Pictures of Lahaina before and after Maui wildfires
Photos of Maui before and after the fires show the extent of their destruction to Lahaina's neighborhoods and infrastructure.
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Closer look at cost of the Hawaii wildfires
The Maui wildfires were the deadliest in a century, with 99 confirmed killed and hundreds more missing. Thousands also lost their homes and pieces of Hawaii's history are gone forever. Lana Zak has a closer look at the cost of the devastation.
Lahaina restaurant owner describes escape
"We had no updates from 1 p.m. on," Hawaii restaurateur Caleb Hopkins says of last week's wildfire in Maui. At 1, Hopkins says, he was told the fire on the island was 100% contained, but a few hours later he was racing for his life with his family. "We got away just in time," Hopkins told CBS News.
Wildfire survivor describes situation in Maui
Maui resident Pamela Reader escaped with her husband and two daughters but lost her house in last week's wildfire. She said one of her friends still cannot locate his parents. Reader joined CBS News to discuss how people on the island are doing.
Recovery continues after Hawaii wildfire
The death toll from the Hawaii wildfire is expected to grow exponentially with the disaster already confirmed as the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell has more on the recovery efforts in Maui.
Maui animal shelter housing pets whose owners lost homes in fires
An estimated 3,000 animals were missing on the island, according to the Maui Humane Society.
Lahaina restaurant owner describes escape
"We had no updates from 1 p.m. on," Hawaii restaurateur Caleb Hopkins says of last week's wildfire in Maui. At 1, Hopkins says, he was told the fire on the island was 100% contained, but a few hours later he was racing for his life with his family. "We got away just in time," Hopkins told CBS News.
Hawaii natives fear gentrification after fire
As the search for the missing and dead continues in Maui after last week's wildfires, survivors are wary about the future. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on longtime residents' worries they won't be able to afford to rebuild in their old neighborhoods. And CBS News' Tony Dokoupil has the latest on criticism of the government relief response.
Hawaii wildfires continue to burn in Upcountry Maui town of Kula: "Still on edge"
East of the Lahaina disaster, firefighters are still battling blazes that have claimed 19 homes.
Warning signs hours before Hawaii wildfires
Ninety-nine people are now confirmed to have died in last week's Hawaii wildfires with hundreds more still missing. Gov. Josh Green told CBS News Monday that crews might recover 10 to 20 people a day as the search of Maui continues. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on what's being learned about conditions before the fire.
Maui County official discusses rescue efforts
In the wake of the wildfire disaster, the small but mighty community in Maui is coming together to help those in need. CBS News' Rudabeh Shahbazi reports. Plus, Alice Lee, chair of the Maui County Council, joins CBS News to discuss the community's response to the tragedy and give an update on the current state of search and rescue efforts.
Wildfires take toll on Maui economy
The wildfires in Maui have taken the lives of nearly 100 people and the livelihoods of countless others. Local officials estimate tourism accounts for roughly 80% of the island's economy, with 1.5 million visitors spending $3.47 billion in the first half of 2023. James Tokioka, director of Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, joins CBS News to discuss the financial impact of the wildfires and what the biggest priority is for rebuilding.
Biggest medical needs in Hawaii right now
Officials in Hawaii expect the death toll to rise significantly on Maui after wildfires consumed large parts of the island last week. Hawaii's governor says the fires have caused more than $6 billion in damage. Justin Prouty, owner of Minit Medical Urgent Care in Hawaii, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
As Maui wildfires death toll nears 100, anger grows
Residents say Hawaii's famous warning sirens never went off. The death toll has climbed steadily as the search continues.
Lahaina community bands together after fire
The wildfires in Maui completely destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, and families there have nothing to return to but piles of burnt metal and ash. Amid the tragedy, people are still finding ways to come together to help each other. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil is there with more.
Nearly 100 confirmed dead in Maui wildfire
Almost 100 people have been confirmed dead and many are still missing after a devastating wildfire swept through Hawaii's Maui island last week, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. CBS News' Jessica Kartalija spoke with survivors in Maui and Todd Jones, national spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joined CBS News with an update on recovery efforts.
Maui resident and business owner on wildfires
Maui resident and business owner Javier Barberi lost one of his businesses due to the wildfires on the island. Barberi joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the deadly wildfires and what the island needs now.
Maui wildfire survivors share their stories
Oprah Winfrey and "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil spoke with Maui wildfire survivors and volunteers outside of a shelter for displaced people in Maui.
Efforts to help Maui fire survivors ramp up
Last week's fires in Hawaii killed at least 96 people, but that number is expected to climb and officials say only two of those victims have been identified so far. An estimated 1,000 people remain missing. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Rudabeh Shahbazi has more on the situation in Maui and Jeremy Greenberg, director of operations at FEMA, joined CBS News to discuss the recovery.
Hawaii AG opens probe into wildfire response
Many Maui residents are saying they received no warning from emergency officials prior to last week's deadly fires. Now Hawaii's attorney general is investigating the state's response. CBS's Jessica Kartalija has more.
Hawaii governor describes "full devastation"
In Maui, "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil speaks with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green about the wildfires and the continued search for victims.
Mick Fleetwood's restaurant burns in fire
Mick Fleetwood's Lahaina restaurant has been destroyed by the Maui wildfire, but the rockstar says Maui will always be his home. He is committed to helping Maui heal from the devastation. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
Maui resident says "we need money in people's hands" amid fire devastation
Javier Barberi owned three restaurants in hard-hit Lahaina. One of them is "now a pile of dust."
Lahaina community bands together
Families in Lahaina, hit by a devastating wildfire, are coming together to help each other in a time of need. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil reports.
Frustration over lack of information in Maui
At least 96 people are confirmed dead after last week's massive wildfires in Maui and the death toll is expected to rise as crews continue to search through thousands of burned buildings and homes. Survivors are now in need of things like water, food and gasoline, with many wondering how it got this bad. Jonathan Vigliotti is on Maui with the latest.
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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
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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
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Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
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Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
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Bombardier caught in the crossfire of escalating U.S.-Canada feud
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Goldman Sachs warns oil prices could hit $120 as U.S. fuel costs surge
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Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods take effect
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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
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Michigan Jewish leaders call on El-Sayed to change posture on Israel
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Federal judge backs Missouri's new House map after Supreme Court rebuffs case
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NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
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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
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Oil hits $100 per barrel as U.S. and Iran launch new attacks
The price of crude oil hit a 7-week high after the U.S. said it blew up 5 more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
London police use tech to tackle masked phone snatchers
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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
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Lithuania training civilians to defend against a Russian invasion
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Details on new Elizabeth Holmes doc
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John Legend announces new album
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Secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary makes debut
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King Charles: Harry, Meghan won't work as royals
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Fall television season set to begin
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Data center development turns some landowners into millionaires
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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OpenAI hypes GPT-6 Astra
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The positive side of data centers
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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
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
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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
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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
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U.S. Marshals find 79 missing children
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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
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
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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.
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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.