Massive blaze engulfs 200-year-old museum, home to millions of artifacts
Firefighters worked to put out fire at the esteemed National Museum in northern Rio de Janeiro late Sunday; no injuries reported
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6 children among 8 killed in Chicago apartment fire
At least six children and two adults were killed in a fire inside a three-story apartment building in Chicago early Sunday, fire officials said
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Husband charged in death of wife and daughters; report finds 'play time' critical for children
California firefighters helping others
California firefighters have been working long hours in dangerous conditions to put out the flames from multiple wildfires. But they're still taking the time to help people forced to flee their homes. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone reports.
10 elderly women killed in Chilean nursing home fire
Officials say only 3 elderly women were rescued from the blaze which tore through a dormitory
Ranch Fire grows in Calif.
The Ranch Fire is now California's largest wildfire in state history. It has burned more than 282,000 acres — and is part of the Mendocino Complex fires. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Firefighters capture video of a "firenado"
Firefighters in Derbyshire, England, spotted a firenado – which looks like a tornado of flames – and the video of the blazing cyclone has gone viral
Fire erupts at Manchester business
A devastating fire engulfed a business in Manchester, England, and a bystander caught the tall flames and billowing smoke on camera.
Mendocino Complex fire rages in Calif.
The Mendocino Complex Fire became the second largest wildfire in California's history Monday. It is just one of at least 16 large wildfires burning across the state. Nearly 14,000 firefighters are on the front lines. John Blackstone joins CBSN with the latest from the scene.
Historic California wildfire grows
Firefighters in California are trying to contain massive wildfires as hot winds continue to whip flames into a frenzy. One of the blazes is now the second largest in state history. John Blackstone reports.
California's fires are creating another problem: Fleeing insurers
Homeowners are facing the growing problem of insurers canceling policies because of more frequent wildfires
New Zealand, Australia firefighters help Calif.
In California, more than 15,000 firefighters are battling 18 large wildfires. Firefighters from New Zealand and Australia flew in and are on the ground to assist, as 17,000 homes remain under evacuation orders, with thousands of structures already destroyed. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Extreme weather expected across the U.S.
Heavy rain and flooding is a problem on the East Coast, while on the West Coast firefighters are battling deadly wildfires. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN with the latest.
Deadly wildfire threatens more homes
The wildfire burning in Redding, California, has killed at least six people and destroyed more than 100,000 acres of land. CBS News' Chris Martinez joins CBSN with the latest.
Victims of deadly Carr Fire
The Carr Fire in Redding, California, has killed at least six people and thousands have been forced to evacuate the area. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN with the latest.
7/30/18: CBSN Evening News
Thousands flee as CA wildfires spread; TSA's "Quiet Skies" is spying on flyers.
Acts of kindness in California
There are 17 large fires burning in California, prompting thousands to leave their homes. But amid the tragedy, stories of strength and unity are emerging. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor explains.
Carr Fire forces evacuations
California is plagued by 17 major fires, with one of the worst in Redding. At least eight people have died, and thousands of people have had to evacuate. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor has the latest.
California firefighters battle fatigue
The Mendocino Complex Fire in California is threatening thousands of acres. There are more than 1,000 firefighters rotating in 24 hour shifts, battling fatigue as well as flames. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.
Fawn gives cop a kiss after wildfire rescue
Social media users are "fawning" over a photo of a California Highway Patrol officer getting nuzzled by a baby deer that he saved from a wildfire
Heat fans flames of California wildfires
In California, excessive heat and dry conditions are fanning the flames of more than a dozen wildfires. The most destructive is the Carr fire which is burning north of Sacramento. It’s killed five people including a great-grandmother and two children. More than 38,000 people have been evacuated, and the fire is only 5 percent contained. Carter Evans reports.
Mom, 5 children dead in Michigan motel fire
A mother and her five children have died in a massive fire at a motel in Benton Harbor, Michigan, according to authorities.
Calif. wildfires destroy hundreds of homes
One of the biggest wildfires in California is a fast-moving blaze north of Sacramento. Six other major fires are burning across the state – all fueled high winds, dry conditions and triple-digit temperatures. At least two people have been killed and almost 40,000 people have been forced to flee their homes. Carter Evans reports from the hard-hit area of Redding, California.
"Firenado" phenomenon in California
"Firetornadoes" are a real phenomenon. Intense fires, like those seen in California, can whip up towering spirals. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn explains.
Raging California wildfire turns deadly, forces "mass evacuations"
In all, an estimated 37,000 people have fled from Carr Fire, which began Monday and tripled in size overnight Thursday
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Iran's drone and missile strikes continue, hit new ground as war spreads
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Probe into Biden autopen closed by D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, source says
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
Key takeaways from House hearing with Walz, Ellison on Minnesota fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told lawmakers that fraud "happened on my watch," but defended his administration's handling of the allegations.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
Britney Spears arrested in Southern California
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested around 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released around 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
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Search on for suspect after 3 women's bodies found in Utah, 2 on hiking trail
Authorities in Utah are searching for a suspect in the deaths of three women. Two bodies were found on a hiking trail and the third in a residence.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Brawl at women's college basketball game injures ref; 8 players ejected
Referee Marla Gearhar was knocked to the floor in the melee between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
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Elon Musk testifies in Twitter shareholder trial over actions before purchase
Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan "temporarily on hold" over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter's stock tumbled as a result.
Companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds, trade court rules
A federal court in New York ruled Wednesday that businesses that paid emergency tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are eligible for refunds.
Nearly 37 million pounds of food recalled because it could contain glass
Oregon food manufacturer Ajinomoto expands an earlier recall of frozen and ready-to-eat products over glass contamination.
Google faces first lawsuit alleging its AI chatbot encouraged man's suicide
Google is accused in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who committed suicide in October, allegedly at the direction of the tech giant's AI chatbot, Gemini.
Tariff refund delays could cost U.S. $700 million a month in interest
The U.S. government must also reimburse businesses for the interest they paid on tariffs recently struck down by the Supreme Court, according to the Cato Institute.
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Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
Congress to vote on funding DHS, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
GOP leaders said the lack of long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security puts the nation at risk amid heightened threats.
Rep. Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer, calling it a "mistake"
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he had a relationship with a former staffer, but alleged the controversy that has engulfed the situation is "about power and money."
GOP Sen. Steve Daines of Montana won't seek reelection
Sen. Steve Daines said he had wrestled with the decision for months.
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Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
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Arab states running dangerously low on interceptors in Iran war, officials say
Officials speculated that Iran is intentionally hitting the Arab states to get them to pressure the U.S. to end the war.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
House to vote on curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The House resolution to rein in Trump's war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
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Iran's drone and missile strikes continue, hit new ground as war spreads
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
Israel's president: It's "time that everybody tells Iran, 'Guys, we're fed up'"
In an interview with CBS News Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that he is "not calling on any boots on the ground" in Iran.
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True crime series spotlights U.S. small towns
Hilarie Burton Morgan, known for playing Peyton on "One Tree Hill," talks about her docuseries, "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here," which is in its third season. She explains how each episode highlights a case in a small town in the U.S., how the series empowers the audience and recent developments in a cold case.
Padma Lakshmi talks "America's Culinary Cup"
TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, "America's Culinary Cup," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about creating the cooking competition and how it's different from other shows.
How families can change their habits
Bestselling author Michaeleen Doucleff offers science-backed tips on how families can curb their screen time and cut back on ultraprocessed foods. She explains how her new book, which is aimed at rewiring children's brains, began with a personal revelation.
Luke Grimes on "Marshals"
Actor Luke Grimes talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals." Grimes reveals why he was hesitant to join the cast at first and what it was like to have his new song "Haunted" to play in the premiere episode.
Preview of UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira
UFC commentator Laura Sanko joins "CBS Mornings" to preview Saturday's UFC fight where defending champion Max Holloway will take on Charles Oliveira for the BMF title.
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Anthropic CEO: We're trying to "deescalate" Pentagon AI standoff to reach agreement
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
OpenAI changing Pentagon deal after backlash
Hours after the Trump administration ditched Anthropic over the dispute about AI use, OpenAI struck its own deal with the Pentagon. Now the details of that agreement appear to be changing after backlash. Katrina Manson, Bloomberg News reporter, has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers
Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.
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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross
The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Search on for suspect after 3 women's bodies found in Utah, 2 on hiking trail
Authorities in Utah are searching for a suspect in the deaths of three women. Two bodies were found on a hiking trail and the third in a residence.
Man accused of plot to assassinate Trump says Iran pressured him
A man accused of plotting to kill U.S. politicians said he was pressured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to devise the murder-for-hire scheme.
Gloves found near Guthrie's home tied to restaurant worker, no connection to case
DNA from the gloves found near Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Justice Dept. employee charged in child pornography case
Timothy Parsons, a legal staffer at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., is facing federal criminal charges in Maryland, where he lives, three sources said.
Officers who killed Austin gunman "undoubtedly saved lives," DA says
Travis County DA Jose Garza said suggestions that he would seek charges were "intentionally false" and political in nature, calling the officers heroes.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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New jobs report may show a bounce in hiring
A new jobs report is expected to show a rise in hiring for some sectors. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains. (Sponsored by AT&T Business).
Battle between RFK Jr. and coffee chains
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging Starbucks and Dunkin' over the safety of high sugar drinks for teenagers as part of his Make America Healthy Again campaign. Now, the governor of Massachusetts, where Dunkin' is based, is responding. Tom Hanson reports.
How Kurdish forces could help in the Iran war
Kurdish forces surrounding Iran may jump into the fight against the Islamic Republic. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.
White House on Iran war's impact on economy
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is insisting that the U.S. economy can withstand a prolonged war against Iran, but gas prices and other economic sectors are already feeling the impact. Kristin Myers, ETF editor-in-chief for Asset TV, joins with more.
Immigrants on building businesses in U.S.
In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" spoke to three immigrant entrepreneurs who shared their stories about how their families came to the U.S. and built their businesses.