Heat wave caused key part of Florida coral reef to become "functionally extinct"
A record 2023 heat wave all but eradicated two species of coral that historically served as the backbone of Florida's reefs, researchers said in a new report.
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Climate change drove up summer heat: report
Human-caused climate change drove up risky and unnatural heat for nearly 2 billion people this summer, according to a new report from Climate Central. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter breaks it down.
Dangerous heat wave brings record temperatures, wildfire risks to the West
Dangerously hot conditions hit states up and down the West Coast over the weekend, owing to a persistent heat wave stretching from the Pacific Northwest to California and the desert Southwest.
Los Angeles faces dangerous heat wave, fire threat
Extreme heat is baking Southern California as the most dangerous heat wave of the summer pushes temperatures well intro triple digits for much of the region. The heat, along with extreme drought and gusty conditions, are also increasing the threat of wildfires. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Europe heat wave fuels wildfires, forcing evacuations in multiple countries
A heat wave gripping parts of Europe sent temperatures over 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit — 40 degrees Celsius — in southern France and the Western Balkans on Monday.
What to know about "heat streaks"
Multiple days of high temperatures, also known as "heat streaks," seem to be occurring more frequently. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has more.
Maps show Southeast heat advisories, air quality alerts in Midwest
A cold front is bringing storms and lower temperatures to parts of the country, while the Midwest sees poor air quality from wildfire smoke.
Maps show another day of extreme temperatures for millions
The extreme heat continues in the Midwest, the Southeast and some parts of the Northeast.
Phoenix firefighters turn to low-tech solution to battle deadly heatstroke
Originally developed by the military, cold water immersion has found its place in urban emergency response as climate change intensifies heat waves across the country.
Low-tech solution deployed to battle heatstroke
As extreme heat continues to grip large parts of the country, cities like Phoenix are turning to an unlikely -- and remarkably effective -- lifesaving tool: bags of ice. Ben Tracy reports for Climate Central.
Sweltering summer temperatures prompt safety precautions for student-athletes
More than 160 million people are experiencing extreme heat in parts of the U.S. The dangerous heat has forced some young athletes to change how they practice.
How extreme heat is impacting young athletes
More than 160 million people are under heat alerts through Wednesday night, from Dallas to Boston. CBS News' Skyler Henry shows how the extreme temperatures have caused a change in strategy for some young athletes.
Extreme heat scorches the East
Heat warnings are in effect across the East, and some cities expect to reach record-high temperatures. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate Bilo has more.
More than 163 million people under heat advisories in Midwest, Southeast
The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for a large swath of the East Coast through much of the weekend.
Floods, heat hits millions of Americans
More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts until at least next week. In some place, the feel-like temperatures topped 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, some parts of the U.S. are dealing with dangerous flash floods. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.
Millions face heat alerts
More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts with temperatures soaring past 100 degrees in parts of the Southeast. In New Mexico, flash floods swept away a home during the state's second major flooding event this month.
Map shows U.S. heat advisories as heat dome moves east
More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts as the extreme temperatures that have smothered the Midwest this week arrive on the East Coast.
Extreme heat affecting millions of Americans
Extreme and dangerous heat is impacting millions of people across the country. In some areas, it felt as hot as 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Lana Zak has more from Iowa City.
Heat dome drives extreme humidity
More than 130 million Americans are under heat alerts as temperatures soar across the country. In Iowa, the humidity is supercharged by crops in peak growing season, creating a phenomenon known as "corn sweat."
Chicago faces extreme heat with lessons from past
Chicago is sweltering under a heat dome with temperatures that feel like 110 degrees or higher. It's a reminder of the city's deadliest weather disaster 30 years ago. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Heat dome puts 95 million under alert
More than 95 million people are under heat alerts as a dangerous heat dome expands. Ash-har Quraishi reports from Chicago, where temperatures are already climbing.
Heat dome map shows dangerous temperatures across U.S. Corn Belt, South
A heat dome is trapping over 90 million Americans in extreme temperatures this week with the National Weather Service issuing heat alerts from Nebraska to Florida.
Extreme heat could be considered disaster
Under federal law, there are 16 types of natural disasters eligible for federal funding, but extreme heat is not one of them. A group of Democratic lawmakers is proposing legislation to change that. Jean Su, the energy justice director at the Center for Biological Diversity, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Lawmakers introduce bill to classify extreme heat as a disaster
Three Democratic lawmakers have proposed legislation to classify extreme heat as a disaster, which would allow federal funding for extreme heat.
Extreme heat hits Southwest U.S.
The Southwest portion of the U.S. has been experiencing extreme heat. In Phoenix, there have been just four days in the last five weeks where the high temperature did not top 100 degrees.
Machado says her coalition should lead Venezuela: "We are ready and willing"
María Corina Machado told CBS News in a network exclusive interview the people of Venezuela have picked her opposition movement to lead the country in the wake of Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
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Trump's Venezuela strategy draws scrutiny from Congress as Maduro sits in jail
Venezuela's ex-president Nicolás Maduro is awaiting trial in New York following a daring U.S. raid, as the Trump administration defends the operation and seeks Venezuelan oil — and President Trump sets his sights on Greenland.
White House discussing "range of options" for acquiring Greenland, Leavitt says
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
New White House webpage rewrites history of Jan. 6, 2021, and 2020 election
The webpage, featured under the official whitehouse.gov domain, says Democrats framed "the event as a violent coup attempt orchestrated by Trump."
Noem says she's "focused on policing the streets, not policing President Trump's words"
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has deployed 2,000 agents to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to conduct immigration raids and assist in the widening fraud investigation.
Brown University shooter confesses in videos, says attack was planned for a long time
According to transcripts released by authorities from a series of recorded videos, the gunman did not reveal a motive for the killings.
Judge letting high school gunman be resentenced, potentially freeing him
A judge granted a request for resentencing by Charles Williams, the gunman in a deadly 2001 shooting at a San Diego high school, potentially allowing him to be freed after 23 years in prison.
Aldrich Ames, CIA officer convicted of spying for Russia, dies at age 84
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
How police departments' poorly-enforced rules enable off-duty misconduct
Across the U.S., police officers moonlight in bars, clubs, and private security jobs with little oversight. A CBS News and Howard Center investigation reveals how weak policies allow misconduct, corruption, and threats to public safety to persist.