It's so hot in Dubai that the government is artificially creating rain
With temperatures in Dubai regularly surpassing 115 degrees Fahrenheit, the government is now using drones to zap clouds with electricity, creating rainstorms.
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CDC warns of "pivotal point" in pandemic
The U.S. could be seeing the start of a fourth coronavirus wave as infections triple in just weeks. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud and CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook report on the day's headlines. Then, Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, an infectious disease physician at John Cochran VA Medical Center and a member of the St. Louis Board of Health, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her analysis.
Water risks may soon start to drain profits, companies report
Food and other consumer staples face the highest risk of disruption from water scarcity, a Barclays report found.
July's full Buck moon rises this week — and it may appear red
The full moon may appear a reddish-orange hue — and this time, it's not because of an eclipse.
Full FDA vaccine approval could come by fall
In a town hall event, President Biden shared his expectations for FDA-approved COVID vaccines and when children under the age of 12 might be cleared to get one. The CDC is also set to meet to discuss possible booster shots and the Johnson &. Johnson vaccine's efficacy. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with more details.
NASA shares epic image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse
In rare instances, a camera nearly one million miles away has the chance to capture an eclipse.
Western wildfires spreading smoke to Canada and New York
Some New Yorkers woke up to hazy skies and a bright orange sun.
Wildfires scorching the West Coast create nationwide air pollution
The fires are blanketing much of the United States with noxious smoke affecting air quality and triggering health alerts.
Officials seize 15 giant land snails at Houston airport
The snails, roughly the size of an adult fist, were discovered in plastic zip-closed bags inside an airline passenger's luggage. Fresh leaves and a quarter-pound of beef were also found.
CDC predicts increase in COVID deaths
As CBS News' David Begnaud reports, the Centers for Disease Control is predicting coronavirus deaths will increase over the next month. The Delta variant has already begun fueling a surge in cases and in some places, hospitalizations. Dr. Brittani James, a family medicine physician and co-founder of the Institute for Antiracism in Medicine, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss more of the day's coronavirus headlines.
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Americans cast ballots as polls open across the country — live updates
Here's what Americans are voting on in today's elections
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Iran dismisses U.S. response to peace proposal as "not convincing"
Co-pilot's friend describes hearing audio of her last moments
Why some key races won't be decided on election night
5 people rescued in South Pacific after months at sea, 4 still missing
U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
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