How to keep pets safe during the summer heat
Expert tips to keep your pets safe this summer as temperatures soar across the U.S.
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Wildfires burn across West, and other headlines
Here are some of the Wednesday's top stories, including a plane crash that killed 18 people in Nepal, how sweltering heat is fueling dozens of wildfires in Idaho and Oregon, and two men who survived after a whale crashed into their boat, sending them overboard. Kris Van Cleave, Jonathan Vigliotti and Carter Evans report.
Hiker runs out of water, dies in scorching heat near Utah state park
A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near a state park in southwestern Utah after running out of water on a sweltering day, police said.
Summer heat is causing soda cans to burst on Southwest Airlines flights
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
NASA map captures extent of punishing heat in U.S.
The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves.
Brutal heat continues in eastern U.S.
36 million Americans are expected to see triple-digit temperatures this week with many areas feeling well above 100 degrees. CBS News Baltimore reporter Miana Massey has more.
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Jury expected to deliberate soon in Menendez trial; three injured in Spain's running of the bulls.
Americans escaping heat with "coolcations"
Some Americans are beating the summer heat this year by going on so-called "coolcations." Instead of soaking in the sun and hitting hotspots like the beach, travelers are opting for areas that are a bit more cooled off this time of year by heading north, according to Condé Nast Traveler. Erin Florio, executive editor of Condé Nast Traveler, joined CBS News to discuss the trend.
California hits record temperatures
The heat wave gripping California is breaking records, with multiple cities in the Golden State reporting temperatures at and above 115 degrees Fahrenheit. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Kara Finnstrom has more.
Inside Houston's post-Beryl power issues
More than a million people in the Houston area are still without electricity following the destruction from Hurricane Beryl as triple-digit temperatures scorch the state. Emily Foxhall, climate reporter for the Texas Tribune, joined CBS News to discuss the outage.
Many Houston residents still without power
More than one million customers in and around Houston were still without electricity Wednesday as the region struggles to recover from Beryl. Complicating the situation is the blistering heat that has roiled the region, as residents rush to distribution centers for food, water and ice. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Extreme heat continues across the U.S.
Millions of Americans are in for another day of dangerous high temperatures with head advisories in effect in several states. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
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Aftermath of Beryl's destruction; New York workers brave the heat.
Extreme heat in U.S. from coast to coast
Nearly 160 million Americans are under heat alerts Tuesday with the West Coast expected to see record-breaking highs well over 100 degrees and the East Coast facing smothering humidity. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Las Vegas on the conditions and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate Bilo has a look at the forecast.
A fast, cheap solution to quickly cool down in the scorching heat
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process.
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.
Medics treat heat illnesses among homeless people as temperatures rise
As summers grow warmer, health providers from San Diego to New York are being challenged to better protect homeless patients.
Biden on extreme weather policy changes
President Biden spoke Tuesday from the Emergency Operations Center in Washington, D.C., where he received a briefing on the extreme weather forecasted across the U.S. Mr. Biden announced new actions to address heat and other weather-related hazards, including federal workplace safety standards.
Texas man dies after collapsing during Grand Canyon hike
The man's death comes amid warnings of high heat in the area and is the second death recorded in the Grand Canyon this summer.
Extreme heat leads to more ER visits
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there has been an extremely high rate of heat-related emergency room visits as scorching temperatures grip the U.S. this summer. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joined CBS News to discuss how to stay safe in hot weather.
Team USA is bringing its own air conditioning to the Paris Olympics
2024 Paris Olympics organizers say air conditioning isn't needed as athlete accommodation has "eco-focused cooling solutions." Team USA isn't convinced.
Heat leads to over 1,300 Hajj deaths
Extreme heat led to the deaths of more than 1,300 people during this year's Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia announced Sunday.
NOAA: 100% chance that 2024 will be among five warmest years
We're barely into summer, and NOAA is already saying that there is a 100% chance that 2024 will be among the five warmest years on record, and a 50% chance it will be the hottest ever. Mark Strassmannn reports.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Robert O'Brien, who served as national security adviser in the Trump administration, and Michael Morell, former deputy CIA director and CBS News national security contributor. Plus, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins.
Scorching temperatures persist as heat wave expands for millions in U.S.
Millions of Americans – particularly those in the highly populated Interstate 95 corridor are under heat-related advisories or alerts as the squelching heat is expected to hit record-breaking temperatures in some areas.
Trump says he will meet with Zelenskyy after "very successful day" with Putin
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Hurricane Erin, first of Atlantic season, strengthens to Cat 5
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
U.S. to more heavily scrutinize "good moral character" citizenship requirement
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services instructed officers on Friday to consider additional factors when determining whether immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship have a "good moral character."
White House says National Guard members deployed to D.C. "may be armed"
A White House spokesperson told CBS News that while deployed National Guard members "may be armed," they will not make arrests.
Israel prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza amid protest over war
The Israeli military body in charge of humanitarian aid to Gaza said the supply of tents and other shelter equipment to the territory would resume on Sunday ahead of the mass movement of Palestinians to the south.
Canada government forces Air Canada, flight attendants into arbitration
Air Canada had suspended all operations after more than 10,000 of the airline's flight attendants went on strike after a deadline to reach a deal passed
West Virginia to deploy hundreds of National Guard troops to D.C.
The move comes as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.
Guatemalan prison guards held hostage by rioting inmates freed after 3 days
Guatemalan authorities on Saturday freed nine prison guards who had been held hostage since Thursday by rioting inmates in Guatemala City, an official said.
Thieves steal $2 million in jewelry from Seattle store in 90 seconds
The thieves were armed with bear spray and a Taser, and shattered the building's glass doors before ransacking display cases.