Lahaina students find hope
Two years after wildfires destroyed Lahaina and King Kamehameha III Elementary, teachers Janeen Tempo and Darice Garcia are helping students find stability at a temporary school built in less than 90 days.
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Two years after wildfires destroyed Lahaina and King Kamehameha III Elementary, teachers Janeen Tempo and Darice Garcia are helping students find stability at a temporary school built in less than 90 days.
"CBS Mornings" returns to Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui to look at how the community is recovering two years after wildfires destroyed the city and claimed more than 100 lives.
Of the more than 2,000 homes destroyed in the wildfires, only 50 have been rebuilt. Meanwhile, mental health has become its own crisis.
Of the more than 2,000 homes destroyed in the Maui wildfires, only 50 have been rebuilt two years later. Meanwhile, mental health has become its own crisis. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Maui lawmakers passed legislation aimed at eliminating a large percentage of the Hawaiian island's vacation rentals to address a housing shortage exacerbated by last year's Lahaina wildfire.
Last year's horrific wildfires turned Lahaina into a disaster zone, and destroyed the Fleetwood Mac founder's club, Fleetwood's on Front Street. Today, Mick Fleetwood is determined to rebuild, saying, "There has to be music."
The wildfire on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire caused by downed power lines that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials said Wednesday.
Teacher Nate Kahaialii was training for the Chicago Marathon when he and his family fled the Maui wildfire that destroyed their home and the of Lahaina. A year later, he hasn't given up his passion.
A year ago, one of the deadliest wildfires in modern American history tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui. For several days, the fires damaged and destroyed thousands of buildings and homes in the historic downtown area of Lahaina and forced people to evacuate. Caleb Hopkins, a restauranteur in Hawai'i, joins CBS News to reflect on the past year.
Off the coast of the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina, hundreds of surfers on Thursday paddled out to honor the memories of the more than 100 people who died in the devastating wildfire that erupted exactly one year ago. The Lahaina fire was the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
It's been one year since terrible wildfires ripped through Maui, Hawaii, killing at least 102 people and destroying a large number of the island's homes and businesses. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
The settlement comes nearly one year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
When Lahaina burned, it was not just a community that was lost, it was Hawaii's ancient capital, its rich history and a way of life passed down from generations.
When the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina burned in August 2023, it was not just a community that was lost. It was also Hawaii's ancient capital, its rich history and a way of life passed down from generations. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
Hundreds of Maui residents say their health has declined since the deadly August wildfires, and researchers warn it "could deteriorate further" if access to care isn't improved soon.
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
A new report from Hawaii's attorney general on the 2023 Maui wildfires takes a closer look at what contributed to the deadly flames. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
Maui's economy relies on tourism, but some residents say that they haven't recovered enough from August's deadly wildfires.
The heart of Lahaina, the historic town scorched by the blaze, reopened to residents and business owners holding day passes, but much work is left to clear properties of burned debris and rebuild.
CBS News has learned Hawaii's attorney general issued subpoenas Monday targeting three departments as part of the governor's independent probe into the Maui wildfires that killed at least 100 people and left thousands homeless in August. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports sources say some Maui County officials are being uncooperative with the investigation.
Eight Maui firefighters were trapped by flames, abandoned cars, and downed poles this summer during the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. They went on to save others after they escaped.
As Lahaina's firefighters speak out to "60 Minutes" three months after wildfires ravaged Maui, Jill Cowan, a national reporter with The New York Times, joins CBS News with her experience covering the deadly scene.
After a wildfire devastated the Hawaiian town of Lahaina in August, Sharyn Alfonsi reports new details about the disaster including the narrow escape of Maui County Firefighters who had become trapped by the rapidly moving flames.
Maui police released body camera footage Monday showing officers trying to evacuate Lahaina residents during the deadly wildfire in August. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti covered the fires extensively and reports on the hectic response.
With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its seventh day, President Trump says the aim is to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction and "Make Iran Great Again."
"I just want to know what happened," Rachel Reyes told CBS News during her first TV interview since the death of her son, Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen shot and killed by an ICE agent in Texas last year.
Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.
The timing of President Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales had been in a runoff with Brandon Herrera after Tuesday's primary in Texas.
Iran's Kurdish minority has long pushed for the downfall of the Islamic Republic, but to make a move now, it will need help.
The Justice Dept. has released Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations by a woman against President Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld.
Surging global oil prices due to the Iran war are leading to a spike in gasoline costs for U.S. motorists.
The U.S. military has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, sources told CBS News, a sweeping move that could cut it off from military contracts.
Stocks dropped after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Lawmakers are demanding an investigation after a man from Haiti who was seeking asylum in Massachusetts died in ICE custody.
The pair, 47 and 13, were found in a vehicle on Highway 60, Oklahoma officials said.
Surging global oil prices due to the Iran war are leading to a spike in gasoline costs for U.S. motorists.
Stocks dropped after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
Surging global oil prices due to the Iran war are leading to a spike in gasoline costs for U.S. motorists.
Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.
Mortgage rates are rising as bond investors fret that rising oil prices could boost inflation.
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Lawmakers are demanding an investigation after a man from Haiti who was seeking asylum in Massachusetts died in ICE custody.
The Justice Dept. has released Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations by a woman against President Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld.
"I just want to know what happened," Rachel Reyes told CBS News during her first TV interview since the death of her son, Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen shot and killed by an ICE agent in Texas last year.
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales had been in a runoff with Brandon Herrera after Tuesday's primary in Texas.
Relations between the two countries were cut off in 2019, during the first Trump administration.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
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Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Iran's Kurdish minority has long pushed for the downfall of the Islamic Republic, but to make a move now, it will need help.
Four men suspected of spying for Iran on "locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community" were arrested in London, the Metropolitan Police say.
Prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against the surviving crew members. At least two of those aboard the boat were U.S. citizens, one of whom was killed.
Ihor Komarov, 28, was identified from DNA samples taken from the dismembered body and compared to those of his mother, police said.
With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its seventh day, President Trump says the aim is to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction and "Make Iran Great Again."
The Academy Award-winning actress and the bestselling writer team up for a courtroom thriller that touches on the lightning-rod issue of abortion.
Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks about reimagining "Bride of Frankenstein" to create her new gothic thriller "The Bride!" which she wrote, produced and directed. The star-studded cast includes Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale and her brother, Jake Gyllenhaal.
Maggie Gyllenhaal tells "CBS Mornings" featured host Vladimir Duthiers about the inspiration behind her new film "The Bride!," a reimagining of the 1935 classic "The Bride of Frankenstein," collaborating with its stars and more.
Britney Spears is out of police custody after she was arrested Wednesday in California on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A representative for Spears said this "was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable," adding, "Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law."
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
The most recent government data shows nearly 28% of Americans live alone. The number has risen for decades, especially for older generations. Ash-har Quraishi shows simple tools that can provide extra security and protection for your aging loved ones.
The CEO of Anthropic is apologizing for a leaked internal memo amid a feud with the Pentagon over its AI model. The memo criticized the Trump administration and OpenAI. It comes after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a supply chain risk or a possible security risk.
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.
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said his company and the Department of Defense "have much more in common than we have differences."
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
Becky Lloyd, a neighbor and friend of Kouri Richins, who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband in 2022, testified at her trial on Thursday about conversations they had about Richins' marriage. Lloyd said Richins' told her, "In many ways it would be better if he [Richins' husband], if he were dead" in a serious tone. Richins denies killing her husband and has pleaded not guilty to charges.
Britney Spears was arrested for driving under the influence in Ventura County, California, records show. CBS News' Joy Benedict reports.
Ihor Komarov, 28, was identified from DNA samples taken from the dismembered body and compared to those of his mother, police said.
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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UFC reporter Megan Olivi speaks with "CBS Mornings" about how UFC is celebrating female athletes with its "Breaking Barriers" initiative and previews UFC 326 as Max Holloway takes on Charles Oliveira.
Team USA's Dani Aravich is competing in two separate events at the Paralympics. Her journey to the Games has inspired her to bring more awareness to the Paralympics and encourage the next generation of athletes. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks about reimagining "Bride of Frankenstein" to create her new gothic thriller "The Bride!" which she wrote, produced and directed. The star-studded cast includes Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale and her brother, Jake Gyllenhaal.
As the U.S. and Israel continue to strike new targets throughout Iran, China, an ally of Iran, is calling for peace talks. China is the largest importer of energy in the world and buys nearly all of Iran's sanctioned oil. Anna Coren reports on the global impacts of the war.