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An estimated 4,000 people are trapped on a beach in southeastern Australia, desperate for rescue. But they are surrounded by one of about 100 wildfires raging in the area. Twelve people have died since the fires began in September. The fires have burned more than 12 million acres. Georgia Love from our partners at Network 10 reports.
In Australia, scorching temperatures and strong winds are feeding deadly wildfires, prompting mass evacuations. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
In Australia, catastrophic conditions continue as raging wildfires rip through large parts of the country. New South Wales, Australia's most populous state, has declared an emergency. The threat level is now "catastrophic" as 2,000 firefighters battle around 100 fires that threaten hundreds of thousands of people. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
The major winter storm that slammed parts of Northern California is heading west. Before it left, it caused a rock slide that shut down a section of Route 1 near Big Sur.
Thousands of people in Southern California are under mandatory evacuation orders due to the latest wildfire. The so-called Cave Fire exploded overnight in Santa Barbara County, forcing officials to declare a local state of emergency. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
One year ago, crews finally extinguished the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California. Now football is helping to bring the community together. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
Bolivia's Interim President Jeanine Áñez began to lay the groundwork for new elections that lawmakers hope will stop violent clashes following Evo Morales' ouster. Also, only a handful of protesters remained inside Hong Kong Polytechnic University after intense battles with police, and Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison is denying his climate policies have caused any of the unprecedented wildfires ravaging the country. CBS News' Rylee Carlson joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Australia's bushfire season has claimed at least six lives and destroyed hundreds of homes. One woman risked her own life to rush into the flames to save a koala.
Santa Ana winds are picking up in Southern California, raising new concerns of wildfires. On Saturday, utility companies again warned of mass power shutoffs. The blackouts are designed to prevent fires but recently sparked their own controversy. Carter Evans reports.
The "Tick Fire" is burning out of control near Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles. It's just one of 13 active wildfires burning in California. Carter Evans reports.
A dangerous wildfire in Northern California forced hundreds of people to flee their homes. At least 7,000 acres have already burned. The fire comes as the state's largest utility company protectively cut power to almost 200,000 customers. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The National Weather Service issued an "extreme red flag warning" as powerful winds caused a fire to explode in Simi Valley, California. The flames threatened thousands of homes and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Carter Evans reports.
Firefighters are finally gaining ground on massive wildfires burning in California. More than a half-dozen fires have burned more than 90,000 acres across the state, in the last 10 days. More than 115 structures have been damaged or destroyed. Danya Bacchus reports.
Residents are fleeing a wildfire burning through canyons and neighborhoods north of Los Angeles, while in Northern California there are dire predictions for an historic wind event Sunday and Monday, with wind gusts up to 80 mph. Janet Shamlian reports from Santa Clarita.
California's largest utility, PG&E, announced Saturday it will shut off power to 940,000 homes and businesses in 36 counties in an effort to prevent more wildfires from sparking. Two major fires are burning across the state, threatening homes and prompting mandatory evacuations. Carter Evans reports.
Crews battling the Kincade Fire in Northern California wine country fear more heavy wind could bring new life to the massive wildfire. It has burned an area more than twice the size of San Francisco and destroyed nearly 60 homes. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Millions of people in California face an extreme red-flag warning for fire conditions, issued for the first time ever. Crews battling the fires are expected to face heavy wind. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Firefighters in Southern California are battling two new wildfires that broke out near Riverside County and San Bernadino. In Simi Valley, crews faced a major battle as flames came dangerously close to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and nearby neighbors. Carter Evans reports.
Powerful Santa Ana winds are fueling two fast-moving wildfires that exploded in Southern California. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Crews are battling a new wildfire that exploded overnight in Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles. The so-called Maria Fire grew to over 8,000 acres in just a few hours. It’s one of many wildfires in California during a period of dangerous fire conditions. Carter Evans reports.
The largest power provider in the country, California's Pacific Gas and Electric, is under intense scrutiny for its part in numerous fires. Last year's devastating Paradise Fire was blamed on the company's equipment, and that sent PG&E into bankruptcy. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
For homeowners confronted with increased fire threats and evacuations, there is another danger: the inability to get fire insurance. Most of the homes destroyed in California's recent wildfires were covered by insurance, but now the owners of the homes left standing are facing huge spikes in premiums. Carter Evans reports.
This week on Face the Nation, moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Ted Cruz, and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. Plus, White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports from Paris where President Trump is commemorating the armistice that ended World War I.
California Gov. Jerry Brown joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss President Trump’s visit to address devastating wildfires in California.
This week on “Face the Nation,” moderator Margaret Brennan interviews California Governor Jerry Brown, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Elijah Cummings and Sen. Joni Ernst. Plus, a panel of incoming members of Congress discuss the issues they want to tackle.
President Trump said "great progress" was made in his call with the Russian president Thursday.
The Senate failed again to advance a bill to end the shutdown, and GOP leaders plan to bring up individual funding bills later in the day. Follow live updates here.
The Senate is voting Thursday on advancing an individual year-long appropriations bill to fund the Pentagon as GOP leaders pursue an alternative approach to the shutdown.
In August, the FBI searched John Bolton's home as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents.
The U.S. government is probing the social media of those applying for legal immigration benefits to root out "anti-American" activity, a top immigration official told CBS News.
The FDA has identified 16 brands of ground cinnamon with elevated levels of lead that it says should be thrown out. Here's what to know.
A posthumous memoir by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre offers an expanded account of her longstanding claims to have been sexually trafficked by the late financier to billionaires, politicians and Prince Andrew.
"I think we need to move," the Senate majority leader said, shortly after President Trump shared that he was on a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
From cinnamon to protein powders, reports about high levels of lead in our food are raising questions about how to reduce exposure.