Colorado wildfire burning 6,000 acres per hour is "getting worse"
The historic fires are fueled by "extreme drought conditions" in the state.
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In reversal, Trump approves California's request for wildfire relief
More than 9,000 firefighters are still actively fighting 12 major and eight minor fires across the state.
Largest wildfire in Colorado history burns over 167,000 acres
The blaze, which is expected to surge again into the weekend, has surpassed 167,000 acres.
5-year-old donates Baby Yoda doll to firefighters
"He's the 21st century Smokey the Bear," one firefighter said.
California's Glass Fire is 50% contained, but fires still rage across state
California is still battling major fires, as firefighter push to contain blazes across the state
California wildfires scorch more than 4 million acres, breaking record
Cal Fire said there have been more than 8,200 wildfires since the start of the year — and the flames have burned an area larger than Connecticut.
Crews face strong winds while battling California fires
Firefighters are having to deal with extreme winds and above-average temperatures as they work to contain two major wildfires in Northern California.
California wildfire scorches wine country as death toll rises
The Zogg Fire is burning in Shasta and Tehama counties and has scorched more than 51,000 acres.
State of emergency in 3 California counties as fire scorches wine country
Large pieces of ash rained down on Napa Valley early Tuesday and a bright orange glow was visible in the hills above the city.
Mass evacuations as wildfire erupts in California wine country
Tens of thousands of people have been forced out of their homes as a new wildfire burns out of control in Napa and Sonoma counties.
Evacuations and power cuts as wildfires char California's wine county
Thousands ordered to evacuate as heat and wind drives "Glass Fire" over obstacles, into communities and through a winery.
California braces for power shutoffs and weather that could fan wildfire flames
Pacific Gas & Electric warned it may cut power from Sunday morning to Monday, potentially affecting 97,000 customers in 16 counties.
Fire sparked by gender-reveal device killed Hotshot crew boss
Charlie Morton's father posted a photo of his son with the caption "end of watch."
California wildfire now "bigger than the city of Denver"
The fire was fueled by vegetation that hadn't burned in decades and pushed by erratic winds
19-year-old helicopter pilot helps fight California wildfires
"As soon as I got into flying I knew that was going to be one of my end goals was to get into firefighting," said Ashli Blaine.
Wildfires & extreme weather: It's not coincidence, it's climate change
These kinds of dystopian weather events, happening often at the same time, are exactly what scientists have been warning about.
Smoke from wildfires can worsen COVID-19 risk
The smoke firefighters breathe on the front lines of wildfires may put them at greater risk from the coronavirus, with potentially lethal effects.
Western wildfires pollute air and threaten health of residents
The air is so hazardous that 1 in 10 ER visits in the state are related to wildfire smoke, according to the Oregon Health Authority.
Alaska Air suspends some flights because of wildfire smoke
Smoke from the massive blazes has blanketed the Northwest, closing businesses and schools.
Wildfire smoke from West has spread to Washington, D.C.
The smoke was creating a hazy sky and obscuring the sun.
Biden: Climate change means "you aren't safe in Donald Trump's America"
There are deadly blazes burning in California, Washington and Oregon, and at least 35 people have died as a result of the fires.
Cadaver dogs search for the missing in Western wildfires
At least 24 people are missing as major wildfires continue to wreak havoc on the West Coast.
35 dead as wildfires rage across the West Coast
Portland, Seattle and San Francisco are now among the top five cities with the worst air quality in the world.
Trump says "I don't think science knows" about climate
A California official disagreed with the president about the root cause of the wildfires.
Puppy pulled from rubble following California wildfire
Rescuers gave the little survivor a fitting name: Trooper.
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Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"
As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."
Homeless California students could fill Dodger Stadium 5 times, study says
The report, released Wednesday by UCLA's Center for the Transformation of Schools, found the number of homeless students has risen by 50% in the last 10 years.
Watch live: N.J. governor speaks amid new COVID-19 surge
The state reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for four days straight, and the governor announced Wednesday he was self-quarantining.
Live Updates: New COVID-19 cases reported worldwide reach new high
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States rose Wednesday for a third straight day, with more than 62,000 new cases reported.
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Amy Coney Barrett's nomination
Barrett's nomination was approved by the committee, and will head to the Senate floor Friday.
Epstein's ex denied seeing "inappropriate underage activities"
Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly denied hiring anyone under the age of 18 for him in newly released transcripts.
A green puppy was born in Italy
The farmer who owns the pup appropriately named him Pistachio.
Iran and Russia accessed some voter registration data, top intel officials say
Top national security officials spoke at a last-minute news conference Wednesday.
AOC's first Twitch livestream was one of the most-watched ever
Ocasio-Cortez topped out at 439,000 concurrent views, making it the third most-watched Twitch stream ever.
How to watch the final presidential debate
The debate will be moderated by Kristen Welker of NBC News at Belmont University in Nashville, and topics include the coronavirus pandemic and climate change.
Supreme Court reinstates Alabama's ban on curbside voting
The Supreme Court split 5-3 along ideological lines.
Overseas vote could double as anxious Americans mail in ballots
Nearly 3 million U.S. citizens overseas are eligible to take advantage of a long-established absentee ballot system. Interest looks enormous, but there are concerns, too.
Quibi shutting down six months after its billion-dollar debut
The company bluntly declared that it "is not succeeding" after raising almost $2 billion from Hollywood heavyweights.
Americans applying for jobless aid drop to 787,000
Fewer workers are filing for first-time unemployment benefits, a sign the COVID labor market is picking up.
Colorado wildfire burning 6,000 acres per hour is "getting worse"
The historic fires are fueled by "extreme drought conditions" in the state.
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A green puppy was born in Italy
The farmer who owns the pup appropriately named him Pistachio.
Iran and Russia accessed some voter registration data, top intel officials say
Top national security officials spoke at a last-minute news conference Wednesday.
Overseas vote could double as anxious Americans mail in ballots
Nearly 3 million U.S. citizens overseas are eligible to take advantage of a long-established absentee ballot system. Interest looks enormous, but there are concerns, too.
Nigeria's Lagos shut down after at least 12 protesters killed
Nigeria's army has dubbed as "fake news" reports that soldiers opened fire on demonstrators.
Tilting Venezuelan vessel could lead to catastrophic oil spill
The stranded oil ship threatens to dump up to 80 million gallons of oil into the sea.
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Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"
As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."
Homeless California students could fill Dodger Stadium 5 times, study says
The report, released Wednesday by UCLA's Center for the Transformation of Schools, found the number of homeless students has risen by 50% in the last 10 years.
Watch live: N.J. governor speaks amid new COVID-19 surge
The state reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for four days straight, and the governor announced Wednesday he was self-quarantining.
Live Updates: New COVID-19 cases reported worldwide reach new high
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States rose Wednesday for a third straight day, with more than 62,000 new cases reported.
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Amy Coney Barrett's nomination
Barrett's nomination was approved by the committee, and will head to the Senate floor Friday.
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Senate Judiciary Committee approves Amy Coney Barrett's nomination
Barrett's nomination was approved by the committee, and will head to the Senate floor Friday.
Iran and Russia accessed some voter registration data, top intel officials say
Top national security officials spoke at a last-minute news conference Wednesday.
AOC's first Twitch livestream was one of the most-watched ever
Ocasio-Cortez topped out at 439,000 concurrent views, making it the third most-watched Twitch stream ever.
How to watch the final presidential debate
The debate will be moderated by Kristen Welker of NBC News at Belmont University in Nashville, and topics include the coronavirus pandemic and climate change.
Supreme Court reinstates Alabama's ban on curbside voting
The Supreme Court split 5-3 along ideological lines.
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AOC's first Twitch livestream was one of the most-watched ever
Ocasio-Cortez topped out at 439,000 concurrent views, making it the third most-watched Twitch stream ever.
Quibi shutting down six months after its billion-dollar debut
The company bluntly declared that it "is not succeeding" after raising almost $2 billion from Hollywood heavyweights.
12-year-old composer debuts with Philharmonic
Twelve-year-old Grace Moore sees a piece she composed performed by the New York Philharmonic. The musicians for the Philharmonic are also doing their part during the pandemic to bring music to the masses by playing in various areas of the city, rain or shine. Nancy Chen reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
Troy Aikman says he supports military after appearing to mock flyovers
"It was odd to see one over a mostly empty stadium but I am an unwavering patriot that loves this country," he tweeted.
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Amazon offers 1-hour pickup at Whole Foods stores across U.S.
Curbside pickup increasingly in demand as pandemic changes consumer behavior in ways that could prove permanent.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
Department of Justice sues Google for antitrust violation
Feds and 11 states charge that search giant paid billions to carriers and web browsers to maintain its dominance.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
It was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.
Anti-abortion rights group says Facebook blocked ads over "debunked" facts
A conservative blog that marked the ads' claims as "partly false" has since posted an apology and retracted its fact check.
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Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"
As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."
Teen wins $25K prize for research on potential COVID-19 cure
Anika Chebrolu's research could someday lead to a potential treatment for the coronavirus.
This diabolical ironclad beetle can survive being run over by a car
The beetle can withstand a force of about 39,000 times its body weight — the equivalent of a 200-pound man enduring the weight of 7.8 million pounds.
Tilting Venezuelan vessel could lead to catastrophic oil spill
The stranded oil ship threatens to dump up to 80 million gallons of oil into the sea.
NASA scientists elated with asteroid sampling mission
Images from the spacecraft give researchers confidence an attempt to collect samples from an asteroid was successful.
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Watch live: N.J. governor speaks amid new COVID-19 surge
The state reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for four days straight, and the governor announced Wednesday he was self-quarantining.
Live Updates: New COVID-19 cases reported worldwide reach new high
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States rose Wednesday for a third straight day, with more than 62,000 new cases reported.
Teen wins $25K prize for research on potential COVID-19 cure
Anika Chebrolu's research could someday lead to a potential treatment for the coronavirus.
Chris Christie on masks: "Wear it or you may regret it—as I did"
"I mistook the bubble of security around the president for a viral safe zone. I was wrong," the former New Jersey governor wrote.
A look inside the COVID-19 ward at Wisconsin's largest hospital
"I wish people would take this serious," a 73-year-old woman battling COVID-19 told CBS News.
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Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
Quibi shutting down six months after its billion-dollar debut
The company bluntly declared that it "is not succeeding" after raising almost $2 billion from Hollywood heavyweights.
Americans applying for jobless aid drop to 787,000
Fewer workers are filing for first-time unemployment benefits, a sign the COVID labor market is picking up.
Cleaning company is more profitable than it was pre-COVID
Owner of home-cleaning service said the funds allowed him to restructure his small business. Now it's more efficient.
J.C. Penney hopes to emerge from bankruptcy by Christmas
Plan in works for Simon Property Group to buy beleaguered clothing retailer, according to company officials.
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Epstein's ex denied seeing "inappropriate underage activities"
Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly denied hiring anyone under the age of 18 for him in newly released transcripts.
Breonna Taylor grand jury "didn't agree that certain actions were justified"
A Breonna Taylor case grand juror took issue Tuesday with the Kentucky AG's characterization of the panel's proceedings.
2 students facing possible charges over teacher's beheading
The killing of Samuel Paty has shocked the country and prompted a government crackdown on radical Islam.
Inside the FBI's race to stop Austin, Texas, bombing spree
FBI agents reveal the unprecedented effort to catch a serial bomber who was killing and maiming random victims with homemade devices in the spring of 2018.
Bike sales surged during pandemic. Now thefts are up, too
A rise in thefts of two-wheelers has experts recommending multiple locks to prevent thieves from stealing bikes.
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NASA scientists elated with asteroid sampling mission
Images from the spacecraft give researchers confidence an attempt to collect samples from an asteroid was successful.
Space station crew returns to Earth after 195-day mission
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and two cosmonauts head home to close out action-packed space flight.
NASA asteroid mission declares "touchdown"
The dramatic effort to collect a sample is the centerpiece of an $800 million mission.
NASA spacecraft trying to bring asteroid sample back to Earth
The drama unfolds Tuesday as the U.S. takes its first crack at collecting asteroid samples for return to Earth.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
It was the first of two planned Starlink launchings in just three days.
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Just 54 photos of dogs getting treats
Everything is terrible – except for these amazing photos by German photographer Christian Vieler-Kircher
The most haunted places in America
Looking to be scared witless? Try these abandoned mental hospitals, "haunted" hotels, and more.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The 50 most popular baby girl names
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How to manage financial stress
According to the American Psychological Association's "Stress in America" survey, nearly two in three adults this year said money is a significant source of stress in their life, and about half of adults said they have experienced negative financial impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Walser Wealth Management president Rebecca Walser joins CBSN to discuss how to manage financial anxiety.
Fauci not surprised Trump got COVID
In a wide-ranging "60 Minutes" interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci expresses his frustration with a Trump campaign ad; explains why, early in the pandemic, masks were largely recommended for health care workers; and says whether he plans to vote in person.
Alexey Navalny describes being poisoned
The Russian opposition leader tells Lesley Stahl about what he went through after falling ill on an airplane this past August and why he won't let it stop him from the work he's doing against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
CBSN Originals: "Welcome to Pine Lake"
CBSN Originals presents its first feature documentary, "Welcome to Pine Lake." The film set out to tell the triumphant story of a progressive, women-run town — and ended up revealing the institutional racism at the city's core. The film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and an extended discussion with important voices and thought leaders on the problems and possible solutions to systemic racism in America today, hosted by CBSN's Anne-Marie Green.
Iran, Russia interfering in 2020 elections
U.S. intelligence officials announced that Russia and Iran have attempted to compromise the 2020 elections in the final weeks of the campaign. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN to explain how Iran was able to access voter information and what both countries have to gain by interfering.