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Drone catches suspected arsonist in Italy
A police drone captured a suspected arsonist on Monday in the Calabria region in southern Italy amid widespread wildfires on the country's biggest islands, Sicily and Sardinia.
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A police drone captured a suspected arsonist on Monday in the Calabria region in southern Italy amid widespread wildfires on the country's biggest islands, Sicily and Sardinia.
At least six people are hurt after a crane caught fire and partially collapsed at a construction site in New York City. Mayor Eric Adams says the city is lucky it wasn't worse. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Relentless heat waves have fueled deadly blazes in Algeria, Italy and Greece, while parts of Europe further north grapple with torrential rain and wind.
In audio of an emergency call reportedly made from the stricken vessel, someone can be heard saying the blaze "started in the battery of an electric car."
More than 20,000 people have been forced to flee homes and hotels on one Greek island, and the fire danger, along with the heat, is spreading.
Europe is dealing with unusually high temperatures, and the heat is fueling wildfires. The blazes have forced more than 30,000 people in Greece to evacuate. Chris Livesay reports.
A weeklong wildfire on the resort island of Rhodes tore past defenses Monday.
Phoenix has hit 110 degrees or more every day for the last three weeks as the Valley of the Sun bears the brunt of the historic heat wave gripping the U.S. Captain Todd Keller of the Phoenix Fire Department joined CBS News to talk about what firefighters in the city are experiencing in the hot weather.
Firefighters from around Europe and the Middle East are on their way to Greece to help crews battle a raging wildfire near Athens. Hot dry weather is fueling the fire, which has already destroyed forests, homes and prompted evacuations. Azadeh Moshiri, a reporter with our news partners at the BBC, has the latest.
Sonny Flynn, who owns the center, told CBS affiliate WTSP in Tampa that all of the mammals inside the building died and many of the reptiles were injured.
At 14 he was accused and later convicted of murdering his mother. But he claims he knows who the real killer is and he’s still out there. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Officials described the ongoing firefight as an "extremely complex operation" that involved coordination with multiple local, state and federal agencies.
Officials say the fire aboard a cargo ship in New Jersey will likely continue to burn for days. Crews at the scene are having trouble putting out the flames, and two firefighters already died. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest from Newark.
A fire which broke out Wednesday aboard a cargo ship docked at New Jersey's Port Newark was still burning on Friday. Two firefighters were killed battling the flames. Errol Barnett has more.
Crews are battling a fire on a cargo ship in New Jersey and authorities say it could be days before the fire is contained. CBS News New York reporter Christine Sloan reports on the blaze, which broke out Wednesday night and has already killed two firefighters.
Firefighters said "numerous" others from the home were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
The vessel had some 1,200 vehicles on board when the flames broke out in the vessel at Port Newark in New Jersey, officials said.
There were reports that some people were seriously injured, and witnesses said an American language school was among the buildings damaged.
Four people were killed and two were critically injured when a fire broke out at an e-bike repair shop in New York City. Fire officials blamed lithium-ion batteries, which have caused 108 fires resulting in 13 deaths in New York City in 2023 alone. Elaine Quijano reports.
Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames but smoke spread through the six-story building the shop was in, fire officials said.
Bystanders attempted to get inside the car, but couldn't because of the flames and smoke, officials said.
Gov. Josh Shapiro says there's "remarkable devastation." A portion of roadway collapsed after a large vehicle fire under an overpass.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
Millions of Americans are under air quality advisories as smoke from a series of wildfires in Canada continues to drift south. New York City Mayor Eric Adams recommends that residents limit time outside as schools across the city cancel outdoor activities. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
A wildfire in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia has forced thousands of people to evacuate. The smoke has also prompted air quality alerts as far south along the U.S. East Coast as Philadelphia.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Judge Kenneth King is ordered to attend training "to address the underlying issues that contributed to this incident," according to 36th District Court Chief Judge William McConico.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
It marked the first-ever well-preserved mastodon skull excavated in Iowa, state officials said.
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst's bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
A U.S. district judge said in her ruling that FuboTV was likely to be successful in proving that the joint venture would violate antitrust laws.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
The landscape is changing radically for Americans buying and selling property, as well as for real estate agents.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
"I'm going to give him a taste of his own conduct," said the former mayor of San Francisco.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Former President Donald Trump also disclosed more than $100 million in liabilities for recent legal cases.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on October 15, 1913. Just 70 sailors survived.
Chinese-based tour operators said North Korea will soon allow visitors to the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon.
The woman was found dead "because of being constricted and bitten by the snake," a police spokesman said.
Jools Lebron is taking TikTok by storm with her "demure" videos, transforming a simple word into a powerful statement on confidence and mindfulness. We looked into the trend.
Jools Lebron's viral TikTok videos have given new meaning to the word "demure." We break down what it means.
Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page and actress Hillary Baack star in the heartfelt film "Close to You," exploring themes of love, identity and the challenges of returning home.
Taylor Swift kicked off the latest leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour on Thursday, her first performance since canceling three shows in Vienna due to an alleged terror plot from ISIS. While Swift did not address the plot or cancellations, heightened security measures were in place.
Following a nine-month investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, five people, including two doctors, one of his assistants and an alleged drug dealer, have been criminally charged.
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Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing for the shooting death of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J." Owens.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody is over. Police found Ramone Alston early Friday morning at a hotel outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a hundred miles from the Hillsborough hospital parking lot he ran from on Tuesday.
The escaped killer of a 1-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
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A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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On the day of his death, "Friends" star Matthew Perry was injected with three shots of ketamine by his personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, according to a plea agreement Iwamasa reached with federal prosecutors. Perry had been introduced to the drug in a clinical setting to help treat depression, but investigators said he later turned to illegal sources. Adam Yamaguchi reports from Los Angeles.
When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst's bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
New rules that will impact real estate agents, homebuyers and sellers will take effect this weekend as part of a groundbreaking antitrust settlement earlier this year. Under the new rules, it will now be standard practice to negotiate commissions with agents. Jo Ling Kent examines the changes.
A Florida jury returned a guilty verdict Friday in the trial of a White woman who fatally shot her Black neighbor last year. Prosecutors said the defendant, Susan Lorincz, had yelled at the victim's children while they were playing outside. When Ajike "A.J." Owens went over to confront Lorincz, she was killed. Mark Strassmann has details on the verdict.
The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in the Windy City, and security is tight as Chicago prepares for thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.