11 newborns killed as fire tears through hospital in Senegal
The nation's president said only three infants could be saved from the blaze, which a local official blamed on an electrical short circuit.
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9-year-old boy rescued from burning home
Bodycam footage shows the tense moments as police in Seffner, Florida, rescued 9-year-old Owen from a house that they say was "fully engulfed in flames." The boy was in "severe condition," according to police, and treated for burns and smoke inhalation.
At least 7 dead, 120 others rescued in Philippine ferry fire
At least four people remained missing after fire engulfed the M/V Mercraft 2 while it was approaching a seaport in Real town in Quezon province from Polillio island.
New Delhi commercial building fire leaves 27 dead
At least 27 people were killed as a four-story commercial building with one narrow staircase is gutted in East Delhi.
20 homes destroyed in California wildfire
Officials confirm at least 20 homes were destroyed in the Southern California community of Laguna Niguel. Investigators are still investigating the cause of the blaze. CBS Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait has more.
Wildfire destroys homes in Southern California
At least 20 homes were torched and hundreds of residents are under evacuation orders after a wildfire tore through a wealthy Southern California neighborhood. CBS Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait shares the latest.
Multimillion dollar homes burned in California
More than a dozen houses and multimillion dollar homes near the California coastline have been destroyed by a wildfire. The Coastal Fire has already burned more than 200 acres and forced some Orange County families to evacuate. CBS News' Dina Demetrius reports from Laguna Niguel.
Coastal Fire destroys homes in Orange County
The Coastal Fire in Orange County, California, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, has destroyed multiple homes. Local officials gave an update on the fire Wednesday night. Watch their remarks.
Fire weather returns to the Southwest
Meteorologist Stephanie Abrams breaks down the increased fire threat in New Mexico and Arizona and the multiday severe threat for the Plains and Midwest this weekend.
4 killed, including 3 children, in Philadelphia house fire
Twenty-one people have died in fires in the city since January.
Strong winds could spark explosive growth of large Tunnel Fire in Arizona
Gusts of up to 50 mph are forecast for area outside Flagstaff. About 25 structures have been lost and hundreds of homes evacuated.
Elderly couple killed in New Mexico wildfire
The McBride Fire had burned over 5,700 acres as of midday Thursday and was 0% contained.
Home Depot engulfed by 5-alarm fire
A Home Depot in San Jose, California, was destroyed by a 5-alarm fire Saturday night. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. CBS San Francisco's Betty Yu reports.
5-alarm fire engulfs Home Depot in San José, California
Dozens of firefighters were on hand to battle the blaze as crowds gathered in the parking lot to watch.
Crews battle fire in Beaver County, Oklahoma
Giant plumes of smoke rose above northwest Oklahoma’s Beaver County as fire crews continued to battle a blaze in the state’s panhandle on Thursday. The fire burned over 24,000 acres and was 15% contained on Thursday morning.
Stock trader resentenced for deadly nuclear bunker fire under home
A prosecutor described Daniel Beckwitt as a skilled computer hacker who had a paranoid fixation on a possible nuclear attack by North Korea.
Parts of Texas under severe storm watches while others threatened by wildfires
The weather warnings come as officials continue battling a series of wildfires in central Texas.
Sheriff's deputy killed, at least 50 homes destroyed in Texas wildfires
The Eastland Complex wildfires have burned 45,383 acres and are 10% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Series of wildfires burns more than 34,000 acres across Florida Panhandle
As of Wednesday, there are around 120 wildfires burning throughout the state.
Florida wildfires force evacuations
Firefighters are battling three wildfires in the Florida Panhandle that have forced more than 1,000 homes to be evacuated as of Monday.
Florida wildfire prompts evacuations, local state of emergency
Two structures have been destroyed by the fire and at least 12 were damaged, officials said.
10 hospitalized after fire and explosion at Maryland apartment building
The blast also displaced about 100 people.
Maryland apartment blast injures at least 10
A powerful explosion and fire destroyed an apartment building in Silver Spring, Maryland. At least 10 people were taken to hospitals.
Cyberthreats rise after Russian invasion
A Russian cybercrime group is threatening to attack anyone opposing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Conti announced on its web page that it would retaliate against Russia's opponents. Chris Krebs, the former director of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins “CBS Saturday Morning” to discuss the threat and what it could mean for the United States.
Russia takes aim at Kyiv
Russia has launched coordinated artillery and missile attacks in Ukraine, taking aim at key sites like Kyiv in its boldest offensive yet. Holly Williams reports.
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What we know about the victims of the Uvalde school shooting
19 children and two teachers are dead and several more injured after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school.
Watch Live: Trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard continues
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Gunman posted messages minutes before school shooting, governor says
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police say.
Biden says "the Second Amendment is not absolute"
President Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Uvalde Texas "in the coming days."
Police response to Texas school shooting questioned
Frustrated onlookers say officers didn't enter the school quickly enough but authorities praised the courage of those who went inside and said they did so as soon as circumstances allowed.
11 newborns killed as fire tears through hospital in Senegal
The nation's president said only three infants could be saved from the blaze, which a local official blamed on an electrical short circuit.
Texas school shooting the subject of "horrifying" conspiracy theories
It happened after Sandy Hook, Parkland, Orlando and Buffalo. Uvalde is no exception.
Minneapolis renames intersection to honor George Floyd
The renaming was followed by a candlelight vigil at a nearby ceremony.
Josh Duggar gets over 12 years in prison at child porn sentencing
Duggar's large family was the focus of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" reality show, which was canceled in 2015 following molestation allegations.
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Two cousins among 19 children killed in Texas school shooting
They had been amid a group of girls when the shooting occurred on Tuesday, but "they are all gone now," Cazares' father said.
Grim task at hand after Texas school shooting: planning 19 funerals
In the wake of a deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the community is almost entirely focused on planning vigils, funerals, and fundraisers.
Watch Live: Testimony continues in civil trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Gunman posted messages minutes before school shooting, governor says
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police said.
What we know about the victims of the Uvalde school shooting
19 children and two teachers are dead and several more injured after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school.
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One legacy of COVID-19: More cash for Americans in need
Guaranteed income programs are sprouting up around the U.S. One mayor calls them "a form of economic resilience."
Twitter deceived people about how it used their data, FTC says
Feds allege the social media service cited security reasons in asking for phone numbers and emails, but used the info for ads.
More peanut butter products made with recalled Jif pulled
Federal officials warn against eating any of dozens of food items because of a multi-state salmonella outbreak.
FDA chief struggles to explain slow response on baby formula
Commissioner Robert Califf admitted the agency's reaction was "too slow," while a formula maker exec apologized to parents.
Inflation to last into 2023, says Congressional Budget Office
CBO's forecast suggests that inflation will slow from current annual levels of 8.3%, yet it would still be dramatically above a long-term baseline of 2.3%.
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Texas school shooting the subject of "horrifying" conspiracy theories
It happened after Sandy Hook, Parkland, Orlando and Buffalo. Uvalde is no exception.
Biden's nominee to lead national firearm regulator faces Senate committee
If confirmed, Steven Dettelbach will be the ATF's first official director in seven years
Texas bar seeks to punish Ken Paxton for election lawsuit
The state bar is suing Paxton over his petition to the Supreme Court to block Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.
Texas gun laws allow 18-year-olds to buy AR-15s, the weapons used in Uvalde shooting
The gunman legally purchased two AR-style rifles at a local federal firearms licensee on May 17 and on May 20, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Oklahoma governor signs nation's strictest abortion ban
Two of Oklahoma's four abortion clinics already stopped providing abortions after the governor signed a six-week ban earlier this month.
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New link between mental health and arthritis
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Oklahoma governor signs nation's strictest abortion ban
Two of Oklahoma's four abortion clinics already stopped providing abortions after the governor signed a six-week ban earlier this month.
Second federal baby formula shipment arrives in U.S.
Another massive shipment of hypoallergenic baby formula arrived in the U.S. and could be shipped as early as this weekend to retailers, hospitals and families in need. The Food and Drug Administration appointed an independent investigator to look into delays that led to the shortage of formula.
Trauma surgeon recounts operating on victims of school shooting
"Sadly, we were prepared for and thought we would get more patients than we did," Dr. Lillian Liao told CBS News.
More baby formula will soon hit store shelves, FDA says
Abbott Nutrition and U.K.-based Kendal Nutricare plan to ship more than 2 million cans of formula.
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CBS News team and Ukrainian troops duck for cover from Russian artillery
The farming village near the city of Kherson was taken back from Russia's occupying forces weeks ago. As CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab discovered, it's still being punished.
11 newborns killed as fire tears through hospital in Senegal
The nation's president said only three infants could be saved from the blaze, which a local official blamed on an electrical short circuit.
Mysterious "accident" at an Iranian weapons facility kills an engineer
Defense Ministry says the "accident" struck the Parchin military research center, where the global nuclear agency suspectes Iran once conducted explosives tests.
Texas school shooting draws cries of grief and disbelief from world leaders
"It's just hard to imagine, hard to fathom, how a great nation like the United States can go on like this," said French President Emmanuel Macron.
Probe reveals details of boozy parties at U.K. leader's house during COVID lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told indignant lawmakers he'd "learned a lesson," but the "best thing now for our country is to move forward together."
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Watch Live: Testimony continues in civil trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Johnny Depp calls ex-wife Amber Heard's allegations "cruel and all false"
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Amber Heard's attorneys rest case as civil trial continues
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Aerosmith cancels Vegas shows after Steven Tyler enters rehab
In a statement shared on Twitter, the rock band said Steven Tyler has entered a treatment program and would be unable to perform.
Auction of iconic "Wizard of Oz" dress blocked by priest's family
Catholic University was set to auction off the dress, which has an estimated value between $800,000 and $1.2 million. But the niece of the late Father Glibert Hartke says the school doesn't own it.
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Twitter deceived people about how it used their data, FTC says
Feds allege the social media service cited security reasons in asking for phone numbers and emails, but used the info for ads.
Social media and the Texas school shooting
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the school shooting suspect posted several messages about his plans on Facebook minutes before the attack. The company says they were private chat messages. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has the latest on that part of the investigation.
Kids talk impact of cell phones
Nate Burleson sits down with kids to discuss the affects of cell phones and social media on their growth and development. They address the pressures of having a cell phone at an early age.
Activision Blizzard workers vote to unionize, an industry first
Microsoft, which is in the process of buying the Call of Duty publisher for nearly $69 billion, says it will not interfere.
Mark Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica
Washington D.C. attorney general Karl Racine is suing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over his alleged involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The lawsuit accuses Zuckerberg of directly participating in decision-making that allowed the Trump-allied political consulting firm to steal personal data of millions of Facebook users. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil with details.
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Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
U.S. and Japan teaming to put first Japanese astronaut on moon
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
"Efficient predator": Invasive green crab found in new area
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
Major climate indicators set "alarming" records in 2021, U.N. says
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Who will suffer the most as climate change fuels heat waves in India?
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
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Grim task at hand after Texas school shooting: planning 19 funerals
In the wake of a deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the community is almost entirely focused on planning vigils, funerals, and fundraisers.
Minneapolis renames intersection to honor George Floyd
The renaming was followed by a candlelight vigil at a nearby ceremony.
Buffalo shooting victim’s funeral held
Jericka Duncan is in Buffalo as the community continues to mourn amid the Texas school shooting. A Houston rapper dropped off supplies in Buffalo and will now head to Uvalde to help out.
Schools reassess security after Texas tragedy
In the wake of Wednesday's tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, many school districts nationwide are bolstering or reviewing the security of buildings. A review of records by CBS News shows Washington has already been spending tens of millions of dollars in the past few years to do so. Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Texas school shooting the subject of "horrifying" conspiracy theories
It happened after Sandy Hook, Parkland, Orlando and Buffalo. Uvalde is no exception.
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Boeing Starliner ends test flight with pinpoint landing
SpaceX launched 59 small payloads while Boeing wrapped up its Starliner space station flight
Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
Boeing Starliner capsule sets off after space station
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
Boeing Starliner capsule poised for high-stakes flight
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
InSight Mars lander nears the end of the road
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
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What Happened to Tara Grinstead?
A beloved Georgia H.S. teacher went missing in 2005. Over 11 years later, an unexpected arrest -- but will we ever know the truth of what happened?
The best jobs in America in 2022, ranked
Glassdoor recently unveiled its list... and it's not all tech.
The best places to work in 2022, ranked
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
How police tracked an old work truck to find Jennifer Dulos' alleged killer
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
25 transgender athletes you should know
These athletes are making waves in the worlds of athletics and advocacy.
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Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
On the frontlines of war in Ukraine
CBS News' Imitaz Tyab speaks with soldiers in the bunkers and trenches of Ukraine as they take cover from shelling.
Buffalo shooting victim’s funeral held
Jericka Duncan is in Buffalo as the community continues to mourn amid the Texas school shooting. A Houston rapper dropped off supplies in Buffalo and will now head to Uvalde to help out.
Schools reassess security after Texas tragedy
In the wake of Wednesday's tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, many school districts nationwide are bolstering or reviewing the security of buildings. A review of records by CBS News shows Washington has already been spending tens of millions of dollars in the past few years to do so. Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Congress divided after Uvalde shooting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is confronted by Democratic opponent Beto O'Rourke at a news conference on the Uvalde school shooting. The incident reflects the partisan division in addressing gun violence after the deadliest school shooting since Sandy Hook. CBS News senior white house and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.