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Thieves pilfer iconic L.A. bridge for metal, leaving the landmark in the dark
The eye-catching bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay.
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The eye-catching bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay.
Los Angeles' eye-catching 6th Street Bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay. Elise Preston explains why the "Ribbon of Light" has gone dark.
Jimmy Kimmel hosted a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama.
Federal immigration agents have arrested eight people with suspected ties to ISIS, officials tell CBS News. The individuals from Tajikistan allegedly crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and were arrested in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has details.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
More than 5,800 postal workers were bitten by dogs last year, with the average insurance claim topping $64,000, according to the USPS.
Lashinda Demus will receive her long-delayed medal in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
If convicted on all charges in the attack on Allie Shehorn, actor Nick Pasqual faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, officials said.
Convicted killer Scott Peterson was back in court Wednesday as his new lawyers with the Los Angeles Innocence Project requested DNA evidence from the original investigation. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest.
Newly-surfaced surveillance video obtained by CNN appears to show rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs assaulting singer Cassie Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016. Elise Preston reports. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis. Warning: This video may contain violent and disturbing content.
Amazon rolled out the first of its planned fleet of long-haul electric trucks in Los Angeles this week, but the company already has a large amount of electronic vehicles rolling through much of the country, delivering hundreds of millions of packages.
President Biden Thursday strongly criticized the violent protests that have engulfed college campuses nationwide, leading to nearly 2,000 arrests at more than 30 schools. Mr. Biden also said the protests do not change his position on the Israel-Hamas war. Nancy Cordes report from the White House.
Just before dawn Thursday, police moved in on a pro-Palestinian encampment on UCLA's campus, pulling apart barricades and making arrests. The protesters had been demonstrating against the war in Gaza. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from the scene and Brian Higgins, former Bergen County police chief, joined CBS News to discuss the tactics used by authorities.
Police have begun breaking up an pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022.
The Transportation Department announced new rules Wednesday requiring airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for flight cancelations or delays, delayed baggage returns and services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are paid for but not provided. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins CBS News to discuss the changes and how airlines are reacting.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Southern California were forced to clear their tents by campus police Wednesday. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Luzdelia Caballero is following the protests.
Construction has begun for a high-speed rail that would connect Los Angeles to Las Vegas by 2028. Pasi Lautala, the director of Michigan Tech University's Rail Transportation Program, joins CBS News with more.
To protect the movement of wildlife impeded by busy roadways, a series of manmade overpasses and underpasses throughout the U.S. helps animals big and small safely get across the street, preventing collisions and saving human lives.
Police had a suspect in custody after gunshots fired from a rooftop in the greater Los Angeles community of Marina del Rey prompted a shelter in place warning.
In the 1990s, news media from all over the world covered O.J. Simpson's double murder case, which led to a famous slow-speed chase and a trial seen on live television globally. Helicopter pilot Zoey Tur and journalist Jim Newton look back at the coverage.
The murder trial against O.J. Simpson brought into focus America's plight with race. Brian Dunn, a managing partner at the Cochran Firm, joins CBS News with a look back at the trial's impact.
The world was transfixed by O.J. Simpson's 1994 double murder trial, where he was charged with the slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. Laurie Levenson, Loyola Law School professor, joins CBS News with a look at the trial. Plus, CBS News' Carter Evans has more on the case's impact on the city of Los Angeles.
"Honest has been a true labor of love for me," the "Fantastic Four" actress said of the personal care company she founded in 2012.
Authorities are still searching for a 59-year-old tourist reported missing since Tuesday, when he went on a solo hike in very hot conditions.
The daily pause announced by the military applies to about 7.4 miles (12 kilometers) of road in the Rafah area.
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
A heat wave will bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast next week.
The suspect was later found dead by suicide following a standoff at a home in a nearby community, officials said.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay revealed a startling bruise across his torso in a video where the chef said he was recently in a serious biking accident.
Bill Gates said that he's "quite confident" that a next-generation nuclear power project will continue regardless of the balance of power in Washington next year.
Jimmy Kimmel hosted a conversation with President Biden and former President Barack Obama.
Rep. Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said that he expects Speaker Mike Johnson to intervene if "improper" behavior occurs from new appointees Reps. Ronny Jackson and Scott Perry.
Rep. Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said that he expects Speaker Mike Johnson to intervene if "improper" behavior occurs from new appointees Reps. Ronny Jackson and Scott Perry.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. MIke Turner and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates join Margaret Brennan.
Bill Gates said that he's "quite confident" that a next-generation nuclear power project will continue regardless of the balance of power in Washington next year.
The shooting was sparked after an altercation between two groups. Round Rock's police chief said the two victims were not involved.
Four major cities in California were included in a Chapman University study of housing affordability around the world.
Waffle House CEO said the restaurant chain will hike menu prices after its "single largest" investment in the company's workforce.
Amid rising homelessness rates, city officials across nation are embracing rapid housing options emphasizing three factors: small, quick and cheap.
Millions of Americans could owe money to the IRS on June 17, with fines for missing payment on the rise.
Regulator did not do enough before 2022 recall of powdered baby formula tainted with deadly bacteria, inspector finds.
Rep. Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said that he expects Speaker Mike Johnson to intervene if "improper" behavior occurs from new appointees Reps. Ronny Jackson and Scott Perry.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 16, 2024.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. MIke Turner and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates join Margaret Brennan.
Bill Gates said that he's "quite confident" that a next-generation nuclear power project will continue regardless of the balance of power in Washington next year.
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
There are millions today who owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health. But in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci, who combatted infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with Dr. Fauci, author of the memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service," about his role in countering indifference over the AIDS pandemic, and fighting misinformation about COVID-19.
Jaren Munari was born with just one undersized kidney. After years of watching him suffer from chronic kidney disease, his father donated an organ.
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
Preview: In an interview airing June 16 on "CBS Sunday Morning," the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases tells CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook he turned down millions to leave his government job because he cared more about the health of the country.
The all-out war since President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has killed or injured hundreds of thousands of people.
Authorities are still searching for a 59-year-old tourist reported missing since Tuesday, when he went on a solo hike in very hot conditions.
Fourteen Jordanian pilgrims have died from sunstroke during the Hajj pilgrimage, according to Jordan's state-run Petra news agency.
The incident in the northern city of Hamburg took place hours before it hosted a match in the Euro 2024 soccer tournament.
The daily pause announced by the military applies to about 7.4 miles (12 kilometers) of road in the Rafah area.
Before the Tony Awards are presented June 16, watch "Sunday Morning" and "CBS Mornings" behind-the-scenes features and interviews with this year's nominated performers and creatives.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay revealed a startling bruise across his torso in a video where the chef said he was recently in a serious biking accident.
Applause – clapping your hands to signify approval – is an ancient, nearly universal custom, almost as old as humankind. "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks at the history of a theatrical tradition.
She was a child of the stage (her first role, at age 5, was in "The King and I") who starred in such hits as "A Chorus Line." Lee talks about her lifelong love of performing and teaching, helping raise many more Broadway babies.
Baayork Lee was a child of the stage, whose first role, at age five, was in "The King and I" with Yul Brynner in 1951. Since then, she danced for George Balanchine in his production of "The Nutcracker," and appeared in such acclaimed Broadway shows as "Flower Drum Song," "Golden Boy" with Sammy Davis Jr., "Promises, Promises," and "A Chorus Line." Lee, now in her late 70s, talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about her lifelong love of being a Broadway trouper, and about co-founding the National Asian Artists Project for aspiring performers, helping raise more Broadway babies than she can count.
Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Bill Gates that aired on June 16, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees in May after investigating allegations that their keyboard activity was fake.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The payout would be the biggest compensation package in U.S. corporate history. Is the billionaire and Tesla founder worth the money?
Apple this week unveiled its integration with artificial intelligence features the company is calling "Apple Intelligence." The company is partnering with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to upgrade its longtime virtual assistant, Siri. Connie Guglielmo, CNET's senior vice president of AI editorial strategy, joins to discuss.
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
"The highway to climate hell": More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here's what to know as temperatures continue to break records around the world.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
The twists and turns in the search for three missing women would challenge their families and two investigators, brought together by chance, who embarked on the most complex cat-and-mouse game of their careers.
It was the latest in a string of mass killings in which hitmen have wiped out entire families in Mexico.
Los Angeles' eye-catching 6th Street Bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay. Elise Preston explains why the "Ribbon of Light" has gone dark.
An undocumented immigrant was arrested for the high-profile murder of Rachel Morin, the mother of five who was killed along a popular hiking trail in Harford County Maryland in August of 2023.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
There’s no guaranteed path to safety as artificial intelligence advances, Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer, warns. He shares his thoughts on AI’s benefits and dangers with Scott Pelley.
60 Minutes went inside a federal women’s prison where inmates had a message for the crisis-plagued Bureau of Prisons: “Fix it.” Cecilia Vega reports.
As Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is moving ahead with a nuclear power plant in Wyoming, he tells "Face the Nation" that "support for nuclear power is very impressive in both parties" in Congress. "Of all the climate-related work I'm doing, I'd say the one that has the most bipartisan energy behind it is actually this nuclear work," Gates said.
The latest CBS News poll found that 72% of Americans say higher prices have been a hardship or more difficult, and 63% rate the economy as fairly bad or very bad. Mark Strassmann on how voters are feeling amid the signs that inflation is cooling — but not fast enough for many Americans.
CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd, an Obama administration Homeland Security official, tells "Face the Nation" that she is "less concerned" about the terrorism threat from people coming through the border than "bad actor who is unknown to us."