Dangerous, record-breaking heat expected to continue spreading across U.S.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
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The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
Two people have died as a result of the wildfires that are burning in southern New Mexico.
Thousands of southern New Mexico residents are forced to flee as two wildfires continue to burn. One person has died as a result.
Residents of the village of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico were ordered to flee their homes Monday without even taking time to grab any belongings due to fast-moving wildfires.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
The state's top emergency manager suggested Texas obtain six aircraft at a cost of at least $50 million.
This comes after a million acres burned in the Texas panhandle. Officials will discuss what happened during the wildfires and suggestions to prevent it from happening again.
83-year-old Joyce Blankenship died when the Smokehouse Creek fire enveloped her neighborhood.
It was the largest and most destructive wildfire in state history.
Roughly $22 trillion worth of homes are now at risk of damage from flooding, wildfire and other effects linked to climate change.
Multiple "high impact, large wildfires" resistant to control could break out across the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday, just as the state's largest-ever fire is nearly contained, officials and forecasters said.
The Texas Panhandle wildfires have left cattle with "hooves burned off" and many of those that survived are now in need of nebulizer treatments and other care.
After drought and Texas' largest-ever wildfire, many farmers are facing a "total wipeout" that could force many to leave generations-old land behind.
A map shows the Texas fires located throughout the Lone Star State's rural Panhandle area with some blazes crossing into western Oklahoma.
Xcel Energy said that "its facilities appear to have been involved in an ignition of the Smokehouse Creek Fire," the largest-ever wildfire in Texas that's burned nearly 1.1 million acres.
A fresh wildfire broke out Sunday in the Texas Panhandle.
Fritch Volunteer Fire Chief Zeb Smith had spent every day of the last week helping his community battle Texas's historic wildfires before he died at an unrelated structure fire Tuesday morning.
A handful of wildfires have burned nearly 1.25 million acres of Texas land in just over a week – nearly as much as what was burned by thousands of fires in the state from 2017 to 2021.
A new lawsuit claims a falling utility pole caused the tragic Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire – Texas' largest wildfire and one of the biggest in U.S. history – has burned nearly 1.1 million acres alone.
The organization will provide mobile showers and food to nourish the body and soul.
The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire is now the largest wildfire in Texas history, burning a total of 1,075,000 acres across Texas and Oklahoma.
The call for North Texas firefighters typically has boundaries until a mammoth wildfire starts to burn out of control in the Texas panhandle.
Thursday night, Gov. Abbott granted temporary waivers to state regulations to assist in wildfire response.
The decision leaves vendors with days to clear out merchandise as the company halts operations nationwide.
The medical officer for the Texas summer camp where 27 girls were killed in a flood last year has testified that she still has not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency that regulates camps.
District says move protects classrooms while addressing budget pressures.
Jurors hear new testimony, past allegations and search history, including "Do FedEx truck cameras constantly record?" in Tanner Horner's trial.
The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.
The decision leaves vendors with days to clear out merchandise as the company halts operations nationwide.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
The medical officer for the Texas summer camp where 27 girls were killed in a flood last year has testified that she still has not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency that regulates camps.
District says move protects classrooms while addressing budget pressures.
Jurors hear new testimony, past allegations and search history, including "Do FedEx truck cameras constantly record?" in Tanner Horner's trial.
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
The unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have given Democrats cause to be more hopeful about their chances of flipping key seats — and maybe even winning control of the Senate.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
Republicans won't require precinct voting on election day for the upcoming primary runoff on May 26. So, voters in both parties will be able to go to any voting center in the county.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
Mavrik Bourque had his first NHL hat trick and added an assist as the Dallas Stars rallied from a pair of deficits and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5.
The Minnesota Lynx selected guard Olivia Miles with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft on Monday.
Fudd, who is also the former teammate of last year's No. 1 pick, Paige Bueckers, won a championship at UConn alongside Bueckers in 2025.
More than 80% of the league's veteran players are free agents this year, including Dallas' star guard Arike Ogunbowale, but she's staying right here.
Ryan Nembhard broke Dallas coach Jason Kidd's club rookie record with 23 assists after No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg's debut season ended with an ankle injury, and the Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 149-128 in a season finale.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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