The hottest July: Inside Phoenix's brutal 31 days of 110-degree heat
The enduring heat wave has strained Phoenix's ability to keep its most vulnerable residents safe, with no end in sight.
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Record monthlong string of days above 110 degrees finally ends in Phoenix
Cooling monsoon rains helped but the reprieve was expected to be brief, with the forecast calling for highs again above 110 for several days later in the week.
Bear takes dip in backyard Southern California hot tub amid heat wave
After a short dip, the bear climbed over a wall and headed to a tree behind the Burbank home, police said. It was also seen in the neighborhood.
San Antonio mayor on "dangerous" heat wave
The ongoing heat wave has put much of the Southeastern U.S. under dangerous heat alerts from Florida to Texas. San Antonio set a record-high heat index this month. The city's mayor, Ron Nirenberg, joined "Face the Nation" with more.
Face The Nation: Hutchinson, Kashkari, Nirenberg
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on…former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is seeking the Republican nomination for president, discussed a proposed mental acuity test for politicians over 75, Neel Kashkari, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, discussed the bright spots on the economic front from last week, and San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg discussed the ongoing heat wave has put much of the Southeastern U.S. under dangerous heat alerts.
7/30: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," new charges of a cover-up were filed against former President Donald Trump in the classified documents case. Plus, some optimistic signs when it comes to the economy.
Jeff Goodell's book "The Heat Will Kill You"
The month of July has broken plenty of weather records, and may go down as the hottest month in recorded history. For author Jeff Goodell, the extreme weather colliding with the release of his new book, "The Heat Will Kill You First" is no coincidence: He has been writing and warning about climate change for the past 20 years. Jeff Glor has more.
Several dogs set for K-9 training die after air conditioning fails
Police said that investigators do not believe this was not an act of animal cruelty or neglect, but a mechanical failure of the air conditioning unit.
Amid dangerous heat, millions of Americans at risk of power cutoffs
Losing electricity during a heatwave puts people at "immense risk" because they can't run fans or air conditioning, one expert says.
Amid record heat, solar farms help ease the strain on U.S. power grids
There are more than 5,000 solar farms across the U.S., and in 2022, they produced more than 3% of the nation's electricity.
Midwest hit with extreme weather
From Montana to Texas, millions of Americans were still under heat advisories Wednesday as the heat dome stretched to cover more of the Midwest and Northeast. CBS Minnesota's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield joins "Prime Time" to report on how midwesterners fared in the heat.
Death toll hits 40 as wildfires char parts of Europe and North Africa
Relentless heat waves have fueled deadly blazes in Algeria, Italy and Greece, while parts of Europe further north grapple with torrential rain and wind.
Florida ocean temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit
The water off South Florida has literally become as warm as a hot tub as researchers are discovering dying coral reefs.
Extreme heat could cause "massive shift" for outdoor sports
Sports seasons could be changing as extreme heat moves in hotter and longer. "I don't think you're going to be able to continue with business as usual," one expert said.
U.S. cities are "heat islands." Experts say it's going to get worse.
The urban heat island effect can make the country's most populated cities 20 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than nearby areas. Climate change will only make it more suffocating.
Phoenix continues to see record heat
An unrelenting heat wave in the U.S. is about to spread even farther, to the northern part of the country. Nicole Sganga reports from Phoenix, where temperatures are set to break more records.
7/25: CBS News Mornings
Record high temperatures expand across U.S.; first lady Jill Biden announces U.S. return to UNESCO.
2 women hikers die in heat in Nevada state park
No causes of death were released but the high temperature in the part of the state where they were hiking was 114 degrees the day they perished.
Yet another heat wave fuels fires forcing mass evacuations in Greece
More than 20,000 people have been forced to flee homes and hotels on one Greek island, and the fire danger, along with the heat, is spreading.
How hot does a car get? Here's why the heat can be deadly.
All it takes is a few minutes for the temperature in cars to hit triple digits, even when it's 80 degrees Fahrenheit outside.
Extreme heat wipes out coral reef in Florida: "100% coral mortality"
Almost every single coral in a coral reef nursery in the Florida Keys has died as NOAA raises its coral bleaching warning system to the highest level possible for the area.
Authorities continue largest fire evacuations in Greece's history
A weeklong wildfire on the resort island of Rhodes tore past defenses Monday.
Extreme heat, air pollution may double risk of heart attack death, study finds
Heat waves and fine particulate pollution combine to raise heart attack risk, according to a new study published in American Heart Association's journal Circulation.
Millions face expanding heat wave
As Phoenix, Arizona, faces the possibility of temperatures above 110 degress for the entire month of July, more than 200 million people across the country could be affected by the growing heat wave by the middle of the week. Nicole Sganga reports.
7/24: CBS News Mornings
Millions bracing for unrelenting heat wave's impacts; biomarker testing could be game changer for cancer patients.
Israel orders new evacuations in Rafah, forcing tens of thousands to move
The United Nations and other agencies have warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah, which borders Egypt near the main aid entry points, would cripple humanitarian operations
Swiss singer Nemo wins controversy-plagued Eurovision Song Contest
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
RFK Jr. reverses abortion stance again after confusion, contradictions emerge
Kennedy said he now supports abortions up until the point of fetal viability.
Oldest Tulsa Massacre survivor celebrates 110th birthday in North Texas
A line of family, friends and loved ones filled a North Texas home to celebrate Viola Ford Fletcher's birthday.
3 GOP candidates for WVA governor try to outdo each other on anti-LGBTQ issues
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
Massachusetts man who received first-ever pig kidney transplant dies at 62
The Massachusetts man who received the first pig kidney transplant in the world has died.
Search for Texas mom's remains continues 17 years after shooting death
Nearly two decades after an intoxicated and half naked William Greer confessed to killing Tammy Myers, her daughter is determined to see her mother's killer brought to justice.
How a woman, left for dead, survived a violent home invasion
After being stabbed in the face, neck and chest, Donna Ongsiako mustered the strength to climb up a staircase, call 911 and describe her unlikely attacker for investigators.
Backcountry skier killed after buried by avalanche in Idaho
The experience backcountry skier was traveling on Donaldson Peak in Idaho's Lost River Range when they triggered a slope collapse.
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Search for Texas mom's remains continues 17 years after shooting death
Nearly two decades after an intoxicated and half naked William Greer confessed to killing Tammy Myers, her daughter is determined to see her mother's killer brought to justice.
3 Atlanta police officers shot after responding to call about armed man
The armed suspect died during the encounter, police said.
How a woman, left for dead, survived a violent home invasion
After being stabbed in the face, neck and chest, Donna Ongsiako mustered the strength to climb up a staircase, call 911 and describe her unlikely attacker for investigators.
RFK Jr. reverses abortion stance again after confusion, contradictions emerge
Kennedy said he now supports abortions up until the point of fetal viability.
WWII soldiers posthumously receive Purple Heart medals
The men were among 31 soldiers killed when their C-46 transport plane hit a cliff while attempting to land in Okinawa, Japan on Aug. 13, 1945
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Nike announces signature shoe for WNBA star A'ja Wilson
A'ja Wilson, of the Las Vegas Aces, has joined a roster of women athletes who have partnered with Nike to develop signature collections.
McDonald's is considering a $5 meal deal. Here's what you'd get.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Store closures are surging in 2024. Here are the worst-hit retailers.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Popular maker of sriracha is suspending production. Here's why.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
With extreme weather comes extreme insurance premiums for homeowners
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
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RFK Jr. reverses abortion stance again after confusion, contradictions emerge
Kennedy said he now supports abortions up until the point of fetal viability.
3 GOP candidates for WVA governor try to outdo each other on anti-LGBTQ issues
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
Minnesota is officially flying its new flag. What happens to the old one?
Minnesota officially adopted its new state flag on Saturday, making the old flag history. So what happens to the old flag now that it is obsolete?
Trump trial key witness Michael Cohen is expected to testify Monday
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
Blinken sends Congress report on Israeli military's operations in Gaza
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
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Reducing mental health, substance use stigmas
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
Anti-abortion rights groups push abortion "reversal." States say that's fraud.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
Deaf girl's parents amazed as gene therapy lets her hear for first time
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
"FLiRT" COVID variants are spreading. Scientists share what we know so far.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle to open overdose recovery center amid rising deaths
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
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Swiss singer Nemo wins controversy-plagued Eurovision Song Contest
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
Dutch contestant Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision hours before final
The European Broadcasting Union said Swedish police were investigating "a complaint made by a female member of the production crew" against Klein.
Transborder students who crossed from Mexico to U.S. set to graduate
Tens of thousands of transborder students — some as young as kindergarteners — cross the border from Mexico into California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to pursue an education in the United States.
What is Eurovision? Everything to know about the European song contest
While officials worked to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war led to controversy this year.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees test of new multiple rocket launcher
North Korea in recent months has maintained an accelerated pace in weapons testing as it expands its military capabilities while diplomacy with the United States and South Korea remains stalled.
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Swiss singer Nemo wins controversy-plagued Eurovision Song Contest
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
Dutch contestant Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision hours before final
The European Broadcasting Union said Swedish police were investigating "a complaint made by a female member of the production crew" against Klein.
Indigenous fashion takes the runway with an eye to history — and the future
Native Fashion Week designers embraced the runway, juxtaposing modernity and traditional Native ceremony.
Book excerpt: "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You" by Bill Maher
The new book by the host of HBO's "Real Time" takes aim at those who brazenly invoke the standards of today to rewrite history in ways that even "Star Trek" would think go too far.
What is Eurovision? Everything to know about the European song contest
While officials worked to keep politics out of the event, the Israel-Hamas war led to controversy this year.
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Apple apologizes for iPad Pro commercial after backlash
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
Cyberattacks grip U.S. hospital systems
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
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.
Dell notifies customers affected by data breach
The tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says it plans to pay back most customers
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
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Northern lights set the sky aglow amid powerful geomagnetic storm
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night, and the dazzling show was expected to continue on Saturday night, according to experts.
Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Maps show where millions in U.S. could see northern lights this weekend
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
Deaf girl's parents amazed as gene therapy lets her hear for first time
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
"Mammoth" carbon capture facility gets up and running in Iceland
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
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Search for Texas mom's remains continues 17 years after shooting death
Nearly two decades after an intoxicated and half naked William Greer confessed to killing Tammy Myers, her daughter is determined to see her mother's killer brought to justice.
3 Atlanta police officers shot after responding to call about armed man
The armed suspect died during the encounter, police said.
How a woman, left for dead, survived a violent home invasion
After being stabbed in the face, neck and chest, Donna Ongsiako mustered the strength to climb up a staircase, call 911 and describe her unlikely attacker for investigators.
1 dead after shooting inside Ohio movie theater, police say
The shooting occurred on Friday night inside a Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio, according to police.
Karen Read trial continues with testimony
Witness testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022. Read has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers argue local law enforcement officials are framing her. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has the latest on the testimony.
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Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Maps show where millions in U.S. could see northern lights this weekend
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
"Extreme" G5 geomagnetic storm reaches Earth, NOAA says
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
"God's Hand" revealed in "ominous" new image
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
Thick atmosphere detected around planet twice as big as Earth
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
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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.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
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.
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Solar storm sparks stunning northern lights show
The largest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years reached Earth Friday, and put on a northern lights show, with breathtaking images from Europe to Canada, and across much of the U.S., even as far south as Florida. Michael George reports.
Iconic Top of the Mark celebrates 85 years
For families in the Bay Area, the Top of the Mark in San Francisco is the place you go to celebrate a special occasion. Now, the historic cocktail lounge is celebrating its 85th anniversary. Juliette Goodrich has more.
Wildlife rescue works to address habitat loss
South Florida's growing human population has presented challenges to native animals, and the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station in Miami is working to bring things back into balance. Cristian Benavides has more on its important work.
Israel orders new Rafah evacuations
Thousands more people are evacuating the southern Gaza city of Rafah, on top of the more than 100,000 who have already fled in the past week as Israel warns of a possible ground assault of the city. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Judge halts plan to cap credit card late fees
A federal judge in Texas Friday temporarily halted a Biden administration rule that would cap credit card late fees at $8, about a quarter of what they are now. Credit card companies receive about $14 billion in late fee payments per year, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Elise Preston has more.