WATCH: Timelapse shows NJ wildfire smoke drifting to NYC

How summer wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park

This summer, wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park, forcing thousands to evacuate and burning hundreds of homes. Experts even speculate that a fire tornado, formed by the perfect mix ...

West Milford fire among several wildfires burning in northern N.J.

Crews continued to battle several wildfires in northern New Jersey on Saturday.

New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.

The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of wildfires to plague the region.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Wildfires rage across the Northeast amid warm, dry conditions

Wind gusts and low humidity are helping to fuel wildfires burning across the Northeast, with cities in the region on high alert Saturday.

New York state parks employee dies while battling wildfires

Dariel Vasquez died when tree fell on him as he battled major brush fire along the New York-New Jersey border. A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief

The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

November wildfires rage in the Northeast and Trump critics fear retribution: Morning Rundown

Trump critics fear he may enter office looking for retribution.

18-year-old dies while helping fight New Jersey wildfire

Officials in New Jersey say an 18-year-old parks employee has died while helping crews battle brush fires that have been fueled by prolonged dry conditions. Firefighters hope overnight rainfall ...

Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought

The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned 3,000 acres and threatened dozens of buildings. It is fueled by a record-setting drought in the region that has caused more than 530 wildfires since ...

Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall

The Jennings Creek fire is currently burning across 3,500 acres, officials said, and is expected to grow to over 5,000 acres.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control

As fire crews try to get the Jennings Creek Fire under control, the weather is making things difficult. Meteorologist Rob Marciano explains why the conditions are complicating the containment ...

Deadly New York-New Jersey wildfire about 50% contained

Drought conditions in the New York area are still fueling the Jennings Creek Fire along the New York-New Jersey state line. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest from Hewitt, New Jersey.

Half of New Jersey wildfire contained as other fires break out

The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned nearly 4,300 acres. It's about half contained as firefighters have performed controlled burns, getting rid of dry vegetation that could otherwise ...

Teen smoking and other tobacco use drop to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports

Teen smoking hit an all-time low in the U.S. this year

Health - ABC News - October 17

CDC reports teen smoking and other tobacco use dropped to lowest level in 25 years

Health - ABC News - October 17

‘No Smoking’ Sign on Planes Won’t Need Off Switch After FAA Rule Change

The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch for the sign even though smoking on U.S. flights ended years ago.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Alan 'Sky' Magary, an Airline Executive Who Said No to Smoking on Planes, Dies at 82

Ditching cigarettes thrust him into the center of a public-health debate, but it also allowed him to change the narrative around Northwest Airlines.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Rising lung cancer rates in Asian women who don't smoke worry experts

Of the Asian women diagnosed with lung cancer, 57% are nonsmokers, according to a study. For all others, only 15% of the women diagnosed had no history of smoking.

Rapper Wiz Khalifa, indicted by Romanians for smoking a joint, lists Pittsburgh house for $1.3 million

Legal woes don’t seem to have stopped the rapper from making some serious moves in the real estate market.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Van Gogh’s smoking skeleton and Munch’s sickly sex-scapes: great artists’ ghoulish sides revealed

A show of unfamiliar works by the pioneers of modern art shows that they weren’t immune to the allure of darkness and horror – and explains why the gothic style will never die. You might laugh off ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

World - ABC News - November 1

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, pushes air pollution to hazardous levels

Health - ABC News - November 1

‘You got it or you didn’t’: the sweat, smoke and sonic excess of the indie scene pre-Britpop

A new photography book captures the ramshackle squats and grimy venues that were a playground for confrontationally uncommercial early-90s bands like My Bloody Valentine, Stereolab and Silverfish. ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Small-cap stocks are smoking the S&P 500. Bond yields may hold the key.

Small-cap stocks are on a tear this month, as investors question the sustainability of the rally and the future path of interest rates after President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House in ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

China's state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts

Powered by "the biggest tobacco company most people have never heard of," China is bucking global smoking trends as cigarette sales surge in the country.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Trump and Harris trade jabs at Al Smith Dinner, though Harris wasn't there

The New York Archdiocese's star-studded gala has been a staple in election years since 1960. But only one candidate is showing up in person this year.

Jury selection begins for man accused in NYC subway chokehold death

Daniel Penny's trial in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely is set to begin Monday in New York City.

Trial of man accused in NYC subway chokehold death begins

Jury selection is underway in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on a New York City subway train after Neely allegedly threatened passengers.

After Death of ‘KShakes,’ NYC Street Dancers Shake Off Grief

Since K’Sean ‘KShakes’ Nurse died last month, fellow New York street dancers have found release through performance.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

In NYC, a New Generation of Fitness Buffs Inspires Outdoor Workouts

A new generation of fitness buffs is prioritizing mutual encouragement in the group workouts that have sprouted up in city playgrounds for years.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23

Latest in WATCH: Timelapse shows NJ wildfire smoke drifting to NYC

How summer wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park

West Milford fire among several wildfires burning in northern N.J.

New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.

Wildfires rage across the Northeast amid warm, dry conditions

New York state parks employee dies while battling wildfires

As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief

November wildfires rage in the Northeast and Trump critics fear retribution: Morning Rundown

18-year-old dies while helping fight New Jersey wildfire

Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought

Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall

Weather conditions complicating efforts to get New Jersey wildfire under control

Deadly New York-New Jersey wildfire about 50% contained

Half of New Jersey wildfire contained as other fires break out

Teen smoking and other tobacco use drop to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports

CDC reports teen smoking and other tobacco use dropped to lowest level in 25 years

‘No Smoking’ Sign on Planes Won’t Need Off Switch After FAA Rule Change

Alan 'Sky' Magary, an Airline Executive Who Said No to Smoking on Planes, Dies at 82

Rising lung cancer rates in Asian women who don't smoke worry experts

Rapper Wiz Khalifa, indicted by Romanians for smoking a joint, lists Pittsburgh house for $1.3 million

Van Gogh’s smoking skeleton and Munch’s sickly sex-scapes: great artists’ ghoulish sides revealed

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

Toxic smog cloaks India's capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels

‘You got it or you didn’t’: the sweat, smoke and sonic excess of the indie scene pre-Britpop

Small-cap stocks are smoking the S&P 500. Bond yields may hold the key.

China's state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts

Trump and Harris trade jabs at Al Smith Dinner, though Harris wasn't there

Jury selection begins for man accused in NYC subway chokehold death

Trial of man accused in NYC subway chokehold death begins

After Death of ‘KShakes,’ NYC Street Dancers Shake Off Grief

In NYC, a New Generation of Fitness Buffs Inspires Outdoor Workouts

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