10/11/17: CBSN Evening News
At least 20 dead from California wildfires; Fruit company creates diet avocados
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Northern Calif. fires grow
Amid another day of battling fires in California, Cal fire chief Ken Pimlott said "this is a serious, critical catastrophic event." Carter Evans reports from Santa Rosa.
Wildfire death toll rises
The death toll has risen to at least 21 in California, as widlfires continue to rage across the state. CBS News' Greg Mills is in Santa Rosa, California, with a look at the devastation.
Calif. wildfires
More than 8,000 firefighters are battling at least 22 wildfires that have destroyed more than 170,000 acres. At least 21 people have been killed and hundreds are missing. Carter Evans reports.
Wildfire toll grows
At least 17 people are dead and more than 2,000 buildings were destroyed as wildfires continue to rage in Northern California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN from one area devastated by the flames.
CA vineyards hit hard by wildfires
Sixteen wineries in California have been damaged or destroyed in the Napa-Sonoma area. The fires are impacting the region known for producing some of the finest vintages in the world. Smoke from the fires could harm vineyards even if they avoid the flames. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Calif. homeowners return to ruins
People across Northern California are now returning to where their homes used to be. For many of them, all that's left are piles of wood and cement. A 100-year-old man and his 98-year-old wife died in Napa County when they couldn't escape the oncoming flames. John Blackstone reports.
Calif. wildfires: 17 dead
The death toll from California's fast-moving wildfires continues to climb. Firefighters now say 17 people have died. Seventeen wildfires are burning across the state and much of the destruction is concentrated in the heart of California's wine country. Carter Evans reports.
Northern California Burns
Seventeen wildfires are burning across California, and firefighters are battling the blazes around the clock. CBS News' Danielle Nottingham joins CBSN from Santa Rosa with more on the devastation.
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Death toll rises as fast-moving wildfires spread throughout California; Northern California wildfires endangering region's most famous export: Wine.
Wine country wildfires
Wildfires in Northern California have destroyed thousands of acres and forced the evacuations of some 20,000 residents. The fires also affected the area's most prized vineyards. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone joins CBSN from Sonoma County to discuss the ongoing impact on the Golden State's famed wine region.
Calif. wine country damage
The wine industry in Sonoma and Napa Valley employs more than 50,000 people. But the wildfires in the region have burned down at least seven wineries, destroying hundreds of thousands of bottles. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Calif. fire season
Weather conditions in California could not be better for the worst kind of fire disaster. October is traditionally peak fire season in the Golden State, when the ground is driest and the winds are strongest. Mark Strassmann has more.
Santa Rosa wildfires
A deadly string of wildfires is continuing to burn in numerous locations around the state of California. CBS News' Greg Mills joins CBSN from Santa Rosa, in Sonoma County, with a look at the damage there.
CA wildfire analysis
Thousands of California firefighters are struggling to contain dozens of blazes across the state. CBS News' Greg Mills joined CBSN from one of the hardest hit areas in Northern California, Santa Rosa, with the latest on the efforts.
CA wildfires destroying communities
Cal Fire assistant deputy director David Berlant joins "CBS This Morning" from Sacramento to discuss the damage caused by the many wildfires burning across California and the biggest challenge firefighters are facing.
Thousands flee Southern Calif. fire
Firefighters are battling a dangerous wildfire southeast of Los Angeles. The Canyon Two fire has destroyed at least two dozen structures in Anaheim and more than 5,000 homes have been evacuated. Mark Strassmann reports.
Calif. wildfires kill at least 11
California is struggling to contain one of its deadliest wildfire outbreaks with eight counties now under states of emergency. The fires have killed at least 11 people and destroyed about 1,500 structures. Both those numbers are expected to grow. Mireya Villarreal reports.
10/9/17: CBSN Evening News
Flames engulf homes as wildfires worsen; Dove apologizes for 'racist' ad
California wildfires latest
Deadly wildfires have burned through more than 73,000 acres and destroyed 1,500 buildings in northern California. CBS New Reporter Danielle Nottingham joins CBSN from Santa Rosa, and KNX Reporter Peter Demetriou from Anaheim to breakdown the latest on the wildfires raging across the state.
Calif. wildfires
While flames burned in the Los Angeles area, fast-moving fires broke out in northern California Sunday night, prompting the evacuation of more than 20,000 Californians. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joins CBSN with the latest from Santa Rosa.
10/9: CBS Evening News
Fast-moving California wildfires threatening thousands of homes; Song about suicide prevention makes unexpected rise up the charts
Calif. wildfires
More than 20 wildfires are burning in California -- and 15 of them started in the past 24 hours. At least ten deaths are being blamed on the fires. Red flag warnings have gone up all over the state. Mireya Villarreal reports.
California wildfires
Firefighters in Northern California are battling several wildfires in the wine country regions of Napa and Sonoma counties. Napa County Fire Chief Barry Biermann joins CBSN to discuss the challenges in battling the flames and the mandatory evacuations taking place.
California wild fires
Wildfires are engulfing parts of California's wine country with flames so large that people in San Francisco can smell the fire
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Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
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Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustang vehicles over potential power issue
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Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation"
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
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Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
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John Ternus is Apple's new CEO
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Lindsay Clancy jury dismissed for the day
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Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked
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