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FDA notes rare side effect of Johnson & Johnson vaccine; CBSN New York's "Breaking the Stigma" focuses on mental health
Heat Wave
California heat exacerbates wildfires, power issues
Extreme heat is wreaking havoc on California. Triple-digit temperatures over the course of the past week have made it difficult for crews to fight several wildfires that popped up across the state. The heat is also jeopardizing California's power grid. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from California. Then, Akshaya Jha, assistant professor of economics and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University, joins CBS News' John Dickerton to discuss how California is handling the heat.
Switzerland's glaciers are melting more than ever before, report says
"It's something that has been expected for the future that such extremes might come along, but now they are already here," scientist says.
7/29: CBSN AM
At least 3 dead, 15 injured in Gilroy, California. Gunman killed after attacking popular garlic festival about 80 miles southeast of San Francisco. FDA approves machine to help heart failure patients.
7/18: CBSN AM
Trump incites racist chants at campaign rally; Too much Tupac?
U.N. warns of "wrong direction" on climate
A new report by the World Meteorological Organization says there's a 48% chance that global temperatures will reach 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming over the next five years. Data shows a 93% chance that the Earth will experience record heat over that same time period. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBS News to discuss.
Millions affected by September heat wave
California is in its fifth day of record-breaking heat, with power grids stressed and cities preparing for rolling blackouts. Jeff Nguyen reports from Los Angeles.
18 wildfires in Oregon, Washington force evacuations; thousands without power
Utility provider Portland General Electric halted power to 37,000 customers Saturday in the hopes of lessening wildfire risk.
Coastal storm cools California heat wave, dampens wildfire
Parts of Southern California were lashed by severe winds from a tropical storm that brought high humidity, rain and possible flooding to the parched region but also the promise of cooler temperatures after a 10-day heat wave.
Hiker found dead 4 days after going to seek help for girlfriend
Heat was "likely a contributing factor" to Tim Sgrignoli's death, officials
California still contending with scorching heat, wildfires
Despite the stress the heat wave has placed on California's power grid, the state has so far avoided ordering rolling blackouts.
Summer 2022 was Europe's hottest on record
Blistering heat, devastating droughts and raging wildfires were all part of Europe's hottest summer on record.
Extreme heat strains California power grid
California's power grid is being pushed to its limits by a major heat wave that won't let up for at least a few more days. Firefighters are dealing with the high temperatures and dry conditions that are fueling wildfires across the state. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles.
California issues emergency alert as record heat wave strains electrical grid
A record-setting heat wave is making life miserable in the West.
California grapples with another day of deadly fires and record-breaking heat
More than 58 million people are under excessive heat warnings and advisories in seven states, including almost all of California.
7/11: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," warning signs about new coronavirus cases, extreme weather affecting tens of millions and a threat to Russia following the latest cyberattack.
California facing worst heat wave in years
Southern California continues to deal with triple-digit temperatures. And in Northern California, a fast-moving wildfire has killed two people. Carter Evans reports.
California heat wave smashes records as hottest day approaches
The state is preparing for rolling blackouts on Tuesday as forecasters predict the heat wave will continue to smash its own records.
California bakes as floods sweep through the South
In California, temperatures hit the triple digits for the sixth straight day Monday.
California faces risk of power outages amid brutal heat wave
"This is about to get significantly more intense," utility official said as the mercury in some parts of the state hits 115 degrees.
2021 saw records for heat, greenhouse gas concentrations and sea level rise
"With many communities hit with 1,000-year floods, exceptional drought and historic heat this year, it shows that the climate crisis is not a future threat but something we must address today," one NOAA administrator said.
Calif. wildfires force evacuations
California is on high alert as several wildfires have erupted near Los Angeles and San Diego amid a sweltering heat wave expected to last for the next week. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
California wildfires force evacuations amid heat wave
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday to increase power production, and urged residents to reduce electricity use.
Labor Day heat wave to scorch California with triple-digit temps
The late-summer heat wave comes as 50 million people across U.S. sweat under extreme heat advisories and warnings.
Scorching heat wave forecast for West
California and other western states are in for a scorching hot holiday weekend, with temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above normal. Weather Channel meteorologist Stephanie Abrams joins CBS News' Lana Zak with the forecast.
Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Homeland Security again restricts when lawmakers can visit ICE facilities
The Department of Homeland Security policy is dated Jan. 8 and was submitted Saturday in federal court comes amid three Democratic lawmakers being denied entry to an ICE facility in Minneapolis.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.