Summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars
Nine children have died in the U.S. after being left in hot cars this year, according to data from Kids and Car Safety.
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Nine children have died in the U.S. after being left in hot cars this year, according to data from Kids and Car Safety.
A brutal heat wave across the eastern United States trapped millions of people in sweltering air this week with record-high temperatures.
The average temperature from June to August was 104.5 degrees, breaking previous records of 104.2 degrees, set in 2021 and 2018.
A growing number of Americans face energy poverty, struggling to afford to heat or cool their home. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm.
A visitor to Death Valley National Park died Sunday from heat exposure and another person was hospitalized as the temperature reached 128 degrees.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
Millions of Americans – particularly those in the highly populated Interstate 95 corridor are under heat-related advisories or alerts as the squelching heat is expected to hit record-breaking temperatures in some areas.
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Brazil recorded its hottest-ever temperature on Sunday, as thermometers in the small city of Araçuaí hit 112.6 Fahrenheit.
Data from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show July 2023 was hotter than any month on record.
"The role of climate change is absolutely overwhelming," says the scientist who led the team that did the study.
The urban heat island effect can make the country's most populated cities 20 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than nearby areas. Climate change will only make it more suffocating.
California's Independent System Operator (Cal-ISO) issued an emergency alert about the state's power grid that seemingly came out of the blue Thursday evening.
The National Weather Service says there's no immediate end in sight to the heat wave gripping much of the U.S.
Phoenix on Saturday saw the city's 16th consecutive day of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or higher temperatures
Most visitors to Death Valley National Park only make it a short distance to any site at the hottest and driest place on Earth before returning to the sanctuary of an air-conditioned vehicle.
An initial investigation suggests that heat-related illness may have caused the driver to run off the road.
In the summer, temperatures on exposed parts of the trail can reach over 120 degrees in the shade.
After nearly a week of record-breaking heat, many people in the San Fernando Valley welcomed a little bit of rain.
Heat was "likely a contributing factor" to Tim Sgrignoli's death, officials
People will need to conserve power between 3 and 10 p.m., the longest duration yet. Tina Patel reports.
Not everyone is heeding the call for power conservation.
State officials said there were no rolling blackouts in Southern California. However, there were reportedly some in the Bay Area. Tom Wait reports.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Weather officials are warning residents in burn scar areas and other vulnerable communities to take precautions ahead of time and be prepared if conditions become dangerous.
The shooting was reported around 1:15 a.m. Monday.
Jaylen Brown disputed the City of Beverly Hills' claims after an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Weather officials are warning residents in burn scar areas and other vulnerable communities to take precautions ahead of time and be prepared if conditions become dangerous.
The shooting was reported around 1:15 a.m. Monday.
Jaylen Brown disputed the City of Beverly Hills' claims after an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Weather officials are warning residents in burn scar areas and other vulnerable communities to take precautions ahead of time and be prepared if conditions become dangerous.
Firefighters said that two people were taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition following a shooting behind the Target store.
It happened at around 6:15 p.m. in the area near Carmen Drive and Coe Street, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
The crash happened on southbound lanes of the 405 Freeway near the 10 Freeway.
Terrance Crawford, 19, allegedly stabbed his stepfather, Bruce Whitney, multiple times on Sunday afternoon.
Deputies said that the suspect was the estranged spouse of a woman who was found stabbed to death in the 26000 block of Laruelwood Lane early Saturday.
Video shows immigration agents beating Narciso Barranco, the father of three U.S. Marines, after he was restrained on the ground.
An Orange County family was sailing near San Clemente when a sick lion named Chump hopped aboard their boat.
Wildlife activist Sandy Steers, who spearheaded the eagle nest cam, has died, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley.
Dramatic video shows the moments when a tortoise safely scampers away from a burning shed in the backyard of a home in Fullerton over the weekend.
Dramatic video shows the moments when a Montclair jewelry employee fights back during an attempted robbery last week.
The firefighter was hospitalized after experiencing a medical emergency while fighting a pallet fire behind a commercial building in Riverside early Sunday morning.
The crash happened at the intersection of Neighbors Boulevard and 15th Avenue in Blythe, according to Riverside County firefighters.
The hit-and-run driver who killed 21-year-old Benjamin Montalvo was released from prison less than three years into her nine-year sentence on Saturday.
An 80-year-old man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Apple Valley on Friday night, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News the suspect's backpack is one of the most promising leads in the case, as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie.
A CBS News investigation found the FBI investigated more than 170 cases of passengers assaulting other passengers on flights in 2024.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1 and her daughter, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has posted several videos pleading for her return.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
Democrats have demanded reforms to immigration enforcement, including barring officers from wearing masks.
Casey Wasserman, the chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee, says he is selling his eponymous talent agency in the wake of the release of emails between himself and Ghislaine Maxwell.
President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.
The Sacramento region has the third-highest DUI rate in the nation. Now, state lawmakers are considering a new booze ban to prevent any more tragedies.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Jaylen Brown disputed the City of Beverly Hills' claims after an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
Collin Morikawa had to wait more than two years to win again on the PGA Tour.
Kiki Rice had 17 points and nine rebounds, Lauren Betts added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 2 UCLA beat Indiana 92-48 to extend its win streak to 19 games.
LeBron James still hasn't decided whether his unprecedented 23rd NBA season will be his last.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
The death of "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Chef Jet Tila shares the Lunar New Year takeover at Yaamava Resort & Casino
Nithya Raman, LA City Council Member, talks about why she is running for the mayor of Los Angeles.
La Faye Baker, stunt woman and Diamond in the Raw executive director, talks about her stunt career and her nonprofit program for at-risk girls.
Two Dragons Martial Arts Studio gets financial support to acquire new property after Eaton Fire.
A rainstorm has made its way to Southern California and is expected to bring heavy downpour. In preparation for the rainfall, several cities have issued evacuation warnings.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.