Nation Aug 11 Why people in Maui were caught off guard by the deadly wildfires At least 55 people are now confirmed dead after fast-moving wildfires ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui this week. Those who did manage to survive now face the daunting task of piecing their lives back together. Stephanie Sy reports on…
Nation Jul 17 Deadly flooding hits Northeast as heat wave tightens grip on western and southern U.S. The nation remains at the mercy of nature, but nature is showing no mercy with 100 degree heat stretching from the far West across the Deep South. It comes as a weekend deluge in the Northeast washed out roads and…
Nation Jul 11 Historic storm brings catastrophic flooding to Vermont with more rain expected this week In New England, a storm for the ages has ravaged Vermont. There've been no reported deaths or injuries, but parts of the state capital are under water and property damage could reach the tens of millions of dollars. Geoff Bennett…
Nation Jul 10 Eastern U.S. hit with flooding as heat wave drags on in West and South Extreme weather is making an impact from one end of the country to the other. Ferocious heat and heavy rains persisted Monday and millions of Americans were left to cope and clean up. Stephanie Sy reports on flooding in the…
Nation Jun 28 Scorching heat dome and wildfire smoke in U.S. poses health risks for vulnerable groups For much of the country Wednesday, spending time outside came with a cost. A smoky haze darkened skies from Minneapolis to Detroit and beyond. And searing heat, blamed for 13 deaths in Texas, spread to neighboring states. John Yang reports…
Science Jun 22 Search for missing Titanic sub reaches tragic end with all 5 on board dead The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Thursday the missing submersible in the North Atlantic Ocean was destroyed in a "catastrophic implosion." Its debris was found on the ocean floor near the Titanic and all five people aboard were killed. William Brangham…
Science Jun 21 More ships, equipment joining search for missing sub after reports of banging noises The search for the missing submersible in the North Atlantic Ocean intensified Wednesday. The day began with a surprise, reports of banging noises detected by sonar. The U.S. Coast Guard said it is still treating the mission as a search…
World Jun 07 Evacuations continue in Ukraine as scope of dam disaster comes into full view Floods are inundating vast swaths of southern Ukraine and rescue and salvage efforts are underway as the waters keep rising. Tuesday's dam collapse unleashed a humanitarian and ecological disaster in a nation already suffering from 16 months of war. Geoff…
World Jun 06 Experts warn of humanitarian and environmental crisis following Ukraine dam breach Water is pouring through a giant gap in a dam in southern Ukraine. It gave way early Tuesday morning, forcing thousands of people to flee and touching off competing claims about the cause. Ukraine accused the Russians of blowing up…
Nation May 11 Border officials prepare for surge of migrants as Title 42 immigration restrictions expire A deadline is at hand for migrants hoping to enter the U.S. from Mexico. The end of COVID-19 curbs on asylum seekers expires late Thursday night. In its place, the Biden administration is promising a crackdown on illegal crossings. That…