Plane catches fire on Ft. Lauderdale runway; Paul Ryan takes gavel as House speaker; and more stories you're clicking on

Plane catches fire on Ft. Lauderdale runway; Paul Ryan takes gavel as House speaker; and more stories you're clicking on.

• Oct 29, 2015
• 0:30

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the October 29th, 2015 edition

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

• Oct 29, 2015
• 20:51

An airplane with 101 passengers caught on fire Thursday shortly before taking off from a Fort Lauderdale airport.

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.

• Oct 29, 2015
• 2:15

A Dynamic Airways plane burst into flames on the runway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida

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.

• Oct 29, 2015
• 4:41

General Motors is recalling nearly 1.3 million cars from model years 1997 through 2004 that may leak oil and catch fire

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.

• Oct 27, 2015
• 0:26

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

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.

• Oct 27, 2015
• 2:22

There is growing fear in a suburban St. Louis community over a local landfill containing nuclear waste left over from the Cold War

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.

• Oct 27, 2015
• 3:26

The ATF believes a string of fires at predominantly black churches in St. Louis is "meant to send a message"

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.

• Oct 20, 2015
• 3:33

California to devote $536 million in fight against devastating wildfires

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.

• Apr 9, 2021

Less than one month ago, residents of Middletown, California were driven from their homes as a wildfire raced through their community

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.

• Oct 10, 2015
• 4:53

California to allocate $536 million for wildfires

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.

• Apr 8, 2021
• 0:47

California wildfires have displaced hundreds from their homes

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.

• Sep 15, 2015
• 1:45

Parts of California are under states of emergency as a massive wildfire rages

Parts of California are under states of emergency as a massive wildfire rages. CBS News correspondent Danielle Nottingham has details for CBSN.

• Sep 14, 2015
• 3:59

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos

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.

• Sep 14, 2015
• 1:40

Cal Fire spokesman Daniel Berlant joins CBS Evening News with more information on a rapidly expanding wildfire north of San Francisco

Cal Fire spokesman Daniel Berlant joins CBS Evening News with more information on a rapidly expanding wildfire north of San Francisco.

• Sep 13, 2015
• 1:11

The British Airways flight caught fire moments before it was about to takeoff from Las Vegas

The British Airways flight caught fire moments before it was about to takeoff from Las Vegas. Aviation experts say the pilot and his team did a remarkable job in aborting the takeoff and evacuating the passengers. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Sep 9, 2015
• 1:52

Everyone on board had to use the emergency exits to get out in a hurry

Las Vegas' main airport is up and running after an airplane fire put 170 lives in jeopardy. British Airways Flight 2276 to London aborted its takeoff Tuesday because of what's described as a "catastrophic engine failure." Everyone on board had to use the emergency exits to get out in a hurry. Mireya Villarreal reports from McCarran International Airport, just south of the Las Vegas strip.

• Sep 9, 2015
• 2:19

At least two passengers have been injured and 172 passengers evacuated after a British Airways plane caught fire

At least two passengers have been injured and 172 passengers evacuated after a British Airways plane caught fire. CBS News aviation and transportation safety analyst Mark Rosenker spoke to CBSN about the incident.

• Sep 8, 2015
• 11:30

As wildfires continue to rage in seven states, CBS correspondent Chris Martinez takes a look inside the National Inter-Agency Fire Center to see how the crucial decisions are made.

As wildfires continue to rage in seven states, CBS correspondent Chris Martinez takes a look inside the National Inter-Agency Fire Center to see how the crucial decisions are made.

• Sep 6, 2015
• 2:43

Nearly nine million acres have gone up in flames in this year's wildfires

Nearly nine million acres have gone up in flames in this year's wildfires. At least 45 fires are burning in the West. Carter Evans shows how firefighters are using cameras to stay ahead of the flames.

• Sep 5, 2015
• 2:00

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a backyard experiment that's a blast to watch and an overprotective raccoon rescuing his brother from a swimming pool. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.

• Aug 31, 2015
• 1:15

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a very vocal feline that can take her bath "no more" and over 6,000 matchsticks igniting in slow-motion. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.

• Aug 25, 2015
• 1:19

Washington state is having its worst fire season ever

Washington state is having its worst fire season ever. Now part of the challenge is finding enough people to fight the fires. Carter Evans reports.

• Aug 22, 2015
• 2:21

Firefighters out west continue to battle enormous wildfires that span across five states

Firefighters out west continue to battle enormous wildfires that span across five states. More than 45 fires are burning. Massive flames have hit Washington state the hardest. President Obama has declared a state of emergency and authorities say they have no idea how many homes have been destroyed. Thousands of firefighters are on the lines, three died earlier this week in north-central Washington. Carter Evans spoke to the widow of one of those men.

• Aug 22, 2015
• 4:02

Three firefighters died Wednesday while battling a wildfire in Washington State

Three firefighters died Wednesday while battling a wildfire in Washington State. President Obama called them "brave Americans." CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

• Aug 20, 2015
• 1:52

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