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.
Heat Wave
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.
Record heat forces early harvest in France's wine country
Producers in the country's wine regions are scrambling to find grape pickers due to the early start, but while the heat will have an impact, there's no panic.
Europe's drought is likely the worst in 500 years, officials say
Extreme heat and a lack of precipitation have plagued Europe for months, causing rivers to shrivel up, crops to die and wildfires to scorch people's homes.
Officials work to address heat wave effects
As record-high temperatures continue to impact economies as well as the health of individuals, officials are working to find new ways to address the problem. Enrique Acevedo speaks to local officials in Spain and Florida on their plans.
Trump suggests Chicago next for federal crime crackdown, then NYC
President Trump also said he's willing to bring in the "regular military," not just the National Guard.
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.
Canada to remove retaliatory tariffs on many U.S. goods
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is dropping 25% tariffs on a long list of U.S. products to ease trade tensions.
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."
Tour bus rolls over after crash in N.Y. in "serious mass casualty" event
The crash involving a tour bus closed all lanes on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, officials said.
Texas Senate expected to vote Friday on GOP redistricting plan
Once approved by the Republican majority, the bill will head to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for his signature.
Photos show 2,000-year-old artifacts pulled from waters off Egypt's coast
Ancient statues, Roman coins and other artifacts from a sunken city were pulled from the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt Thursday.
Lyle Menendez appears for parole board hearing day after brother was denied
A panel denied Erik Menendez, Lyle's brother, parole after a 10-hour hearing on Thursday.