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A woman in Russia attempted to thaw a gas pump using a lighter, which caused both the hose and vehicle to catch on fire. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has video of the bright idea.
New Year's Eve celebrations went on as planned in Dubai despite a ferocious fire raging at a 63-floor hotel not far from where fireworks were being shot off; for five-and-a-half months, CBS News followed a group of high school dropouts through a unique program run by the National Guard, called the Challenge Academy
New Year's Eve celebrations went on as planned in Dubai despite a ferocious fire raging at a 63-floor hotel not far from where fireworks were being shot off. Holly Williams has more.
The Address Hotel, a luxury skyscraper in downtown Dubai was engulfed in flames near the site of the city's planned New Year's Eve celebration. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports.
About 600 firefighters are battling an fire that has spreading across more than 1,200 acres. Flames first erupted in Friday night in Solimar Beach and quickly spread to residential areas. Dozens of home are under evacuation orders. Miyerera Villarreal is live in Ventura County with more.
Safyre Terry is the sole survivor of an arson blaze that killed her family two years ago. Now 8, she's well on her way to fulfilling a simple holiday wish.
U.S. airstrikes and Iraqi Kurdish forces targeted the Islamic State in Sinjar Thursday in an offensive that the Pentagon hopes will provide a breakthrough in the fight against extremist group; High winds across much of the Midwest caused damage and left thousands of people without power. Tornadoes and sandstorms were also reported
Nine people on board a business jet died when the aircraft crashed into an apartment building Tuesday, sparking a massive fire. The aircraft was approaching Akron Fulton International Airport.
A deadly fire erupted in a nightclub in Romania. At least 27 people were killed during a rock concert in the basement club. The performance included fireworks. The fire caused a stampede for the only available exit. Barry Petersen reports.
The White House and the Pentagon announced about 50 U.S. Special Operations Forces will spend up to 60 days at a time in the headquarters of U.S.-backed fighters in Syria; An Alabama high school football coach always wanted sons, but got two amazing daughters instead.
Federal investigators began searching for the cause of the engine fire of a passenger jet in Florida that became engulfed in flames as it prepared for takeoff. The 767's flight data and voice recorders have been recovered. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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An airplane with 101 passengers caught on fire Thursday shortly before taking off from a Fort Lauderdale airport; The tradition started after his daughters were scared by a haunted house 16 years ago
An airplane with 101 passengers caught on fire Thursday shortly before taking off from a Fort Lauderdale airport. A fuel leak was noticed by a pilot who was taxiing behind the Dynamic Airways flight. David Begnaud reports with more.
A Dynamic Airways plane burst into flames on the runway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN with the latest details.
General Motors is recalling nearly 1.3 million cars from model years 1997 through 2004 that may leak oil and catch fire. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the latest on the recall.
Nuclear waste illegally dumped in a Missouri landfill during the 1970s may be under threat from an underground fire that's been burning at the landfill for five years. Worried residents are fired up as well. Vinita Nair has the story.
There is growing fear in a suburban St. Louis community over a local landfill containing nuclear waste left over from the Cold War. The radioactive material was dumped there illegally in the 1970s. There's also a "hot spot" burning underground in a second landfill, just three football fields away. Vinita Nair reports from the West Lake landfill in Bridgeton, Missouri.
The ATF believes a string of fires at predominantly black churches in St. Louis is "meant to send a message." CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid discussed the investigation with CBSN.
California is working to get ahead of the fire season. Last year set records when wildfires charred more than 4% of the state and killed 33 people.
Less than one month ago, residents of Middletown, California were driven from their homes as a wildfire raced through their community. Half of the town burned down in what was named “Valley Fire.” It was the third worst in California history, but thanks to the heroic efforts of firefighters, many lives were saved. Carter Evans reports as survivors are determined to rebuild.
California will authorize $536 million toward forest management projects and efforts to reduce wildfires before the worst of the fire season strikes later this year, Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders said Thursday. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
California wildfires have displaced hundreds from their homes. Some have seen the houses burn down, others have no idea if the fires have taken their homes. David Begnaud has the story.
Parts of California are under states of emergency as a massive wildfire rages. CBS News correspondent Danielle Nottingham has details for CBSN.
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including the shocking impact of a taser on bare skin in super slow-motion and a dog named Loki having some fun in the snow. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
The appearance was a rare face-to-face meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials as they launched a 60-day sprint to negotiate over the fate of Iran's nuclear program.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision: step down or fight a leadership challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.
As guaranteed in the 14th Amendment, citizenship is granted to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States." But an executive order signed by President Trump seeks to deny birthright citizenship to children born of parents in the country illegally or temporarily.
Colombia faces a tight runoff election between a progressive and a conservative outsider.
Temperatures are expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas of France and Spain.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
Firefighters faced renewed challenges Saturday at a large Boyle Heights warehouse fire, where conditions remain highly complex as Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency to support response efforts.
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said he expects a diplomatic solution with Iran to fail, though he noted that he would "rather try diplomacy than take it off the table."
The political commentator talks about the need to mentor young boys whose fathers are absent or passed, and how the organization Son of a Saint helps transform the lives of fatherless boys.
The 26th president is finally getting his own presidential library amid the prairie grass of North Dakota. Take a tour of what is described as an immersive experience of Roosevelt's life and legacy, as well as the nature that shaped him and his vision of America.
As guaranteed in the 14th Amendment, citizenship is granted to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States." But an executive order signed by President Trump seeks to deny birthright citizenship to children born of parents in the country illegally or temporarily.
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said he expects a diplomatic solution with Iran to fail, though he noted that he would "rather try diplomacy than take it off the table."
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision: step down or fight a leadership challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Colombia faces a tight runoff election between a progressive and a conservative outsider.
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
An app notification informed Joe Gillette that he had been diagnosed with aggressive, late-stage cancer.
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story of a teen battling for his life and the doctor who made him a promise.
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 21, 2026.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision: step down or fight a leadership challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Colombia faces a tight runoff election between a progressive and a conservative outsider.
Temperatures are expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas of France and Spain.
John Mulaney says he grew up feeling that comedy was his destiny. The Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how he deals with sobriety today (and about a 2020 intervention which he describes as "star-studded"), and how fatherhood – along with his wife, actress Olivia Munn – has changed his outlook. (An earlier version of this story originally aired March 9, 2025.)
Édouard Manet, a towering figure of Impressionist art, was also a mentor to Berthe Morisot, a female painter who's remained largely in Manet's shadow, until now. The two, whose friendship led to changes in both of their artistic styles, are the subjects of an exhibition currently at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Correspondent Lee Cowan pays a visit.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including famed TV sitcom director James Burrows, the co-creator of "Cheers."
Singer, musician, and Grammy-winning music producer Shooter Jennings is keeping alive the legacy of his late father, country star Waylon Jennings, by producing long-lost material that he found stashed away. Hear music from the upcoming album "Diamonds."
In this web exclusive, musician and music producer Shooter Jennings talks with Robert Costa about his father, the late country star Waylon Jennings, whose previously-unheard music Shooter has released in the albums "Songbird" and the upcoming "Diamonds."
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish –and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Actress Emaa Hussen, who played alongside Jason Statham in "Redemption," is accused of trying to smuggle 700 pounds of methamphetamine into Australia.
A CBS News analysis of the released Epstein files shows what documents appear to be absent. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more on the search for answers surrounding the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
As delicate U.S.-Iran talks kick off in Switzerland, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" the Trump administration understands Iranian officials aren't "good guys," but the U.S. is taking a "pragmatic approach" focused on reaching a nuclear accord.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a thorny set of U.S.-Iran talks have begun amid threats surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing strikes between Israel and Hezbollah. U.N Ambassador Mike Waltz, GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow discuss the talks.
We leave you this first of Sunday of summer at the John Muir Wilderness in California's Sierra Nevadas. Videographer: Scot Miller.
The political commentator talks about the need to mentor young boys whose fathers are absent or passed, and about the New Orleans youth organization Son of a Saint, which provides the guidance and correction, the modeling of composure, and the sense of possibility that will help transform the lives of fatherless boys.
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.