California wildfire now "bigger than the city of Denver"
The fire was fueled by vegetation that hadn't burned in decades and pushed by erratic winds
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Millions of acres burn on West Coast
Massive wildfires burning in California, Oregon and Washington state have spread smoke as far away as New York City and Washington, D.C. The fires have killed more than 30 people and forced thousands from their homes. KCBS reporter Tina Patel joins CBSN from Sierra Madre, California with the latest on the Bobcat Fire and what people can do to help the evacuees.
Trump and Biden clash on climate change
President Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden laid out very different views on climate change as the West Coast deals with devastating wildfires. Natasha Korecki, a national correspondent for Politico, joined CBSN with the latest on the presidential race.
Wildfires devastate west
Firefighters are struggling to contain fires across California, Oregon, and Washington. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to talk about how the weather forecast could impact the fires this week.
Hundreds rescued as California fires decimate towns
Military helicopters airlifted dozens more people to safety on Tuesday as the Creek Fire and several other California wildfires continue burning. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
California wildfires set new record
Massive wildfires continued to ravage California over the holiday weekend, forcing thousands from their homes and leaving many others without power. This year's fire season has officially set a devastating record: more than 2 million acres have burned. CBS News' Elise Preston rounds up the latest, and KCBS-TV's Kara Finnstrom joins CBSN with more on the Bobcat Fire in Southern California.
2 tropical storms head toward Gulf states
Millions of Americans are on high alert along the Gulf Coast as two tropical storms are threatening to make landfall in the coming days. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has more.
Extreme weather on West Coast and Midwest
The heat wave in the West is shattering dozens of temperature records. Meanwhile Iowa is still assessing damage from a powerful derecho. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli breaks down the causes and impacts of more than a week of extreme weather.
Wildfire forces Six Flags evacuation in Calif.
A day of rides and entertainment turned to panic as guests at Six Flags Magic Mountain were forced to evacuate due to a fast-moving brush fire. Thousands of acres are also burning in Northern California. Janet Shamlian reports.
California utility cuts power to prevent fires
As at least six wildfires burn in California, the state's largest power utility shut off power to hundreds of thousands of customers to prevent additional fires from power lines. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joined CBSN AM with how residents are coping with the blackout.
Historic winds likely to fan California fires
Historic winds are in the forecast for California this weekend as the state battles two major wildfires. CBS News weather and climate contributor Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN with the forecast.
Tick Fire devastates Southern California
Many structures have been destroyed as the so-called Tick Fire tears through Southern California. Kandiss Crone, a reporter for our CBS station in Los Angeles, KCBS, joined CBSN with more on the conditions there.
Wildfire burns in Simi Valley, California
Another wildfire erupted overnight, this time in Simi Valley. CBS News' Nichelle Medina joins CBSN from the scene of the fire in Southern California.
Crews battle at least 10 wildfires across California
At least 10 wildfires are burning across California. Two more fires ignited in the southern part of the state, burning through structures and prompting mandatory evacuations. Manuel Bojorquez joined CBSN with the latest from San Bernardino.
Cave Fire forces thousands to evacuate
The Cave Fire, burning in the mountains near Santa Barbara, California, is forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest from the scene.
As California wildfires rage, is this the new normal?
With wildfires burning across California, take a look back at 60 Minutes' 2018 report, "Paradise Lost"
Deadline extended for California fire victims to file claims
After judge calls situation "heartbreaking" and "unacceptable," utility gives victims two more months to make a claim
PG&E reaches $11 billion settlement with insurers over California wildfires
The deal covers just half of the $20 billion insurance companies wanted, and needs to be approved by a bankruptcy court
Calif. wildfires prompt focus on climate
The massive wildfires in California have claimed at least 31 lives and have destroyed nearly 200,000 acres. CBS News contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN AM with more on what's making this fire season so dangerous.
Paradise, Calif., destroyed by fire
The town of Paradise, California was nearly all destroyed by the Camp Fire on Friday. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joined CBSN AM and took us through the destruction.
Why Calif. wildfires are so hard to fight
Three major wildfires are still burning in California, and the Camp Fire is now the deadliest the state has ever seen. Sarah Gibbens, an environment reporter for National Georgaphic, wrote the article "Why California's wildfires are so hard to fight," and joined CBSN AM to discuss it.
PG&E bankruptcy a wake-up call on climate change
Many are pointing to Pacific Gas and Electric as the first corporate casualty of climate change. Wall Street Journal reporter Russell Gold explains why it probably won't be the last.
PG&E bankruptcy shows we don't know how to pay for climate change
As weather gets more extreme, corporations, citizens and politicians fight over who should pay for the damages
Rain helps Northern California wildfire reach 95 percent containment
The Camp Fire has killed at least 84 people, and more than 560 are still unaccounted for
Wildfire survivor says running through flames was the scariest moment of his life
"All of a sudden it set in that, 'Oh my God, I'm burnt bad. The skin is melting off my hands'"
Trump issues new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship
His earlier executive order along those lines was struck down by the Supreme Court in June.
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Iran, Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz getting close, Tehran says
Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the vital waterway, Iran's state news agency says.
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
At least 6 dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents
A teenager described as "troubled" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down at least six more people at a school in Thailand, police said.
Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iranians: "Our objective should be regime collapse"
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."
FAA orders inspections of 737 Max jets after cracks found in older planes
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
Flesh-eating bacteria have killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
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These NYC centers allow hard drug use in-house. Nearly 5 years in, is it helping?
An addiction-services nonprofit approved by the city focuses on harm reduction for hard drug users — to the chagrin of some in the neighborhood.
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
Court orders Meta and Instagram to pay $567M to address kids' mental health
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
FAA orders inspections of 737 Max jets after cracks found in older planes
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.
Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say
Police said a man charged with starting a wildfire confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds of buildings.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
Court orders Meta and Instagram to pay $567M to address kids' mental health
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say
The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.
Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way.
Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.
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Trump to announce $180 million to boost mining education
President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical mineral production.
Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iranians: "Our objective should be regime collapse"
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins Republican primary for Tennessee governor
Sen. Marsha Blackburn had faced two primary challengers, including Rep. John Rose.
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
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Flesh-eating bacteria have killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacterium found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
A video showing 3-year-old twins Millie and Maverick reuniting after one of them had to undergo cancer treatment hours away from their home has gone viral. Matt Gutman reports.
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Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iranians: "Our objective should be regime collapse"
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."
At least 6 dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents
A teenager described as "troubled" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down at least six more people at a school in Thailand, police said.
U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.
Red alert issued for major Italian cities as heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record
The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.
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Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
The costs of a Broadway musical production have skyrocketed in recent years. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
Actor Aaron Pierre is starring as John Stewart in the new series "Lanterns." He tells "CBS Mornings" why this character is special to him, what it's like to join the DC Universe and how he managed undergoing surgery during the audition process.
Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
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Kids dropping phones for summer jobs
Meet the children leaving their devices behind this summer to flex their entrepreneurial muscles with summer jobs.
Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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At least 6 dead in Thailand high school shooting after suspect kills grandparents
A teenager described as "troubled" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down at least six more people at a school in Thailand, police said.
Cyber scams costing Americans billions
Matt Gutman reports on how he almost fell for a scam involving his bank as more Americans are becoming victims to similar cyber crimes each year.
Concern grows over misuse of Flock cameras
Privacy groups are expressing concerns over Flock cameras, the devices that capture license plates and are often used in criminal investigations. They argue that police may be using them for improper reasons. Mark Strassman reports.
Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism resigns
Jason Arday, who made history as Cambridge's youngest Black professor, has resigned after accusations of plagiarism and fabrications in his biography. Arday has denied any deliberate wrongdoing. Holly Williams has the details.
Young children hit woman with stolen car
Police say two children under the age of 10 stole and crashed their parents' car in Oakland, California, on Thursday, sending a woman and themselves to the hospital. Da Lin reports.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iranian protesters
As the U.S. angles for a deal with Iran, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran's regime — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."
61 years since Voting Rights Act was signed
Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, helping advance equal access to the ballot box by banning racial discrimination. Now, court rulings, new election laws and federal policy proposals are renewing questions about voter access. Election law expert and CBS News contributor David Becker has more.
Louisiana officials warn of flesh-eating bacteria
As the summer season continues to bring people to the beach, the Louisiana Health Department warns to take precautions against a potentially fatal flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters. Officials confirmed nine cases this year and five deaths.
Hall of Fame Game kicks off 2026 NFL preseason
The 2026 NFL preseason kicks off Thursday night as the Carolina Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals in the annual Hall of Fame Game. Zack Rosenblatt, senior NFL writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss the game and the upcoming season.
Kids dropping phones for summer jobs
Meet the children leaving their devices behind this summer to flex their entrepreneurial muscles with summer jobs.