U.S. sets record for billion-dollar climate catastrophes in 2023
There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
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There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the Airpark Wildfire was caused by a plane crash.
It's happening in an area where a small plane crash was reported. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Within a day of the list's release, more than 100 of those on the list or their relatives came forward to say they're safe, the FBI said Friday.
The CDC said ER visits for asthma were 17% higher than expected during the heavy smoke.
President Biden is in Hawaii Monday to view the widespread damage from the recent Maui wildfires, meet with survivors and fend off criticism that his administration responded to the disaster too slowly. Jordan Segundo reports.
It's in the area of the Atco Dragway and Jackson Road in Waterford Township in Camden County.
President Biden and the first lady are visiting Maui on Monday to get a firsthand look at the destruction caused by wildfires.
Devastating wildfires in the historic town of Lahaina killed at least 114 people.
Officials in Hawaii are facing tough questions over what could've been done to warn residents and save lives.
The ongoing search for victims of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century continued in earnest on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Jessica Kartalija reports.
Here are some organizations accepting donations to assist victims of the disastrous wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
In Hawaii, the death toll from wildfires on Maui has now climbed to at least 99 people. More than 1,000 others are still missing. Jessica Kartalija reports.
Search operations are stepping up across the island, with more than 1,000 people still missing. Jessica Kartalija reports.
The search for missing residents has intensified as the death toll rose. CBS Evening News Anchor and Managing Editor Norah O'Donnell toured some of the devastation with survivors.
According to Moody's Analytics, the initial estimate of the cost of the wildfires is as high as $7 billion, with the majority driven by property damage. Jeff Nguyen reports.
Hawaii's governor warns scores more people could be found dead, CBS New York's John Dias reports.
At least 99 people were confirmed dead as of Monday evening.
First responders have described a horrific scene. The governor of Hawaii warned the death toll will continue to rise. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Firefighters worked to extinguish flare-ups — when the intensity or spread of a wildfire speeds up rapidly — on Saturday, officials said.
The Hawaii wildfires are the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century.
Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.
Before-and-after images reveal the scale of destruction from the fast-moving wildfires that devastated the island of Maui, killing dozens.
Lahaina was once the capital of Hawaii — home to historic buildings and an iconic banyan tree.
At least 55 people have lost their lives and the toll is expected to climb. The historic town of Lahaina has been devastated.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A Bronx mother of three lost nearly everything after a devastating fire. A complete stranger saw her story and decided he had to help.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
The meeting comes as Democrats are expected to take control of the House in the November elections, with Jeffries in line to become the next House Speaker.
A Bronx mother of three lost nearly everything after a devastating fire. A complete stranger saw her story and decided he had to help.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The NYPD is looking for a hit-and-run driver who they say fatally struck a woman in Greenwich Village early Sunday morning.
A shooting at a Brooklyn restaurant early Sunday morning left one employee dead and another injured, police sources say.
New York City's EMS needs to be competitive in salary as the department faces staffing struggles, FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore says.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The Keasbey Fire Department in Woodbridge Township, which first organized 118 years ago, is set to close in October.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Cleanup efforts continue this weekend on Long Island after an EF-1 tornado hit the area Thursday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The meeting comes as Democrats are expected to take control of the House in the November elections, with Jeffries in line to become the next House Speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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Two months ago, we introduced you to a mother of three who had lost nearly everything after a fire forced her family from their Bronx apartment. A complete stranger saw her story and decided he had to help. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who the NYPD says fatally struck a 22-year-old woman in Greenwich Village. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
It was a tough loss for Bayonne in the Little League World Series on Sunday, but fans are keeping hope alive as the team faces a win-or-go-home game. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
