Western wildfires leave 14,000 people under evacuation orders
The 65-square-mile Mosquito Fire in California is the biggest threat, threatening buildings and blanketing a huge area with thick smoke.
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California bakes as floods sweep through the South
In California, temperatures hit the triple digits for the sixth straight day Monday.
Northern California's Mill Fire destroys 100 homes, other buildings
About 100 homes and other structures have been destroyed in a Northern California wildfire that put thousands under evacuation orders.
Thousands evacuate, homes destroyed after wildfire erupts in California
A Cal Fire spokeswoman said several people have been injured in the blaze.
California wildfires force evacuations amid heat wave
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday to increase power production, and urged residents to reduce electricity use.
Man accused of sparking Utah wildfire while trying to burn a spider
"What led him to stop and notice a spider and decide to try to burn it, we don't know," said Utah County Sheriff's Sgt. Spencer Cannon.
Death toll in McKinney Fire, California's largest, rises to 4
At least four people have died and more than 100 homes, sheds and other buildings have burned in the McKinney Fire since it erupted last Friday.
Northern California's McKinney Fire grows to more than 52,000 acres
The wildfire, now California's largest so far this year, began on Friday afternoon in the Klamath National Forest near the California-Oregon border.
Firefighters slow growth of vast Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park
Its spread was limited to just a few hundred acres. But the blaze was only 16% contained at last word. It's California's largest wildfire this year.
"Explosive" California wildfire grows, forces thousands to evacuate
More than 2,000 firefighters backed by 17 helicopters have been deployed against the Oak Fire, which broke out near Yosemite National Park.
Millions in U.S. and Europe face extreme heat as wildfires break out
The National Weather Service said that more than 60 new record highs will be set across 20 states by the end of the week.
Sprinklers used to protect iconic sequoias from Yosemite wildfire
Blistering temperatures, low humidity, and heavy terrain have made it difficult for firefighters to gain control of the Washburn Fire.
Wildfire grows near Yosemite's famed sequoia trees
The fire forced park officials on Thursday to close Mariposa Grove, which has the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite
Hundreds evacuate as wildfire spreads in California mountains
The Electra Fire in California's Sierra Nevada Gold Country spread quickly after possibly being sparked by a July 4th barbeque or fireworks.
California turns to new, high-tech helicopters to battle wildfires
Bill Whitaker reports on the largest helicopter to ever fight fires at night, used in California as the state faced one of its most intense fire years ever.
After the Camp Fire: Rebuilding Paradise
In America nearly 50 million homes are in areas prone to wildfires. But residents of Paradise, Calif., who lost their homes to the devastating Camp Fire in 2018, are rebuilding, using materials that are designed not to burn.
Prescribed burns caused massive New Mexico fire, report finds
The fire has destroyed at least 330 homes as flames raged through nearly 500 square miles.
Firefighters rescue newborn elk from ashes of massive wildfire
"Cinder" was discovered at a tender days-old age with his umbilical cord still attached, a veterinarian said.
Wildfire near Laguna Beach destroys 20 homes, forces 900 residents to evacuate
At least 900 residents in the city of Laguna Niguel have been evacuated from their homes.
Wildfires hit Southwest as season starts "dangerously early"
Hundreds of structures were lost in a growing number of wind-driven blazes across drought-stricken New Mexico.
Arizona Tunnel Fire burns more than 19,000 acres
More than 700 households have been forced to evacuate.
Elderly couple killed in New Mexico wildfire
The McBride Fire had burned over 5,700 acres as of midday Thursday and was 0% contained.
Parts of Texas under severe storm watches while others threatened by wildfires
The weather warnings come as officials continue battling a series of wildfires in central Texas.
Sheriff's deputy killed, at least 50 homes destroyed in Texas wildfires
The Eastland Complex wildfires have burned 45,383 acres and are 10% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
U.S. wildfires were larger, more frequent and more widespread in last 20 years
Wildfires are larger, more frequent and more widespread in the last 20 years than they have been before.
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Hollywood actors are preparing for a strike. Here's what that means.
Roughly 160,000 actors could walk out at the end of June, bringing nearly all TV and movie productions to a sudden halt.
What is a sonic boom, and how does it happen?
People in Washington, D.C., and Virginia were rattled Sunday by an explosive sound later confirmed to be a sonic boom caused by jets flying overhead.
Woman accused of trying to order hit on wife of man she met on dating app
Melody Sasser is charged with murder for hire, according to the federal court complaint.
Driver charged after car jumps curb in NYC, killing man and injuring 4
Mahbub Ali, 26, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, assault, and driving while intoxicated, according to police.
Volkswagen relaunches microbus in North America as electric ID. Buzz
The reimagined electric van has a sunroof, leather interiors and a touch-screen infotainment system.
Dave Ramsey faces $150M suit for promoting company accused of fraud
Personal finance guru received up to $30 million for promoting timeshare exit company that failed to help customers, complaint alleges.
Who are the Rumpels? Couple says their family was on private plane that crashed.
The plane, which crashed after flying over restricted airspace in Washington, D.C, was registered to a company owned by John and Barbara Rumpel, who were not on board. Here's what we know about the family.
How common are crashes involving unresponsive planes?
It is unclear why the pilot was unresponsive, but many jets can fly on autopilot until they run out of fuel.
Robert Hanssen, FBI agent convicted of spying for Russia, dead at 79
Robert Hanssen, one of the most damaging spies in American history, was found dead in his prison cell.
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Hollywood actors are preparing for a strike. Here's what that means.
Roughly 160,000 actors could walk out at the end of June, bringing nearly all TV and movie productions to a sudden halt.
What is a sonic boom, and how does it happen?
People in Washington, D.C., and Virginia were rattled Sunday by an explosive sound later confirmed to be a sonic boom caused by jets flying overhead.
Woman accused of trying to order hit on wife of man she met on dating app
Melody Sasser is charged with murder for hire, according to the federal court complaint.
Driver charged after car jumps curb in NYC, killing man and injuring 4
Mahbub Ali, 26, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, assault, and driving while intoxicated, according to police.
Volkswagen relaunches microbus in North America as electric ID. Buzz
The reimagined electric van has a sunroof, leather interiors and a touch-screen infotainment system.
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Hollywood actors are preparing for a strike. Here's what that means.
Roughly 160,000 actors could walk out at the end of June, bringing nearly all TV and movie productions to a sudden halt.
Volkswagen relaunches microbus in North America as electric ID. Buzz
The reimagined electric van has a sunroof, leather interiors and a touch-screen infotainment system.
Dave Ramsey faces $150M suit for promoting company accused of fraud
Personal finance guru received up to $30 million for promoting timeshare exit company that failed to help customers, complaint alleges.
Here's what to know about Apple's debut virtual reality headset, Vision Pro
The headset, which blends the digital and physical worlds, marks Apple's first major new product since AirPods in 2016.
SEC sues Binance, alleging it operated an illegal exchange
Securities watchdog alleges the company and CEO Changpeng Zhao diverted customer funds and sought to escape regulatory oversight.
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Robert Hanssen, FBI agent convicted of spying for Russia, dead at 79
Robert Hanssen, one of the most damaging spies in American history, was found dead in his prison cell.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and likely candidates — vying for your vote
Eight Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says he won't run for president
Gov. Chris Sununu's decision to bow out of the 2024 race comes as the field of GOP candidates continues to grow.
Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Instagram account has been restored
More than a month after launching his presidential bid, Kennedy's Instagram account has been reinstated.
Biden to discuss Ukraine war this week with Denmark and U.K. leaders
Biden welcomes Denmark, U.K. prime ministers this week to White House for talks focusing on war in Ukraine —including effort to train and eventually equip Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets.
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Health firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Winter saw "large spike" in very rare pediatric brain infections, CDC reports
At least 102 were hospitalized in December, nearly double an earlier peak.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
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Frenchman's one-of-a-kind wooden car fetches a record price at auction
The Citroen 2CV is one of the most iconic cars ever to come out of France, but nobody had ever seen one quite like Michel Robillard's handcrafted masterpiece.
India train crash investigators to look at possibility of sabotage
India's top criminal investigation agency is likely to probe the disaster in Odisha, which was one of the deadliest rail crashes in the country's history.
Suspect in Natalie Holloway case to be transferred to U.S. this week
The prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalie Holloway will face fraud and extortion charges in relation to an alleged plot to sell false information to her family.
Russia claims to repel attacks by Ukrainian forces on occupied ground
Ukraine is sending mixed signals about its long-anticipated counteroffensive, but its forces are on the move, and Russians are feeling the war more than ever.
Dozens of girls poisoned at 2 schools in Afghanistan, officials say
Local officials said almost 80 elementary schoolers, along with a handful of teachers and a parent, were affected in the latest mass-poisoning of Afghan children.
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Members of the hit-making group "TLC" on their enduring legacy
As they prepare for a new summer tour, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins share memories of their group as they continue to make powerful connections with fans.
The "Barbie" movie used so much pink paint it caused a shortage
"But we delivered everything we could; they got it all," the film's paint supplier told CBS News.
Freddie Mercury memorabilia on display ahead of auction
Song lyrics Mercury scribbled on an old airline schedule reveal what "Bohemian Rhapsody" was almost titled.
Tony Shalhoub on his new movie "Flamin' Hot"
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new movie "Flamin' Hot" and the series finale of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
Anthony Ramos on new "Transformers" film
Actor Anthony Ramos joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his leading role in the new film, "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts." He discusses what it means to join the iconic film franchise, doing some of his own stunts, and the real-life similarities between him and his character.
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Here's what to know about Apple's debut virtual reality headset, Vision Pro
The headset, which blends the digital and physical worlds, marks Apple's first major new product since AirPods in 2016.
New products at Apple's WWDC event
Apple unveiled several new products at Monday's highly-anticipated annual Worldwide Developers Conference. James Clayton, a technology reporter for the BBC in North America, shares some highlights.
TSA expands controversial facial recognition program
As possible record-setting crowds fill airports nationwide, passengers may encounter new technology at TSA checkpoints.
What jobs are safe from AI?
Artificial intelligence will likely remake the workplace. A recent analysis from Goldman Sachs looked at the global impact, and found that AI could replace 300 million full-time jobs. Futurist Martin Ford joined CBS News to discuss the jobs he believes AI likely won't take, and what you can do if you're concerned your job may be replaced.
How to protect your home security camera from hackers
It's important to practice good "cyber hygiene" to prevent hackers, and even employees, from accessing sensitive information.
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Multiple rare sightings of wolverine in California confirmed
In the last century, only two wolverines were spotted in California.
Phoenix limits construction amid water crisis
Arizona is limiting new construction around Phoenix as the state's water supply continues to dwindle. State officials say there isn't enough groundwater for housing construction that's already been approved. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
Trucker detained after a "weird" potato spill on a key Denmark bridge
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
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Woman accused of trying to order hit on wife of man she met on dating app
Melody Sasser is charged with murder for hire, according to the federal court complaint.
Driver charged after car jumps curb in NYC, killing man and injuring 4
Mahbub Ali, 26, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, assault, and driving while intoxicated, according to police.
Suspect in Natalie Holloway case to be transferred to U.S. this week
The prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalie Holloway will face fraud and extortion charges in relation to an alleged plot to sell false information to her family.
Mother and daughter charged in 71-year-old grandmother's killing
A Maryland woman is accused of murdering her mother on May 23. Police say she and her daughter tried to dispose of the remains the next day.
Mom and 1-year-old daughter fatally shot; father found dead near river
Hughes' 5-year-old daughter from another relationship had a gunshot wound to her arm and a cut on her back, officials said.
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SpaceX launches space station resupply mission
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
New Webb telescope images reveal center of far-off galaxy
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
Livestream captures images of Mars
In a first of its kind event, the European Space Agency on Friday livestreamed images of Mars in what it called an opportunity "to get as close as it's currently possible" to the Red Planet.
A strawberry moon will take the night sky this weekend. Here's how to see it.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
For first time ever, a near livestream of Mars
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
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Woman poisoned with cheesecake; lookalike convicted of attempted murder
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Summer music heats up 2023
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Notable Deaths in 2023
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N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
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U.S. quitting rates cool
New data from the Labor Department shows that the so-called "Great Resignation" has ended. The number of people quitting their jobs is now down to near pre-pandemic levels. Courtenay Brown, an economics reporter at Axios, has more.
Prince Harry's a no-show in U.K. court
Prince Harry failed to appear in court Monday for the first day of his trial against Britain's Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) for allegedly hacking his phone and illegally gathering information about him. The newspaper denies that senior executives were aware of the hacking. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman has more.
New products at Apple's WWDC event
Apple unveiled several new products at Monday's highly-anticipated annual Worldwide Developers Conference. James Clayton, a technology reporter for the BBC in North America, shares some highlights.
Trump lawyers visit Justice Department
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers visited the Justice Department on Monday, weeks after they requested a meeting with top federal law enforcement officials. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Directors Guild, studios reach tentative deal
The Directors Guild of America and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative three-year agreement. This comes as the Writers Guild continues its strike at studios across the country. Dominic Patten, senior editor for Deadline Hollywood, has more.