Temperatures forecast to reach up to 117 degrees in western heat wave
A blistering heat wave persisted in the western United States on Thursday, and temperatures are forecast to reach up to 117 degrees in some desert areas.
U.S. and Iran trade new strikes as oil prices rise in response to renewed fighting
The U.S. and Iran traded new attacks on Thursday ahead of the burial for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Trump said Iran "wants to make a deal so badly" and threatened "much worse" strikes if Iran attacks ships again. CBS...
Millions of Americans drop Affordable Care Act coverage after premiums spike
Millions of Americans are paying more or have dropped their insurance entirely after Affordable Care Act subsidies expired and insurance costs surged. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder talks about the impact of high healthcare and…
Startup company reveals prototype of tsunami survival pod
LifePod says its survival device will be able to save small groups of children and adults from tsunamis and severe flooding.
With Graham Platner out of the Maine Senate race, Democrats scramble to find a replacement
Democrat Graham Platner dropped his Senate bid in Maine following a sexual assault allegation, which he strongly denies. Now, Democrats plan to hold a nominating convention to select a new candidate. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more details.
“The Pitt” and “Hacks” sweep Emmy nominations
"The PItt" and "Hacks" stole the show at the 2026 Emmy Award nominations, with 25 and 24 nominations, respectively. Here are some of the biggest takeaways with Entertainment Tonight reporter Emily Curl.
Nolan Wells’ family searches for answers in death of Mississippi teen
The family of Nolan Wells is demanding answers after the 18-year-old was found dead on Horn Island, off the mainland of Mississippi. Skyler Henry reports.
Family of Houston man shot by ICE calls for independent investigation
More details are emerging on the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who was killed by ICE on his way to work Tuesday. The agency said Salgado Araujo, who his family said has lived and worked in the U.S. for decades, rammed a car whi...
Dangerous heat scorches southern U.S.
States in the southern U.S. are battling extreme heat. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Graham Platner drops out of Senate race amid new sexual assault allegation
Maine Democrat Graham Platner announced Wednesday he was dropping his Senate bid after a new sexual assault allegation by a woman he dated five years ago. Caitlin Huey-Burns and Joel Payne have the latest.