1 dead, records shattered as heat wave continues throughout U.S.
A motorcyclist died from heat exposure while visiting Death Valley National Park as the temperature there reached 128 degrees this weekend.
Heat Wave
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.
Thompson Fire rages in Northern California
Crews are still trying to contain the Thompson Fire in Northern California as a new fire spreads further south in Mariposa County. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is following new developments with the French Fire and other wildfires in California.
Record heat fueling multiple California fires
Firefighters working in record heat are making progress against a wall of flames north of Sacramento that's forced thousands to leave their homes. Meanwhile, about 200 miles south of Oroville, the fast-moving French Fire triggered evacuation orders. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.
Firefighters working to contain California fire
The Thompson Fire burning in Northern California is only 7% contained as of Thursday afternoon as firefighters try to get a handle on the blaze. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Oroville. Then, meteorologist Jessica Burch joins with the latest forecast.
Storm brings massive part of Delhi airport roof crashing down onto cars
One taxi driver was killed and several cars crushed as Delhi's international airport was battered by a storm, collapsing part of a terminal roof.
Deadly Midwest floods set to continue as mid-Atlantic heat heads south
Flooding in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota forces emergency measures as stifling heat bakes a vast portion of the country.
Heat wave sizzles parts of the country amid floods and other severe weather
The National Weather Service said on Sunday that the heat wave will shift from the mid-Atlantic to portions of the southeast and southern Plains by Monday.
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.
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.
Dangerous heatwave continues
More than 100 million people remain under excessive heat warnings and advisories this weekend as an intense and dangerous heat wave brings searing temperatures across the country. The weather has already set records from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic, and more is on the way.
Relentless heat continues in U.S.
More than 112 million Americans are under excessive heat warnings and advisories, from Los Angeles to New York. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Temps to exceed 90 degrees for parts of U.S.
Millions of Americans remain under some heat alert or advisory as extreme temperatures grip much of the country. Temperatures in several East Coast cities topped 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and it could be days before things cool down. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Millions face excessive heat
Millions of Americans in the Midwest and along the East Coast are expecting record-breaking temperatures through the weekend. Several major U.S. cities could see temperatures reach well above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. CBS News Pittsburgh reporter Chris Hoffman has more.
More record-breaking heat for Northeast
The oppressive hot weather and humidity that's been felt across much of the country this month will settle in for the weekend in the Northeast United States with millions still under extreme heat advisories and warnings. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on precautions underway to protect people from the heat dome. And Doug Parker, an assistant secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, joined CBS News to discuss the dangers of working in these temperatures.
Heat wave hits eastern U.S. as Alberto weakens
High temperatures are scorching the Midwest and East Coast as a heat dome intensifies over the region. Farther south, tropical storm Alberto has weakened to a tropical depression now hovering over Mexico. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the latest from Texas, where multiple areas are still experiencing flooding.
Philadelphia declares heat health emergency
Philadelphia health officials have declared a heat health emergency as temperatures are expected to rise above 90 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the Northeast. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the health-related dangers.
More than 1,000 die amid extreme heat at hajj in Saudia Arabia, AFP says
About 10 countries have reported a total of 1,081 deaths during the hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the AFP news agency says.
Maps show "hot, hot heat" headed to Northeast U.S.
Some areas are expected to see a longevity of dangerous heat that "has not been experienced in decades," forecasters said.
What to know about Tropical Storm Alberto
Tropical Storm Alberto is expected to make landfall in Mexico by Thursday, but parts of Texas are already experiencing heavy flooding. Meanwhile, extreme heat continues to bear down on millions of Americans. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has details.
Northeast broils under brutal heat wave
A heat dome continued to stifle a large portion of the U.S. Wednesday, with the Northeast experiencing unusually high temperatures. Burlington, Vermont, was almost 10 degrees hotter than Miami, while Caribou in northeastern Maine saw a record 103 degrees. Lilia Luciano has more.
Heat wave intensifies in parts of U.S.
A record-breaking heat wave is intensifying in the Northeast and Midwest. CBS News reporter Jordan Burrows has the latest from Detroit, one of the places facing extreme heat.
Temperatures soar across Northeast
As a heat dome brings dangerous temperatures to the Northeast, 911 switchboards across Massachusetts were temporarily disrupted by a statewide outage Tuesday, while New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a heat emergency, activating the National Guard in at least two cities to assist. Nikki Battiste reports.
Wildfires force evacuation of New Mexico town
Two wildfires that have scorched about 19,000 acres in less than 24 hours forced the evacuation of the New Mexico mountain town of Ruidoso. The urgent evacuation led to a traffic jam as people fled on the main road out. So far, an estimated 500 structures have been damaged in the wildfires. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
New York court throws out $527 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Alina Habba serving unlawfully as N.J.'s top federal prosecutor, judge rules
Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal lawyer, has been serving as New Jersey's U.S. attorney "without lawful authority" since early July, a judge said.
Trump hands out burgers and pizza to federal law enforcement amid D.C. police surge
President Trump visited a crowd of federal law enforcement officers on Thursday.
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Ukraine says huge Russian attack proves Putin uninterested in peace
As Trump pushes for peace, Ukraine accuses Russia of a deadly drone and missile strike, "as if there were no efforts by the world to stop this war."
California lawmakers approve Newsom-backed redistricting plan
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections — counteracting a Texas redistricting plan backed by President Trump.
U.S. Navy sailor convicted of selling secrets to China
Jinchao Wei, who was an active-duty sailor stationed in San Diego, was found guilty of charges he sold military secrets to China.
Cracker Barrel loses almost $200 million in value after new logo release
Cracker Barrel stock plunged almost 15% on Thursday after the company released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.
Woman charged with murder after using abortion pill details claims against D.A.
Lizelle Gonzalez was indicted on murder charges in 2022, after she used medication to induce an abortion. The charges were later dropped.