Poll: Big majority of Americans favor taking steps to reduce climate change
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Thousands of whale photos revealed that a single event known as "The Blob" managed to undo years of humpback whale recovery – and it could be a sign of what's to come.
The revised coral bleaching alert levels come in the wake of Florida experiencing hot tub-level sea temperatures and some reefs experiencing "100% mortality."
Brazil recorded its hottest-ever temperature on Sunday, as thermometers in the small city of Araçuaí hit 112.6 Fahrenheit.
One Mississippi peanut and cotton farmer saw crop losses of about $1.2 million.
In a survey last month, nearly one quarter of Texas businesses said this summer's heat has negatively impacted their revenue and production. Omar Villafranca reports.
Phoenix residents are expected to experience sweltering temperatures as high as 114 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend.
A brutal heat wave is being felt acutely in some of the nation's schools. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports on how some classrooms are doing better than others.
In a manhunt that has been ongoing for a week, law enforcement is under pressure as they battle through a September heat wave in a round-the-clock search for convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante. Video captured him climbing between two walls to reach the prison's roof before escaping. Brandon Golder reports from Pennsylvania.
A late-season heat wave is hitting the U.S. as the World Meteorological Organization announced that this summer broke the record for the highest temperatures ever officially documented. Nationwide, schools are struggling to keep up with the unusually high temperature as kids are returning to classrooms. CBS News' Christina Ruffini reports from Washington.
150 million Americans impacted by dangerous heatwave across U.S.; Naomi Osaka announces 2024 return to professional tennis.
In the first week of September, schools in nine states have either been closed or dismissed students early because of the heat.
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.
Labor Day may be the unofficial end of summer, but an estimated 186 million Americans -- more than half of the population -- saw above-average temperatures on Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more, including how the intense heat is affecting some of the nation's schools.
There are still no federal rules to protect workers from the heat — even as this summer's record temperatures reinforce the dangers.
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.
Data from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show July 2023 was hotter than any month on record.
Dehydration is more than just feeling thirsty — it's a condition that can lead to heat exhaustion. Experts share the signs to look out for in the summer heat.
Updated predictions from NOAA suggest at least six and as many as 11 hurricanes will develop before the season ends in November.
"He was the quintessential nature boy who went everywhere and did everything," his sister said. "He was so strong."
The state of Texas has sweltered this summer under a seemingly endless cycle of extreme heat warnings. Those high temperatures have put a strain on the state's power grid, with Texas' grid operator saying demand for energy has set seven records this summer alone. Emily Foxhall, Texas Tribune energy reporter, joins CBS News to give an update on how the state's power grid is performing.
Smashing these records has "dire consequences for both people and the planet," warned the head of the EU's Copernicus weather service.
Daily Border Patrol apprehensions of migrants along the Arizona desert have spiked by more than 100% in recent days, despite scorching temperatures surpassing 110 degrees Fahrenheit there, according to internal Border Patrol data obtained by CBS News. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to Yuma, Arizona, where he spoke to volunteers trying to save migrants' lives.
The price hikes come as demand for electricity in the Lone Star State has soared in recent weeks.
The enduring heat wave has strained Phoenix's ability to keep its most vulnerable residents safe, with no end in sight.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called their fifth witness to the stand as proceedings continued Tuesday.
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was attempting to serve a warrant in Charlotte when the shooting started, the police said.
Last summer, hundreds of millions of people were faced with triple-digit temperatures across the U.S. This year, it could happen again.
Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks and fined him $1,000 for each violation.
The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
If Rep. Majorie Tayler Greene invokes the motion the vacate, "it will not succeed," House Democrats said in a statement Tuesday.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
In an abrupt switch, Walmart plans to shut 51 health clinics in six states and pull the plug on telemedicine services.
Last summer, hundreds of millions of people were faced with triple-digit temperatures across the U.S. This year, it could happen again.
Alexa Curtis' accomplishment was not met with many congratulations – because she also admitted she didn't register for the race, a practice called "banditing."
The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
In an abrupt switch, Walmart plans to shut 51 health clinics in six states and pull the plug on telemedicine services.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Walmart said its new store brand Bettergoods is "chef-inspired," and offers dozens of upscale products like plant-based milks.
Voters rank the economy ahead of other hot button topics as one of the most important issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
With economic development at the forefront, the Biden campaign is tapping Vice President Kamala Harris to win over Black voters.
Some of the names coming up most consistently have been on Trump's list for months, while other candidates seem to be sliding out of favor.
If Rep. Majorie Tayler Greene invokes the motion the vacate, "it will not succeed," House Democrats said in a statement Tuesday.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
In an abrupt switch, Walmart plans to shut 51 health clinics in six states and pull the plug on telemedicine services.
"It is against the basic civil and human rights that we have established are a key part of American identity," one advocate tells CBS News. "Community living should be the rule, rather than the exception."
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
President William Ruto has promised help for Kenyans as unusually heavy monsoon rains burst a dam and unleash deadly floods and mudslides.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Only on CBS Mornings, Tony Award-winning actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry announced the nominations in six key categories for the 77th Annual Tony Awards.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a rugged survivalist who traverses the country to locate missing people and collect rewards, in the new CBS show "Tracker."
The U.S. is ramping up its chip production while trying to block China from dominating the market.
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
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.
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Witness testimony continues Tuesday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a woman accused in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Read's defense team argues she is the victim of an elaborate cover-up and is being framed by a group of people that includes law enforcement while prosecutors claim she hit officer John O'Keefe with her vehicle during a snowstorm in 2022.
The death of 49-year-old Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado mother who went missing over three years ago, has been officially declared a homicide, according to a newly released autopsy report. This revelation comes two years after prosecutors dropped murder charges against her husband just as he was about to stand trial.
On Monday, the court heard opening statements in the trial of Karen Read, who has pleaded not guilty to second degree murder for the 2022 death of her police officer boyfriend in Massachusetts. On Tuesday, the defense will cross-examine the first officer who was on scene. Dozens of witnesses are expected to testify.
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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?
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.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
The nominees for this year's Tony Awards are in with some big stars receiving nominations, including Eddie Redmayne, Sarah Paulson and Daniel Radcliffe. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax has more on who could win big at Broadway's biggest night.
If you think allergies are worse this year, you aren't imagining it. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff shows us how a hyperlocal pollen count could help people manage symptoms better.
The House Rules Committee has advanced a bipartisan bill that aims to define antisemitism. The House is expected to vote on the legislation this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
CBS News polling shows support for the Biden administration has dipped among Black Americans since 2020. The Biden reelection campaign has been trying to work on that with Vice President Kamala Harris meeting with Black business owners in Atlanta on Monday. Congressman Steven Horsford, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus who was in Atlanta with Harris, joined CBS News to discuss the 2024 election.
Israel has offered Hamas what it described as a generous deal for a cease-fire and the release of hostages in Gaza, but snags remain and officials involved with the talks are wary of optimism. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.