Extreme weather threats
In the last two decades weather-related disasters claimed more than 600,000 lives and affected more than 4.1 billion people, according to the UN
California Wildfires
California town struggles to recover from devastating fire
Recovery begins for small town caught in third worst fire in state's history, with some starting from nothing
Free medicinal marijuana for California wildfire victims
Medical marijuana dispensaries offer up to $200 in free cannabis per patient affected by hugely destructive wildfire
Californians burned by insurance companies
Even if their homes are nowhere near the two recent destructive fires, some Northern California residents received non-renewal letters
Body in burned California home ups wildfire deaths to six
The body was found Tuesday night in rubble about 100 miles north of San Francisco; one more person is still missing
California wildfire becoming historic homes destroyer
And blaze, which has taken several lives, is only one of ten in drought-stricken state
More than 1,000 homes destroyed by 2 California fires
Some evacuation orders lifted as flames still threaten thousands of more structures in Sierra Nevada foothills
Some Calif. residents say they were never warned of wildfires
Authorities defended their warnings and rescue attempts, saying they did all they could to reach people in remote area homes
Wildfires obliterate California communities
Cadaver dogs brought in to search for bodies; over 100 square miles have burned and at least four people missing
2 more bodies found after wildfires rip through California
Cadaver dogs were brought into the Lake County disaster zone to search for bodies; death toll raised to five
Computer models failing to predict path of flames
"These fires are actually exceeding what our models will even predict," said the director of California's forestry department
Wildfire evacuees tell stories of devastation, survival
"It was here and we got out with the clothes on our back," says one ranch manager who barely escaped as fast-moving fire approached
Caretaker: Decision to leave wildfire victim "haunts me"
Woman with advanced multiple sclerosis killed in massive Northern California wildfire which has destroyed more than 104 square miles
First drought, now fires threaten California wine
Blazes raging in northern parts of state likely to reduce grape yields, and "smoke taint" could hurt the taste of what remains
Historic wildfires rip through California
Valley Fire in California has claimed the life of its first victim; In just two days 61,000 acres and 400 homes have burned
State of emergency after wildfire destroys hundreds of California homes
Fast-moving blaze has already killed one person and left homes and businesses in ruins; Napa and Lake Counties still under threat
Devastating wildfires rage in California
Firefighters tackle the massive Butte Fire and Valley Fire charging across the dry California landscape
4 firefighters hurt in fast-moving California fire
Mandatory evacuations ordered in Sierra Nevada foothills as four firefighters suffer burns while battling new blaze north of San Francisco
California town told to prepare to leave as wildfire surges
Wildfire southeast of Sacramento jumps from a few hundred acres to 50,000 in 24 hours and is "expanding like a balloon," official says
Southern California wildfire prompts evacuations
Dozens of homes near border of Orange and Los Angeles counties ordered evacuated as fast-moving brushfire burned uphill
Flame-resistant cameras give experts new view on wildfires
At least 56 fires burning in seven states; new technology assesses how these fires might be stopped more efficiently
Washington wildfire becomes largest in state history
Fire spokesman warns the blazes could burn until rain and snow season arrives
Calif. wildfires: Can burning pot fields get you high?
As acres of marijuana are set ablaze, researchers assess the secondhand smoke risks
Study sees dying wildlife, bigger fires if drought lasts
Over a dozen species of fish, millions of birds and the water supply to poor rural communities are at risk, researchers say
Massive blazes in West draining firefighting resources
With dozens of wildfires burning in western states, firefighters are being pushed to the limit in an effort to save homes and land
The night Jeffrey Epstein claimed his cellmate tried to kill him
New internal documents reveal details of an incident that left Jeffrey Epstein injured and on suicide watch days before his death.
Charlie Kirk memorial service honors conservative activist
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
Loopholes in hospital charity care programs stick patients with bills
Even if people qualify for financial help with their hospital bills, the care they receive may not be covered.
Genetically engineered mice could curb spread of Lyme disease on Nantucket
Scientists hope genetically modified mice will curb the spread of Lyme disease. They headed to Nantucket — home to a large population of the mice, ticks and deer spreading Lyme — to pitch their idea.
Macron calls Ambassador Kushner's criticism of France "unacceptable" for diplomat
In an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the French president pushed back on criticism for recognizing a Palestinian state.
Maps show the forecast track of Hurricane Gabrielle
After growing into a hurricane, Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining steam, but is not expected to make landfall.
Zelenskyy seeks "robust action" at U.N. as Putin's war tests NATO borders
Ukraine's leader to push for "robust action" against Russia at U.N. gathering, as America's NATO partners accuse Putin of dangerous incursions, and lies.
Boat destroyed by U.S. held 1,000 kilos of cocaine, Dominican Republic says
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they have confiscated cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy.
14 killed in prison clashes in Ecuador as some inmates escape
Ecuador has seen violence spiral in recent years as enemy gangs with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels vie for control.