Wildfire search process could last for months
Only nine of the more than 110 confirmed victims of last week's wildfire in Hawaii have been identified and hundreds more are still missing. Lilia Luciano is in Maui with the latest on recovery efforts.
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Families search for loved ones in Maui fires
The wildfires in Hawaii have destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on families searching for their loved ones.
Lahaina residents reckon with destruction, loss
People across Maui have been asked to provide DNA samples in an effort to identify human remains.
Maui fire survivor: "Fear and panic that I have never experienced before"
As the Maui wildfires were spreading, hotel manager Kawena Kahula desperately searched for her family.
Wildfire survivor waited days for help
With no cellphone reception, Kawena Kahula drove into Lahaina to find her son last week unaware of the danger that awaited her. She spoke with CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti about what happened next. Editor's Note: Kahula later told CBS News she reunited with her son and both are physically doing well.
Officials work to identify Maui fire victims
Officials in Hawaii are working to identify the victims of the Maui wildfires as the death toll climbs to more than 100. On Wednesday, the White House said President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will visit the devastated Hawaiian island on Monday. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more from Maui.
Hawaii fire survivors describe lack of help
Over 100 people are now confirmed dead on the Hawaiian island of Maui after last week's wildfires, with hundreds more still missing. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti is on Maui and talked with survivors about the lack of official assistance during and after the disaster.
Maui wildfires death toll tops 100 as search for victims continues
Just five of the victims have been positively identified, according to Maui County officials. Gov. Green estimated that 1,300 people remain unaccounted for.
Pictures of Lahaina before and after Maui wildfires
Photos of Maui before and after the fires show the extent of their destruction to Lahaina's neighborhoods and infrastructure.
Maui wildfires destroy sacred sites
Wildfires have devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui for a week. The fires have destroyed historic buildings and landmarks significant to native Hawaiians. Noelani Ahia, co-founder of the Mauna Medic Healers Hui, joins CBS News to discuss the Indigenous history of Lahaina and what the community needs at this time.
Maui residents say government failed them
There are mounting questions in Hawaii about how the Maui wildfires started and what caused them to spread so quickly. State officials are investigating and residents say they're angry over the government's response. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Maui animal shelter housing pets whose owners lost homes in fires
An estimated 3,000 animals were missing on the island, according to the Maui Humane Society.
Maui animal shelter working overtime after fires
The deadly fires in Maui have also affected thousands of pets. One shelter is working overtime to find and reunite animals with their owners. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell has the story.
Maui residents say government failed them
As questions remain over how the Maui fires were sparked and why they spread so quickly, there is mounting anger from local residents over the government's response. Some say they went days without food and water as they waited for help. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Lahaina restaurant owner describes escape
"We had no updates from 1 p.m. on," Hawaii restaurateur Caleb Hopkins says of last week's wildfire in Maui. At 1, Hopkins says, he was told the fire on the island was 100% contained, but a few hours later he was racing for his life with his family. "We got away just in time," Hopkins told CBS News.
Obama urges people to help Hawaii after wildfires
"The thing about it is though, thoughts and prayers in a moment like this are not enough," the former president, who grew up in Honolulu, said.
Lahaina restaurant owner describes escape
"We had no updates from 1 p.m. on," Hawaii restaurateur Caleb Hopkins says of last week's wildfire in Maui. At 1, Hopkins says, he was told the fire on the island was 100% contained, but a few hours later he was racing for his life with his family. "We got away just in time," Hopkins told CBS News.
Real estate scammers targeting Maui residents, officials warn
The Hawaii governor said people posing as real estate agents "who may have ill intent" have approached residents about selling damaged properties.
Hawaii natives fear gentrification after fire
As the search for the missing and dead continues in Maui after last week's wildfires, survivors are wary about the future. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on longtime residents' worries they won't be able to afford to rebuild in their old neighborhoods. And CBS News' Tony Dokoupil has the latest on criticism of the government relief response.
Maui County official discusses rescue efforts
In the wake of the wildfire disaster, the small but mighty community in Maui is coming together to help those in need. CBS News' Rudabeh Shahbazi reports. Plus, Alice Lee, chair of the Maui County Council, joins CBS News to discuss the community's response to the tragedy and give an update on the current state of search and rescue efforts.
Wildfires take toll on Maui economy
The wildfires in Maui have taken the lives of nearly 100 people and the livelihoods of countless others. Local officials estimate tourism accounts for roughly 80% of the island's economy, with 1.5 million visitors spending $3.47 billion in the first half of 2023. James Tokioka, director of Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, joins CBS News to discuss the financial impact of the wildfires and what the biggest priority is for rebuilding.
Lahaina's 150-year-old banyan tree offers hope amid Maui wildfire ash
The famous tree is "still breathing" – even as ash and rubble cover the world around it.
Oprah Winfrey provides support, aid to Maui wildfire survivors
Oprah Winfrey has been visiting the largest evacuee shelter in Maui County.
How dangerous climate conditions fueled Maui's devastating wildfires
A dangerous mix of conditions appear to have combined to make the wildfires that blazed a path of destruction in Hawaii particularly damaging.
As Maui wildfires death toll nears 100, anger grows
Residents say Hawaii's famous warning sirens never went off. The death toll has climbed steadily as the search continues.
New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Cybertruck driver shot himself before the Las Vegas blast, officials say
Law enforcement in Las Vegas provided an update on the investigation into a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel there early Wednesday.
Details emerge about the victims of deadly New Orleans attack
At least 14 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Biden to announce decision on U.S. Steel acquisition as early as Friday
President Biden is soon expected to announce whether Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel will be allowed to proceed.
Mystery shrouds Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber's motives, authorities say
Family, friends and the close-knit Green Beret community can't square the Matthew Livelsberger they knew with the Cybertruck explosion police say he carried out in Las Vegas.
Trucks in New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion were rented on Turo
Vehicles used in deadly New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion at Trump hotel were rented via same app, Turo.
FBI releases new video in D.C. pipe bomb case, still unsolved 4 years later
Investigators released fresh security camera video showing the suspect sitting on a park bench, reaching into his backpack and planting a pipe bomb on Jan. 5, 2021.
Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
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Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
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Mystery shrouds Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber's motives, authorities say
Family, friends and the close-knit Green Beret community can't square the Matthew Livelsberger they knew with the Cybertruck explosion police say he carried out in Las Vegas.
Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
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Orca who carried her dead calf for weeks in 2018 doing so once again
An endangered orca who carried her dead calf for over two weeks in 2018 is doing so once again following the death of her new calf.
FBI releases new video in D.C. pipe bomb case, still unsolved 4 years later
Investigators released fresh security camera video showing the suspect sitting on a park bench, reaching into his backpack and planting a pipe bomb on Jan. 5, 2021.
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
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Biden to announce decision on U.S. Steel acquisition as early as Friday
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Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Trucks in New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion were rented on Turo
Vehicles used in deadly New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion at Trump hotel were rented via same app, Turo.
Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
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China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
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Biden to announce decision on U.S. Steel acquisition as early as Friday
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FBI releases new video in D.C. pipe bomb case, still unsolved 4 years later
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Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
Johnson meets with conservatives as speakership in jeopardy
It's unclear whether House Speaker Mike Johnson has enough support to remain speaker for another term.
Biden marks 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure
President Biden delivered remarks from the White House highlighting the 235 judges confirmed by the Senate during his single term in office.
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Broccoli sold by Walmart in 20 U.S. states recalled over listeria risk
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Medicare's new spending cap in 2025
This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.
L.A. pet owners warned against raw food as bird flu confirmed in cat
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
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New Year's resolutions rarely last. Here's why they fail so often and how to change that, according to an expert.
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."
Police raid airline's offices after crash killed 179 people in South Korea
The flight was carrying 181 passengers and crew when it belly-landed before slamming into a barrier, killing all aboard except two flight attendants.
Suspected Chinese underwater spy drone found by fishermen
Officials said the drone was not armed, but the police report listed "potential national security implications" as one significance of its recovery.
Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji
The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.
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Wayne Osmond, brother of Donny and Marie, dies at age 73
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These works enter the public domain in 2025
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Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?
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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt agree on divorce settlement after 8-year battle
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Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin joins list of high-profile home burglaries
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
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The legal grounds for a TikTok ban delay
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Taco Bell using AI to take orders at drive-thru
Fast food chain Taco Bell is turning to artificial intelligence to meet the demand of its drive-thru customers. The technology is said to cut the wait for an order by 29 seconds and improve accuracy, according to a study. Danya Bacchus has the story.
Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury Dept., obtain unclassified documents
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
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U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
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Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
California's mandatory clothing recycling program
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
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New Orleans' rich history and impact
New Orleans has long held an important role in American culture. CBS News contributor and New Orleans native Jamie Wax discusses how the city has thrived in recent years and is a point of pride for locals.
New details emerge in New Orleans attack
FBI investigators say they believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old from Texas, is responsible for the New Orleans attack that killed at least 14 people on New Year's Day. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant reports on the newest details. Plus, CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from the suspect's Houston neighborhood.
Investigation into Bourbon Street attack continues
Authorities are still piecing together clues about the deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left 14 people dead just hours into the new year. Investigators now say they believe the man behind the attack acted alone and was inspired by ISIS. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
FBI has new video in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case
Monday will mark four years since the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but federal investigators still haven't identified the person who planted pipe bombs the night before the Jan. 6 riot. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest details.
Details emerge in Las Vegas Cybertruck blast
Authorities say the 37-year-old former Green Beret suspected of detonating a Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas died by suicide before the blast. Andres Gutierrez has the latest on he investigation.
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When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
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Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
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Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
NASA spacecraft safe after historic closest-ever approach to sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
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Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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Carter's body to lie in state at U.S. Capitol
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Investigation into Bourbon Street attack continues
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