ASU hockey coach put on leave after player collapsed during workout

Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old sophomore from Ontario, Canada, collapsed during a workout on Aug. 20 and remains hospitalized.

• Sep 30

El Niño could cause 451,000 more heat deaths compared to normal year, group says

Researchers project nearly half a million more heat-related deaths from June 2026 to February 2027 compared with a typical year, as a result of El Niño.

• Sep 23

Ross Fire 100% contained after more than 3 weeks

The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.

• Sep 17

The U.S. just had its hottest summer on record, NOAA says

Average temperatures across the U.S. soared to record heights between June and August in 2026, a new report found.

• Sep 9

"Supersized" El Niño's harshest weather ahead includes heat, drought, floods

A new forecast predicts with almost 100% certainty that El Niño will remain in place until early 2027, peaking later this year.

• Sep 3

Blistering heat prevents rescues in Arizona

Blistering summer temperatures are fueling wildfires and leading to heat-related deaths out West. In Phoenix, Arizona, rescue helicopters can no longer take off when extreme heat reaches a certain level. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave spoke with emergency workers about heat-related challenges.

• Aug 27

Extreme heat fuels wildfires

More than 60 million people are under heat alerts from the Gulf Coast to the Pacific. The dangerous heat is fueling a wave of more than 90 wildfires burning across the U.S. Kris Van Cleave reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.

• Aug 26

Tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in 116-degree heat

A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley National Park last week after becoming trapped in 116-degree temperatures.

• Aug 24

Deadly heat wave bakes Arizona

Heat-related deaths in Arizona's Maricopa County have more than doubled since last year. Jason Allen visited a cooling center in Phoenix to see how the community is managing dangerous heat.

• Aug 20

More than 70 million under intense heat

More than 70 million Americans are facing extreme heat across the South, with temperatures climbing well above 100 in some areas. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.

• Aug 19

Americans fighting brutal heat coast to coast

Coast-to-coast heat is scorching the southern U.S., with the temperature in Charleston, South Carolina, with a heat index of 113 degrees, while California's Death Valley was seeing a high of 118 degrees. Jason Allen reports from Phoenix, Arizona, which is also experiencing triple-digit heat.

• Aug 19

Some backyard pool owners renting out access

The cost of building a backyard pool has climbed out of reach for many, but in the heat of summer, there's no better place to cool off. With that in mind, more people are renting access to pools at private homes. Bradley Blackburn dives in and explains.

• Aug 19

Dangerous heat in the South

There were record-high temperatures on Tuesday in six states as a dangerous heat dome causes extreme temperatures in parts of the U.S. Rob Marciano has the latest.

• Aug 19

Record-breaking heat takes mounting toll on the U.S. economy

Heat waves are dealing a financial blow to businesses and creating hazardous conditions for workers, according to climate experts.

• Aug 13

Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says

Temperatures last month averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit as above-average warmth blanketed the U.S.

• Aug 10

Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather

George and Amal Clooney are among thousands of residents in southwest France still displaced by a massive wildfire, but crews are gaining control.

• Jul 30

Wildfire forces 40,000 tourists and residents to flee French peninsula

Several firefighters have been killed as France, Spain and Italy all battle wildfires that have forced tens of thousands to evacuate a vacation hotspot.

• Jul 24

Major flooding in parts of Texas

More than a foot of rain fell in parts of Texas in just 24 hours, leading to dozens of rescues. Meanwhile, heat warnings stretch from Southern California to the Northeast while heavy rain slams Texas. Jason Allen and Rob Marciano have the latest.

• Jul 15

Maps show extreme heat and flood threats across U.S.

Much of the U.S. is facing either extreme heat or excessive rainfall and potential flooding on Tuesday. Here's where the greatest threats are expected.

• Jul 14

Millions of Americans under heat alerts

Another dangerous heat dome that's been scorching the west is now expanding east. CBS News chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn reports.

• Jul 13

Dangerous weather across the U.S.

Extreme heat shattered records in parts of the West on Sunday while fueling fires. Meanwhile, heavy rain and flash flooding hit communities in the South. Rob Marciano reports.

• Jul 13

Dangerous heat scorches southern U.S.

States in the southern U.S. are battling extreme heat. Kris Van Cleave has more.

• Jul 9

Dangerous weather across U.S.

An outbreak of powerful storms is targeting 30 million Americans on Wednesday from the Rockies to the Carolina Coast. While triple-digit heat is adding to the misery, firefighters are battling nearly three dozen large wildfires out West. Rob Marciano is tracking it all and Kris Van Cleave reports on the heat emergency.

• Jul 8

Heat wave impedes July 4 celebrations

Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia have called off some celebratory events amid searing heat. Intense storms in the Midwest and a shark sighting in New York also disrupted holiday activities. Lana Zak reports.

• Jul 4

Maps show this July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S.

Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.

• Jul 3

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