New report highlights Maui County mayor in botched wildfire response
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
Maui's economy relies on tourism, but some residents say that they haven't recovered enough from August's deadly wildfires.
A CBS News investigation found numerous examples across the U.S. where emergency officials failed to issue timely alerts to warn the public about safety threats — or never issued an alert at all.
Students from the high school have been attending classes at a temporary site after the August 8th wildfire destroyed their school.
"To me, it's a symbol of hope. We're taking it to heart to try to bring back the tree, to give some hope to Lahaina," said Chris Imonti, a landscaper working to restore the tree after Maui's wildfires.
If Maui wildfire survivors lost their necessary medication, "it would be another disaster," said Dr. Cory Lehano. "We have the ability to take care of these people ... so let's do it."
He was clutching the family dog. His father wrapped the remains of his adopted son in an aluminum blanket. Vargas said they later handed the remains to a police officer.
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The house "looks like it was photoshopped," the homeowner said, amid the piles of ash that surround it on Lahaina's famous Front Street after the Aug. 8 wildfire swept through.
President Joe Biden exits a plane after landing in Hawaii.
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At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
The maker of beanie babies says it's releasing a new, limited edition bear to help wildfires survivors in Hawaii.
Lahaina's landmark Maria Lanakila Catholic Church survived a destructive wildfire
When asked Wednesday by reporters if he regretted not activating warning sirens when the wildfires broke out Aug. 8, Herman Andaya responded, "I do not."
Founder of Third Wave Volunteers Alison Thompson talks about how her organization is helping victims of the Maui fires.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials announced Wednesday they would be deploying a canine search team to Maui in the aftermath of the wildfires.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials announced Wednesday they would be deploying a canine search team to Maui in the aftermath of the wildfires.
The canine search team left early Wednesday morning.
"This is much like you see in a war zone or what we saw with 9/11," Green said on "The Source with Kaitlan Collins."
At least 99 people were confirmed dead as of Monday evening.
Residents say Hawaii's famous warning sirens never went off. The death toll has climbed steadily as the search continues.
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Key progressive and member of "The Squad" Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Sunday after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
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"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
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Ernest Hemingway spent the 1930s in Key West, Florida, and more than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the island city to celebrate the author's award-winning novels and adventure-filled life.
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Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
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"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.