Fighter jet crashes in Washington state, sparking wildfire
A pilot survived after a fighter jet crashed into a mountain Saturday afternoon in Yakima County, Washington, sparking a wildfire, officials said.
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Top FEMA official Bob Fenton says "we're ready for hurricane season"
FEMA says it's ready for hurricane season, though it's still racing to recover from months of shutdown disruptions, delayed grants and a depleted Disaster Relief Fund.
Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
California firefighters battle flames
A series of relentless wildfires fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions impacted communities across Southern California for a third consecutive day on Wednesday. Matt Gutman reports from the fire zone near Simi Valley, north of Los Angeles, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
New wildfires break out in California
At least a dozen more wildfires broke out in Southern California over the last 24 hours, prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people. Matt Gutman reports.
Multiple fires erupt across western U.S.
Multiple wildfires have broken out across the western United States. Matt Gutman has the latest from California.
Wildfire evacuations in California's Simi Valley
A fast-moving wildfire about 40 miles north of Los Angeles forced evacuations Monday. Matt Gutman has more.
Wildfire prompts evacuations in California
A wildfire in California's Simi Valley forced evacuations Monday. CBS Los Angeles had on the ground coverage.
Devastating wildfires rip through Texas
Wildfires fueled by dry conditions and high winds are ripping through Texas and other southwestern states as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze.
Wildfires rip across Texas Panhandle
Powerful winds fueled wildfires that raced through the Texas Panhandle this week. Firefighters are working around the clock to get the upper hand. Jason Allen reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Multiple wildfires burning in Texas Panhandle
Wildfires are spreading in the Texas Panhandle, forcing evacuations. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest.
Palisades fire suspect appears in court
The man accused of starting last year's catastrophic Palisades Fire in Los Angeles appeared in court Monday. Prosecutors said the suspect admired Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
Isolated Nebraska ranchers learn they are not alone
In the sandhills of western Nebraska, cattle ranchers Mike and Kayla Wintz were afraid they would lose their livelihood when the largest wildfire in the state's history burned their 11,000 acres of grazing fields. But then, in remarkable examples of empathy, charity and grace, anonymous donations of hay started arriving by the truckload. Steve Hartman reports.
After a fire torched their Nebraska ranch, anonymous donors came to their rescue
Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.
Georgia wildfires now in second week
Record-breaking wildfires in Georgia are still burning, now in their second week. Skyler Henry reports on the reinforcements coming to the state from around the country.
2 Georgia wildfires destroy more than 120 homes, scorch over 40,000 acres
Extreme drought has turned the region into a tinderbox and allowed flames to spread.
Georgia wildfires burn more than 100 homes
Two wildfires in Georgia destroyed more than 100 homes as firefighters continue to battle the flames.
Wildfires torch dozens of homes in Georgia
In southern Georgia, several wildfires have destroyed homes and forced evacuations. Mark Strassmann reports from the disaster zone, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Woman says home destroyed in Georgia wildfire
Two wildfires, roughly 65 miles apart, have scorched Georgia neighborhoods. A woman who returned to her home broke down in tears when she saw her charred house and said everything she owns has been destroyed. Mark Strassmann reports.
Millions under wildfire alerts in central U.S., as warmth, winds fuel risks
A combination of heat, dry air and strong winds are fueling "extreme" wildfire risks for millions across the middle of the country.
Homes destroyed in Georgia wildfires
Wildfires in southeast Georgia have burned through homes and neighborhoods. Nearly 100 firefighters are battling the Pineland Road Fire, which has exploded to more than 29,000 acres. Meanwhile, in Brantley County, Georgia, more than 50 homes have been lost and 1,000 more are threatened.
Massive wildfires spread across Georgia
Massive wildfires are slamming parts of Southeast Georgia and Northern Florida. Dry conditions and strong winds are helping the flames spread. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Dozens of homes destroyed as Georgia wildfires force evacuations
Fast-moving wildfires in southern Georgia destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundred of evacuations.
South, upper Midwest face extreme weather
Several wildfires are burning thousands of acres in Florida while the state faces its worst drought in more than a decade. Meanwhile in northern Michigan, huge chunks of ice are smashing into homes following historic flooding. Rob Marciano reports.
Florida wildfires strand Amtrak passengers
Multiple wildfires in northern Florida have disrupted Amtrak's rail service, impacting at least three train routes, the company says. Some passengers were stranded for more than 30 hours. Cristian Benavides reports.
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Israel-Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon intensifies, U.S.-Iran talks delayed
The U.S.-Iran deal faces an early test as fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah reignites and next-phase talks are delayed.
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What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
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New book details the moment a GOP lawmaker appeared to lunge at Matt Gaetz
A new book recounts one of the most rambunctious moments on the floor of the House in modern history.
Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new surface after algae turn water green
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
Facing bipartisan criticism of Iran deal, Trump lashes out at "fools"
Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flood homes and force evacuations in Gulf states
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
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Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
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What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flood homes and force evacuations in Gulf states
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur were battering parts of the southeastern U.S. with heavy rain, sparking flash flooding.
Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars
In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.
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What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Intel shares leap after Trump announces chip deal with Apple
In a social media post, President Trump touted the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel, noting that it is now worth $60 billion.
Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
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New book details the moment a GOP lawmaker appeared to lunge at Matt Gaetz
A new book recounts one of the most rambunctious moments on the floor of the House in modern history.
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What's missing from the Epstein files? Here's what we found
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new sealant after algae turn water green
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
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Air Force unit faces flu outbreak weeks after vaccine mandate dropped
Dozens of service members at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with the flu in the weeks since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rescinded the vaccine mandate, sources familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Arrests of immigrant parents create mental health crisis for children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
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Israel-Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon intensifies, U.S.-Iran talks delayed
The U.S.-Iran deal faces an early test as fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah reignites and next-phase talks are delayed.
Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.
Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people.
Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now
When the U.S.-Iran conflict began, President Trump laid out a litany of aggressive war aims. Here's what the president and his top aides said then — and how their views have changed.
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Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Americans say they're reading fewer books. Here's what they're doing instead.
Many people are spending more time on screens, but also doing more physical activities, a new CBS News poll finds.
Singer Myles Smith talks debut album
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Busy Philipps on her late ADHD diagnosis
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
Drummer rediscovers his rhythm after setback
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
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Mayor accused of faking her kidnapping in embezzlement scheme
Nancy Napoles denied the accusation and said she was willing to cooperate with authorities to clarify what happened.
Man charged in death of girl after life sentence commuted by Kristi Noem
McKenna Wendel was last seen alive on March 14 and her body was found outside Brookings, an hour's drive north of Sioux Falls, on March 19.
Mangione's legal team drops psychiatric defense
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, dropped plans for a psychiatric defense in his state case on Thursday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Man charged after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at zoo
Police in eastern England said a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo.
"Lady Gucci," who had her ex-husband killed, could soon inherit $23M fortune
Despite spending 18 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani may be about to inherit a fortune.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Deadly Israeli attack in Lebanon
More than a dozen people in Lebanon are dead following an attack by Israel, officials said. Israel said it was retaliation for a deadly attack by Hezbollah. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Seaweed invasion on Florida beaches
A record amount of sargassum seaweed has washed ashore on Florida beaches, bringing with it an unpleasant smell. Cristian Benavides shows how it's impacting coastal communities.
U.S. set for next World Cup match
The U.S. men's soccer team will face Australia on Friday in their second match of the FIFA World Cup. They may be without star forward Christian Pulisic. Nicole Valdes reports.
Obama Presidential Center opens to public
The $850 million Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opens to the public on Friday. The former president led Thursday's dedication ceremony. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Change in Mangione defense for state case
Luigi Mangione's lawyers are withdrawing a psychiatric defense for his New York state murder trial. A judge had previously revealed Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty, would claim extreme emotional disturbance at the time he allegedly shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi explains.