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Dangerous, record-breaking heat expected to continue spreading across U.S.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
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The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
The nearly 400-page investigative report released Wednesday raises new and troubling questions about Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen.
After drought and Texas' largest-ever wildfire, many farmers are facing a "total wipeout" that could force many to leave generations-old land behind.
A new lawsuit claims a falling utility pole caused the tragic Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire – Texas' largest wildfire and one of the biggest in U.S. history – has burned nearly 1.1 million acres alone.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire that began Monday has killed at least two people, officials say.
The Texas Panhandle wildfires left one family of five's house completely burned to the ground – and a young toddler crying for the only home she's ever known.
Families and homes are being threatened by five wildfires still uncontained.
The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire is now the largest wildfire in Texas history, burning a total of 1,075,000 acres across Texas and Oklahoma.
The final victim of the Hawaii wildfires has been identified as 70-year-old Lahaina resident Lydia Coloma.
Extreme weather is spurring some insurers to exit states like California and Florida, while homeowners grapple with surging premiums.
There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
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.
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.
Lahaina's landmark Maria Lanakila Catholic Church survived a destructive wildfire
Firefighters worked to extinguish flare-ups — when the intensity or spread of a wildfire speeds up rapidly — on Saturday, officials said.
Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.
At least 55 people have lost their lives and the toll is expected to climb. The historic town of Lahaina has been devastated.
The wind-whipped wildfires even led some to jump into a harbor and the Coast Guard said it rescued 14.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
As of Thursday morning, it has burned 11,000 acres and is only 20 percent contained.
Drier air will move in on Thursday.
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State wildlife officials say serious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida.
Drier air will move in on Thursday.
State wildlife officials say serious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida.
My Safe Florida Home said funding for the inspections was exhausted 10 days after the program reopened.
Lionel Messi injured his right ankle in the Copa America final.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
He is expected to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
The Florida primary election is less than six weeks away
The lawsuit claims seven South Florida state House districts and three congressional districts are unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
DeFede said the incident has become an "inflection point" for the country in how we talk about politics.
"I support the chairman's call for an investigation," Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, told CBS News Miami.
Jim DeFede reacts to the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump during his rally in Pennsylvania.
Jim DeFede interviews Democrat Joe Saunders, who now finds himself with a last-minute challenger, his aunt Maureen Saunders Scott, who is demanding to be on the ballot as Moe Saunders.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The CDC says several states are seeing "consistent increases in COVID-19 activity" this summer.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
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The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
"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.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo was critical of the extended halftime planned for Sunday night's Copa America final to allow a concert by Shakira.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.