Horses attempt to outrun Texas wildfires
Horses were seen running along a Texas highway trying to escape smoke and flames as the state's panhandle battles historic out-of-control wildfires.
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Texas wildfires resist responder efforts
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties as wildfires rage across the Texas Panhandle. Windy conditions and unseasonably warm temperatures are not helping mitigation efforts in places where overgrown, dry vegetation keeps fueling the fires. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.
Texas Panhandle wildfires melt lamposts
The Smokehouse Creek Fire that is blazing in the Texas Panhandle started in Hutchinson County and has grown to an estimated 500,000 acres, officials said. It's among the wildfires that are burning in the Panhandle. Matthew Ford, a public information officer for Texas A&M Forest Service, joins CBS News with the latest.
Texas fires become state's 2nd largest blaze
The governor of Texas has declared a state of emergency in dozens of counties as an uncontained wildfire moves across the panhandle. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the latest.
Canada wildfire season smolders on as "zombie fires" burn through winter
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
1 in 4 Americans breathes bad air today — and it's getting worse
Air quality is worsening across much of the U.S., exposing millions of people to health problems and threatening the U.S. economy.
Massive wildfires in Chile kill more than 120
Chile's central coastal region is reeling from the world's third-deadliest wildfire this century. More than 120 people are confirmed dead as officials continue their search for the missing. Ricardo Nanning, a reporter with Chilevisión, joins CBS News with the latest.
Chile wildfire death toll tops 120 as search continues for survivors
The toll was almost sure to keep rising. Chile's president and a governor said they think some of the blazes could have been started on purpose.
Satellite images of Chile wildfires show where forest fires burned
New satellite images show the extent of the widespread damage caused by raging wildfires in Chile's scenic Valparaíso regione.
Last victim of Maui wildfires identified months after disaster
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
Maui police release wildfire body cam footage
Maui police have released dramatic police body camera footage showing officers racing to evacuate Lahaina residents amid devastating wildfires. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Northeast covered in orange haze
Parts of the Northeast, including New York City, were engulfed in an orange haze Wednesday due to wildfires burning in Canada. Health officials have advised people to wear masks to protect themselves from the blanket of harmful smoke. Lilia Luciano reports.
Alaska company pays $900,000 after guide likely caused wildfire with campfire
In a settlement with the federal government, an Alaska fishing guide company paid $900,000 following allegations that one of its guides caused a 2019 wildfire by not properly putting out a campfire.
2023 set to be hottest year on record
2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff explores what 2024 could bring.
Milestone in recovery from historic Maui wildfire
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.
Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Subpoenas issued in Maui fire investigation
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.
Maui departments subpoenaed in wildfire probe
Hawaii's attorney general issued subpoenas targeting three Maui departments in an independent probe initiated by the governor. The move comes after sources told CBS News some Maui County officials are being uncooperative in the investigation into the deadly August 8 wildfire. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Covering the deadly Maui wildfires
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.
These squirrels are latest species to become endangered in Washington state
There are just three western gray squirrel populations left in Washington state as more frequent and intense wildfires continue to decimate their habitats, officials said.
Why a huge Hawaiian wildfire could happen again
Dry grass and a limited firefighting force mean another devastating wildfire could happen again in the Aloha State.
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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.
"Out of control" fires ravage Brazil's wildlife-rich Pantanal wetlands
"The Pantanal is a region that's used to fires," explains one biologist, "but this many fires isn't normal."
White House: Climate change threatening lives
Climate change is threatening nearly every aspect of the lives of Americans in every part of the U.S., according to a new government report. CBS News national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy takes a closer look at some of the key takeaways.
Kentucky under state of emergency as dozens of wildfires rage
Firefighters are battling more than 30 active fires across Kentucky as officials warn the ongoing drought "has made controlling wildfires more difficult."
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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.
Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Trump's trip delayed after emergency slide deploys on new Air Force One
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Some fliers may be able to bring water through TSA checkpoints soon, officials say
The TSA is not prepared to eliminate all liquid restrictions, and the existing rule limiting other carry-on liquids to 3.4 ounces remains in effect.
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Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Here are the biggest announcements from today's Apple event
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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.
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Trump's trip delayed after emergency slide deploys on new Air Force One
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
National Guardsman in D.C. charged after pointing gun at colleague
Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested earlier this month and faces firearms and assault charges after he admitted he pointed his gun at a fellow National Guard member.
12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate
Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.
Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides
A White House spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that Mr. Trump "has a longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit."
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Don Jr.'s VC firm rejects Rep. Raskin's accusations of "insider political influence"
Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation last month into the president's son's investment firm and its "almost clairvoyant" business moves.
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How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
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.
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Zelenskyy's plane almost hit by drone, Norway's prime minister says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined a host of other foreign dignitaries in Oslo for the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
Netanyahu calls claim he was warned of Oct. 7 attack "malicious libel"
Israel's leader says a report claiming the UAE warned him in advance of Hamas' 2023 terror attack is politically motivated lies, but it's fueling fierce pre-election furor.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
"Exceptionally well-preserved" tomb of ancient judge found in Egypt
Many of the paintings in the tomb have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, officials said.
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Oil tops $100 per barrel as U.S. and Iran launch new attacks
The price of crude oil hit a 15-week high after the U.S. said it blew up five more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
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Alice Cooper, Joe Perry on Hollywood Vampires
Rock stars Alice Cooper and Joe Perry of Aerosmith formed the supergroup Hollywood Vampires. They join "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss how the band came together.
Insider details on New York Fasion Week
New York Fashion Week kicks off this week showing the Spring collections. Lauren Sherman has more on what to expect.
Busta Rhymes talks career and new album
Busta Rhymes sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new album, "Dillagence II," and J Dilla's legacy after the rapper's shocking death in 2006.
De Niro on 25 years of Tribeca Festival
Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, Jane Rosenthal, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss founding the Tribeca Festival after the 9/11 attacks and a new Netflix documentary about the event, "Tribeca 25," which premieres Friday.
Stella Parton sits down with "CBS Mornings"
Stella Parton sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since her sister Dolly's death in late August. The full interview airs Thursday, Sept. 10, on "CBS Mornings."
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Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Here are the biggest announcements from today's Apple event
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
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.
Anthropic employee says AI could kill humans
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quit his job, alleging that neither Anthropic nor OpenAI is acting ethically and that the two tech giants are aware they are "gambling with our lives." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you need to know.
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns about AI
A former Anthropic researcher who recently resigned spoke out on social media, saying he thinks the current rate of unchecked AI development could "kill us all." Jo Ling Kent 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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Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, sat down with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, where he said he plans to ask for the case to be thrown out. Caroline Polisi breaks down his statements.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on her future
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington told "CBS Mornings" that he plans to file a motion for her case to be thrown out after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
Lindsay Clancy trial juror speaks out
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial after jurors could not come to a unanimous decision on the verdict. Now, one juror is speaking about what went on during deliberations. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out
Jurors from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are speaking out after it was declared a mistrial last week. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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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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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.
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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How a police memo became piece of 9/11 history
A New York City police officer had just begun his career when the September 11, 2001, terror attacks happened. He spoke with CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge about his experience.
Missouri's confusing map dilemma
Missouri's congressional elections have been thrown into chaos amid a legal fight over competing district maps. CBS News' Ian Lee explains more.
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Members of the FDNY's Squad 18 who were off duty on the morning of 9/11 worked 24-hour shifts digging through the wreckage at ground zero in search of missing firefighters.
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Tens of thousands of Republicans are expected to gather in Dallas, Texas, for the first ever GOP midterm convention. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports on why some candidates are not attending.
Rubio vows revenge if Iran targets U.S. ships
The U.S. and Iran are again trading strikes, causing a rapid rise in oil prices. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest details.