Baby dies after being left in hot car for over 7 hours, officials say
Local police said a preliminary investigation shows the child's grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car.
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Texas heat alerts as temperatures rise
Texas is under alert as parts of the state reach temperatures well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports from Houston.
Texas UPS workers protesting over heat
UPS workers in Texas are protesting over working conditions related to the scorching heat and the lack of air conditioning in delivery trucks. CBS News Texas' Lacey Beasley reports.
This protocol can save overheating patients. Few states require it.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
July was hottest on record, and 2024 is likely to top charts, NOAA says
NOAA forecasters say there's a 77% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year on record, after July marked the 14th consecutive monthly record.
Extreme heat affects millions of workers. Will new proposed rules bring relief?
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections.
How extreme heat is taking a toll on U.S. workers
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades, there have been no federal protections. That soon could change, however. David Schechter explains.
How to keep pets safe during the summer heat
Expert tips to keep your pets safe this summer as temperatures soar across the U.S.
Wildfires burn across West, and other headlines
Here are some of the Wednesday's top stories, including a plane crash that killed 18 people in Nepal, how sweltering heat is fueling dozens of wildfires in Idaho and Oregon, and two men who survived after a whale crashed into their boat, sending them overboard. Kris Van Cleave, Jonathan Vigliotti and Carter Evans report.
Hiker runs out of water, dies in scorching heat near Utah state park
A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near a state park in southwestern Utah after running out of water on a sweltering day, police said.
Summer heat is causing soda cans to burst on Southwest Airlines flights
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
NASA map captures extent of punishing heat in U.S.
The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves.
Brutal heat continues in eastern U.S.
36 million Americans are expected to see triple-digit temperatures this week with many areas feeling well above 100 degrees. CBS News Baltimore reporter Miana Massey has more.
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Jury expected to deliberate soon in Menendez trial; three injured in Spain's running of the bulls.
Americans escaping heat with "coolcations"
Some Americans are beating the summer heat this year by going on so-called "coolcations." Instead of soaking in the sun and hitting hotspots like the beach, travelers are opting for areas that are a bit more cooled off this time of year by heading north, according to Condé Nast Traveler. Erin Florio, executive editor of Condé Nast Traveler, joined CBS News to discuss the trend.
California hits record temperatures
The heat wave gripping California is breaking records, with multiple cities in the Golden State reporting temperatures at and above 115 degrees Fahrenheit. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Kara Finnstrom has more.
Inside Houston's post-Beryl power issues
More than a million people in the Houston area are still without electricity following the destruction from Hurricane Beryl as triple-digit temperatures scorch the state. Emily Foxhall, climate reporter for the Texas Tribune, joined CBS News to discuss the outage.
Many Houston residents still without power
More than one million customers in and around Houston were still without electricity Wednesday as the region struggles to recover from Beryl. Complicating the situation is the blistering heat that has roiled the region, as residents rush to distribution centers for food, water and ice. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Extreme heat continues across the U.S.
Millions of Americans are in for another day of dangerous high temperatures with head advisories in effect in several states. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
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Aftermath of Beryl's destruction; New York workers brave the heat.
Extreme heat in U.S. from coast to coast
Nearly 160 million Americans are under heat alerts Tuesday with the West Coast expected to see record-breaking highs well over 100 degrees and the East Coast facing smothering humidity. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Las Vegas on the conditions and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate Bilo has a look at the forecast.
A fast, cheap solution to quickly cool down in the scorching heat
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process.
Dangerous, record-breaking heat expected to continue spreading across U.S.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
Medics treat heat illnesses among homeless people as temperatures rise
As summers grow warmer, health providers from San Diego to New York are being challenged to better protect homeless patients.
Biden on extreme weather policy changes
President Biden spoke Tuesday from the Emergency Operations Center in Washington, D.C., where he received a briefing on the extreme weather forecasted across the U.S. Mr. Biden announced new actions to address heat and other weather-related hazards, including federal workplace safety standards.
ICE officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, investigation underway
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. seizes oil tankers; Rubio says U.S. will control money from oil sales
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize two Venezuela-linked tankers, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. has "tremendous leverage" over the country.
Minneapolis mayor rips ICE after fatal shooting: "Get the f*** out"
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey disputed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's attempt to frame the shooting that killed a 37-year-old woman as an act of self defense by ICE.
Senators force third vote to limit Trump's strikes on Venezuela
The previous two measures fell short of GOP support needed for passage. The third vote comes days after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Border czar says "I have not seen ICE act out outside of policy"
Border czar Tom Homan said he hasn't seen ICE act in a way that's outside of policy, despite videos showing protesters being tackled and tear-gassed.
Trump speaks with Colombian president Petro amid rising tensions
President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days.
Nick Reiner arraignment postponed again as attorney withdraws
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home in December. Their son Nick Reiner is facing murder charges.
2 killed, several wounded in shooting outside Salt Lake City church, officials say
No arrests have been made in the shooting, Salt Lake City police said.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
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2 killed, several wounded in shooting outside Salt Lake City church, officials say
The shooting occurred outside a church building while a funeral service was being held inside, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement.
Texas ICE official on tension and turmoil in cities across U.S.
Robert Cerna, the acting director of the ICE Field Office in Dallas, Texas, spoke Wednesday on the tension surrounding immigration enforcement action in cities across the U.S.
U.S. to withdraw from 66 international organizations, White House says
Many of the targets are United Nations-related agencies, commissions and advisory panels that focus on climate, labor, migration and other issues.
Nick Reiner's attorney withdraws, insists client is "not guilty of murder"
Alan Jackson, who famously won an acquittal in the murder trial of Karen Read and represented disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, did not explain his decision to withdraw.
Trump's border czar on Minneapolis ICE shooting: "Let the investigation play out"
Tom Homan told CBS News "it'd be unprofessional" to comment on the incident amid an investigation.
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Trump says he'll ban large investors from buying single-family homes
President Trump said "people live in homes, not corporations," in announcing plans to bar big investors from home purchases.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's latest hostile bid
Warner Bros. Discovery's board again urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's offer, calling it inferior to Netflix's bid
Pilot who landed jet after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him
Captain Brandon Fisher was commended for helping ensure none of the 177 people aboard flight 1282 were killed when the blowout happened in January 2024.
Fliers left stranded after Venezuela strikes. Can travel insurance help?
Travel insurance won't help most people whose flights were disrupted by the turmoil in Venezuela. Here's what such policies do cover.
New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
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Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy as Democrats push for war powers vote
Days after ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured in an overnight attack, some Democrats and a Republican are pushing to block future U.S. strikes.
Senators force third vote to limit Trump's strikes on Venezuela
The previous two measures fell short of GOP support needed for passage. The third vote comes days after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, a longtime House Democratic leader, to retire
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Trump speaks with Colombian president Petro amid rising tensions
President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days.
Border czar says "I have not seen ICE act out outside of policy"
Border czar Tom Homan said he hasn't seen ICE act in a way that's outside of policy, despite videos showing protesters being tackled and tear-gassed.
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RFK Jr. says it may be "better" if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines. Here's what to know.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Concerns with drinking water on some airlines
A new study found potential health concerns with the drinking water on some airlines where you might order coffee or tea. The review was of airplane drinking water stored in onboard tanks, not bottled products. Of the 10 major airlines, Delta scored best, while JetBlue and American were the bottom two carriers.
The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
Flu cases surge across U.S.
There have been at least 11 million cases of the flu so far this season. As cases climb, doctor visits for the flu have hit their highest level in almost three decades, the CDC says. Skyler Henry reports.
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Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy as Democrats push for war powers vote
Days after ex-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured in an overnight attack, some Democrats and a Republican are pushing to block future U.S. strikes.
Senators force third vote to limit Trump's strikes on Venezuela
The previous two measures fell short of GOP support needed for passage. The third vote comes days after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Trump speaks with Colombian president Petro amid rising tensions
President Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, after months of tensions between the two leaders boiled over in recent days.
CBS News poll finds actions in Venezuela divide Americans
Most don't want the U.S. to control Venezuela. Maduro's removal from power draws big backing from MAGA, Republicans.
Trump's Greenland remarks are "pissing people off," Danish lawmaker says
Denmark and Greenland requested a meeting with Marco Rubio, which one Danish lawmaker hopes will halt talk "about wanting to acquire Greenland."
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Nick Reiner's attorney withdraws, insists client is "not guilty of murder"
Alan Jackson, who famously won an acquittal in the murder trial of Karen Read and represented disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, did not explain his decision to withdraw.
Sophie Turner talks new thriller "Steal"
"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner is starring in a new thriller series called "Steal." She plays Zara, who works at a London pension fund investment company when thieves force her to help them steal billions of dollars. She talks to CBS Mornings about the series, how she prepared for the role and rising to fame in "Game of Thrones."
Brigitte Bardot's funeral draws hundreds to pay respects in Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot was private, but hundreds poured into the streets of Saint-Tropez to pay their respects to an icon of the 1960s silver screen.
Nikki Glaser returning to host Golden Globes with "different approach"
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
From the archives: Pioneering dancer Carmen de Lavallade
Dancer, choreographer, actress and teacher Carmen de Lavallade, one of the pioneers of American modern dance, and the first prima ballerina of Creole descent to perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera, died on Dec. 29, 2025 at age 94. In this Dec. 3, 2017 "Sunday Morning" report, de Lavallade talked with Rita Braver about her artistic journey (including her collaborations with Alvin Ailey and future husband Geoffrey Holder), and her decision to boycott a 2017 Kennedy Center Honorees reception following President Trump's remarks about White nationalists who marched in Charlottesville, Va.
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AI company, Google settle lawsuit over Florida teen's suicide linked to chatbot
The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.
AI renewing some Utah prescriptions: Politico
In Utah, artificial intelligence can now renew some prescriptions. A Politico exclusive says the pilot program will "test how far patients and regulators are willing to trust AI in medicine." Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her reporting.
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.
Laundry-folding robot debuts at CES 2026
Technology leaders are gathering in Las Vegas for CES, one of the industry's biggest conferences of the year. CNET editor at large Bridget Carey joins CBS News with a firsthand look at the new gadgets on display.
Nvidia announces "Vera Rubin" AI platform
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the new "Vera Rubin" AI platform at CES on Monday. CNET reporter David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
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The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
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2 killed, several wounded in shooting outside Salt Lake City church, officials say
The shooting occurred outside a church building while a funeral service was being held inside, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement.
Nick Reiner's attorney withdraws, insists client is "not guilty of murder"
Alan Jackson, who famously won an acquittal in the murder trial of Karen Read and represented disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein, did not explain his decision to withdraw.
Extended interview: Harlan Coben
In this extended interview, bestselling mystery author Harlan Coben sits down with Major Garrett to unravel his new CBS true crime show, "Final Twist."
Judge denies mistrial for former Uvalde cop
The trial of the former Uvalde, Texas, police officer accused of failing to protect children during the 2022 school shooting there will resume Thursday after a judge denied a motion for a mistrial. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the details.
Harlan Coben on his new show "Final Twist"
Harlan Coben is known for the shocking twists and turns in his bestselling mystery novels, but now the author is turning his hand to the world of true crime with a new show. Coben joins "The Takeout" to preview "Final Twist."
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NASA cancels spacewalk, mulls "all options" due to crew medical issue
NASA said the unidentified astronaut is 'stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11
Astronomers discover never-before-seen celestial object: "Cloud 9"
The hydrogen cloud is a remnant of the universe's early formation, NASA said in a news release.
NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Dallas ICE director on Minneapolis shooting
Robert Cerna, acting director of the Dallas ICE field office, joins "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil to discuss the fatal ICE shooting of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Extended interview: Border czar Tom Homan
Trump border czar Tom Homan speaks with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil about the deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting, the Trump administration's immigration operations and more.
Extended interview: Harlan Coben
In this extended interview, bestselling mystery author Harlan Coben sits down with Major Garrett to unravel his new CBS true crime show, "Final Twist."
Latest on deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Warning: video may be disturbing to some viewers. An ICE agent shot and killed a woman, now identified as 37-year-old Renee Good, Wednesday morning in Minneapolis. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Anna Schecter report.
Judge denies mistrial for former Uvalde cop
The trial of the former Uvalde, Texas, police officer accused of failing to protect children during the 2022 school shooting there will resume Thursday after a judge denied a motion for a mistrial. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the details.