Thousands in SoCal without power on Thanksgiving due to fire risk
Southern California Edison considering blackouts for more than 88,000 customers to avoid sparking a blaze as Santa Ana winds expected to pick up.
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Firefighters rescue little owl from California wildfire
A crew with the Orange County Fire Authority saved a little owl from the Silverado Fire, an official said.
Firefighters save cabin from wildfire and leave note for owner
A man received two surprises after the East Troublesome Fire ravaged everything in its path near Granby, Colorado.
Wildfires explode in California, forcing more than 60,000 evacuations
Two wildfires are raging out of control in Orange County. At least two firefighters have been hospitalized with severe burns.
Out-of-control fires force tens of thousands out of homes
Another round of dangerous fire weather raises the risk for flames erupting across California.
Colorado wildfire explodes in size, forcing evacuations
A wildfire burning in Colorado has grown more than 100,000 acres over the span of a few hours.
Colorado wildfire burning 6,000 acres per hour is "getting worse"
The historic fires are fueled by "extreme drought conditions" in the state.
In reversal, Trump approves California's request for wildfire relief
More than 9,000 firefighters are still actively fighting 12 major and eight minor fires across the state.
Largest wildfire in Colorado history burns over 167,000 acres
The blaze, which is expected to surge again into the weekend, has surpassed 167,000 acres.
5-year-old donates Baby Yoda doll to firefighters
"He's the 21st century Smokey the Bear," one firefighter said.
California's Glass Fire is 50% contained, but fires still rage across state
California is still battling major fires, as firefighter push to contain blazes across the state
California wildfires scorch more than 4 million acres, breaking record
Cal Fire said there have been more than 8,200 wildfires since the start of the year — and the flames have burned an area larger than Connecticut.
Crews face strong winds while battling California fires
Firefighters are having to deal with extreme winds and above-average temperatures as they work to contain two major wildfires in Northern California.
California wildfire scorches wine country as death toll rises
The Zogg Fire is burning in Shasta and Tehama counties and has scorched more than 51,000 acres.
State of emergency in 3 California counties as fire scorches wine country
Large pieces of ash rained down on Napa Valley early Tuesday and a bright orange glow was visible in the hills above the city.
Mass evacuations as wildfire erupts in California wine country
Tens of thousands of people have been forced out of their homes as a new wildfire burns out of control in Napa and Sonoma counties.
Evacuations and power cuts as wildfires char California's wine county
Thousands ordered to evacuate as heat and wind drives "Glass Fire" over obstacles, into communities and through a winery.
California braces for power shutoffs and weather that could fan wildfire flames
Pacific Gas & Electric warned it may cut power from Sunday morning to Monday, potentially affecting 97,000 customers in 16 counties.
Fire sparked by gender-reveal device killed Hotshot crew boss
Charlie Morton's father posted a photo of his son with the caption "end of watch."
California wildfire now "bigger than the city of Denver"
The fire was fueled by vegetation that hadn't burned in decades and pushed by erratic winds
19-year-old helicopter pilot helps fight California wildfires
"As soon as I got into flying I knew that was going to be one of my end goals was to get into firefighting," said Ashli Blaine.
Wildfires & extreme weather: It's not coincidence, it's climate change
These kinds of dystopian weather events, happening often at the same time, are exactly what scientists have been warning about.
Smoke from wildfires can worsen COVID-19 risk
The smoke firefighters breathe on the front lines of wildfires may put them at greater risk from the coronavirus, with potentially lethal effects.
Western wildfires pollute air and threaten health of residents
The air is so hazardous that 1 in 10 ER visits in the state are related to wildfire smoke, according to the Oregon Health Authority.
Alaska Air suspends some flights because of wildfire smoke
Smoke from the massive blazes has blanketed the Northwest, closing businesses and schools.
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U.S. reports record 93,000 coronavirus hospitalizations
A record-breaking number of Americans are hospitalized with the coronavirus, and experts fear the number may grow now that the Thanksgiving holiday has passed.
Ravens-Steelers game postponed for a 3rd time to Wednesday
The game had been originally scheduled for Thanksgiving Day.
Trump ally Scott Atlas resigns as special adviser on coronavirus
The controversial doctor joined the White House in August.
Inside look at how coronavirus vaccines will be distributed
"This is going to be one of the most challenging public health distribution efforts we've seen," said Dr. Amesh Adalja.
Texans player suspended after positive PED test
Fuller announced the suspension on social media and offered an explanation.
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
The unveiling comes less than two months after secret recordings from June 2018 were aired by CNN, in which she complained about preparing for the holidays at the White House.
Wisconsin completes canvass and certifies Biden win in state
The Trump campaign has pledged to file a lawsuit.
COVID-19 will kill off thousands of top brands, expert says
Business guru Scott Galloway says thousands of retailers will disappear, but some workers will see more opportunity.
Here's what shoppers were snapping up on Black Friday
Despite the fragile economy, consumers spent $9 billion — and could spend a lot more on Cyber Monday.
Cuomo outlines plan to help hospitals as virus cases rise
"We are not going to live through the nightmare of overwhelmed hospitals again," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
PlayStation 5, Xbox hard to get? You could be battling a bot
Software is increasingly snapping up hot products, including gaming consoles, leaving human shoppers in the dust.
Will you get a stimulus check by December 31?
Millions of Americans are heading for a "bleak winter" without additional financial relief from U.S., economists say.
Democrat Mark Kelly to be sworn in as senator this week
Kelly defeated Republican Senator Martha McSally in the special election this month.
Governors to decide who gets vaccines first, health secretary says
Alex Azar says Moderna and Pfizer vaccines may receive FDA approval and be ready for use before Christmas.
Arizona certifies election results
The governor said the paperwork formalizing Kelly's election would be "hand delivered" to the secretary of the U.S. Senate "so that Arizona's newest senator can be sworn into office as swiftly as possible."
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Top nuclear scientist killed by remote-controlled gun, Iran says
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and vowed retribution "in due time."
Video of beating leads to investigation of Paris police officers
The victim claims the officers also hurled racist insults at him.
U.S. had more COVID cases this month than most countries had all year
The United States reported more than 4 million coronavirus cases in November alone.
Hunted and trafficked, pangolins may hold key to COVID-19
Pangolins are coveted for their scales, which are used in dozens of traditional Chinese medicines.
Charges filed after volcano eruption kills 22
The island had been a popular tourist destination before the Dec. 9 eruption, but many people now question why tourists were allowed to visit.
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U.S. reports record 93,000 coronavirus hospitalizations
A record-breaking number of Americans are hospitalized with the coronavirus, and experts fear the number may grow now that the Thanksgiving holiday has passed.
Ravens-Steelers game postponed for a 3rd time to Wednesday
The game had been originally scheduled for Thanksgiving Day.
Trump ally Scott Atlas resigns as special adviser on coronavirus
The controversial doctor joined the White House in August.
Inside look at how coronavirus vaccines will be distributed
"This is going to be one of the most challenging public health distribution efforts we've seen," said Dr. Amesh Adalja.
Texans player suspended after positive PED test
Fuller announced the suspension on social media and offered an explanation.
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Biden still searching for defense secretary
The president-elect announced several members of his national security team last week, but has not selected a defense secretary.
Trump ally Scott Atlas resigns as special adviser on coronavirus
The controversial doctor joined the White House in August.
Bipartisan group of senators conducting informal relief talks
Both Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the Senate floor on Monday urged senators to come together to pass a pandemic relief package.
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
The unveiling comes less than two months after secret recordings from June 2018 were aired by CNN, in which she complained about preparing for the holidays at the White House.
Wisconsin completes canvass and certifies Biden win in state
The Trump campaign has pledged to file a lawsuit.
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Ravens-Steelers game postponed for a 3rd time to Wednesday
The game had been originally scheduled for Thanksgiving Day.
Texans player suspended after positive PED test
Fuller announced the suspension on social media and offered an explanation.
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations
The unveiling comes less than two months after secret recordings from June 2018 were aired by CNN, in which she complained about preparing for the holidays at the White House.
More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Justin Timberlake buys van for teen with cerebral palsy
Timberlake heard about his fellow Tennessean, who has become local celebrity because of the way he spreads joy.
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Here's what shoppers were snapping up on Black Friday
Despite the fragile economy, consumers spent $9 billion — and could spend a lot more on Cyber Monday.
PlayStation 5, Xbox hard to get? You could be battling a bot
Software is increasingly snapping up hot products, including gaming consoles, leaving human shoppers in the dust.
More PS5 and Xbox Series X game consoles coming to retailers
Two of the holiday season's most-wanted gifts sold out fast, but more devices may be available for Black Friday.
Amazon to spend $500 million on holiday bonuses for workers
Critics say the ecommerce giant, which had revenue of $96 billion last quarter, has skimped on pandemic "hazard" pay.
Not dead yet: RadioShack gets another shot -- online
New owners hope to make "The Shack" competitive again -- this time online, rather than on street corners or in malls.
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Hunted and trafficked, pangolins may hold key to COVID-19
Pangolins are coveted for their scales, which are used in dozens of traditional Chinese medicines.
COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs: What happens now?
The latest promising advances in coronavirus vaccines are now posing more questions – about the logistics required to safely transport an approved vaccine, who will get it, and how to combat vaccine skepticism
Video shows meteor "as bright as the full moon" in Japan
A fireball spotted falling from the night sky over Japan has lit up social media.
Are we making raccoons smarter?
The black-masked critters that teach themselves how to break into trash bins are the perfect urban survivalists, and we have ourselves to thank for that
Pet cloning: Man's best friend, again
When their 12-year-old dog Marley was diagnosed with cancer, the Tschirhart family couldn't bear to say goodbye, so they turned to ViaGen Pets, a company that has cloned hundreds of animals for a multitude of grateful owners
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U.S. reports record 93,000 coronavirus hospitalizations
A record-breaking number of Americans are hospitalized with the coronavirus, and experts fear the number may grow now that the Thanksgiving holiday has passed.
Ravens-Steelers game postponed for a 3rd time to Wednesday
The game had been originally scheduled for Thanksgiving Day.
Inside look at how coronavirus vaccines will be distributed
"This is going to be one of the most challenging public health distribution efforts we've seen," said Dr. Amesh Adalja.
Cuomo outlines plan to help hospitals as virus cases rise
"We are not going to live through the nightmare of overwhelmed hospitals again," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
Governors to decide who gets vaccines first, health secretary says
Alex Azar says Moderna and Pfizer vaccines may receive FDA approval and be ready for use before Christmas.
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PlayStation 5, Xbox hard to get? You could be battling a bot
Software is increasingly snapping up hot products, including gaming consoles, leaving human shoppers in the dust.
When will employers stop hassling Black workers over their hair?
"I felt it was too much control over who I am," recounts one employee who was challenged on her hairstyle.
COVID-19 will kill off thousands of top brands, expert says
Business guru Scott Galloway says thousands of retailers will disappear, but some workers will see more opportunity.
Here's what shoppers were snapping up on Black Friday
Despite the fragile economy, consumers spent $9 billion — and could spend a lot more on Cyber Monday.
Moderna asking FDA to approve its virus vaccine
New study results confirm the shots offer strong protection - ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.
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Candidates who could prosecute Trump weigh in on New York's criminal investigation
There's one publicly known investigation that could lead to criminal charges for Mr. Trump, and it's led by a district attorney whose office is up for grabs.
Governor blocks release of Charles Manson follower again
Leslie Van Houten is serving a life sentence for helping Manson and others kill Leno LaBianca and his wife in 1969.
Can new info help solve the case of missing college student Kristin Smart?
More than two decades after her disappearance, a podcaster turns up the heat to help solve the case.
Was backyard beeping coming from a missing teen's watch?
A popular podcast raises intriguing questions about the disappearance of college freshman Kristin Smart
"48 Hours" podcast: "My Life of Crime" with Erin Moriarty
An immersive, true-crime podcast for fans of "48 Hours"
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SpaceX launches 60 more internet satellites in 100th Falcon 9 flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage set a new record, making its seventh flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
China launches ambitious lunar sample return mission
If successful, the Chang'e 5 mission will be the first in 44 years to bring lunar samples to Earth.
SpaceX launches NASA-European sea level monitor
The Sentinel-6 satellite is the first of two in a billion-dollar program to monitor Earth's oceans.
Astronauts describe thrilling ride to space
Rookie astronaut Victor Glover calls the view from space "surreal."
Astronauts hold Q&A at space station
Five astronauts, including four who launched Sunday aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience," held a news conference Thursday from the International Space Station about how their mission is going. Watch their remarks from NASA TV.
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CBSN Originals: "The QAnon Effect"
What started out as a fringe conspiracy theory in 2017 has recently spread into the mainstream. Dozens of people linked to the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory ran for federal office in 2020, and two were elected to Congress. This CBSN Originals documentary explores how QAnon has taken root amid challenging times and a growing distrust in American institutions, and what it means for the future of the country.
CBSN Originals: "A City Under Surveillance"
The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city’s high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBSN Originals explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.
Trump continues to deny election results
President Trump is continuing to deny the results of the presidential election, while President-elect Joe Biden is pushing forward with the transition process. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Norah O'Donnell Reports: Sexual Assault in the Military
A year-and-a-half long investigation by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell and the CBS News Investigative Unit into sexual assault within the U.S. military uncovered failures by leaders to address the issue. Over the course of the investigation, CBS News spoke with nearly two dozen survivors of sexual assault, whistleblowers who worked for the military's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and families of suicide victims who say the military grossly mishandled reports of sexual assault.
SCOTUS challenges Trump census case
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday on the Trump administration's attempt to exclude undocumented immigrants from the census. Jessica Levinson, a Loyola Law School professor, joined CBSN to discuss the legality of the case.