Smoke plume from Canadian wildfires reaches Europe
As of Monday, there were 493 active Canadian wildfires that have burned more than 19 million acres of land.
As of Monday, there were 493 active Canadian wildfires that have burned more than 19 million acres of land.
In Minnesota's Twin Cities, the AQI was the worst it had been since the state began keeping records in 1980.
There are anomalies that help explain why smoke from 400 Canadian wildfires is causing such havoc in the United States. Climate and health scientist Vijay Limaye, of the Natural Resources Defense Council, explains why this may be a sign of things to come.
While the orange haze has seemingly moved out of New York City, many people are still at risk of experiencing health issues from the remaining pollution.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
Millions of Americans spent a second day Thursday under a veil of smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. The smoke was so thick in New York City Wednesday the air quality blew well past what is considered hazardous. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from Arlington, Virginia, where the air is now sweeping through.
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Forecasters and heath officials have warned that U.S. air quality may plummet repeatedly in the coming months, as Canada's wildfire season continues.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing severe issues up and down the East Coast of the United States. The air quality in the nation's capital is at a very unhealthy level and it is expected to change over the course of the day. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more.
Air pollution takes an $800 billion annual toll on the U.S. economy. Wildfires — worsened by climate change — are making it worse.
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
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One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Poor air quality due to wildfires can be dangerous for pets both indoors and outdoors. Experts are sharing safety and health tips.
Smoke traveling down from Canadian wildfires has caused the air quality in several states to reach hazardous levels. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on how officials are mitigating the fires, and how much longer people can expect the smoke to last. Plus, CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains the science behind the sky turning orange.
Public schools barred students from going outside, while sports organizations scrapped events because of unhealthy air.
Forecasts suggest hazy skies and reduced air quality will persist across the Northeast and into the Midwest for at least a few more days.
The first six weeks of Canada's 2023 wildfire season put it on track to be its most destructive in history.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
Here's what to know about the health effects of wildfire smoke as it continues to infiltrate the U.S.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.
The air quality in New York City on Wednesday morning is 14.5 times the World Health Organization's annual air quality guideline value.
As wildfires rage in eastern Canada, strong winds are pushing thick plumes of smoke over the border and into the United States.
Many areas on Friday were seeing improvement from earlier in the week when they were shrouded in an orange, hazardous haze.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, is now awaiting extradition to New York City.
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Luigi Mangione is charged in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, Oregon court finds in a decision that likely derails the deal.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
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"The Task Force found that the tragic and shocking events in Butler, Pennsylvania were preventable and should not have happened," a House task force found.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the outgoing Republican leader in the Senate, suffered a fall on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and received medical treatment.
Manhattan prosecutors say Donald Trump's election in November shouldn't mean his conviction in May needs to be vacated.
The Justice Department failed to follow internal policy and ignored protections when seeking records from members of Congress, dozens of congressional staffers and members of the media, a watchdog found.
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President-elect Donald Trump is considering nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to be ambassador to Greece, according to three sources.
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Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was denied bail and contested extradition from Pennsylvania. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on the court developments.
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Authorities have released details related to a document and other possessions found after Luigi Mangione's arrest. This comes after a manhunt ensued for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Rhona Tarrant have more.
Authorities in New York are awaiting the extradition of Luigi Mangione, the person charged in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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