The U.S. just had its hottest summer on record, NOAA says
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
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Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
A pregnant fin whale was found dead on the bow of a cruise ship in Alaska last week. Fin whales are endangered and particularly threatened by vessel strikes.
Forecasters say the potential first tropical cyclone of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season could develop into a fully formed storm on Wednesday and bring life-threatening flash flooding.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Typhoon Sinlaku came ashore on a chain of remote U.S. island territories in the Western Pacific, which includes Guam, on Tuesday. It was a super typhoon at the time.
Temperatures in the Arctic continue to follow a long-term warming trend, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The 2025 hurricane season is drawing to a close without a single one making landfall in the continental United States.
NOAA released its annual winter forecast outlook, which predicts cooler than average conditions in the North and warmer than average conditions in the South.
Charles David Keeling first documented how the gas buildup in the atmosphere contributes to the warming planet. His son says proposed cuts to NOAA threaten critical scientific research.
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.
Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
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.
The full list of hurricane names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season include Beryl, Joyce and Kirk.
People from the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, Poland, parts of China and Russia saw the northern lights this weekend.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
Ahead of another arctic blast expected to hit U.S. cities, the country's coldest temperatures fell well below zero.
The oncoming El Niño winter is forecast to bring warmer and drier weather to the northern U.S. and more precipitation than usual to southern states.
Forecasters say El Niño, a climate pattern known for warmer ocean temperatures and increased rain and snow, is likely here to stay until early 2024.
Experts have already said that the recurring climate pattern will "likely develop" this season.
Climate scientists estimate the warm weather pattern could begin to develop as early as May.
Two people died after being electrocuted by a downed power line at an intersection, a sheriff's office said.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Late on Tuesday night, Parker Police Department believes speed is what led to a deadly crash on Mainstreet.
Some Northern Colorado residents say their water bills have surged this summer after the Town of Milliken installed new smart water meters, leaving them questioning whether the meters are accurately tracking their household usage.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
New video released this week shows a tense encounter in which a sheriff's deputy was forced to shoot and kill a charging mother black bear.
Late on Tuesday night, Parker Police Department believes speed is what led to a deadly crash on Mainstreet.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Some Northern Colorado residents say their water bills have surged this summer after the Town of Milliken installed new smart water meters, leaving them questioning whether the meters are accurately tracking their household usage.
New video released this week shows a tense encounter in which a sheriff's deputy was forced to shoot and kill a charging mother black bear.
The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives made a stop in Colorado this week, less than a month after the Republican Speaker of the House was here.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
Late on Tuesday night, Parker Police Department believes speed is what led to a deadly crash on Mainstreet. Talon Gustafson, 18, died.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation says it has overhauled safeguards inside its forensic laboratory after former scientist Missy Woods manipulated testing for years.
Some Northern Colorado residents say their water bills have surged this summer after the Town of Milliken installed new smart water meters, leaving them questioning whether the meters are accurately tracking their household usage.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
The Broncos are highlighting their stadium's new food and drink options for their upcoming 2026 season.
The Border War between Colorado State University and the University of Wyoming returns this weekend, continuing one of the oldest rivalries in college football.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
Anthropic announced a fourth cybersecurity incident in which Claude gained access to the open internet during testing.
Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined a host of other foreign dignitaries in Oslo for the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives made a stop in Colorado this week, less than a month after the Republican Speaker of the House was here.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
If passed, the legislation would expand eligibility for residents in 57 Colorado zip codes to get compensation based on a list of eligible diseases and cancers, and would include coverage for workers and residents known as "downwinders."
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Beer delivery trucks are repeatedly turning onto a residential cul-de-sac in a Northern Colorado neighborhood.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.