Devastating wildfires are burning in France
With record heat turning brush and farmland into a tinderbox across much of Europe, wildfires are tearing across France, Spain and Portugal. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
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Europe faces heat wave, wildfires, extreme drought
Europe is on track for one of the worst droughts in centuries as it combats raging wildfires. Roxana Saberi has more.
England just had its driest July in almost 90 years
Much of Europe is sweltering under historic heat waves and parched conditions hitting everything from agriculture to transport.
U.K. so hot and dry, the source of the River Thames has dried up
"Hopefully downstream we will find the Thames, but at the moment, it's gone," said one tourist who had come, hoping to see the origin of the iconic English river.
World War II bomb found in drought-stricken Italian river
The River Po has been running dry as it faces its worst drought in 70 years.
4th set of human remains found at drought-stricken Lake Mead
It was the fourth time human remains were discovered since its shorelines began retreating due to the drought's impact.
California imposes restrictions on water use
California is imposing harsh restrictions on water usage as the state faces its worst drought in recorded history. Josué Medellín-Azuara, associate professor at University Of California Merced, speaks with CBS News' Ali Bauman on the impact of this crisis on the state's resources.
Drought in L.A. area hits region hard
A water shortage emergency has been declared in the Los Angeles area, limiting outdoor water usage to just once a week. Professor Barton H. "Buzz" Thompson, Robert E. Paradise professor of natural resources Law at Stanford University, joins CBS News to discuss how this will impact people in the region.
Drought could impact millions of Americans
Tens of millions of Americans will likely face another dangerously dry summer. NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies climate scientist Benjamin Cook joins CBS News to discuss more.
Amid historic drought, one Texas city is almost out of water
Residents of Gunter, Texas, are forbidden from watering lawns and being asked to curb water use for dishes, laundry.
Fires ravage drought-stricken West
Scorching heat and dry conditions are fueling wildfires in nearly a dozen states. In Texas, extreme dry conditions have sparked multiple fires that have burned homes and ravaged the region in recent days. Omar Villafranca has more.
Missouri governor warns of spreading drought's impact on farm families
Gov. Mike Parson, a farmer himself, declared a drought alert in a bid to get state agencies to "lessen the impact," as families face "really tough decisions."
NASA satellite images reveal Lake Mead's dramatic water loss since 2000
Lake Mead is at its lowest water levels since 1937 – which was just two years after the Hoover Dam was completed.
Italy's rivers dry up, farm fields bake amid drought and heat wave
While record-setting temperatures have subsided, wildfires and Italy's worst drought in decades are still putting lives at risk.
Weeks of triple-digit heat spark wildfires in Texas as nation scorches
Drought conditions driven by weeks of triple-digit heat are turning Texas into a tinderbox.
Europe faces record-breaking heat wave
Europe is facing a record-breaking heat wave. The UK has declared a state of emergency, wildfires are burning across Spain, France and Greece and hundreds of deaths in Portugal and Spain have been attributed to the extreme heat. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in London's Hyde Park where people are turning to public lakes for relief.
States brace for dangerous heatwave
The triple digit temperatures pose an increased risk of heat illnesses, officials say.
Italy faces historic drought
"Europe is struggling through record breaking temperatures, with Portugal and Spain reaching the triple-digits. Italy is in the midst of a severe drought that is threatening some of the country's most famous food exports. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green from one Italian region that is running out of water."
Olive oil, risotto rice and pasta under threat as northern Italy suffers drought
The Po River Valley, which produces 40% of Italy's food like pasta and wine, is in a government state of emergency.
Historic drought in Italy threatens pasta
Italy's farmers are facing devastation because of relentless heat waves and a record drought. As Chris Livesay reports from an olive orchard where half the production has died, Italian specialty products will soon be less plentiful and more expensive.
Celebrities fined for using too much water
Severe droughts in California have led some counties to enact unprecedented water budgets. But a CBS Los Angeles investigation found that celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Sylvester Stallone are using as much as three times their allotted water budget. David Goldstein, the CBS Los Angeles reporter who led this investigation, joins Ben Tracy on CBS News to discuss.
Some L.A.-area celebrities using way too much water amid drought curbs
Some A-list celebrities with multimillion dollar mansions in and around Calabasas are on a water budget like every other house.
Colorado River Basin plans for a drier future
Seven states and 30 Native American tribes lying in the Colorado River Basin prepare to make hard choices as water levels plummet due to a 22-year drought. Bill Whitaker reports.
The Colorado River in crisis
The Colorado River's Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the two biggest reservoirs in the country, were nearly full in 2000. Today, they sit at just about 30% of capacity.
Lake Mead shrinks to record low amid punishing drought
The reservoir is now below 30% capacity.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Bondi Beach shooting hero says he just wanted to save innocent people
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
China launches 2 days of live-fire military drills around Taiwan
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s cinema icon and animal rights activist, dies at 91
At the height of a cinema career that spanned some 28 films and three marriages, Brigitte Bardot came to symbolize a nation bursting out of bourgeois respectability.
1 dead after 2 helicopters crash in southern N.J.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured
Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
Ski patroller dies after getting caught in California avalanche, another hurt
A Mammoth Mountain ski patroller has died after he was caught in an avalanche while doing mitigation work on Friday, the resort said.
Top news headlines of 2025 month-by-month
From political upheavals and gun violence, to the first American-born pope, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a transformative year in U.S. history.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
Mine in South Korean to offer U.S. new source of a critical war metal
China dominates the supply of critical minerals such as tungsten, but a U.S. push for alternative sources has found one, deep inside a South Korean mountain.
"Hail and farewell": A tribute to those we lost in 2025
"Sunday Morning" looks back at some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – from musicians and storytellers, to activists and statesmen – who touched us with their creativity and humanity.
Luke Burbank on making realistic New Year's resolutions
Forget about hitting the gym, or signing up for a foreign language app. Luke Burbank resolves to do far better with his New Year's resolutions in 2026 by committing to goals he can actually keep … probably.
The history of the New Year's Eve ball drop
Since 1907, New Yorkers have marked the New Year with the ceremonial dropping of a huge ball in Times Square. Now, a brand-new ball, covered with more than 5,000 handcrafted Waterford Crystal discs, will help ring in 2026.
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Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Planning to return unwanted Christmas gifts? You may be charged fees.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
5 money moves to make in 2026, according to financial experts
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, CBS News correspondents Major Garrett, Robert Costa, Jan Crawford, Jennifer Jacobs and Scott MacFarlane join Margaret Brennan.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Transcript: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025. Editor's note: This interview was filmed on Dec. 17, 2025.
Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
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Flu cases skyrocket across the U.S
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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Train accident in southern Mexico leaves at least 13 dead and dozens injured
Officials said a train accident in southern Mexico killed at least 13 people and injured dozens, halting traffic along a rail line connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.
China launches 2 days of live-fire military drills around Taiwan
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
Exclusive
Bondi Beach shooting hero says he just wanted to save innocent people
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, police say
The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo.
Transcript: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025. Editor's note: This interview was filmed on Dec. 17, 2025.
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Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
MetroCard art: Swiping beauty from the mundane
On December 31, New York City will officially retire the transit system's MetroCard, that ubiquitous piece of plastic used to gain entrance onto subways and buses. But there is beauty in using MetroCards as the raw materials for art, as Thomas McKean has found in his collages and miniature sculptures depicting portraits of city life. Serena Altschul reports.
2025: The year's top books
"Sunday Morning" checks out the bestselling fiction and non-fiction of the past year.
2025: The year's top movies
"Sunday Morning" checks out the highest-grossing films of the past year.
2025: The year's top music
"Sunday Morning" checks out Spotify's top streaming hits of the past year.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, police say
The attack took place in Richelieu in the Commewijne district about 25 kilometers (15 miles) east of Paramaribo.
Man says wife was killed by pipe coming through car windshield
Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident, but a Wisconsin jury didn't believe him. Can his new attorneys upend the case with what they say is critical new evidence?
Man charged with fatal shooting of woman during backyard target practice
The victim was sitting with her family under a covered porch several blocks away when she was hit by a bullet, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Dad uses cellphone data to rescue missing daughter, police say
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cellphone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
What's next on the Epstein files release?
Lawmakers may take action against the Department of Justice for the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson weighs in.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Helicopters collide above New Jersey
One pilot is dead and another has life-threatening injuries after the helicopters they were operating collided in mid-air above New Jersey, about 35 miles southeast of Philadelphia. CBS Philadelphia's Ray Strickland has more.
Inside the comeback of California condors
More than a dozen California condors born in captivity are getting their first flights of freedom. Joy Benedict reports.
Bondi Beach hero speaks out
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen, spoke with CBS News for an exclusive interview. Jericka Duncan reports.
Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.
Large gas leak north of Los Angeles
Utility crews in California are trying to determine the cause of a rupture in a massive natural gas line that forced a major interstate to shut down. Andres Gutierrez has more.