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Here's what happens to your body in extreme heat
Extended exposure to high temperatures can have a life-threatening impact on your body. Here's how.
Phoenix hits day 20 of 110-degree heat
Temperatures remain dangerously high in Phoenix. The nation's fifth-largest city has set a record by hitting 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more for the 20th day in a row. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Arizona.
How hot is too hot for humans? Extreme temperatures test human adaptability
Researchers are testing how much heat the human body can adapt to — as temperatures around the world push the limits.
Phoenix hospitals treat heat-related illness
With millions of people under heat alerts in the U.S., health officials in the hottest states have grown increasingly wary of heat-related illnesses. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports on how doctors are treating heat stroke patients in Arizona.
Extreme weather is terrorizing the world. It's only just begun.
Phoenix has seen temperatures at 110 degrees or above every single day this month as Italy prepares for "the most intense [heat wave] of all time" – and it's just the start of new "uncharted territory."
Numbers may refute Texas claims about inmate deaths due to hot prisons
State officials say there haven't been any since 2012. But two studies appear to suggest otherwise.
Phoenix shatters yet another heat record for big cities
Tuesday was the 19th straight day the desert city saw temperatures hit 110 degrees or more as much of U.S. continues to bake.
Italy could be poised to set a new European temperature record
Help points set up for people sweltering under record-setting temperatures in Rome as forecasters warn the mercury could soar to 120 degrees in some regions.
Heat wave in U.S. strains power grid: "People weren't ready for this heat"
California is urging residents to conserve air conditioning usage and set thermostats to 78 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent potential blackouts.
"Children are not little adults": Kids face special risks from extreme heat
Public health experts say children are more susceptible to heat-related illness than adults. Here's why — and what to watch out for.
What is driving extreme weather across U.S.?
More than 88 million Americans from coast to coast are under excessive heat warnings and advisories. The South and West are seeing record-breaking temperatures, and in the Northeast, heavy storms brought deadly flash floods over the weekend. Jonathan Vigliotti starts us off from California, Lana Zak reports from Pennsylvania and David Parkinson joins in-studio to break down the science behind extreme weather.
Deadly flash flooding hits Pennsylvania
More than 100 million Americans are under severe heat warnings. And in the Northeast, five people are dead and two children are missing after flash flooding hit the Philadelphia suburbs. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has the latest from Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Death Valley, hottest place on Earth, hits near-record high
The National Weather Service says there's no immediate end in sight to the heat wave gripping much of the U.S.
Heat wave Cerberus scorching Europe
Extreme heat is scorching Europe, where many fear the record for the highest temperature ever could be broken. Meanwhile, East Asia has also been inundated with extreme weather. Chris Livesay reports.
Arizona mayor on heat wave preparation
Mesa, Arizona, Mayor John Giles tells "Face the Nation" that his city has both long-term and short-term plans to deal with the historic heat wave gripping the Southwest. "We feel good about our water future although that's something that we're still working very hard on," he said.
Tens of millions across U.S. enduring dangerous temperatures
Phoenix on Saturday saw the city's 16th consecutive day of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or higher temperatures
One-third of Americans under heat alerts as extreme temperatures spread
More than 100 million Americans are under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings as a blistering heat wave breaks records.
Millions of Americans under heat advisories
A sweltering heat wave is expected to continue across the western and southern U.S. over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports from California, where many residents are bracing for the hottest temperatures of the year.
Extreme heat exceeding 110 degrees targets Southwestern U.S.
Almost 90 million people could be under a severe weather warning this week, according to the National Weather Service.
What happens to a human body in extreme heat?
June was the warmest month on record globally, according to the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. A team of researchers from the United Kingdom determined that the point at which heat becomes seriously dangerous to humans is between 104 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Journalist and writer Jeff Goodell, author of "The Heat Will Kill You First," joined CBS News to discuss what happens to a human body in extreme heat, and where we go from here.
U.S. sees floods, tornadoes and record heat
The National Weather Service says more than 120 million people are under extreme heat advisories. Plus, cleanup is underway across the Chicago area after tornadoes knocked out power and damaged homes. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi reports on the severe weather threats across the country.
Dangerous heat wave across U.S.
A relentless heat wave is hitting a big part of the country. The National Weather Service says more than 111 million people are under heat advisories. Officials are also warning the heat is bringing a new fire risk to some western states. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more from Houston.
Health warnings as "Cerberus" heat wave broils southern Europe
The heat wave named after the dog that guards Greek mythology's underworld is already blamed for one death in Italy, and it's expected to set records.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals path to rate cuts at Jackson Hole
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
FBI searches John Bolton's house
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
Food crisis group declares first-ever famine in Gaza
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
1 person dead in shooting at shipyard that builds Navy vessels, officials say
Ingalls Shipbuilding is the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, and the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi.
Judge halts "Alligator Alcatraz" construction over environmental concerns
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could leave jail today. Here's what happens next.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from pre-trial detention and head back to his home state of Maryland as early as Friday — but it's unclear if ICE will seek to deport him again.
Stock futures tilt up ahead of Fed chief Jerome Powell's speech
Investors will be closely eyeing Powell's speech in Jackson Hole on Friday to see if the Fed chair hints at a potential rate cut at the central bank's next meeting.
Cracker Barrel loses almost $100 million in value after new logo release
Cracker Barrel stock plunged as much as 15% after the restaurant chain released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.