Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
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Maps show where dangerous summer heat could impact U.S.
Last summer, hundreds of millions of people were faced with triple-digit temperatures across the U.S. This year, it could happen again.
Oregon using Medicaid funds for climate-change-related health challenges
Oregon is helping Medicaid patients cope with soaring heat, smoky skies and other effects of climate change.
90% of some of the world's wine regions could disappear, study finds
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
Wave of warm temperatures hits the U.S.
Unseasonably warm temperatures are hitting at least 300 locations in the U.S. this week. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Atlanta.
These charts show what made 2023 the hottest year on record
A breakdown of the numbers and elements that made 2023 the hottest year on record paints a picture of what's to come.
Elderly couple found dead after heater reached 1,000 degrees
"One firefighter stated the heater was so hot it looked as if the basement was currently on fire," the police report said of the incident that left Joan Littlejohn and Glennwood Fowler dead.
Costly crop losses for farmers in South
Between an ongoing drought and the unrelenting summer heat, farmers across much of the country have seen their crop growth dwindle. This fall they've had a smaller harvest at a big cost. Mark Strassmann reports.
Sweltering summer heat took toll on many U.S. farms
One Mississippi peanut and cotton farmer saw crop losses of about $1.2 million.
How the extreme summer heat is taking a toll on Texas businesses
In a survey last month, nearly one quarter of Texas businesses said this summer's heat has negatively impacted their revenue and production.
Texas residents asked to conserve electricity
States in the Northeast will start to see a break in high temperatures, but another hot weekend is in the forecast across the southern U.S. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
U.N.: August 2023 was 2nd hottest month ever
The World Meteorological Organization says August was the second hottest month in recorded history, trailing only July. It was also the hottest August ever recorded by a large margin. CBS News' Christina Ruffini has more on how kids going back to school are dealing with continued hot temperatures. And Laura Paterson, the World Meteorological Organization's representative to the United Nations, joined CBS News to discuss the warming climate.
U.S. Open participant warns that a player is "gonna die" from the heat
Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, said, "You cannot imagine" how intense the heat and humidity were on-court.
Without AC, many U.S. schools forced to close amid scorching heat
In the first week of September, schools in nine states have either been closed or dismissed students early because of the heat.
Parts of U.S. scorched by September heat wave
The National Weather Service says temperatures in parts of the U.S. are more than 10 degrees higher than normal. According to the United Nations, Earth just had its hottest summer on record and the head of the U.N. says, "climate breakdown has begun." CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Dallas.
Schools close amid late-season heat wave
Businesses and schools are shutting down due to sweltering temperatures across the United States. It comes near the end of a record-breaking hot summer. CBS News' Christina Ruffini reports.
Over 90 million Americans under heat advisories
Millions of Americans are facing unseasonably high heat in the last weeks of summer. Some schools have had to end class early to avoid dangerous conditions just as the school year is beginning. Omar Villafranca reports.
Record heat on unofficial last weekend of summer
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer for many Americans, but the temperatures were as high as the middle of the season in many parts of the country. Meg Oliver takes a look at how people handled the record temperatures over the long weekend.
UPS driver dies days after working in searing Texas heat
Delivery company driver reporting feeling sick while working his route as temperatures topped 100 degrees.
How hotter oceans feed more severe hurricanes
As Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia, scientists say warming oceans are having dangerous impacts on the frequency and intensity of these storms. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on why.
Louisiana wildfires prompt evacuations
An entire town in southwestern Louisiana is under mandatory evacuation orders because of the Tiger Island Fire, a wildfire that state officials say is the largest they have ever seen. Louisiana has been plagued by record-breaking heat and extreme drought. This month alone, there have been an unprecedented 441 wildfires in the state. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.
Record heat spurs changes for Texas football
Record-breaking summer temperatures are prompting communities nationwide to adjust to the heat. In Texas, that has meant changing guidelines for high school athletics, including for football teams kicking off their seasons this week. Andrea Lucia of CBS Dallas station KTVT reports.
Millions in U.S. under excessive heat alerts
A dangerous heat dome has millions of Americans under excessive heat alerts. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has more on the hot weather from Chicago, where kids are braving the high temperatures to go back to school.
Historic heat wave in Pacific Northwest may have killed 3
A three-day string of record high temperatures apparently caused at least as many deaths in the region, authorities said, but cooler air was moving in.
Heat concerns for Texas prison inmates
Texas, in the heart of America's Sun Belt, is one of 13 states without universal prison air conditioning. With this summer's extreme heat, there's concern over inmate safety and whether the state's Department of Criminal Justice is attributing deaths in custody to extreme heat. Zaeem Shaikh, a breaking news reporter for the Dallas Morning News, joined CBS News to discuss the conditions inmates are living in.
Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump trial about alleged sexual encounter
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Judge indefinitely delays Trump classified documents trial
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
TikTok sues Biden administration to block new law that could lead to U.S. ban
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
On Netanyahu's orders, Israeli troops seize Gaza side of Rafah border
Israeli forces take "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Netanyahu dismisses the latest cease-fire proposal.
While illegal crossings drop along border, migrants in Mexico grow desperate
Tens of thousands of migrants are estimated to be waiting in Mexico, in places like Ciudad Juárez where shelter space is limited and the conditions are sometimes dire.
FDIC fostered a toxic workplace rife with harassment, report finds
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg is also a focus of the report, which claims he treated staff in a "demeaning and inappropriate manner."
FAA investigates Boeing for falsified records on some 787 Dreamliners
Approximately 450 planes potentially could be involved, a source told CBS News.
Rep. Victoria Spartz projected to win Indiana Republican primary
Rep. Victoria Spartz, the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, fended off eight Republican challengers for her seat, CBS News projects.
Sixth and final construction worker recovered from Key Bridge collapse site
A sixth construction worker was recovered from the Key Bridge wreckage site Tuesday.
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Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump trial about alleged sexual encounter
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Starliner launch delayed to at least May 17 to replace suspect valve in Atlas 5 rocket
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
While illegal crossings drop along border, migrants in Mexico grow desperate
Tens of thousands of migrants are estimated to be waiting in Mexico, in places like Ciudad Juárez where shelter space is limited and the conditions are sometimes dire.
Study raises concern over exposure to flame retardant chemicals in some car seats
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful [flame retardants]."
Panera to stop selling Charged Sips caffeinated drinks at center of lawsuits
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
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Panera to stop selling Charged Sips caffeinated drinks at center of lawsuits
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
FDIC fostered a toxic workplace rife with harassment, report finds
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg is also a focus of the report, which claims he treated staff in a "demeaning and inappropriate manner."
Are Americans losing their taste for Starbucks?
Starbucks, once one of America's most cherished brands, is in a rut. Even long-time former CEO Howard Schultz is worried.
Nintendo hints at release date for its next Switch gaming console
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
British AI startup raises $1 billion for self-driving car tech
Nvidia and Microsoft are among the backers of Wayve and its embodied AI technology, described as "GPT for driving."
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Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump trial about alleged sexual encounter
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
While illegal crossings drop along border, migrants in Mexico grow desperate
Tens of thousands of migrants are estimated to be waiting in Mexico, in places like Ciudad Juárez where shelter space is limited and the conditions are sometimes dire.
Judge indefinitely delays Trump classified documents trial
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
Marjorie Taylor Greene backs away from imminent threat to oust speaker
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would force a vote on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson this week, but appeared to be retreating on the threat — for now.
Rep. Victoria Spartz projected to win Indiana Republican primary
Rep. Victoria Spartz, the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, fended off eight Republican challengers for her seat, CBS News projects.
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Study raises concern over exposure to flame retardant chemicals in some car seats
According to a new study, "vehicles are likely important sources of human exposure to potentially harmful [flame retardants]."
Panera to stop selling Charged Sips caffeinated drinks at center of lawsuits
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
White-coated candy recalled nationwide over salmonella risk
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Are you protecting yourself from skin cancer with these steps?
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Planters nuts sold in 5 states recalled due to listeria fears
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
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Drake's security guard injured in shooting at rapper's home, police say
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
Ukraine says plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy foiled
2 Ukrainian security officers have been detained and accused of treason over an alleged Russian plot to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Crews race to save construction workers trapped by building collapse
South African rescuers are "actually hearing people through the rubble" after a building collapsed in the city of George.
Woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushrooms pleads not guilty
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
Heineken vows nearly $50 million to transform "tired pubs" in U.K.
Heineken said the investment is a demonstration of "confidence in the resilience of the great British local in the face of uncertainty."
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Stars shine at Met Gala
Stars were in full bloom at the Met Gala Monday night. The dress code was "Garden of Time." Rachel Smith from "Entertainment Tonight" breaks down fashion's biggest night.
Brittany Howard on journey to new album
Five-time Grammy winner Brittany Howard talks about how her latest album was born from a period of intense soul-searching and solitude in Nashville.
Gayle King gets ready for the Met Gala
Gayle King gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her preparation and journey to the Met Gala.
"Long Island" selected for Oprah Book Club
Oprah Winfrey unveils "Long Island" as her latest book club pick on "CBS Mornings." The sequel to Colm Tóibín's best-selling novel "Brooklyn," "Long Island" continues the story of Eilis Lacey more than two decades later now as a mother and wife in America.
See the 2024 Met Gala's best-dressed stars and biggest moments
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
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Nintendo hints at release date for its next Switch gaming console
Video gamers eagerly awaiting a successor to Nintendo's hit Switch system finally got a clue on when to expect a new device.
TikTok sues Biden administration to block new law that could lead to U.S. ban
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
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.
Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Students use "Sidechat" app for protests
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
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NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Hammerhead flatworm sightings in Canada
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Ingenuity: NASA's remarkable Martian helicopter
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
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Idaho man gets 30 years for trying to spread HIV through sex to male victims
Alexander Louie, 34, told authorities he was not taking his HIV medication so he could purposely infect his partners.
New details released in deaths of surfers
Officials are releasing new details in the deaths of two Australians and an American who were found dead near a camping site in Mexico with gunshot wounds last week. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Drake's security guard injured in shooting at rapper's home, police say
The shooting comes amid a rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, but police said they could not speak to a motive at this stage of the investigation.
Woman accused of killing 3 with poisonous mushrooms pleads not guilty
Erin Patterson, who is accused of serving her ex-husband's family death cap mushrooms with lunch, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of murder and attempted murder.
Man, 75, admits he killed his wife, says he couldn't afford her care
A Kansas City-area man, 75, admitted he killed his hospitalized wife, saying he couldn't take care of her or afford her medical bills, court records say.
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Starliner launch delayed to at least May 17 to replace suspect valve in Atlas 5 rocket
United Launch Alliance decided to replace a suspect valve in the Atlas 5 rocket's upper stage, delaying launch to late next week.
NASA simulation mimics flying into black hole's "point of no return"
The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
What to know about Boeing's Starliner launch
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
Long-awaited Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Planned crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft scrubbed
The planned piloted launch of Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship was called off with less than two hours to go before liftoff.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Tornado rips through Oklahoma town
The Oklahoma town of Bartlesville was devastated by a tornado Monday night. The twister, which was on the ground for some 35 miles, was one of at least 22 recorded across seven states that night. Dave Malkoff reports.
Stormy Daniels testimony: What we learned
Adult film actor Stormy Daniels took the stand in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial on Tuesday. The judge denied Trump's request for a mistrial based on her testimony. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports.
Police officer delivers baby on side of road
When Destiny Allen went into labor, she called her mother to take her to the hospital. But they never made it, and had to flag down Baton Rouge Police Cpl. Jason Lee, who helped deliver baby Noah on the side of the road.
USC students on cancelled commencement
The University of Southern California was the first school this year to cancel its main commencement ceremony, citing unspecified security concerns. Mark Strassmann spoke with several students about the move, the school's decision to cancel valedictorian Asna Tabassum's speech, and the ongoing protests.
Examining the growing push to arm educators
As gun violence persists in U.S. schools, some states are allowing school staff to carry weapons. CBS News reporter Haley Ott examines the reasons behind these policies and the results.