The West

Fishing closures are becoming routine in Colorado and throughout the West due to record heat warming rivers. The restrictions aim to reduce stress on species including highly-prized trout.

Russia is conducting a cyber campaign against the West, following a pattern of using cyber operations to undermine governments, collect intelligence, and prepare the battlefield. Moscow also positions itself as a proponent of global cyber rules.

The death toll from this week's powerful earthquake in Japan has risen to 34. A heat dome affected the West, a Marine Corps fighter jet crashed at Miramar Air Station in California, and President Trump stated the U.S. has not agreed to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles for its conflict with Russia.

The federal government is proposing water use cuts for California, Arizona, and Nevada on the Colorado River to address dwindling supplies. The river provides water for drinking, agricultural, industrial, and municipal uses as the West faces increasing dryness.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration’s policy of denying bond hearings to most unauthorized immigrants in U.S. detention violates over 30 years of precedent treating interior detainees differently from border apprehensions. The court found the administration’s blanket detention approach fills centers and clogs courts, with Judge Daniel Bress noting consistent government practice of granting bond hearings to interior detainees.

Historic, life-threatening flash floods impacted parts of the Northeast, while a rare firenado was recorded in the West amid scorching temperatures. Rob Marciano is tracking the severe weather events.

An Arizona community nearly ran out of water and imposed strict limits, highlighting a potential crisis for the West as water shortages become more severe.

Drought and heat are worsening wildfires in the West, according to the Forest Service chief. The issue was discussed during testimony to a Congress subcommittee, which included debate over restructuring Forest Service offices.

The epicenter of drug deaths in America is moving westward. In the Southest, cartels have transitioned from distributing counterfeit pills to using powder.

The article compares leadership styles in China's tech industry and the US, highlighting China's quiet, disciplined approach versus the US's visible, charismatic style. It notes the East's preference for visionary, disciplined leaders and the West's focus on dominant, visible leadership.

A dangerous heat dome initially affecting the west is expanding eastward, impacting millions of Americans. CBS News chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn reports on the developing situation.

The Bay Area experienced a muggy Monday with mid-level clouds and a slight chance of thunderstorms, increasing fire danger. The region is at the edge of monsoonal moisture affecting much of the West.

Millions of Americans are experiencing dangerous weather as extreme heat in the West shatters records and fuels fires, while heavy rain and flash flooding impact communities in the South.

A blistering heat dome in the West and Northern Plains is fueling wildfires, including the Summit Fire north of Los Angeles. Gwen Baumgardner and Andrew Kozak report on the fires and related developments.

The article's title states that the author created Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, observed its transformation into a 'monstrous murder machine,' and fled to the West without feeling guilty.

A person who created Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it became a 'monstrous murder machine' and fled to the West, stating they do not feel guilty.

The federal government is revising public lands grazing regulations to increase livestock numbers on 155 million acres in the West, despite environmental concerns and criticism that the current system subsidizes wealthy ranchers. The Bureau of Land Management’s proposed changes, the first since 1995, would expand grazing despite expert warnings about overgrazing’s harmful effects on public lands.

U.S. existing home sales slowed in June, but national home prices reached a record high, exacerbating affordability challenges. Prices rose in the Northeast while falling in the West, with mortgage rates and inventory shortages driving regional disparities.

Powerful storms are affecting 30 million Americans from the Rockies to the Carolina Coast, while extreme heat and wildfires impact other regions. Firefighters are battling nearly three dozen large wildfires in the West as heat emergencies persist.

The U.S. population aged 45-64 declined by 3.2% from 2020 to 2025, with the Northeast experiencing the largest drop at 7.1%. This shrinking demographic, part of Generation X and younger baby boomers, raises concerns about fewer experienced adults to mentor workers and care for aging populations. The decline is attributed to aging, migration, and housing shortages in certain regions.

The article discusses how the far-Left and Islamists collaborated during the Iranian revolution, only to be later suppressed by extremists. Experts now caution that the West may be following a similar trajectory.

Steve Bannon issued a warning about a 'Marxist jihadist' revolt that has claimed a new scalp in the West. The article highlights Bannon's 'chilling' two-word warning regarding the situation.

The Four Corners region will face an extremely critical fire weather danger this weekend as several wildfires continue to burn across the West.

America's under-18 population decreased by 1.8 million from 2020 to 2025, with the South being the only region to see growth, adding 303,969 children, while the West experienced the largest decline of 1,015,068. The South's overall population grew 6%, nearly double the national 3.1%, driven by migration and births, impacting political and economic dynamics for Black and Latino families.

The article explores historical intellectual exchanges between China and the West that influenced modern science, particularly highlighting Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's binary numeral system as a foundational element of artificial intelligence. It notes Leibniz's connection to the I Ching and his role in shaping modern computing.

Intense tornadoes struck southern Illinois late Sunday, with at least two dozen tornado reports across the Midwest. High winds in the West are fueling 70 active wildfires. Rob Marciano reported the developments.

Saturday will feature the warmest temperatures of the week as a weak cold front shifts winds from the west in the morning to the northwest in the afternoon.

Housing starts in May fell to pandemic levels, reaching an annual rate of 1.17 million, an 8.5% drop since May 2025. Builder confidence has declined due to higher material and financing costs, with significant declines in the South and West, while the Northeast and Midwest saw increases. Housing completions also dropped 14.2% from May 2025, and new permits showed mixed results across regions.

May housing starts in the U.S. fell to their lowest level since the pandemic, with an annual rate of 1.17 million, an 8.5% drop from May 2025. Builder confidence has declined due to higher material and financing costs, threatening housing progress and worsening shortages, particularly in the South and West.

May housing starts fell to the lowest level since the pandemic, with an annual rate of 1.17 million units, an 8.5% drop from May 2025. Builder confidence declined due to higher material and financing costs, with significant regional declines in the South and West.

U.S. housing starts fell to pandemic levels in May, with an annual rate of 1.17 million units, driven by higher material and financing costs. Regional declines were steepest in the South and West, while the Northeast saw a 19% increase. The drop threatens to worsen housing shortages and slow progress in addressing demand.

Housing starts in May fell to the lowest level since the pandemic, with an annual rate of 1.17 million units, driven by higher material and financing costs. The decline was most severe in the South and West, though the Northeast saw a 19% increase. The drop threatens to worsen housing shortages and disrupt progress in meeting housing demand.

The article contrasts the West's debate over a green energy future with Beijing's active construction of it. It highlights a shift in climate action leadership.

Buc-ee's is opening its westernmost location in the West, marking the company's first expansion into the region. Additional new stores are planned for future openings.

Buc-ee's is set to open its westernmost location and plans to expand further with additional new stores. The company is entering the West for the first time in its history.

Buc-ee's is opening its westernmost location in the West and plans to open more new stores. The company has never operated in the West before.

Armenians are voting in a general election where Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his party seek a strong mandate for a new geopolitical direction. The opposition includes parties that are openly pro-Russia.

Armenians are voting in a general election with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeking a mandate for a new geopolitical direction. The opposition includes parties that are pro-Russia. Russia and the West are closely monitoring the election.

Armenia is attempting to align more closely with Europe and the West, leading to tensions with Russia. The country is approaching a significant election, as reported by Lucy Martirosyan from Yerevan.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's government has been accused by the West of abuses including unlawful killings and mass detentions. The president is visiting Russia amid fraying Western ties.