New mother heroically saves stranger's life
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"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
More than 20 cats killed in Florida animal shelter fire
Steve Bardy, the executive director of the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, called the fire his "worst nightmare."
Newsom and Biden address California wildfire response
President Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom toured wildfire damage in Northern California on Monday. They will then attend a campaign event for Newsom ahead of Tuesday's recall vote. Watch their remarks.
WorldView: Powerful earthquake rocks Mexico
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Mexico's southwest. Dozens of people are dead after a prison fire in Indonesia. Hong Kong arrests prominent Tiananmen vigil organizer. And at least two people are arrested in a Paris jewel heist. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more on these world headlines.
Caldor Fire evacuees return to South Lake Tahoe
Thousands of residents who evacuated the Lake Tahoe region due to the Caldor Fire returned to their homes Monday. However, officials have now issued a new warning for bears roaming the area.
Thousands flee Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe
Tens of thousands of people are evacuating South Lake Tahoe as the Candor Fire burns closer. Cars sat in heavy traffic as many of the roads leading out of the tourist destination were closed due to hazardous conditions. CBSN Bay Area reporter Anne Makovec joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest on the wildfire threat.
Caldor Fire prompts Lake Tahoe evacuation warnings
South Lake Tahoe is under a state of emergency as the Caldor Fire nears. The wildfire has already burned more than 450 homes.
Race to contain growing Calif. wildfires as conditions set to worsen
14,000 firefighters battling more than a dozen large fires across the state, including a growing blaze pushing toward Lake Tahoe.
Official says Caldor Fire "has simply outpaced us" as it nears Lake Tahoe
The Caldor Fire has burned 126,182 acres and is only 11% contained, according to Cal Fire.
Caldor Fire threatens Lake Tahoe area with hazardous air quality levels
Tahoe Vista, California, exceeded the air quality index range on Sunday and continues to report hazardous air quality conditions.
Caldor Fire acreage triples in 24 hours
Caldor Fire triples in size as understaffed fire crews battle fast-moving, unpredictable flames in gusty conditions. Jonathan Vigliotti shows us the conditions in El Dorado County and what's left of the communities.
Video shows the "explosive growth" of California wildfire
The blaze, which is zero percent contained, tripled in size over the past 24 hours and threatens more than 5,800 homes, officials said.
Anger and evacuations as deadly wildfires char France and Greece
The Mediterranean has long faced seasonal fires, but scientists say they're getting worse due to man-made global warming, and in some cases, neglect.
Heat scorches U.S. as Caribbean braces for tropical storm
Intense heat is expected across much of the U.S. this week, while the Caribbean braces for a tropical storm. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
Dixie Fire grows to 2nd largest in California history
California's Dixie Fire has now burned an area twice the size of New York City.
U.N. climate change report released
The world's leading climate scientists have issued their starkest warning yet about the speed and impact of human-caused global warming. The landmark U.N. report, out Monday morning, warns there will be many more disasters like this summer's historic flooding in Europe and elsewhere if countries don't slash greenhouse gas emissions now. Roxana Saberi in London has more on the report the U.N. chief calls "code red for humanity."
California wildfire incinerates historic town of Greenville
The blaze engulfed everything in its path, charring homes and businesses beyond recognition.
Navy IDs sailor charged with setting fire that destroyed U.S. ship
The Navy identified Ryan Sawyer Mays as the sailor who set the blaze that ultimately destroyed the ship.
Low wages hamper federal firefighting forces
As the U.S. sees more frequent and more intense fires, the people fighting them are in need of a pay raise.
Navy sailor charged with starting warship fire
The Navy has charged a sailor with starting the fire last year that destroyed a U.S. warship docked off San Diego. The fire, aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, burned for more than four days and was one of the Navy's worst warship fires outside of combat.
Fire guts COVID ward, killing at least 92 in Iraqi hospital
The blaze – the 2nd similar case in a year – was sparked by an oxygen cylinder exploding, but it spread quickly, trapping dozens of patients and their family members.
At least 52 killed in factory fire as workers locked inside
So far 52 bodies have been recovered, but the top two floors of the factory have yet to be searched, an official said.
Dead turtles and dolphins wash ashore after toxic cargo ship fire
Days after the X-Press Pearl container ship burned and sank off Sri Lanka's coast laden with tons of "dangerous" goods, the toll on wildlife is "obvious."
Massive chemical plant explosion prompts evacuations
Residents were ordered to evacuate after a ferocious fire broke out at a Chemtool plant in Rockton, Illinois. Nancy Chen has the latest.
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