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Democrats in the House brought work to a stop Wednesday as they staged a sit-in demanding the Republican majority allow a vote on gun control; The Lindy Hop was created in the 1920s in the dance halls of Harlem like the famous Savoy Ballroom
More than 5,000 acres have been burned by two wildfires over the last 72 hours in the San Gabriel mountains. Record breaking temperatures and windy conditions aren't making things easier for firefighters. Mireya Villarreal has more.
More than 135,000 acres are charred as 21 fires blaze across the hot, dry West; Fifty-two years ago, three civil rights workers were murdered by the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi
More than 135,000 acres are charred as 21 fires blaze across the hot, dry West. Two of those fires have merged into one, threatening 800 homes northeast of Los Angeles. Carter Evans has more.
The Senate is expected to vote today on gun control bills that would prohibit firearm sales to individuals on terror watch lists, and expand background checks. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more.
North of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara County is under a state of emergency; The first family is spending the weekend drawing attention to America's National Park Service, which celebrates its 100th birthday this summer.
North of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara County is under a state of emergency. The so-called Sherpa Fire has destroyed more than 7,600 acres. Teri Okita has more.
At least 4,000 acres have already gone up in flames due to the so-called "sherpa fire"; it seems like after every mass shooting, Americans mourn, but then go back to business as usual
At least 4,000 acres have already gone up in flames due to the so-called "sherpa fire." California's Santa Barbara County is in a state of emergency due to the blaze. Teri Okita has more.
An enormous fire at a plastics factory forced evacuations and caused power outages for thousands of Los Angeles residents.
A dorm fire at a school in Thailand has claimed the lives of 18 girls. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has details.
They come in different shapes, sizes and colors -- all concealing the fire within. While commonplace, matchbooks can be tiny works of art. Ben Tracy examines a collector's treasured trove of incendiary designs
A driver in Alaska is safe after police officers and some good samaritans freed him from a burning car. CBSN's Reena Ninan has more on the fiery rescue, which was captured on video.
ISIS has recently suffered a number of blows in their Iraqi territory, but the group struck back with lethal force in the heart of Baghdad on Wednesday; legendary CBS newsman Morley Safer is set to retire after over 50 years at the network
It was just over three years ago when a massive explosion and fire at a Texas fertilizer plant left 15 people dead and more than 200 injured. Federal investigators said Wednesday their probe has led them to label the destructive blaze a criminal act. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
An 11-year-old from Brooklyn has been charged with a hate crime after starting a fire inside a school bus that had just dropped off a group of children at a Jewish school. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Donald Trump has a meeting on Thursday with House Speaker Paul Ryan, who says he's not ready to support Trump for president; over 500 wounded service members from 15 countries are competing in the Invictus Games
It's already burned 400,000 acres and destroyed more than 1,600 homes and businesses. Smoke from the fires is raising serious environmental concerns, and not just locally. Ben Tracy has more.
Flames once again lit up the night and were driven by winds that pushed and pulled the heat in all directions; It's pretty easy to have your order messed up when you're ordering from Starbucks, it's even easier if you're deaf
Flames once again lit up the night and were driven by winds that pushed and pulled the heat in all directions. As thousands evacuated, the fire continued to grow with huge plumes of smoke and flames shooting up into the sky. Ben Tracy has more.
An out-of-control wildfire has burned hundreds of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate in western Canada. But firefighters say low temperatures overnight helped slow down the growth of the fire. CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN with more.
Unrelenting wildfires have exploded in size in western Canada. Since Sunday, more than 80,000 people have been evacuated from their homes and it's only getting worse. CBS News national correspondent Ben Tracy reports from Alberta.
A wildfire in Canada is driving the largest evacuation in North America in decades; A trainer and jockey are prepping their horse for a historic run at Saturday's Kentucky Derby.
A massive fire ignited at a warehouse filled with hazardous chemicals in Houston Thursday, setting off a series of explosions. No injuries were reported. Firefighters knocked the blaze down after several hours.
A wildfire in Canada is driving the largest evacuation in North America in decades. Fort McMurry, Alberta, a city of 88,000, has been evacuated and entire neighborhoods have been wiped out. Ben Tracy is there.
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
As the U.S. and Iran keep up the bluster but appear ready to de-escalate, Israel expands deadly attacks on the complex war's other front in Lebanon.
Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
The damaged tank at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. held approximately 900,000 gallons of white liquor, a chemical used in paper processing, authorities said.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has resigned following an internal investigation into his conduct, the mayor announced Tuesday evening.
Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department seeking to block the release of files related to interviews he conducted with a biographer that later became a central part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Former Congressman Colin Allred defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee for Texas' 33rd Congressional District.
Maureen Galindo lost to Johnny Garcia after accusations of antisemitism roiled the race in recent days.
A blaze broke out at a kosher supermarket in London's Golders Green neighborhood, home to a large Jewish community that's been hit with a number of arson attacks in recent months.
A witness recorded what prosecutors say was a video of Igor Lytvynchuk throwing the rock at a Hawaiian monk seal at a Maui beach.
The Insurance Institute and Consumer Reports ranked 96 of the safest cars for teens. Here's what to know.
Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department seeking to block the release of files related to interviews he conducted with a biographer that later became a central part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
At least 193 people have been killed in the Trump administration's campaign of missile strikes on boats it claims are trafficking drugs in Latin American waters.
A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration's efforts to deport him.
The Insurance Institute and Consumer Reports ranked 96 of the safest cars for teens. Here's what to know.
The board upheaval comes less than a year after BP appointed Albert Manifold to the role.
Warsh is taking over as Fed chair as the U.S. faces the hottest inflation in years, impeding the interest rate cuts that President Trump has demanded.
Launching a business can be thrilling, but it pays to plan ahead to maximize your chances of success. Here's what to consider (sponsored by AT&T).
Oil prices were also mixed after U.S. strikes on Iranian forces, underscoring the risks still hanging over markets and consumers.
Hispanic voters are heading into the midterms feeling economically squeezed and increasingly skeptical of the direction of the country — but Democrats are not necessarily running away with their support, a new poll by UnidosUS finds.
ICE detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that's unprecedented in the agency's two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight, an AP investigation finds.
Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department seeking to block the release of files related to interviews he conducted with a biographer that later became a central part of a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Former Congressman Colin Allred defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee for Texas' 33rd Congressional District.
Maureen Galindo lost to Johnny Garcia after accusations of antisemitism roiled the race in recent days.
President Trump said his health "checked out perfectly" after a medical checkup on Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Kenneth Law is a former chef accused of running a number of online forums that offered predominantly young, distressed people advice on how to end their lives.
As the U.S. and Iran keep up the bluster but appear ready to de-escalate, Israel expands deadly attacks on the complex war's other front in Lebanon.
Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
An official says a fire in a London neighborhood with a large Jewish community that's been targeted repeatedly is "not believed to be suspicious."
Israel says it killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor in a similar attack earlier this month.
Grammy Award-winning artist Estelle released her sixth studio album, titled "Stay Alta," and joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to reflect on her career and discuss what this record means for her.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks with "CBS Mornings" about finding humor in everyday life, how storytelling is at the center of his jokes and his first HBO special, "Symphony."
The American Music Awards honored the influence of K-pop during its 2026 celebration. Pop music journalist Brittany Spanos joins CBS News Mornings with more.
There were 12 new categories this year at the American Music Awards, which were held on Memorial Day. For the second time at the awards show, BTS took home the night's biggest prize.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers about his journey from becoming a writer to a correspondent and host on "The Daily Show," his new special, "Josh Johnson: Symphony" on HBO Max, how his family influenced his comedy and more.
More than 1 billion people worldwide use artificial intelligence chatbots, but just how accurate are the answers? Forum AI released results from its latest study to determine the accuracy of chatbots in news and current events. Robbie Goldfarb, co-founder of Forum AI, joins CBS News to discuss.
CBS News' Chris Livesay gets an inside look at how the U.S. military is using artificial intelligence on the battlefield.
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.
Pope Leo XIV warns of the dangers of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Kenneth Law is a former chef accused of running a number of online forums that offered predominantly young, distressed people advice on how to end their lives.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara has resigned following an internal investigation into his conduct, the mayor announced Tuesday evening.
The nephew of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is sought by U.S. authorities, officials said.
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Trump-backed Ken Paxton has defeated Sen. John Cornyn in Texas' GOP Senate primary runoff, CBS News projects. Jessi Mitchell anchored CBS News' special report.
NASA is planning three new moon missions this year as the race to build a lunar city takes shape. NASA officials are hoping to maintain a presence on the south pole of the lunar surface. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
The Trump administration is cracking down on immigration lawyers suspected of improperly filing asylum claims for their clients. In a memo dated Tuesday, the top lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security called on ICE lawyers to increase enforcement. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the exclusive.
The U.S. has officially unveiled its roster for this year's FIFA Men's World Cup. The U.S., along with Canada and Mexico are the host nations for the tournament, which kicks off next month. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell has more from New York City.
Trump says his third physical in 13 months went "perfectly"; details still scarce on potential U.S.-Iran peace deal.