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An explosion and fire at a coal mine killed at least 205 workers, with hundreds still trapped inside. The Turkish government said its hopes of finding more survivors are diminishing. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Former Army Sgt. Kyle White put himself in the line of fire to assist his fellow soldiers when their platoon was ambushed in Afghanistan in 2007.
As a fire roared though their Haverhill, Massachusetts apartment building and trapping them, Christina Simoes had to think fast. She grabbed her 18 month old toddler... and jumped out from the second story balcony.
A wildfire burned dozens of homes in Texas and caused thousands of people to be told to evacuate. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Authorities in Tampa, Fla., are working to confirm the identities of four people found shot dead in a mansion fire. Gayle King reports on new surveillance video showing one of the residents buying $650 worth of fireworks and several gas cans before the fire.
Florida investigators are working to learn who deliberately set a deadly fire at a mansion owned by former tennis star James Blake. Manuel Bojorquez reports on the massive fire that fire officials are calling "unusual."
The main highway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas is open Wednesday. The interstate was closed for more then 24 hours after a bridge under construction caught fire. Norah O'Donnell reports.
A bridge fire in California shut down a section of the main route connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas. The freeway is expected to be closed for several days. CBS Los Angeles station KCBS's Joy Benedict reports from the scene.
Helicopters dropped water on the flames Monday hoping to prevent the wildfire from spreading. High temperatures and strong winds are making it difficult to fight the fire. CBS News' Anna Werner reports from Guthrie, Okla., where the governor declared a state of emergency.
Plumes of smoke rose hundreds of feet in the air above central Oklahoma Monday, a day after a controlled burn quickly spread. National Guard helicopters dropped water, but drifting embers carried by the wind sparked new fires. At least six homes have burned, and one man has been killed as thousands of people are still under evacuation orders. Anna Werner reports.
Firefighters in central Oklahoma are battling a growing wildfire that began as a man-made fire. The fire has destroyed more than a dozen homes and other buildings. CBS News' Anna Werner reports.
Extreme heat and Santa Ana winds are fueling a dangerous wildfire in the foothills east of Los Angeles. CBS News' Bigad Shaban reports.
Black smoke and flames from a large fire can be seen coming from a derailed train that was carrying crude oil in Lynchburg, Va.
Some 20,000 to 40,000 Russian troops deployed along the Ukrainian border have left their camps to conduct exercises, including with live fire. Some aircraft have penetrated Ukrainian airspace during these exercises. David Martin reports.
Firefighters batted a string of fast moving forest fire in New Jersey Thursday night into Friday morning. More than 600 families were forced to evacuate, but have been allowed to return. Anthony Mason reports.
A fatal fire took the lives of a mother and son earlier this year in Fort Worth, Texas. Hector Montoya, 8, had been saving money for a PlayStation 4, but after the news of the deadly fire, he used the money to purchase smoke detectors for his neighborhood. KTVT-TV's Brian New reports.
A British family were forced to abandon their car inside a lion enclosure at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire, England, after the vehicle caught fire. The family was quickly rescued, unhurt, by park rangers. Gayle King reports.
Two fire trucks collided in a Los Angeles suburb. Both trucks were on their way to the same house fire when they collided at an intersection. One truck then slammed into a restaurant. Fifteen people were injured in the crash, including six firefighters. Charlie Rose reports.
As wildfire season quickly approaches and with much of the West crippled by drought, Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., is calling on the Pentagon to use military planes as air tankers. John Blackstone reports.
A massive and deadly fire is still burning Monday morning in Valparaiso, Chile. So far, 12 people have been killed, 500 have been injured and about 10,000 people have been ordered to leave the city. Norah O'Donnell reports.
At least three people are dead after a gunman opened fire at a Jewish community center and an assisted care facility near Kansas City. Police have a person of interest in custody and the FBI has been called in to assist the investigation. Anne Marie Green reports.
A FedEx tractor trailer swerved across a freeway median and slammed into a bus full of high school students. Police say five students, three chaperones and the two drivers are dead. CBS News' John Blackstone reports.
At least 10 people are dead after a fiery crash on a highway in northern California. A group of high school students were on there way to a college visit when a truck slammed head on into their bus.
Police spent most of Saturday night through Sunday morning restoring order to the streets of Isla Vista, California, after a riot erupted following a popular spring break party. Rioters were tearing down stop signs and setting mattresses on fire. Police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets.
The automaker is recalling Mazda6 sedans from model years 2010 to 2012 because the insects tend to build webs in vents coming out of fuel tanks. That apparently increases the risk of a fire. Jim Axelrod reports.
Iran says it targeted a U.S. base in retaliation for the second set of what the Pentagon calls "purely defensive" strikes carried out this week.
At least one person was hospitalized, Dallas Fire-Rescue said.
Jill Biden told CBS News "Sunday Morning" that her husband's performance in the 2024 debate "scared me to death." But her comments at the time did not reflect those concerns.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.
Two Iranian brothers who joined January's protests say the war has made things worse, and ending it shouldn't only be about uranium.
The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
It is the highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths to come from any government since the war in Ukraine began.
The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam.
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
The Trump Accounts app allows parents to open new tax-preferred investment accounts for their children, including a $1,000 government contribution.
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.
The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
The U.S. is in the process of setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who were exposed to Ebola or infected with the deadly illness.
HGTV host and designer Ty Pennington opens up about his mother's yearslong battle with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition that often goes undiagnosed, and shares tips for caregivers on creating a calm environment. (Sponsored by Insmed)
It is the highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths to come from any government since the war in Ukraine began.
Two Iranian brothers who joined January's protests say the war has made things worse, and ending it shouldn't only be about uranium.
An albino buffalo with a tuft of hair that got him nicknamed "Donald Trump" was granted a government reprieve from sacrifice in a Muslim religious festival.
Italy said it was seizing $232 million in assets belonging to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after 30 years on the run.
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.
Some artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Broadway star Joshua Henry joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in the "Ragtime" musical, which depicts the stories of Americans at the turn of the 20th century.
Judd Winick talks to CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers about appearing on MTV's "The Real World: San Francisco" in 1994, the audition process for the reality TV series and more.
Dorina Medley, who appeared in the "Real Housewives of New York City" for six seasons, talks to CBS Mornings' Vladimir Duthiers about her decision to join the Bravo series, why she has no regrets and what draws people to reality TV.
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."
AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.
Meta says its rolling out paid social subscriptions that will include exclusive features like "super reactions" and customizable themes. Kelly O'Grady reports.
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.
YouTube unveiled a new AI labeling system on Wednesday, aiming to make it easier for viewers to distinguish between real and AI content. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to break down the change.
YouTube said it will automatically label photorealistic content created by AI, the video platform said.
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.
Colt Gray, the alleged Apalachee High School shooter, was in court Thursday for the next steps before his potential trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate who argued racial discrimination occurred in the jury-selection process before his trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
U.S. officials are preparing for thousands of visitors at sites linked to the FIFA World Cup. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down the measures.
Italy said it was seizing $232 million in assets belonging to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after 30 years on the run.
Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, will remain free for now while a judge considers arguments following a hearing Wednesday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
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.
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.
On May 28, 2016, Cincinnati Zoo officials shot and killed Harambe, a 17-year-old critically endangered western lowland gorilla, after he dragged around a child who climbed into his enclosure. Watch CBS News' coverage of the aftermath.
Nearly 100 firefighters have responded to a major apartment fire in Dallas. CBS News Texas reports.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Thursday that legislation was making its way through Congress to potentially clear the way for President Trump's face to appear on a proposed $250 bill commemorating America's 250th birthday.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held court at the White House press briefing Thursday. Following Bessent's remarks, CBS News' Natalie Brand provided more context.
Reality TV is one of the most beloved and controversial genres to emerge from the 20th century. For the "USA to Z" series, Vladimir Duthiers takes a look at how it has shaped American culture.