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High cost of weather and climate disasters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says weather and climate-related disasters in 2022 cost the United States $165 billion. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more on the findings and the role played by climate change.
Bring Your Own Brigade | Official Trailer
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker’s documentary captures the horror and heroism of the deadliest week of wildfires in California history and explores the causes and solutions of a global crisis that is quite literally burning our world to the ground. Bring Your Own Brigade is in theaters August 6 and streaming on CBSN and Paramount+ on August 20.
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Extreme heat fuels wildfires in western U.S.; Virgin Galactic completes successful space flight
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.
Study: Wildfire smoke harming air quality
A new study from Washington University warns that smoke from wildfires is behind a decline in air quality. Researchers say the smoke has gotten so severe that it's reversing progress made since the Clean Air Act was signed in 1970. CBS News' Elaine Quijano spoke with Marshall Burke, an associate professor of global environmental policy at Standford University, to discuss.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
First Lady Olena Zelenska says the Russians who invaded her country are engaged in terrorism; Evidence shows U.S. Forest Service mismanagement contributed to California wildfire; Siya Kolisi and South Africa's rugby team.
California wildfires & U.S. Forest Service
Grizzly Flats, California, was destroyed by fire in less than 15 minutes last year. Most residents there blame the U.S. Forest Service.
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.
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Rare "extreme red flag warning" issued in Southern California; Are Liberal Arts colleges doomed?
ClimateWatch: Climate change across America
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy shows us how the increasing impacts of climate change — such as wildfires, floods, droughts and record heat waves — are hitting the country from coast to coast.
Wildfires and heavy rain batter the West
Western wildfires have forced thousands of people to flee their homes. But torrential downpours in Southern California have led to floods and mudslides. Mark Strassmann reports.
Western wildfires leave 14,000 people under evacuation orders
The 65-square-mile Mosquito Fire in California is the biggest threat, threatening buildings and blanketing a huge area with thick smoke.
Fire crews work to contain wildfires
California's largest wildfire this year continues to burn as nearly 20 wildfires threaten several communities across Oregon and Washington states. Mark Strassman reports.
3 hurt after firefighting helicopter crashes in Southern California
The downed helicopter was returning to base after being utilized to battle the Fairview Fire, which has burned more than 28,000 acres.
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.
Extreme heat exacerbates California's Fairview Fire
Extreme heat is making it difficult for fire crews in Southern California to bring the Fairview Fire under control. So far, the wildfire has killed two people, forced thousands more to evacuate, and scorched almost 4 square miles of land. Carter Evans reports from Hemet, California.
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 fuels raging California wildfires
California is facing withering heat and worsening wildfires. At least two people have died while trying to flee the Fairview Fire in Hemet. Carter Evans has the latest.
Four people killed in California wildfires
Ongoing drought and record high temperatures are fueling deadly fires in California. Jon Heggie, battalion chief for Cal Fire, joins CBS News’ Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano with the latest on the wildfires and efforts to fight them.
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.
Heat and wildfires ravage West Coast
More than 58 million people are under excessive heat warnings and advisories in seven states, and multiple wildfires are burning across California as firefighters battle the flames along with the brutal heat. Carter Evans reports.
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.
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 wildfire explodes, kills 2, threatens thousands of structures
The Fairview Fire in Hemet, southeast of L.A. quickly grew by 100 times, from about 20 acres to some 2,000. Thousands of homes and businesses were evacuated.
Families of 2 children killed in Minneapolis school shooting issue statements: "Give your kids an extra hug"
The family of one of the victims shot early Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic Church in southwest Minneapolis spoke out for the first time Thursday afternoon.
RFK Jr. deputy Jim O'Neill picked to lead CDC after former head's ouster
The Trump administration has picked HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill to lead the CDC, after the former director was fired and senior leaders resigned.
Trump preparing major ICE operations in Chicago next week, DHS sources say
The Trump administration is preparing to launch major immigration enforcement operations in Chicago next week employing tactics that sparked protests in Los Angeles, sources tell CBS News.
School shooting victim's mom was working in ICU when injured daughter arrived
One of the young victims of Wednesday's deadly mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school remains in critical condition Thursday, at the same hospital where her mother works as a pediatric critical care nurse.
Trump fires member of board overseeing proposed railroad merger, White House says
Robert Primus, a Democrat who was nominated by President Trump in his first term, posted on social media that the firing was "legally invalid."
Cassidy calls for vaccine advisory meeting to be postponed amid CDC departures
The Trump administration is trying to fire CDC Director Susan Monarez, and several top CDC officials also resigned Wednesday.
Bear attacks jogger in Alaska, drags her 100 yards
A woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a bear attacked her outside of her home in southern Alaska on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Amish mom threw 4-year-old into Ohio lake to test her faith, police say
Ruth Miller told investigators she believed she was acting at the direction of God when she allegedly killed her son Vincen at Atwood Lake, authorities said.
South Carolina turns to Supreme Court in transgender student's bathroom case
South Carolina officials asked the Supreme Court to allow the state to enforce a measure that makes school funding contingent on compliance with a rule on transgender bathroom use.