Texas man dies after collapsing during Grand Canyon hike
The man's death comes amid warnings of high heat in the area and is the second death recorded in the Grand Canyon this summer.
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Extreme heat leads to more ER visits
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there has been an extremely high rate of heat-related emergency room visits as scorching temperatures grip the U.S. this summer. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joined CBS News to discuss how to stay safe in hot weather.
Team USA is bringing its own air conditioning to the Paris Olympics
2024 Paris Olympics organizers say air conditioning isn't needed as athlete accommodation has "eco-focused cooling solutions." Team USA isn't convinced.
Heat leads to over 1,300 Hajj deaths
Extreme heat led to the deaths of more than 1,300 people during this year's Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia announced Sunday.
NOAA: 100% chance that 2024 will be among five warmest years
We're barely into summer, and NOAA is already saying that there is a 100% chance that 2024 will be among the five warmest years on record, and a 50% chance it will be the hottest ever. Mark Strassmannn reports.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Robert O'Brien, who served as national security adviser in the Trump administration, and Michael Morell, former deputy CIA director and CBS News national security contributor. Plus, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins.
Scorching temperatures persist as heat wave expands for millions in U.S.
Millions of Americans – particularly those in the highly populated Interstate 95 corridor are under heat-related advisories or alerts as the squelching heat is expected to hit record-breaking temperatures in some areas.
Experiment aims to help battle rising heat
With planet-warming carbon dioxide levels the highest they've been in millions of years, many farmers say record-breaking high temperatures are affecting their crops. One farmer is taking part in an unusual experiment to try and cut carbon emissions while improving his soil and crops.
Dangerous heatwave continues
More than 100 million people remain under excessive heat warnings and advisories this weekend as an intense and dangerous heat wave brings searing temperatures across the country. The weather has already set records from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic, and more is on the way.
Relentless heat continues in U.S.
More than 112 million Americans are under excessive heat warnings and advisories, from Los Angeles to New York. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Extreme heat and humidity smothers Northeast
About 80 million Americans are under extreme heat alerts across the Northeast U.S. as an early-summer heat wave brings another day of record-breaking temperatures. CBS News New York reporter Christina Fan has a look at the conditions from Clifton, New Jersey.
More than 1,000 die amid extreme heat at hajj in Saudia Arabia, AFP says
About 10 countries have reported a total of 1,081 deaths during the hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the AFP news agency says.
Heat wave intensifies in parts of U.S.
A record-breaking heat wave is intensifying in the Northeast and Midwest. CBS News reporter Jordan Burrows has the latest from Detroit, one of the places facing extreme heat.
Temperatures soar across Northeast
As a heat dome brings dangerous temperatures to the Northeast, 911 switchboards across Massachusetts were temporarily disrupted by a statewide outage Tuesday, while New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a heat emergency, activating the National Guard in at least two cities to assist. Nikki Battiste reports.
21 states under excessive heat warnings
Most of the country is facing scorching temperatures this week, with 21 states under excessive heat warnings and advisories Tuesday morning. Ten cities reported record highs Monday. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste has more.
American among tourists reported missing in Greece amid deadly heat
A local rescuer in Greece says "it defies logic" that people are risking walks alone in such extreme heat.
Heat wave puts millions at risk in U.S.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week, with at least 265 million people expected to experience temperatures above 90 degrees across the country. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has more.
Heat warning in effect for millions
Huge chunks of the U.S. from Detroit all the way to Bangor, Maine, are facing the threat of extreme heat this week. Tara Molina takes a look at how the dangerous temperatures are impacting different parts of the country.
Scorching heat hits southern U.S.
Much of the South is trapped under a heat dome which is expected to shift east in the coming week. At the U.S. Open in North Carolina, the extreme heat was hitting players and spectators. Medical staff brought in for the event treated hundreds of heat-related illnesses. Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast braces for heat dome
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
Heat stress can turn deadly even sooner than experts thought
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
Nonprofit offers Indian women cash, insurance to deal with extreme heat
More than 100 people have died in India in the past month because of heat strokes and other heat-related causes.
Sweating test dummy used to determine how heat impacts human body
As record-breaking heat hits the Southwest, Arizona is using new technology to see how dangerous conditions impact the human body.
New standard needed for heat risk, experts say
Scientists say we need a new standard to explain how heat is harming our bodies. New research shows the threshold may be lower than experts thought. National environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
How extreme heat can damage the human body
How hot is too hot? New research suggests the human body may be more vulnerable to heat than previously thought. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Federal agents clash with protesters day after ICE officer fatally shoots woman
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS: 2 people shot by Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portlant, officials said.
Senate advances war powers resolution to limit further Trump strikes on Venezuela
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
NASA will bring space station crew home early after medical issue
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
Iran cuts internet access as deadly protests spread
Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy, plans to meet with Machado in Washington
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.
Retired ICE agent breaks down deadly Minneapolis shooting video
CBS News watched bystander video of the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis frame-by-frame with retired ICE agent Eric Balliet to discuss the tactics used. He raised a few key points that dispute the DHS narrative of what happened.
DOJ pursues new criminal probe into Letitia James over financial transactions
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
House approves 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension
The House approved a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with increased Republican support.
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5 states sue Trump administration for freezing social services funding
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Inside chaotic Minneapolis protests a day after woman was killed by ICE officer
CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports from the scene of a protest Thursday outside a federal building in Minneapolis.
Mayor says ICE seeks to cause "chaos and disruption" in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey indicated Thursday that the city is united in the wake of Wednesday's shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Minneapolis ICE shooting brings back painful memories for community
The 2020 murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police occurred less than a half-mile away from where a federal agent fatally shot Renee Good while she was in her vehicle.
DHS: 2 people shot by Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, officials said.
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Trump says he wants government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds
President Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices.
Avelo Airlines to halt deportation flights for ICE
Budget carrier Avelo is ending a contract with the U.S. government to deport migrants, citing "operational complexity and costs."
USPS says your mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
IRS says tax returns can be filed starting Jan. 26. Here's what to know.
Taxpayers can start filing their 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS says.
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5 states sue Trump administration for freezing social services funding
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Mayor says ICE seeks to cause "chaos and disruption" in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey indicated Thursday that the city is united in the wake of Wednesday's shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
White House says it wasn't economical to save East Wing amid ballroom construction
The White House says structural issues and decay had made it unfeasible to save the East Wing.
Trump says he wants government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds
President Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help reduce mortgage rates at a time when Americans are worried about home prices.
Angie Craig, Tom Emmer spar on House floor over ICE shooting
Rep. Angie Craig told WCCO she wanted to address what she saw as Rep. Tom Emmer's lack of standing up for Minnesotans.
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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.
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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Russia says new Oreshnik hypersonic missile used in massive strike on Ukraine
Russia says it used its new Oreshnik hypersonic missile along with other weapons in a massive strike on Ukraine.
Pilot who helped plan Venezuelan operation wounded in Caracas, sources say
Venezuelan defensive positions opened fire on Delta Force commandos during the pre-dawn raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Iran cuts internet access as deadly protests spread
Iran faced a "nationwide internet blackout," a monitoring group said, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Pope Leo asks cardinals to help him "point the way for our path ahead"
Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church's first ever American leader, appears to signal a more inclusive leadership style than his predecessor.
Could the Iran protests "be a turning point" for its Islamic rulers?
Iran's exiled crown prince wants Iranians to seize the momentum of mass protests, and one analyst believes it could prove a tipping point.
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Meet the team behind "The Traitors"
The drama and deceit of the Emmy-winning reality show "The Traitors" returns in season four with a star-studded cast. Anthony Mason got a behind-the-scenes look at the show with host Alan Cumming.
Holly Hunter on "Star Trek" series
Academy Award winner Holly Hunter is starring in the new Paramount+ original series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" as the Star Trek franchise marks its 60th anniversary. She talks with CBS Mornings about the series and being part of the Star Trek legacy.
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.
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Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep track of your inbox
Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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.
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Update on Portland shooting involving feds
Two people were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, local police said in a statement. At a news conference, the city's mayor called on ICE to cease operations until an investigation was complete. Jessi Mitchell anchors a special report.
Details on past car incident involving ICE agent
CBS News has learned the ICE officer who shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday was dragged by a car in a June 2025 incident. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison joins with analysis.
ICE agent in Minneapolis shooting identified
The ICE agent who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday has been identified through court documents. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman is on the ground in Minnesota with more.
Ex-FBI official assesses fatal ICE shooting
Protesters are in the streets of Minneapolis after an ICE agent killed a woman on Wednesday. Chris Piehota, former FBI executive assistant director, joins "The Takeout" to assess the incident.
Sheriff on federal takeover of ICE shooting probe
Minnesota investigators say the FBI is now leading the fatal ICE shooting probe and restricting access to evidence. Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt, whose department has jurisdiction over the site of the shooting, joins CBS News with her reaction.
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ISS crew returning early due to medical issue
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA will bring space station crew home early after medical issue
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
NASA postpones spacewalk for medical concerns
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA considers bringing space crew home due to 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.
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Officials answer questions on fed shooting
Officials in Portland, Oregon, answered questions from reporters after two people were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Update on Portland shooting involving feds
Two people were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, local police said in a statement. At a news conference, the city's mayor called on ICE to cease operations until an investigation was complete. Jessi Mitchell anchors a special report.
Reflecting on fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
With so much to be said about the last 24 hours, CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil reflects on what's yet to be said -- and what some still need to hear.
Anti-government protests in Iran turn deadly
What began as a revolt over a collapsing currency and rising prices in Iran has morphed into nationwide unrest, with dozens killed and thousands arrested. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Protests around U.S. after ICE shooting
Demonstrations have been erupting around the U.S. since the deadly ICE shooting of a woman in Minneapolis. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.