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Although ExxonMobil told residents no one in the community was ever in any danger after a refinery exploded south of Los Angeles, federal investigators say the incident was a "near miss" for being catastrophic. Anna Werner reports from California.
Jackie Collins, known for telling stories of sex and power, has died of breast cancer at 77. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler reports on the best-selling author.
GOP frontrunner Donald Trump addressed a crowd of supporters on the U.S.S. Iowa in Los Angeles. CBSN's Kristine Johnson reports.
Thieves stole valuable Andy Warhol prints from a Los Angeles business and replaced them with fakes. It was years before anyone noticed the theft. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Julia Dahl joins CBSN with more on the investigation.
Shannon Miles, who is accused of shooting and killing Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth "excecution-style" was ordered held without bond Monday, a couple of treasure hunters in Europe claim to have found a hidden mountain tunnel that houses Nazi treasure
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says golf legend Tiger Woods was driving over 80 mph before the crash that left him seriously injured in February. Investigators said there were no signs of impairment. Watch their news conference with more on the investigation.
Tens of thousands of plastic balls were dumped intentionally into the biggest reservoir in Los Angeles to combat California’s drought. The balls that poured in were the last of 96 million balls, completing an evaporation barrier on the reservoir. John Blackstone reports on how they could help the state bounce back from its water emergency.
Los Angeles dumped 96 million plastic balls into a reservoir as a way to combat the drought. The balls protect the water and slow the rate of evaporation, reports CBS News correspondent John Blackstone.
More than a dozen vehicles were set on fire when flames from a nearby wildfire spread to the main freeway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. 3,500 acres have already been burned. Danielle Nottingham has the latest developments in her report from Los Angeles.
Cars and trucks stuck in rush-hour traffic burst into flames as a brush fire jumped the I-15 freeway, a major artery connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Cell phone video shows a man driving backwards down a windy road for more than two miles. The car narrowly missed hitting a pedestrian and cars in the oncoming lane. Peter Daut of Los Angeles station KCBS reports.
Cellphone video shows a driver steering down the steep and winding roadway against traffic, for two miles. Now, police are investigating the incident, using the car's license plates to track down the driver. Anthony Mason reports.
Virtual Reality is one of the hottest trends in tech and gaming. CNET editor Dan Ackerman joins CBSN to discuss the future of entertainment.
Los Angeles police are investigating a possible road rage incident that left motorcyclist Samuel Ayres with broken bones. A video that captured the incident shows Ayres criticizing the driver of a BMW who was talking on his phone while behind the wheel. Moments later, the motorcyclist says the car chased him down and crashed into him, causing Ayres to fly off his bike as the driver sped off. Gayle King reports.
U2 is dealing with the loss of longtime tour manager,Dennis Sheehan who died Wednesday in a West Hollywood hotel. U2 had just played its first of five concerts in Los Angeles. Anthony Mason recently interviewed the rock band.
Police tasered a suspect who tried to push past airport security at LAX and the arrest was caught on camera. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers shows passengers' video of the arrest.
A United Express flight was forced to make a belly landing at Los Angeles International Airport after part of the landing gear would not deploy. All 43 passengers and crew safely got off the plane. Omar Villafranca reports.
Series star tells CBS News about the current season of the hit show and how much longer he sees it on the air
A popular California cougar with the name P-22 is known among many around Los Angeles. Workers found the calm cat Monday, and it wouldn't budge. Ben Tracy reports on the attempts to retrieve the stubborn feline from its newfound shelter in Los Feliz, California.
Authorities in Los Angeles say Andrew Getty, a grandson of oil magnate J. Paul Getty, was found dead at his home Tuesday. An unidentified woman has been detained as a person of interest in Getty’s death.
On the West Coast, the problem is drought, and the record heat this weekend is not helping. Thousands of runners sweltered through the Los Angeles marathon today. Omar Villafranca reports.
The South Pacific country of Vanuatu has taken a direct hit from a powerful cyclone. As Seth Doane reports, the storm packed winds of nearly 170 miles per hour; Jeff Harmes has been homeless for nearly 30 years, but still has roots and a purpose. Carter Evans met up with Harmes to see how he is growing a unique place in a Los Angeles neighborhood.
The impact from the Metrolink train accident in Oxnard, California, northwest of Los Angeles, knocked over three train cars. Jim Axelrod reports.
A drug-resistant "superbug" has infected several patients in Los Angeles. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins CBSN with more on why they're becoming more widespread and dangerous.
Rescue crews pulled a dog to safety after it fell into the Los Angeles River Friday afternoon. The rescue was caught on video.
In the first interview since his ex-wife's trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief.
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his answers on a questionnaire.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Sixteen bears are facing off in Fat Bear Week 2026, the highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his answers on a questionnaire.
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
Trump Media & Technology recently launched a Truth Social API data feed, charging $100,000 for "real-time access to posts from the highest-ranking Truth Social accounts."
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
"I want my pictures to hurt," British war photographer Sir Don McCullin told CBS News ahead of the publication of his final book: "Vietnam."
The discovery of the nine bodies has fueled fear and anger, as authorities investigate whether a serial killer or killers were responsible.
The scale and duration of Iran's response appeared to take the U.S. goverenment by surprise, three sources who were in Bahrain at the time told CBS News, in part because families hadn't yet been required to evacuate.
Meloni said the government would bring the proposed legislation to the Council of Ministers, after which it would require parliamentary approval to become law.
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.
Sixteen bears are facing off in Fat Bear Week 2026, the highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's upcoming 51st season, which features some new twists and turns.
Ed Sheeran performed alone at his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from the tour for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage, resulting in Sheeran's other openers leaving as well. Sheeran told fans he "never wanted to be an activist musician" amid the controversy. Vlad Duthiers has the latest.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is in New York City this week for the UN General Assembly, hoping to prepare world leaders for the huge potential and huge threats AI poses. He spoke with Tony Dokoupil about his concerns.
Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei found a silver lining in the ongoing AI doom-and-gloom and co-wrote a modern survival guide called "Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less." Vandehei joins "The Takeout" to discuss the book, artificial intelligence and the Trump administration.
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.
A new lawsuit alleges that several leading artificial intelligence companies violated antitrust laws by agreeing to a coordinated slowdown. Renée DiResta, associate research professor at Georgetown University's Massive Data Institute, joins with analysis.
Betting apps are being accused of fueling addictive behavior, especially for vulnerable gamblers. Alex Klavens, a data journalist for The New York Times, interviewed former DraftKings employees who claim the platform may have been targeting addicts. He joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his findings.
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
In Austin, Texas, an ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man who, according to his lawyer, is now in federal custody with a bullet lodged in his spine. Jason Allen has video from the scene and more details.
A former "American Idol" contestant broke down in court on Monday as images and information about his ex-wife's execution-style killing were laid out in court. Tom Hanson has more details on the murder trial.
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney is now asking the judge at her murder trial to question the holdout juror and review his phone records. Shanelle Kaul has more on that and an unseen part of the 60 Minutes Patrick Clancy interview.
The holiest day of the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur, got off to a violent start just after sundown on Sunday night in Canada, when a gunman opened fire on a police officer outside a synagogue in Ontario. It's the latest in a string of synagogue attacks there this year. Ian Lee reports.
Protesters are speaking out in Austin, Texas, following another shooting involving a federal immigration officer. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
In Austin, Texas, an ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man who, according to his lawyer, is now in federal custody with a bullet lodged in his spine. Jason Allen has video from the scene and more details.
A California family gave over $4.4 million in political donations to Governor Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris and other leading California politicians. And now, that family's alleged past links to infamous suspected honeypot spy Fang Fang, also known as Christine Fang, and other Chinese government officials have thrust them into an ongoing debate over foreign influence in American politics.
World leaders are in New York City this weekend for the United Nations General Assembly. President Trump is set to speak at the event on Tuesday. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
President Trump started his New York trip on Monday with a visit to Gracie Mansion for a meeting with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has the details.
American sneaker company Converse is apologizing for an ad campaign that critics say evokes racist imagery. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.