Canada wildfire season smolders on as "zombie fires" burn through winter
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
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It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
The king penguins at the Calgary Zoo kicked off their annual zoo walks on Wednesday. It’s the 12th year they've done the royal waddle around the zoo.
Whose that wonderful girl? Could she be any cuter? Mona, the small green puppet who is the star of Nanalan', an old Canadian TV show, gains new fans on Tiktok.
A car exploded on the Rainbow Bridge between upstate New York and Canada Wednesday. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports New York's governor reiterated several times that at this point there is no indication that this was an act of terror.
FBI Buffalo on Wednesday night said it had concluded its investigation of the incident and found no explosive materials or "terrorism nexus."
Security has been heightened airports across the country – including O’Hare and Midway international airports in Chicago – after sources said two people were killed in a vehicle explosion on the Rainbow Bridge in upstate New York. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The FBI is now investigating the blast near Niagara Falls and sources said it appears to have been a deliberate act. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has more on the latest developments.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said "there is no sign of terrorist involvement" at this time, after two people died in the vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing near Niagara Falls.
The totem pole that had stood along the lakefront at Addison Street for 55 years was returned to Canada in 1958, with a replica to be constructed to stand in its place. CBS 2's Phil Walters reports. (Original airdate: Oct. 9, 1985.)
Hurricane Lee made landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada late Saturday afternoon bringing 70 mph winds.
Lee made landfall in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia as a post-tropical cyclone, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Millions of people from new England to Canada are currently under storm watches and warnings.
Specialized teams of American firefighters have been deployed to assist on the frontlines of Canada's fires.
How bad are Canada's wildfires and where is all this smoke coming from?
Air quality across Chicago remained a major concern Wednesday as smoke pouring down from Canada's wildfires placed the area's pollution at unhealthy levels for the second straight day.
Over 27 million acres of land have burned across Canada since the start of the 2023, marking the country's worst wildfire season on record.
A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.
OceanGate Expeditions' small Titan submersible set off with 5 people, including 3 paying passengers and, at most, about 96 hours' worth of oxygen on board.
After failing to stop for a state trooper on Interstate 95 in Houlton, Maine, the suspect drove his truck toward the Canadian Port of Entry, where a corporal opened fire.
It's believed the space rock landed right on the border of the U.S. and Canada in Maine - likely near the small town of Waite.
U.S. officials said an "unidentified object" has been shot down Sunday for the third time in as many days, this time over Lake Huron.
It was shot down with a missile by a U.S. military F-22 fighter jet over the Yukon, authorities said.
John Tory was known as a straight-laced, moderate conservative, almost the polar opposite of previous Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, whose term was plagued by scandals involving public drinking and illegal drug use.
U.S. military leaders recommended against shooting it down as it crossed over the middle of the country due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
Skydeck Chicago is letting four couples tie the knot, or renew their vows, on The Ledge with its glass floors.
Micheail Ward was convicted of first-degree murder in Hadiya's death in 2018, and sentenced to 84 years in prison. His conviction was reversed and he was granted a new trial last year.
Rose's Flower Shop was open for one day only, and for only four hours.
In a game that was delayed by a day because of a deadly terror attack in the host city, Notre Dame (13-1, CFP No. 5) made enough big plays and got some help from a clever move by coach Marcus Freeman.
The lanes were supposed to reopen in October, but officials said they needed more time to test new technology.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year. Here are the 2025 laws that you should keep on your radar.
The trustees' absence meant there were not enough board members to vote on paying the insurance bill.
Carter visited Chicago numerous times during his campaign for president in 1976, as president between 1977 and 1981, and after he left office.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The proposed expansion includes adding three additional operating rooms with advanced support facilities.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alex Timchak and his doctors agree that anyone facing a critical health issue should get a second opinion.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
The Bulls legend's pop-up flower shop was open Thursday for four hours, and that was all. As Noel Brennan reports, it drew quite a line.
The project will involve both a renovation and a two-story expansion above the Cancer Center.
The lanes were supposed to reopen in October, but officials said they needed more time to test new technology.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) wants stronger protection to keep vehicles out of street fairs and festivals after the deadly terrorist truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day morning. Megan Hickey reports.
Friends, family, and coworkers came from across the country to pay their respects to the fallen trooper, who was struck and killed by a vehicle on I-55. Sara Machi reports.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
The 35-year-old trooper was hit and killed by a car two days before Christmas on I-55 near Channahon.
Skydeck Chicago is letting four couples tie the knot, or renew their vows, on The Ledge with its glass floors.
Micheail Ward was convicted of first-degree murder in Hadiya's death in 2018, and sentenced to 84 years in prison. His conviction was reversed and he was granted a new trial last year.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
In a game that was delayed by a day because of a deadly terror attack in the host city, Notre Dame (13-1, CFP No. 5) made enough big plays and got some help from a clever move by coach Marcus Freeman.
The Chicago Bears may not be having a miracle season, but fans were dealt a small consolation Thursday after one of the beleaguered team's players was named to join this year's Pro Bowl Games.
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
Zach LaVine scored 32 points for the Bulls after he sat out Monday's win in Charlotte with toe soreness.
Williams came to the defense of his much-maligned offensive line ahead of the Bears final game of the season.
Micheail Ward was convicted of first-degree murder in Hadiya's death in 2018, and sentenced to 84 years in prison. His conviction was reversed and he was granted a new trial last year.
One restaurant manager said the strip mall stores keep their cash securely locked up, so the burglars didn't get much.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
The woman was found just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the 1500 block of West Warren Boulevard.
The victim was shot in the chest and right leg, police said.
