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Current heat waves almost "impossible" without climate change, study says
"The role of climate change is absolutely overwhelming," says the scientist who led the team that did the study.
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"The role of climate change is absolutely overwhelming," says the scientist who led the team that did the study.
By the middle of this week, more than two-thirds of the country are predicted to be feeling oppressive temperatures. Mark Hertsgaard, environment correspondent of The Nation magazine, joined CBS News to talk about the role of climate change in the hot weather.
After decades of intensive farming, plowing and chemical applications, the land surrounding Knepp Castle, about an hour outside of London, was depleted. Then, the owners decided on a new approach: rewilding, allowing the land to return to its natural state. Correspondent David Pogue pays a visit to see how, in a short span of time, this land has now become one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in the United Kingdom, home to an incredible variety of plants, animals, birds, and insects, many of them endangered.
Could electric flying taxis soon be a reality? German startup Lilium is betting on it, and tested its experimental jet in the skies over Spain this week. CBS News' Ian Lee has more from London.
The hottest metal on the market right now is not gold or iron -- it's lithium. The metal is a necessary ingredient for producing electric vehicle batteries, making it more valuable than ever. Ivan Penn, energy reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the importance of lithium and its environmental impact.
More than 125 million Americans -- over one-third of the U.S. population -- are under heat alerts. NOAA warns large swathes of the country will experience potentially hazardous heat in the coming days. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest from Palm Springs, California.
Heat was thought to be behind more deaths in Phoenix, Florida and California even as Kentucky was dealing with fierce floodwaters.
Temperatures remain dangerously high in Phoenix. The nation's fifth-largest city has set a record by hitting 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more for the 20th day in a row. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Arizona.
A first-of-its-kind fossil find in China suggests some early mammals may have hunted dinosaurs.
The barnacle-covered object "appears to be a possible fuel tank from a rocket that has been launched in the last 12 months," one aviation expert said.
Iran's supreme leader has vowed to "seek revenge" against Israel for the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate will campaign together in battleground states next week, sources familiar with the plans previously told CBS News.
The Israeli military says killed Fuad Shukr, a Hezbollah commander accused of being behind a deadly rocket strike in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
President Biden is expected to give a primetime address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
A Missouri man is free after 34 years behind bars since his murder conviction was overturned despite the state attorney general's efforts to keep him there.
Ashley Benefield was found guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in the shooting death of her husband Doug during a 2020 argument.
A lawsuit filed by the Washington, D.C., attorney general alleges StubHub deceives consumers using "drip pricing" and other misleading sales tactics.
An additional 3,500 tons of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands have been added to the initial recall.
Days after an injury scare, Simone Biles and the U.S. women's artistic gymnastics team won gold in the team final — their first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
A lawsuit filed by the Washington, D.C., attorney general alleges StubHub deceives consumers using "drip pricing" and other misleading sales tactics.
President Biden is expected to give a primetime address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
A Missouri man is free after 34 years behind bars since his murder conviction was overturned despite the state attorney general's efforts to keep him there.
An additional 3,500 tons of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands have been added to the initial recall.
Harm reduction focuses on preventing drug overdoses and the spread of infectious diseases rather than urging abstinence.
A lawsuit filed by the Washington, D.C., attorney general alleges StubHub deceives consumers using "drip pricing" and other misleading sales tactics.
An additional 3,500 tons of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands have been added to the initial recall.
Bill marks first effort by Congress in decades to hold tech companies more accountable for content that endangers children and teens.
Maryland is the first U.S. state to require retailers to take steps to stop criminals from tampering with gift cards.
Inflation and its impact on the price of everyday items is what's causing many shoplifters to commit retail theft, according to LendingTree survey.
President Biden is expected to give a primetime address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
Iran's supreme leader has vowed to "seek revenge" against Israel for the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to make a campaign stop in Philadelphia with her yet-to-be-announced running mate next week.
A Missouri man is free after 34 years behind bars since his murder conviction was overturned despite the state attorney general's efforts to keep him there.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate will campaign together in battleground states next week, sources familiar with the plans previously told CBS News.
An additional 3,500 tons of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands have been added to the initial recall.
Defective carbon monoxide detectors and flammable sleepwear are among the recalled products cited in a federal report.
About 8.3 million youth ages 12 to 17 got counseling, medication or other mental health treatment in 2023, according to a new survey, which also looked at rates of vaping, drinking and marijuana use.
When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
The Paris Olympic triathlons finally began as the women dove into the Seine River to start the swim after days of delays and uncertainty over water quality concerns.
Iran's supreme leader has vowed to "seek revenge" against Israel for the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
The U.S., which has won the most Olympic medals of any country in history, has now earned more than 3,000 medals between the summer and winter games.
As Jasper Fire Chief Matthew Conte set out to battle the area's largest fire in a century, he watched his own home burn.
Ilona Maher raised both arms triumphantly as the U.S. women's rugby team secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
"Harold and the Purple Crayon" hits theaters on Friday and brings the classic story to life — with a modern twist.
Award-winning actor Zooey Deschanel takes on a colorful role in "Harold and the Purple Crayon," where she stars alongside Zachary Levi. The film adapts the classic children's story, bringing its magical elements to the big screen.
Actor Jay Ellis, famous for his performances in "Insecure" and "Top Gun: Maverick," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?: Adventures in Boyhood."
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and the foundation of ballet in America. Correspondent Serena Altschul talks with the company's current leaders Jonathan Stafford and Wendy Whelan, and with legendary dancer Suzanne Farrell and principal ballerina Megan Fairchild, about NYCB and its affiliated School of American Ballet, and how, at 75, the company is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others.
Microsoft said some of its 365 apps are experiencing problems, with the problems coming less than two weeks after the CrowdStrike outage.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, are launching SearchGPT, a highly-anticipated search engine powered by artificial intelligence that gives users real-time information from across the internet. Kylie Robison, senior AI reporter for the Verge, joined CBS News to discuss how it works.
Apple has reached its first-ever contract with a retail union, coming to a tentative deal with workers at a store in Maryland.
As of Monday evening, California's Park Fire had burned through 370,000 acres -- roughly half the size of Rhode Island. It's the biggest fire in the Golden State since 2020. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
Wildfires are spreading across the western U.S. and Canada. In Northern California, the Park Fire has burned over 71,000 acres, and officials have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of arson for starting the fire. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
The family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman whom law enforcement killed earlier this month in Illinois, held a rally in her honor Tuesday as they demand justice for her death. Prosecutors have charged the now-former deputy accused of shooting Massey with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. Sabrina Franza with CBS News Chicago has the latest.
A Missouri man is free after 34 years behind bars since his murder conviction was overturned despite the state attorney general's efforts to keep him there.
Inflation and its impact on the price of everyday items is what's causing many shoplifters to commit retail theft, according to LendingTree survey.
Ashley Benefield was found guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in the shooting death of her husband Doug during a 2020 argument.
Taylor Swift reacted to Monday's mass stabbing at a children's event featuring her music in Southport, England. Nicky Schiller with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Tuesday, carrying a secret payload for the U.S. Space Force into orbit for a national security mission. The launch also marked the 100th national security mission carried out by ULA. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with more.
Tuesday's flight was the Atlas 5's final national security mission as builder United Launch Alliance transitions to new Vulcan rockets.
SpaceX put 67 Starlinks into orbit while Boeing carried out successful tests of its Starliner capsule.
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Discover how Intigriti's bug bounty platform leverages the power of ethical hackers to safeguard businesses from cyber threats. Learn why proactive testing is crucial in today's fast-evolving security landscape.
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The family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman whom law enforcement killed earlier this month in Illinois, held a rally in her honor Tuesday as they demand justice for her death. Prosecutors have charged the now-former deputy accused of shooting Massey with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. Sabrina Franza with CBS News Chicago has the latest.