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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.
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.
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.
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.
More than 100 people have died in India in the past month because of heat strokes and other heat-related causes.
As record-breaking heat hits the Southwest, Arizona is using new technology to see how dangerous conditions impact the human body.
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 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.
The heat dome that broke records in the West is on the move. CBS Philadelphia meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
As summer temperatures surge across the country, many will rely on the heat index, which tells us what conditions feel like on our skin. But experts say what we need is a new standard to tell us not how it feels outside, but how much the heat is damaging our bodies.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
Record-breaking temperatures are being felt across the Southwest with millions being advised to limit their time outside. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more from Las Vegas on some of the risks associated with the hot weather. And Marta Segura, chief heat officer for Los Angeles, joined CBS News to discuss how her city is fairing with the heat.
Proposed state standards to protect indoor workers from extreme heat would extend to schools. The rules come as climate change is bringing more frequent and intense heat waves, causing schools nationwide to cancel instruction.
Early Thursday morning, it was already 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Las Vegas – about 4 degrees above the historic daily average. Vegas and Death Valley are under extreme heat level warnings.
"Our planet is trying to tell us something. But we don't seem to be listening," the U.N.'s secretary-general said after May marked another month of back-to-back global heat records.
A heat dome trapping hot air over a wide swath of the West is sending temperatures soaring 15 to 20 degrees above average. Ben Tracy has the latest.
More than 30 million people are under extreme heat alerts with temperatures expected to hit triple digits from California to Texas. On Thursday, Las Vegas could reach 112 degrees. CBS News Texas reporter Bo Evans has more.
An extreme heat wave is expected in California this week with temperatures in the state's Central Valley set to soar above 100 degrees. The Corral Fire in the area has already burned more than 14,000 acres and is now at least 85% contained. CBS News Sacramento reporter Sakura Gray has more.
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."
Last summer, hundreds of millions of people were faced with triple-digit temperatures across the U.S. This year, it could happen again.
Oregon is helping Medicaid patients cope with soaring heat, smoky skies and other effects of climate change.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
Unseasonably warm temperatures are hitting at least 300 locations in the U.S. this week. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff reports from Atlanta.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford.
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death late Saturday has set off a scramble for who will succeed him in the Senate.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Surviving members of the beloved Bahamian musical group Da Pond Band are speaking out about their friends who were killed when a small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people.
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
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.
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
Video from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows the chaotic chase through a golf course for a suspect wanted in a stabbing last week in Ohio. Shanelle Kaul reports.
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
A CBS News investigation found that no federal agency is tracking police shootings of innocent bystanders, making it difficult to hold officers accountable. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Sen. Lindsey Graham is being remembered for his wit and political effectiveness after his sudden death over the weekend. Republican strategist Matt Whitlock joins CBS News to discuss.
The United States is carrying out a third night of airstrikes against Iran. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
The World Cup is down to its final four teams with France taking on Spain in the first semi-final on Tuesday and England going up against Argentina on Wednesday. Lukas Weese, staff writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss.
Another dangerous heat dome that's been scorching the west is now expanding east. CBS News chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn reports.
CENTCOM says the U.S. is carrying out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.