Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson create Maui fund
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have teamed up to launch the People's Fund of Maui, which aims to provide immediate and ongoing assistance to those devastated by the Maui wildfires.
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Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson launch fund to aid Maui wildfire victims
The fund kicks off with an initial contribution of $10 million from Winfrey and Johnson.
Officials dodge wildfire response questions
Officials in Maui face tough questions about their disaster response following the deadliest wildfires in the U.S. in more than a century. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Maui officials face questions over wildfires response
Maui's mayor told CBS News he couldn't say who was "responsible for communicating" with the state's head of emergency management.
Biden stresses need to prepare for climate disasters like Idalia and Maui fires
In a press conference today, President Biden updated the nation on recovery efforts in Maui and Florida. No one, he said, can "deny the impact of the climate crisis anymore."
Maui residents fear "toxic air" in wake of wildfire
As people on Maui report coughing up "black stuff" and blood, one resident says, "Come back 20 years later, 10 years later, and you'll see how many native people are sick."
Maui struggles with "potentially catastrophic" tourism shortfall
Officials first told tourists with plans to travel to Maui to stay away. Now, the message has changed.
New Maui brush fire forces brief evacuation of Lahaina neighborhood
The fire prompted an evacuation order for a residential area of Lahaina in the hills above Kaanapali resort hotels.
After Maui releases missing persons list, over 100 on list reported safe
Within a day of the list's release, more than 100 of those on the list or their relatives came forward to say they're safe, the FBI said Friday.
Should you visit Hawaii right now?
Hawaii has relied on tourism for decades, but since the devastating wildfires, unemployment claims have spiked. James Tokioka, director of Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, joins CBS News to discuss what people can do to help.
Investors shun Hawaiian Electric amid lawsuit over deadly Maui fires
Maui officials accuse the utility of negligently failing to shut off power despite high winds and dry conditions.
Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric over wildfires, citing negligence
Witness accounts and video indicated that sparks from power lines ignited fires as utility poles snapped in the winds, which were driven by a passing hurricane.
Boat captain details rescues during wildfires
Boat captain Chrissy Lovitt was at the marina in Lahaina when wildfires came rushing in. She tells CBS News' Lilia Luciano her story of how she helped rescue people from the water and the harbor as the fire rapidly spread.
DNA samples needed to ID remains in Lahaina
Hundreds of people remain unaccounted for in the wake of Maui's deadly wildfires. Emergency leaders are asking relatives of the missing to come forward and give DNA samples to help identify remains. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Officials work to identify Maui fire victims
Officials in Hawaii said Tuesday as many as 1,100 people remain unaccounted for after wildfires on Maui. Authorities will make public a list of the missing in the coming days. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the latest from Lahaina.
Officials struggle to identify Lahaina victims
Authorities Tuesday said they have not received enough DNA samples from Maui residents to help identify the remains of Lahaina fire victims that have been recovered so far. This comes amid uncertainty over the number of people who remain unaccounted for in the fire, with the latest FBI estimates putting that number at between 1,000 and 1,100. Lilia Luciano reports from Maui.
Search continues 2 weeks after Maui fires
At least 115 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds more are still missing two weeks after wildfires burned through Hawaii's Maui island. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more on the latest recovery efforts.
Hawaii's economic toll from wildfires is up to $6 billion: Moody's
Lahaina conflagration and Kula wildfires burned between $2.5 and $4 billion worth of insured properties, according to estimate.
See the 100-year-old "miracle house" that survived the Lahaina wildfire
The house "looks like it was photoshopped," the homeowner said, amid the piles of ash that surround it on Lahaina's famous Front Street after the Aug. 8 wildfire swept through.
Maui fire survivors may face "fire brain"
As survivors of the Maui wildfires work to rebuild their lives and homes, some may be faced with something called "fire brain," cognitive and physical issues caused by breathing in tiny particles from wildfire smoke. Adam Brown, an associate professor of psychology at the New School, joined CBS News to discuss how these effects can appear weeks, months or even years after the fire.
Number of people missing in Maui wildfires still unclear, officials say
An FBI official said that the number of people "reported unaccounted for" is somewhere between 1,000 and 1,100.
Mayor facing criticism over Maui fires response
Maui County Mayor Richard Bessen is facing criticism over his response to the deadly wildfires, with some questioning how aware he and other officials were of the severity of the blazes. Meanwhile, search efforts continue as hundreds remain missing. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Biden: Maui rebuild must respect tradition
President Biden visited Maui Monday for the first time since wildfires spread across the island two weeks ago, telling residents the community's reconstruction will follow their lead. Officials have confirmed at least 115 deaths with more than 800 people still missing. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Maui mayor TV appearance under scrutiny
Comments by Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen during a local television interview as a fire burned through Lahaina are under new scrutiny. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more on his remarks and President Biden's Monday tour of the disaster area.
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Poll: Trump holds huge lead in 2024 GOP field; Pres. Biden surveys wildfire damage in Maui visit
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
New Hampshire Senate race set between Pappas and Sununu after projected primary wins
Rep. Chris Pappas defeated democratic socialist Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary, while former Sen. John Sununu defeated Scott Brown in the GOP contest.
Federal judge backs Missouri's new House map after Supreme Court rebuffs case
A federal judge ruled that Missouri should use a new congressional map that favors Republicans for now, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court left in place a ruling from the state's highest court directing Missouri to use an older map.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks after mistrial: "There was so much doubt"
A woman who served as a juror in Lindsay Clancy's high-profile Massachusetts murder trial provided a look at deliberations, saying there was too much doubt for her to reach a guilty verdict.
Why some key GOP candidates are skipping Trump-backed midterm convention
President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home districts or states.
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Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
Bombardier caught in the crossfire of escalating U.S.-Canada feud
President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier sales in the U.S. as Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect. Here's what to know about the aircraft maker.
Goldman Sachs warns oil prices could hit $120 as U.S. fuel costs surge
Higher gas and diesel prices have cost Americans an additional $100 billion since the Iran war began, according to a Brown University tracker.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods take effect
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
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Stefany Shaheen, Anthony DiLorenzo win New Hampshire primaries, CBS News projects
Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo Won their respective primaries to replace Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
New Hampshire Senate race set between Pappas and Sununu after projected primary wins
Rep. Chris Pappas defeated democratic socialist Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary, while former Sen. John Sununu defeated Scott Brown in the GOP contest.
Michigan Jewish leaders call on El-Sayed to change posture on Israel
A coalition of Michigan Jewish leaders launched a petition calling on Abdul El-Sayed and other political candidates to make baseline commitments on Jewish safety and Israel, or risk losing their support.
Federal judge backs Missouri's new House map after Supreme Court rebuffs case
A federal judge ruled that Missouri should use a new congressional map that favors Republicans for now, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court left in place a ruling from the state's highest court directing Missouri to use an older map.
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NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
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London police use tech to tackle masked phone snatchers
Police say fewer people in London are getting their phones stolen by criminals speeding by on bikes and mopeds thanks to a dedicated task force with an "eye in the sky."
U.S. envoy warns U.K. against new plan to sanction Israeli settlements
Britain and 11 other U.S. allies say they'll sanction trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing an "unprecedented level of settler violence."
Ukrainian woman designing a ballistic missile to put Moscow in reach
Before Russia invaded, Iryna Terekh designed patios. Now she runs a Ukrainian defense company testing a missile she says will soon put Moscow in range.
Lithuania training civilians to defend against a Russian invasion
Lithuania is teaching civilians young and old to help defend their tiny nation from a hypothetical Russian invasion, and telling Putin, "We don't fear you."
France investigates removal of female Eiffel Tower staff for Hindu group's visit
The mayor of Paris announced an investigation into why female staff at the Eiffel Tower were taken off duty for a visit from a Hindu religious group.
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Details on new Elizabeth Holmes doc
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes is "probably the wildest documentary I've ever seen," according to Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair's senior Hollywood correspondent, who was there for the documentary's secret premiere. Ford joined CBS News with more details.
John Legend announces new album
John Legend announced a new album, "Muse," set to be released in late October. Legend sat down with Nate Burleson to discuss the album's new sound and his collaboration with Pharrell.
Secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary makes debut
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, already serving an 11-year sentence for defrauding investors, is now also the star of a new documentary co-created by an absurdist comedian. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the story.
King Charles: Harry, Meghan won't work as royals
Prince Harry and Megan Markle have returned to the U.K., but not to any official royal duties. But just in case there is any hint of confusion, King Charles released a letter of clarification on Monday. CBS News' Holly Williams has details.
Fall television season set to begin
Labor Day weekend not only marks the traditional end of summer, but the start of the fall television season. The Hollywood Reporter senior editor Alex Weprin joins CBS News to discuss.
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Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
Data center development turns some landowners into millionaires
Most Americans say they're opposed to data centers. But a lucky few have gotten rich selling their land to data center developers.
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.
OpenAI hypes GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI announced GPT-6 Astra as its most powerful model yet, with some saying that the era of artificial general intelligence is here. Meanwhile, concerns about cybersecurity and tech regulation are rising. Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with more.
The positive side of data centers
While data centers bother many, some lucky landowners have become millionaires by selling property to developers. Kelly O'Grady reports.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks Trump for pardon
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer spoke with CBS News Boston on Tuesday, explaining why he'd asked President Trump to somehow pardon her, as she is still under state indictment for killing her three children. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Thieves on the run after Renoir paintings stolen in France
Four Renoir paintings worth an estimated $10.5 million were stolen from a French museum, though they abandoned two of the paintings as they fled. Two suspected thieves are still on the run.
Patrick Clancy calls out conspiracy theories
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, blasted claims on Tuesday that he is behind the killings of his three children. CBS News Boston reporter Cristina Rex has more.
U.S. Marshals find 79 missing children
The U.S. Marshals Service announced that it found 79 missing and endangered children across Ohio in August. The Marshals Service worked with federal, state and local partners to find the children during Operation Meridian. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Judge orders bond increase for Barry Morphew after arrest
A Colorado judge ordered an increase in bond for murder suspect Barry Morphew on Tuesday from $3 million to $10 million cash only.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Hurricane Lowell lashes Hawaiian islands
Hurricane Lowell lashed the Hawaiian islands with up to 2 feet of rain in some parts, 90-mph winds and monster waves. Carter Evans reports and Rob Marciano hs the forecast.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks Trump for pardon
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer spoke with CBS News Boston on Tuesday, explaining why he'd asked President Trump to somehow pardon her, as she is still under state indictment for killing her three children. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Barack Obama on the bin Laden operation
In 2011, then-President Barack Obama sat down with 60 Minutes for his first interview after the killing of Osama bin Laden. He described what went through his mind as he watched the operation unfold.
SCOTUS rebuffs Missouri request for new House map
The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied an emergency application to block a Missouri Supreme Court ruling barring the state from using its new congressional map, which favors Republicans. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Hurricane Marie damages several SoCal homes
Hurricane Marie damaged several homes across Southern California. CBS News Los Angeles' Jeff Nguyen is in Malibu with a look at the aftermath.