"Out of control" fires ravage Brazil's wildlife-rich Pantanal wetlands
"The Pantanal is a region that's used to fires," explains one biologist, "but this many fires isn't normal."
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White House: Climate change threatening lives
Climate change is threatening nearly every aspect of the lives of Americans in every part of the U.S., according to a new government report. CBS News national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy takes a closer look at some of the key takeaways.
Kentucky under state of emergency as dozens of wildfires rage
Firefighters are battling more than 30 active fires across Kentucky as officials warn the ongoing drought "has made controlling wildfires more difficult."
Native Hawaiians being priced out of state
As Maui rebuilds from this summer's deadly wildfires, many people native to the region fear that they will be forever priced out of their homeland. Hawaii is already the most expensive state in the nation, and the fires and rebuilding process may only contribute to an exodus of native-born Hawaiians. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
New bodycam video shows response to Maui wildfire
Newly-released police bodycam footage captured the chaos and devastation which confronted officers as they responded to the wildfire in Lahaina, Maui, in August, as flames tore through the historic town. The island's warning sirens did not sound, and with no fire trucks in sight, officers cut fences to try and create an escape path. Jonathon Vigliotti has more.
Maui police release video of fire response
Maui police released body camera footage Monday showing officers trying to evacuate Lahaina residents during the deadly wildfire in August. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti covered the fires extensively and reports on the hectic response.
Wildfire outside L.A. forces thousands from their homes
Santa Ana winds drove flames and embers through grass and brush dried out by recent winds and low humidity in a rural area southeast of Los Angeles.
Maui County releases 911 calls from wildfires
Maui County officials have released 911 calls from residents revealing their desperate pleas for help during devastating wildfires in August. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Audio of 911 calls as Maui wildfire rampaged reveals frantic escape efforts
The deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, whipped by powerful winds from a passing hurricane, killed at least 98 people and leveled more than 2,000 structures.
Maui reopens to tourists, locals apprehensive
Many Maui residents displaced by wildfire are protesting the initiative to welcome back tourists. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti says those who may still be living in hotel temporary housing fear they will have to vacate as pressure for a tourism comeback grows.
West Maui begins to reopen after wildfires
Two months after a wildfire devastated the historic town of Lahaina, hotels in parts of West Maui are reopening their doors to tourists. But the area, and many living there, are still struggling to recover. CBS News' Jonathon Vigliotti has more.
House committee holds Maui fires hearing
A House energy committee on Thursday held its first hearing over Maui's August wildfires, with Hawaiian public utility officials and the CEO of Hawaiian Electric testifying about the role the electric grid played in the fires. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Lahaina residents return home after wildfires
Some Lahaina residents returned to their devastated properties Monday for the first time since the Hawaiin town was destroyed by wildfires nearly seven weeks ago. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
What return looks like for Lahaina residents
Lahaina residents are being allowed back into their community for the first time since wildfires burned through Maui in August. Maui County Council member Tamara Paltin joined CBS News to discuss the re-entry process.
Lahaina residents return home after wildfires
Residents of Lahaina, Hawaii, are returning to their properties nearly seven weeks after wildfires devasted the area. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Lahaina residents grieve, rebuild after fire
Lahaina residents are grappling with the grief of losing their loved ones and property nearly seven weeks ago in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. One family visited a memorial to pay respects to their patriarch, who died while trying to flee the fire as the community prepares to rebuild the historic town. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest on the recovery efforts.
Lahaina residents return home
Maui residents are finally being allowed back to their properties in Lahaina, nearly seven weeks after the town was almost entirely destroyed by massive wildfires that killed at least 97 people. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more on how locals are struggling to cope with the grief.
Teen charged for allegedly setting off firework that started fire
The other teens said they told him not to do it in case a fire started. But the 16-year-old allegedly lit the firework anyway, according to the Eagle Police Department.
Parts of U.S. are "uninsurable" due to climate change risks, study finds
Extreme weather is spurring some insurers to exit states like California and Florida, while homeowners grapple with surging premiums.
The Uplift: Learning to love
A man who was a foster child adopts five siblings who were separated by foster care. A bus driver instills life lessons in students that stick with them long after they graduate. And a pharmacist in Maui helps deliver medications to people in need after the wildfire, in this episode of "The Uplift."
Lahaina residents, business owners to start seeing their properties
They'll have escorts and will be given protective gear. "We don't want to traumatize or hurt anyone more than they've been hurt to date," one official says.
U.S. sets record for billion-dollar climate catastrophes in 2023
There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
Maui fire survivors get free medication from local pharmacist
This pharmacist works around the clock delivering medication to people in Maui after the wildfires – and most of it is free of charge.
Louisiana's Tiger Island Fire ruled arson, officials say
Louisiana, which has been contending with extreme summer heat and drought, saw an unprecedented 441 wildfires in August.
Hawaii officials on wildfire response
With 115 people confirmed dead and hundreds more still missing, officials in Hawaii have continued to face questions about their response to the Maui wildfires. Jonathan Vigliotti recently pressed the state's governor for his thoughts on whether the Maui County mayor should resign.
Some National Guard members in D.C. are now armed
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, will be armed starting Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
SpaceX reschedules Super Heavy-Starship test flight after ground systems issues
Taking no chances, SpaceX called off an attempt to launch its huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket after running into problems with ground equipment.
Maps show Tropical Storm Fernand's path and forecast in Atlantic
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Ukraine marks Independence Day as Vance says Russia has made " significant concessions"
Russia accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight Sunday.
Powerball's 10th-largest jackpot is now $750 million for Monday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $750 million for Monday night's drawing, making it the 10th-largest jackpot in Powerball game history.
Jerry Adler, "Sopranos" and "The Good Wife" actor, dies at 96
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
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.
5-year-old boy critically hurt after being shot inside Chicago apartment, police say
Chicago police said the child was inside the apartment when he suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
Wes Moore says Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative"
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said President Trump's rhetoric on crime is "purely performative" as the president offered to send troops to Baltimore amid a broader push to crack down on crime.