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At least 900 residents in the city of Laguna Niguel have been evacuated from their homes.
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At least 900 residents in the city of Laguna Niguel have been evacuated from their homes.
Hundreds of structures were lost in a growing number of wind-driven blazes across drought-stricken New Mexico.
More than 700 households have been forced to evacuate.
The McBride Fire had burned over 5,700 acres as of midday Thursday and was 0% contained.
The weather warnings come as officials continue battling a series of wildfires in central Texas.
The Eastland Complex wildfires have burned 45,383 acres and are 10% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Wildfires are larger, more frequent and more widespread in the last 20 years than they have been before.
The 10-year strategy proposes treating more than 50 million acres of land.
Those who lost homes are now having difficulty finding new housing arrangements due to the lack of availability.
The remains were identified as 69-year-old Robert Sharpe, the coroner's office said Friday.
The fire, which has since been contained, forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate last week.
The fire, which started on July 13, burned more than 900,000 acres and destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Five people were injured and about 1,000 homes and other buildings were destroyed in California's Caldor Fire.
David Smith, 66, and Travis Smith, 32, were charged with reckless arson.
For the last three years, Woody Faircloth and his 9-year-old daughter Luna have been taking special trips from Colorado to deliver RVs to families who've lost homes in California's wildfires.
Gary Maynard allegedly started four wildfires that threatened to trap firefighters as they battled the massive Dixie Fire, prosecutors said.
Millions of acres of U.S. forestland go up in smoke every year due to wildfires, in some cases leaving nature struggling to regenerate. CBS News' Anthony Pura shows us how drones are now being used to restore those areas.
One of the most damaging blazes is believed to have been started by a woman who reportedly tried to boil water in hopes of removing bear urine.
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze, which as of Saturday was only 10% contained.
Bill Whitaker reports on the largest helicopter to ever fight fires at night, now being used in California as the state faces one of its most intense fire years ever.
If the utility is convicted of manslaughter, the punishment would be a fine for each of the four people killed in a Northern California wildfire.
The president campaigned for Governor Gavin Newsom at a Southern California rally after he had toured Idaho and Northern California earlier in the day.
Nearly 1,000 structures have been destroyed in the fire near Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada border, including 776 homes.
Officials said they have received 15 calls of marauding bears over the last week.
As of Saturday, fire crews had contained 37% of the 214,107 acre fire.
Plaintiff Judy Huth's attorneys said the change in her story came after research of archival evidence.
Depp's attorney Camille Vasquez finished her cross-examination of Heard on Tuesday afternoon.
The American national governing body becomes the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
Surge in online tutorials and 3D printing in recent decades is fueling a boom in homemade guns, ATF finds.
Natalie Le Demola is serving a life term for helping to murder her mother. She allegedly masterminded the $2 million scheme involving mostly COVID-linked unemployment benefits.
A casket containing the discovered remains was draped in the U.S. flag before being taken to the U.S. aboard a C-17 transport plane.
Host Michael Morell talks with Mowatt-Larssen about the likely trajectory of the war in Ukraine and what Putin's options appear to be
Erin Wilson was walking on a trail in far Northern California when the cat struck. But Eva, her 2 1/2-year-old Belgian Malinois, raced to her defense.
Levy Caverley, 18, died when a hole he was digging in the sand collapsed.
There's no indication the national baby formula shortage is connected to the distribution of formula to migrant babies in U.S. border custody.
The Department of Homeland Security said it has registered an uptick in threats against "reproductive healthcare personnel and facilities," as well as the Supreme Court and its justices.
"What happened here is simple and straightforward: terrorism. Terrorism. Domestic terrorism," the president said.
Heard finished her testimony Tuesday afternoon, her fourth day on the stand.
Massachusetts mom launches site to ease national shortage. "I will know this has been successful when I can shut down," she said.
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Plaintiff Judy Huth's attorneys said the change in her story came after research of archival evidence.
Depp's attorney Camille Vasquez finished her cross-examination of Heard on Tuesday afternoon.
The American national governing body becomes the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
Surge in online tutorials and 3D printing in recent decades is fueling a boom in homemade guns, ATF finds.
Natalie Le Demola is serving a life term for helping to murder her mother. She allegedly masterminded the $2 million scheme involving mostly COVID-linked unemployment benefits.
Massachusetts mom launches site to ease national shortage. "I will know this has been successful when I can shut down," she said.
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Average price reaches record $4.52 per gallon. Blame the high cost of oil and switch to summer gas blends.
Billionaire demands proof that less than 5% of Twitter's accounts are fake or spam. Some analysts say he's seeking a lower purchase price.
Interest rates will be 4.99% for undergraduate loans, 6.54% for graduate loans and 7.54% for PLUS loans for the 2022-2023 year.
Host Michael Morell talks with Mowatt-Larssen about the likely trajectory of the war in Ukraine and what Putin's options appear to be
Trump's high-profile endorsements had mixed results on Tuesday night and Republicans advancing candidates who questioned the eleciton results.
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
There's no indication the national baby formula shortage is connected to the distribution of formula to migrant babies in U.S. border custody.
The country's anti-virus headquarters said 62 people have died and more than 1.7 million have fallen ill amid a rapid spread of fever since late April.
There's no indication the national baby formula shortage is connected to the distribution of formula to migrant babies in U.S. border custody.
The United States is the only fully industrialized country in the top 10 nations for total pollution deaths.
A 23-year-old has become the caregiver for her 13-year-old brother after their parents died within days of each other.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 booster shot for healthy 5 to 11 year olds. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisers must still formally recommend the booster shots.
The 24-year-old told a court in Abu, Japan, that he was "very sorry" for squandering the funds he received thanks to a clerical error.
Gunmen set off explosives and fired on the crowd while singer Jesse Hughes was on stage in 2015.
Prosecutors said the 21-year-old Russian soldier was ordered to shoot a 62-year-old civilian riding a bicycle to stop him from sharing their location.
As the ICC sends its "largest ever" team into Ukraine, the Biden administration launches a program to preserve and analyze open-source evidence of atrocities.
Ivan Kuliak taped the "Z" symbol his vest for a medal ceremony at a World Cup event in March.
Depp's attorney Camille Vasquez finished her cross-examination of Heard on Tuesday afternoon.
Heard finished her testimony Tuesday afternoon, her fourth day on the stand.
The 96-year-old monarch's in-person appearance ahead of celebrations to mark her 70-year reign came after a cancelation blamed on "mobility problems."
Heard's attorney finished her direct questioning of the actor Monday, as trial resumed after a one-week break.
Momoa posted a video of himself working out, and issued an apology in the process.
Tesla founder wants the SEC to investigate Twitter's claims about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Former President Trump's Truth Social site has yet to generate any ad revenue, according to a new regulatory filing for the business. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Billionaire demands proof that less than 5% of Twitter's accounts are fake or spam. Analysts say he's angling for a better purchase price.
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
Astronomers have managed to get the first images of the black hole located at the core of the Milky Way. Scientists across seven countries released the first ever image of the black hole called Sagittarius A*. Jeff Glor has more.
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
Astronomers have managed to get the first images of the black hole located at the core of the Milky Way. Scientists across seven countries released the first ever image of the black hole called Sagittarius A*. Jeff Glor has more.
The eastern monarch butterfly is one step closer to being placed on the endangered species list. CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Tanya Rivero spoke with Eva Aridjis, co-author of the new book "Monarca: A Novel" which sheds light on the dire fate of these butterflies.
Scientists warned that extreme events like this are likely to happen again "with even greater intensity."
The first-of-its-kind effort was aimed to learn more about the source and potential harm caused by plastics and other pollutants in the iconic lake.
Sheila Keen-Warren is accused of dressing like a clown and fatally shooting her lover's wife more than 30 years ago.
In the past, a DNA sample had to be the size of a quarter to be able to get a profile, but "now it's less than a billionth of a size of a Sweet'n Low package," officials said.
Natalie Le Demola is serving a life term for helping to murder her mother. She allegedly masterminded the $2 million scheme involving mostly COVID-linked unemployment benefits.
"What happened here is simple and straightforward: terrorism. Terrorism. Domestic terrorism," the president said.
The suspect in a California church shooting made his first court appearance. Prosecutors say the suspect was motivated by his hatred against Taiwan and he chained the church's doors shut and used super glue to disable the locks before he opened fire.
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
While not as serious as a potentially life-threatening 2013 incident, NASA is taking no chances with the station's aging spacesuits.
Millions in the Americas, Europe and Africa were able to see the spectacular red glow of the total lunar eclipse.
A spectacular full moon is fast approaching. Here's everything you need to know to see it.
NASA said the discovery paves the way for the possibility of harvesting plants in habitats on the moon in the future.
If it glittered or dazzled, it was likely being worn by a celeb at fashion's biggest party of the year
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A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial-killer Dexter Morgan.
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
This new mom missed her college graduation ceremony – because she was giving birth. So the university's president held a mini graduation in her hospital room.
The Pennsylvania GOP Senate race is too close to call. Meanwhile, North Carolina Congressman Madison Cawthorne lost his bid for re-election. CBS News Chief Election and Campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins CBS News Mornings with the latest.
Actress Rose McIver joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the hit CBS show "Ghosts" and why the ensemble cast works so well.
Trent Shelton had what can only be described as a failure in his career as a pro football player. But at his lowest point, he found the strength to turn his life around. He joins "CBS Mornings" to share his wisdom.
A longtime voice coach got the surprise of a lifetime when his alumna told him she landed the role of Elphaba on Broadway's "Wicked." Vladimir Duthiers has more.