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This giant flower can cause burns. What is giant hogweed?
One man in London recently was burned and blistered so badly from the plants that he "couldn't even walk": "I got out of bed in the morning for work and I collapsed under my own weight."
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One man in London recently was burned and blistered so badly from the plants that he "couldn't even walk": "I got out of bed in the morning for work and I collapsed under my own weight."
After NYU Professor Maurizio Porfiri's former teachers and classmates were murdered in the 2007 Virginia Tech mass shooting, he decided to "do something meaningful" and use his engineering skills to provide insight into gun violence.
Caleb Simpson takes his seven million followers on impromptu tours of people's homes across the country.
The embattled congressman pleaded not guilty in his first appearance in federal court.
A grand jury could meet as soon as Monday to decide whether to bring criminal charges against 24-year-old Marine veteran Daniel Penny.
The new fiscal year budget was approved by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Democratic-led legislature on Tuesday night, and contains a provision that bans gas stoves from new residential buildings.
CBS News producer Marc Weiner had transplant surgery last week. In 2020, he appeared on a billboard that read, "My name is Marc ... I need a kidney!"
Freddie Mercury's extensive collection of costumes, fine art, and even hand-written working lyrics to "We Are the Champions" and "Killer Queen," will be auctioned in September.
The former president was indicted by a grand jury investigating his role in a "hush money" payment made by Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
The charges stem from alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
The case against former President Donald Trump stems from a "hush money" payment of $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
The pilot had reported smoke in the cockpit before the sightseeing plane crash-landed while attempting to return to a local airport.
The group was identified as the National Socialist Movement, an organization known for "violent antisemitic rhetoric" and "racist views."
About 30 flights were canceled on Friday following an electrical panel failure at JFK's international terminal.
Zoo officials were concerned he wouldn't be able to find food or live in the wild since he is used to captivity.
De La Soul was part of the hip-hop tribute at the Grammy Awards last week, but Trugoy was not onstage with his bandmates.
A local organization that rescued the bird said Flamingo was malnourished and "barely older than a baby" with no survival skills.
The apparent premature declaration of death occurred days after a facility in Iowa was fined $10,000 over a similar episode.
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
The building's tweet was swiftly met with backlash, with some even labeling the act of symbolic solidarity as "treason."
Trump has withdrawn two suits against James in the last five days.
The prosecution rested its case, but first got permission to tell jurors a fraudulent practice "was known to Mr. Trump"
The actor who played criminal Harry Lime is opening up about the real and painful impact of some of the most famous stunts in the movies.
The gunman pleaded guilty to all state charges brought in a 25-count indictment. He will serve life in prison without parole.
"We are in pain right now having suffered this loss," said Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.
Kristi Lehnert, owner of Colorado Cherry Company, says as soon as they saw the smoke, they decided to close up shop and evacuate. Around 2:50 p.m. on Monday, the fire grew to 365 acres.
The third week of testimony in the trial of cardiologist Stephen Matthews began with graphic testimony from a woman who said after Matthews prepared her a shot of liquor at his home in 2019, she lost her memory.
The Alexander Mountain Fire is burning near the mouth of Big Thompson Canyon west of Loveland.
One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was taken to the hospital and later died. Denver police are now investigating the deaths as a double homicide.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
The Alexander Mountain Fire is burning near the mouth of Big Thompson Canyon west of Loveland.
The owner of Colorado Cherry Company says as soon as they saw the smoke, they decided to close up shop and evacuate.
The third week of testimony in the trial of cardiologist Stephen Matthews began with graphic testimony from a woman who said after Matthews prepared her a shot of liquor at his home in 2019, she lost her memory.
One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was taken to the hospital and later died. Denver police are now investigating the deaths as a double homicide.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
Kristi Lehnert, owner of Colorado Cherry Company, says as soon as they saw the smoke, they decided to close up shop and evacuate. Around 2:50 p.m. on Monday, the fire grew to 365 acres. READ THE FULL STORY
The wildfire started putting up big smoke just before noon in Larimer County. READ THE FULL STORY
Experts say the slower the speed of the car, the less severe the crash.
The fire is located near Big Thompson Canyon. It grew to 247 acres on Monday afternoon. READ THE FULL STORY
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered near Big Thompson Canyon due to a wildfire in Larimer County. Thick smoke was clearly visible from as far as Fort Collins and Boulder. READ THE FULL STORY
After being bought out of his contract by the Utah Jazz and clearing waivers following a trade with the Clippers, Russell Westbrook is officially a Denver Nugget after signing a deal worth two years at $6.8 million.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Nikola Jokic's older brother has been formerly charged for an assault at an April Nuggets game.
The Denver Nuggets and about a dozen other NBA teams have been sued in federal court by music publishers who allege the teams used songs by Drake, Jay-Z, Beyoncé and others without the publishers' consent.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
The three-year deal will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers at a store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Another day with "unhealthy" air quality rankings passed as Coloradans with respiratory issues huddled indoors to keep from breathing the smoke and ozone-laden air.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
A new study has found tiny pieces of plastic we use everyday can find its way into the plaques of clogged coronary arteries. We asked a Colorado physician for tips on how to protect our health, despite these tiny particles being practically unavoidable.
COVID is spiking across the country, but why? CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why July is seeing increased cases.
The three-year deal will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers at a store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%.
Southwest is undoing its trademark open seating policy, introducing more seats with extra legroom.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.