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Wildfires, tornadoes sparked by storm system that killed at least 40 across U.S.
Communities across the heartland are getting a clearer picture of the destruction left behind by severe weather over the weekend. At least 40 people were killed across seven states in the storms ...CBS News - 1d -
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s Farmhouse Among Properties Burned in Wildfires
In a video posted to social media, Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma said he had experienced the “total loss” of his farmhouse over the weekend.The New York Times - 1d -
How Trump’s ‘51st State’ Canada Talk Came to Be Seen as Deadly Serious
President Trump, in an early February call, challenged the border treaty between the two countries and told Justin Trudeau he didn’t like their shared water agreements.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Deadly floods engulf Argentine city after fierce storm
Eight hours of rainfall hit Bahía Blanca, killing at least 13 people and leaving many areas under water.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Arkansas Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Producing Deadly Ricin Poison
Jason Kale Clampit, 44, was sentenced for possession of ricin, which he had made to set traps for trespassers, prosecutors said.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Syria says operation against Assad loyalists over after deadly violence
A monitoring group says 973 civilians have been killed in revenge attacks against the Alawite sect since Thursday.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
How did deadly Syria clashes start and who is responsible for civilian killings?
More than 1,000 people are believed to have died so far in fighting between security services and Assad loyalists. Clashes between Syrian security services and fighters loyal to the ousted Assad ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
NTSB recommends changes after deadly D.C. midair collision
The NTSB issued its preliminary report on the midair collision between a passenger plane and helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
NTSB calls for immediate changes at D.C. airport after deadly midair collision
Federal regulators say there's a "serious safety issue" in the airspace around Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. An investigation into the midair collision of a military helicopter and a ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Texas doctor urges vaccine amid deadly measles outbreak
The measles outbreak is drawing new attention to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his suggestions of alternatives to the measles vaccine. CBS News' Omar Villafranca ...CBS News - 6d -
Deadly storms ravage South, Midwest as millions prepare for severe weather
At least 36 people have died across seven states as powerful storm systems swept through the Midwest and South. The storms have left hundreds of thousands of customers without power, injured dozens ...NBC News - 2d -
Deadly nightclub blaze leaves North Macedonia in grief and desperate for accountability
North Macedonia’s leaders are vowing to hold those responsible to account after a nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani left 59 people dead and 155 injuredABC News - 2d -
15 people detained over deadly nightclub fire in North Macedonia
Authorities say an initial investigation into the Club Pulse fire that killed dozens of young revelers in North Macedonia suggests "bribery and corruption" could be behind the tragedy.CBS News - 2d -
In North Macedonia, Officials Investigate Lapses in Deadly Nightclub Fire
At least 59 people died and more than 150 were injured in the inferno. The authorities said the venue’s hospitality permit had been issued illegally.The New York Times - 1d -
Israel-Hamas ceasefire collapses, IDF launches deadly strikes on Gaza
Palestinian officials in Gaza say hundreds of people were killed in Israeli airstrikes Monday night. Israel says the strikes were aimed at Hamas targets and blamed the militant group for a lack of ...CBS News - 1d -
Israel launches deadly new strikes in Gaza as ceasefire falls apart
Officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza say the new Israeli assault has killed more than 400 people, as Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to extend the ceasefire.CBS News - 11h -
Oklahoma wildfires leave at least 4 dead, 200 injured, state officials say
More than 400 homes were damaged, Oklahoma officials said, and a red flag warning was in effect Tuesday.CBS News - 19h -
Parts of L.A. Urged to Evacuate as ‘Widespread’ Rain and Snow Hit California
A storm soaking the state on Wednesday and Thursday is bringing new danger to the area hit by wildfires earlier this year.The New York Times - 6d -
At least 20 dead as severe storms rip through the South and Midwest
The storm system has left buildings in ruins, wrecked power supplies, and intensified more than 100 wildfires.NBC News - 3d -
‘It Got Everything’: Oklahoma Residents Who Escaped Fires Brace for Losses
Hundreds of homes and other buildings were destroyed in Oklahoma, as fierce winds and wildfires swept the region.The New York Times - 2d -
Severe Storms Killed At Least 40 in 7 U.S. States. Here’s What to Know.
The tornadoes, dust storms and wind-fanned wildfires have led to at least 40 deaths across the United States this past week.The New York Times - 1d -
A Court Showdown on Deportations
Also, wildfire danger looms over the southern Plains. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - 1d -
We asked if the Getty should move. Here's how readers responded
The Getty's priceless works of art have been threatened by wildfires. Should they move? Here's what L.A. Times readers think.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Your Home Is Vulnerable to Extreme Weather. Here’s How to Protect It.
Here are some tips on how to defend your home against floodwaters, dangerous winds and wildfires.The New York Times - 3h -
NTSB wants helicopter ban near D.C. area's Reagan Airport after deadly midair collision
The National Transportation Safety Board wants to severely restrict helicopter traffic near Ronald Reagan National Airport, officials said Tuesday, in the wake of a catastrophic midair collision ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs
As the president tries to force Mexico to stop the flow of drugs, cartel members tell Quentin Sommerville they will not be deterred.BBC News - 6d -
‘I was terrified’: refugees who fled DRC to Burundi recall deadly river crossing
People tell of family members being swept away in desperate attempts to escape the advance of the M23 rebel group . Atosha winced as she recalled the 15 minutes she spent in the fast-flowing Rusizi ...The Guardian - 2d -
Tens of thousands attend rallies in Yemen after deadly US airstrikes – Middle East crisis live
Huge demonstrations in Houthi-controlled areas come as more than 50 people die in strikes responding to Red Sea attacks. More than 200 people, including women and children, have been killed in ...The Guardian - 1d -
Third grader's "gut feeling" spares Missouri family from deadly tornado, mom says
At least 42 people were killed in eight states when dozens of tornadoes touched down across the Southern and central U.S. Most of the fatalities were in Missouri, where Jason Allen has a remarkable ...CBS News - 1d -
Major search continues after deadly migrant boat sinking off Cyprus coast
A major rescue operation is continuing off Cyprus’ southern coast following a migrant boat sinking a day earlier that left at least seven deadABC News - 1d -
A highway pileup in western Kansas shows how dust storms can turn deadly
A dust storm caused a pileup on Interstate 70 last week in western Kansas involving dozens of cars and trucks that left eight people deadNBC News - 1d -
Live Updates: As Cease-Fire Breaks Down With Deadly Strikes, Netanyahu Says, ‘This Is Only the Beginning’
The Israeli prime minister indicated he was open to more talks with Hamas, but said they would take place “under fire.” The assault in Gaza overnight Tuesday killed some 400 people, local officials ...The New York Times - 16h -
'My best friend went to work - and was crushed to death by rubbish'
Months after a deadly collapse, some seek compensation, saying Kiteezi dumpsite is still unsafe.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Newborn babies exposed to measles in Texas hospital
On Wednesday, a woman gave birth in a Lubbock, Texas, hospital in the middle of a deadly and fast-growing measles outbreak.NBC News - 4d -
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.The New York Times - 2d -
3/16: CBS Weekend News
Deadly storm spawns tornadoes, killing over 30; Southern California company looks to make sustainable guitarsCBS News - 2d -
Severe Weather System Brings High Winds and Tornado Threat to the East Coast
The deadly storm system arrived on the East Coast on Sunday after thunderstorms and tornadoes swept through the South and Midwest.The New York Times - 2d -
Mar 18: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
Israel launches deadly new strikes over Gaza; Astronauts head back to Earth after nine months in space.CBS News - 18h -
Why Did Israel Resume Airstrikes on Gaza? What to Know About the Attacks
The deadly airstrikes shattered a period of relative calm and raised the prospect of a return to all-out war.The New York Times - 15h -
Netanyahu calls strikes on Gaza 'only the beginning' as hundreds reported killed
Israel's PM warns "this is only the beginning" after deadly strikes on Gaza that broke a ceasefire with Hamas.BBC News - 12h