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.
The Eastland Complex wildfires have burned 45,383 acres and are 10% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Wildfires are larger, more frequent and more widespread in the last 20 years than they have been before.
The 10-year strategy proposes treating more than 50 million acres of land.
Those who lost homes are now having difficulty finding new housing arrangements due to the lack of availability.
The remains were identified as 69-year-old Robert Sharpe, the coroner's office said Friday.
The fire, which has since been contained, forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate last week.
The fire, which started on July 13, burned more than 900,000 acres and destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Five people were injured and about 1,000 homes and other buildings were destroyed in California's Caldor Fire.
David Smith, 66, and Travis Smith, 32, were charged with reckless arson.
For the last three years, Woody Faircloth and his 9-year-old daughter Luna have been taking special trips from Colorado to deliver RVs to families who've lost homes in California's wildfires.
Gary Maynard allegedly started four wildfires that threatened to trap firefighters as they battled the massive Dixie Fire, prosecutors said.
Millions of acres of U.S. forestland go up in smoke every year due to wildfires, in some cases leaving nature struggling to regenerate. CBS News' Anthony Pura shows us how drones are now being used to restore those areas.
One of the most damaging blazes is believed to have been started by a woman who reportedly tried to boil water in hopes of removing bear urine.
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze, which as of Saturday was only 10% contained.
Bill Whitaker reports on the largest helicopter to ever fight fires at night, now being used in California as the state faces one of its most intense fire years ever.
If the utility is convicted of manslaughter, the punishment would be a fine for each of the four people killed in a Northern California wildfire.
The president campaigned for Governor Gavin Newsom at a Southern California rally after he had toured Idaho and Northern California earlier in the day.
Nearly 1,000 structures have been destroyed in the fire near Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada border, including 776 homes.
Officials said they have received 15 calls of marauding bears over the last week.
As of Saturday, fire crews had contained 37% of the 214,107 acre fire.
The Caldor Fire has burned more than 200,000 acres, and it is only 20% contained.
Around 50,000 people are under evacuation orders as the popular resort area faces a fire threat it hasn't seen in decades.
More than 3,500 firefighters are battling the Caldor Fire, a massive wildfire that has destroyed more than 660 structures and injured five people.
The closures will be in effect from August 31 at 11:59 p.m. local time until the same time on September 17, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
14,000 firefighters battling more than a dozen large fires across the state, including a growing blaze pushing toward Lake Tahoe.
Follow live updates as former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker fields questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team.
After Kristen Trickle died at her home in Kansas, her husband Colby Trickle received over $120,000 in life insurance benefits and spent nearly $2,000 on a sex doll supposedly to help him sleep.
The superintendent said the discovery of the time capsule marks a "historic event for our community."
There has been no confirmed evidence of a grizzly within the North Cascades Ecosystem in the U.S. since 1996.
The case fueled social media speculation about whether his disappearance had been tied to his cryptocurrency dealings.
A Black man in Ohio, Frank Tyson, seen handcuffed and facedown on a bar floor in the video, died in police custody. Officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
Follow live updates as former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker fields questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team.
After Kristen Trickle died at her home in Kansas, her husband Colby Trickle received over $120,000 in life insurance benefits and spent nearly $2,000 on a sex doll supposedly to help him sleep.
The superintendent said the discovery of the time capsule marks a "historic event for our community."
There has been no confirmed evidence of a grizzly within the North Cascades Ecosystem in the U.S. since 1996.
The case fueled social media speculation about whether his disappearance had been tied to his cryptocurrency dealings.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road.
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.
Follow live updates as former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker fields questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team.
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."
President Biden finds familiar and active allies for his reelection bid with labor union endorsements.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
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Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
A cross unearthed in eastern Poland likely belonged to an outcasted Russian religious community around 300 years ago.
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
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Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
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.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
After Kristen Trickle died at her home in Kansas, her husband Colby Trickle received over $120,000 in life insurance benefits and spent nearly $2,000 on a sex doll supposedly to help him sleep.
The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022.
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Ashley Judd, the first to come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against Harvey Weinstein, and New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, whose reporting on Weinstein helped to launch the “Me Too” movement, discuss his 2020 conviction being overturned by New York’s highest court. Weinstein is continuing to serve a 16-year sentence for a separate case in California.
Police bodycam video shows the police encounter that ended in the death of Frank Tyson, a Black man in Canton, Ohio. The officers arrested him after a car crash and restrained him facedown. Warning, the video is disturbing.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin told her son Hersh to stay strong in recorded messages after Hamas released a propaganda video of the Israeli-American hostage in captivity. She also shared a message to the leaders of Israel and Hamas, urging them to reach a deal for the hostages' release.
Police have in some cases used teargas and torn down tents as protesters at a growing number of universities across the U.S. demonstrate against the war in Gaza.
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers will resume their questioning of the first witness in his New York criminal trial Friday. David Pecker, the former publisher of National Enquirer, has testified for several days in the trial.