Death Valley tourist gets severe burns hiking sand dunes in 123-degree heat
A man got severe burns from walking barefoot on sand dunes in Death Valley, where air temperatures were 123 degrees and the ground was much hotter.
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Oregon fire grows large enough to create its own weather as blazes scorch West
Dozens of major fires were burning across Oregon under record-breaking dry conditions as the state entered its 76th day without rain.
How zombie mortgages haunt homeowners
Zombie debt refers to long-forgotten or old debts that resurface, often with accumulated interest and fees, threatening the financial stability of unsuspecting homeowners and sometimes leading to foreclosures. CBS News national consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi reports.
California mom had no idea she owed thousands
Teresa modified her home mortgage back in 2009 during the financial crisis, and thought she was making payments on her second mortgage every month. She's discovered she's overdue on thousands of payments for this "zombie debt," and fears losing her home.
Man says zombie mortgage led to foreclosure
Jose Arzate of Santa Maria, California, says he was taken by surprise when sheriff's deputies evicted him. He says he never knew he owed tens of thousands of dollars in "zombie mortgage" debt.
Veteran could lose home due to zombie mortgage
Laverne Simmons of Inglewood, California, says she never got bills for a decade-old debt. Now this "zombie mortgage" could cost her the home she loves.
Crews battling western U.S. wildfires
Crews continued to battle wildfires across the western U.S. on Tuesday. The Lone Rock fire began about 140 miles east of Portland, Oregon, more than a week ago and is only 40% contained. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti is in California, where investigators are working to determine the cause of another fire.
Fires roar in California, Oregon
Multiple states in the West are still reeling from active fires or the devastation from wildfire events in 2024. Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, California, Oregon and Colorado have already endured wildfires this year and so far, more than 3 million acres of land have been scorched. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Otter who terrorized surfers returns
Otter 841 terrorized surfers in Santa Cruz, California last year, biting and hijacking boards. Multiple operations to capture her failed, and she disappeared without notice in October. Now, she's back. Surfers are on the lookout while experts try to explain her odd behavior.
Disneyland workers vote to authorize strike, citing unfair labor practice
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis "felt powerless" after being handcuffed on flight
Terrell Davis and his wife, Tamiko, discussed the moment the former Denver Broncos star was handcuffed in front of his children and other passengers on a United Airlines flight.
Livestream shows hundreds of rattlesnakes at "mega-den" in Colorado
Researchers are asking the public to help them study a "mega-den" filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of rattlesnakes using a live video feed.
Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
More extreme heat on West Coast, Rockies
The brutal summer heat wave is continuing with triple-digit temperatures fueling California fires and record-breaking highs being felt in Colorado. Meteorologists Zoe Mintz and Callie Zanandrie have more.
California hits record temperatures
The heat wave gripping California is breaking records, with multiple cities in the Golden State reporting temperatures at and above 115 degrees Fahrenheit. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Kara Finnstrom has more.
Soaring home insurance costs are likely to keep rising. Here's why.
Storms like Hurricane Beryl are leading to double-digit rate hikes for homeowners, while padding insurers' pockets.
Police track down more than $200,000 in stolen Lego
Officers found more than 4,000 stolen Lego sets at an Oregon store, police said.
Dharmesh Patel, driver accused in Devil's Slide plunge, released to outpatient treatment instead of trial
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
Dangerous, record-breaking heat expected to continue spreading across U.S.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
Meet the dog catching California waves
If you're watching the waves in California, you might spot an unusual surfer out there. Skyler, a 15-year-old dog, has been catching waves since she was a pup, handling the ocean's rhythms all on her own.
Thompson Fire rages in Northern California
Crews are still trying to contain the Thompson Fire in Northern California as a new fire spreads further south in Mariposa County. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is following new developments with the French Fire and other wildfires in California.
Houses becoming unaffordable for most
New data shows a growing portion of the U.S. has become unaffordable for home buyers. Meanwhile, insurance companies are backing out of some places because of extreme weather. CBS News contributor Javier David discusses the numbers.
Firefighters working to contain California fire
The Thompson Fire burning in Northern California is only 7% contained as of Thursday afternoon as firefighters try to get a handle on the blaze. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Oroville. Then, meteorologist Jessica Burch joins with the latest forecast.
California wildfire forces evacuations
Fueled by extreme heat, bone-dry brush and strong winds, the fast-moving Thompson fire has scorched nearly 4,000 acres in just two days and destroyed multiple structures.
Major California wildfire forces evacuations
The Thompson Fire has burned through more than 3,500 acres in Butte County, California, since it started Tuesday morning, prompting the evacuations of over 28,000 people. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
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