurora has paved the way for a unique opportunity for Denver Public Schools, which had previously recognized the need for a central warehouse to store food for school meals.
Denver residents have a great way to clean up for the holidays and get ready for spring through the city's Treecycle Program.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Many residents received a mobile alert early Friday afternoon after authorities ordered a shelter-in-place in Denver. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office says it now has someone in custody.
In anticipation of frigid temperatures moving into Colorado this weekend, city and county officials have activated Cold Weather Shelter Plans.
The Food Bank of the Rockies' transition to a new facility in Aurora has paved the way for a unique opportunity for Denver Public Schools, which had previously recognized the need for a central warehouse to store food for school meals.
Denver residents have a great way to clean up for the holidays and get ready for spring through the city's Treecycle Program.
Many residents received a mobile alert early Friday afternoon after authorities ordered a shelter-in-place in Denver. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office says it now has someone in custody.
In anticipation of frigid temperatures moving into Colorado this weekend, city and county officials have activated Cold Weather Shelter Plans.
Northern Colorado company Living Ink Technologies is helping major brands around the world produce more eco-friendly packaging and products.
The Denver Broncos give a young fan a big surprise on his way to Kansas City to watch the game.
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The Colorado State Patrol is teaming up with local law enforcement for a DUI enforcement period between Christmas and New Year's.
Triple A says the day after Christmas is the biggest day for post-Christmas road travel in Colorado specifically on I-25 south.
Denver police issued a shelter-in-place for an area near 17th Avenue and Emerson Street early Friday morning.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City Thursday night.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
The AFC South-leading Jaguars (11-4) won their sixth straight game and handed the Broncos (12-3) their first loss since Week 3. It was also Denver's first loss at home since Oct. 13, 2024, snapping the Broncos' 12-game home winning streak.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
Broncos fan David Solano's videos are going viral on TikTok and Instagram and he's featured in this week's Orange Zone.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
Democratic state Rep. William Lindstedt was elected by 98% of the committee tasked with electing a candidate to fill the seat, the party said in a statement.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Telluride, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Western U.S., plans to close in the coming days due to a labor dispute between its owner and the ski patrol union.
This time of year, Interstate 70 through the mountains is usually slick, snowy, and packed with travelers heading to ski resorts. But on Christmas Eve, the road to the high country was sunny, dry, and noticeably quieter.
Red Rocks celebrated its 84th year, boasting 1.75 million concertgoers, 204 concerts, 15 fitness events, nine graduations, and five movie nights as part of its Film on the Rocks series. And the year isn't over, with its drive-thru holiday lights event.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.