How prescribed burns help save forests
One method to help protect forests from wildfires is what are known as prescribed burns, in which certain areas are intentionally set ablaze. Dave Malkoff explains how they work.
One method to help protect forests from wildfires is what are known as prescribed burns, in which certain areas are intentionally set ablaze. Dave Malkoff explains how they work.
Justin Wayne Halstenberg, the man suspected of starting the Line Fire, is being arraigned Friday as crews continue battling the blaze that tore through 37,000 acres so far. CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch looks at the weather conditions in the West.
Thousands of people in California still can't return to their homes as firefighters battle wildfires causing dangerous smoky conditions. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Rick Montanez has the latest on the firefighting efforts.
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Southern California on Thursday. Meanwhile, more than a dozen wildfires continue to burn in the state. CBS News' Ben Tracy is on the ground.
Three massive wildfires are burning in Southern California, including the Airport Fire, which has torched about 36 square miles in Orange and Riverside counties. Robert Lucas told CBS News that when the flames arrived at the door of his home, it felt like a "war zone." Ben Tracy reports.
Three major wildfires are burning in California Thursday as police charge a 34-year-old man for allegedly starting the Line Fire in San Bernardino County. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Rick Montanez has more.
Several wildfires are blazing in California. A man has been arrested for allegedly sparking the Line Fire. CBS News Los Angeles' Rick Montanez reports from Wrightwood, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
Cooler weather and California National Guard's assistance could help firefighters contain the Line Fire in San Bernardino County, one of the wildfires burning in the state. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Several wildfires are still raging in California, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. Gov. Gavin Newsom has called in the National Guard to help the nearly 2,000 firefighters battling the blazes amid triple-digit heat. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports on the efforts and air quality concerns.
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
California wildfires are threatening thousands of homes and structures in San Bernardino County. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency while entire communities are under evacuation orders. Ben Tracy reports.
In California, we see how Paradise residents are still recovering and rebuilding six years after the state’s deadliest wildfire. Then in Texas, we go inside a growing village of affordable tiny homes that are designed specifically to promote community and keep chronically homeless individuals off the streets. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
The Park Fire in California is still growing, and as it and other destructive fires chew through the West, concern turns to the millions of people downwind from those massive plumes of smoke and ash. A new air quality alert system aims to be a lifesaver.
A year ago, one of the deadliest wildfires in modern American history tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui. For several days, the fires damaged and destroyed thousands of buildings and homes in the historic downtown area of Lahaina and forced people to evacuate. Caleb Hopkins, a restauranteur in Hawai'i, joins CBS News to reflect on the past year.
While crews have cleared most of the structures that were leveled after the Maui wildfires last August, a construction shortage and difficulty getting permits have slowed the recovery process.
A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery one year after the devastating Lahaina wildfire shows signs of recovery, but widespread damage remains.
The devastating Park Fire in California is now the fourth-largest wildfire in the state's history. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy is in Los Angeles with more.
Heat and humidity levels could dampen efforts to contain the Park Fire in Northern California as firefighters work to push back flames. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
More than 640 structures have so far been destroyed by the Park Fire as it continues to grow beyond 402,000 acres.
When the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina burned in August 2023, it was not just a community that was lost. It was also Hawaii's ancient capital, its rich history and a way of life passed down from generations. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
As of Wednesday evening, California's Park Fire has grown to more than 389,000 acres and is only 18% contained. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has been following the developments.
The Park Fire in Northern California has become the fifth largest in the state's recorded history and was still growing as of Tuesday. Residents whose homes have been destroyed by the fire are trying to pick up the pieces as firefighters still battle the blaze. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The Park Fire continues to roar in California and has expanded across four counties. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Chico. Also, CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down the weather conditions fueling the wildfires in the West.
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.
More than 4,800 firefighters are battling the massive and fast-moving Park Fire in Northern California. The man accused of starting the fire by pushing a burning car into an embankment appeared in court Monday. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Hurricane Milton killed at least 23 people when it tore across central Florida, flooding barrier islands and spawning deadly tornadoes.
Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 landslides caused by Hurricane Helene.
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon said its headquarters in Naqoura was hit again, with a peacekeeper struck by gunfire late Friday and in stable condition.
Some of those who were being treated at area hospitals were suspected to have been involved in the shooting, police said.
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has an 80,000 year orbit and, it just so happens, that it is now approaching its closest pass to Earth.
More than 2 million homes and businesses still had no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
Two men have been convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping of Ray Wright whose whereabouts remain a mystery.
Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 landslides caused by Hurricane Helene.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg wrote in a memo that the aerospace giant is cutting 10% of its 170,000 workforce.
Convenience-store chain 7-Eleven is closing hundreds of "underperforming" stores in North America, its Japanese-owner said.
Donald Trump is proposing making interest on car loans tax-deductible. But the benefit would mostly help high earners.
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
There's a lot of gasoline headed to Florida, but power must first be restored for terminals to receive it.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn't get one shot off all day.
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."
How to secure the U.S.-Mexico border — and what to do about immigrants, legal and illegal, once they enter the U.S. — remain top concerns for voters.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign requested military assets to enhance his security in the final weeks of the campaign, two sources said.
As children, Amaris and Dominique Elston were inseparable. When Dominique needed a kidney, Amaris immediately wanted to donate.
To stay friends or not to stay friends, that is the question for many Americans as they navigate deep political divides this election cycle. Here's what experts say.
Dr. Jon LaPook looks back at his investigation into "exer-gaming" with the Nintendo Wii, a gaming console that helped many people get in shape by turning video games into a workout.
Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert.
Alex Salmond served as first minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and was leader of the Scottish National Party on two occasions.
Zambia's electricity blackouts have been caused by a severe drought in the region that has left the critical Kariba dam with insufficient water to run its hydroelectric turbines.
The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon said its headquarters in Naqoura was hit again, with a peacekeeper struck by gunfire late Friday and in stable condition.
Gustavo Alarcón, a doctor, was sworn in days after his predecessor was killed and beheaded.
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began performing as Waxahatchee. In the decade that followed, she toured the country countless times and recorded six critically acclaimed albums. Now here is Waxahatchee with the title track from her new album, "Tigers Blood."
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began performing as Waxahatchee. In the decade that followed, she toured the country countless times and recorded six critically acclaimed albums. Now, from her latest album "Tigers Blood," here is Waxahatchee with "Right Back to It."
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began performing as Waxahatchee. In the decade that followed, she toured the country countless times and recorded six critically acclaimed albums. Now, from her latest album "Tigers Blood," here is Waxahatchee with "Crowbar."
Barry Sonnenfeld, director of the popular "Men in Black" films, is taking readers behind the scenes with his new memoir, "Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time." The book covers memorable moments from Sonnenfeld's 40 years in Hollywood, from the strange to the hilarious.
More than a dozen states are suing TikTok for allegedly getting children hooked on the wildly popular video-sharing app. Internal court documents leaked this week claim ByteDance, TikTok's China-based parent company, have long known the app and its algorithm can harm the mental health of children.
Just days after multiple states sued TikTok for allegedly designing the app to addict children, new details have emerged about how they say the company does it. Jo Ling Kent reports.
U.S. officials are investigating an apparent China-linked hack of major American telecommunications companies. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the details.
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.
The northern lights are expected to be visible again Friday night and night mode on your camera can help capture the colorful auroras. Here's how to turn it on and see them.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
The 2024 World Wildlife Fund report found that animal populations are declining due to human-caused climate change and the global loss of nature. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and environmental reporter Marina Jurica reports on which species are most at risk and what can be done to reverse the trend.
Many Americans were able to spot the northern lights Thursday and may have another chance to do so Friday as the aurora borealis remains visible. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Zoe Mintz breaks down the phenomenon and also looks at the latest U.S. forecast.
The ashes were released into the eye of the hurricane Tuesday night, less than 24 hours before Milton made landfall.
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to discuss.
The rising frequency and strength of storms like Milton and Helene has some people rethinking where they live, with scientists saying climate change is a major factor in the increase in these powerful storms. Jesse Keenan, associate professor of sustainable real estate and urban planning at Tulane University, joins CBS News to discuss climate change's impact on human migration.
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
Two men have been convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping of Ray Wright whose whereabouts remain a mystery.
On June 15, 2018, Jermain Charlo never returned to her home on the Flathead Reservation near Missoula, Montana. Follow the timeline for a deep dive into the young mother's disappearance and how her family has kept her memory alive.
A fire company in Central Pennsylvania said nearly a dozen people got sick from mushrooms in Peach Bottom Township.
Transportation hubs nationwide are trying to win back riders who haven't returned since the pandemic.
Maps show where the northern lights may be visible over the United States.
Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida.
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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 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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Police release last known images of 23-year-old missing mom. Can this security camera video help reveal what happened to her? "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller reports.
Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, is growing an organic farm on the rooftop, harvesting all kinds of produce for concert-goers and football fans alike. The "Faithful Farm" is a strategy to sustainably grow and serve food on the premises. Anne Makovec has more.
Hurricane Helene triggered hundreds and potentially thousands of landslides, according to federal geologists. Dave Malkoff explores how mapping out the destruction can help predict future disasters.
Most think of the northern lights as a phenomenon often visible in places like Canada, Norway or Iceland. But, tens of millions in the U.S. got a glimpse of the magnificent nature show this week. Jericka Duncan has more.
One of the driest places on Earth, the Sahara Desert, has flooded after torrential rainfall in southeastern Morocco last month. The area received more than a year's worth of rainfall in two days.