USC's Kiki Iriafen drafted No. 4, LA Sparks draft three standout players in WNBA Draft
The WNBA welcoming its new rookie class with its 2025 draft.
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The WNBA welcoming its new rookie class with its 2025 draft.
The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
Brittney Griner has wasted no time making her presence felt in her first WNBA regular-season game since she was jailed in Russia.
The Los Angeles Sparks are parting ways with team president Vanessa Shay after nearly a year on the job.
The WNBA star, who returned to the U.S. last week after a prisoner swap with Russia, shared photos of herself walking off the jet and embracing her wife, Cherelle.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says more U.S.-Russian prisoner exchanges are possible after Griner-Bout trade.
The Russian arms dealer has been released from U.S. prison in a one-for-one swap to free WNBA star Brittney Griner, a U.S. official confirmed.
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was held for months in Russian prisons on drug charges, was released Thursday in a one-for-one prisoner swap for international arms dealer Viktor Bout, according to a U.S. official.
Her attorneys said they visited Griner earlier this week at the labor camp.
The vast network of labor camps was inherited by modern Russia: They used to be the Soviet Union's gulags, and there's little sign they improved since then.
"We are told she's doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
Brittney Griner remains in a Russian prison ahead of an appeal hearing on Oct. 25.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was found guilty of drug possession and smuggling by a Russian court on Thursday.
Former WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in Russian prison on drugs charges Thursday. Griner was also fined, who previously made an emotional plea for forgiveness ahead of the sentencing.
The secretary of state said securing the Americans' release remains a "top priority" for the U.S.
Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Nneka Ogwumike wants the U.S. government to do more to bring Griner back home from Russia.
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
WNBA star Britney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug charges in a Russian court. She has been in Russian custody since February. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the response from Washington.
The Phoenix Mercury center and two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist also was ordered to remain in custody for the duration of her criminal trial, which was to begin Friday. Griner could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs.
Raids conducted by federal agents at the home and office of Alberto Carvalho was connected to his time as Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent, a source tells CBS News Miami.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and the Vegas Golden Knights spoiled Artemi Panarin's Los Angeles debut by scoring five third-period goals to rally for a 6-4 win over the Kings.
Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games with the Anaheim Ducks' 6-5 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department closed a Metro train stop in East LA after someone found a suspicious item.
The pursuit suspect was hospitalized in an unknown condition.
Police were called to the home for reports of "suspicious circumstances" by the property's landlord. They later handed the investigation over to FBI officials, who have been at the home since Monday.
Along with Alberto Carvalho's L.A. home, search warrants were also executed at LAUSD headquarters and a home in South Florida, according to the FBI.
Raids conducted by federal agents at the home and office of Alberto Carvalho was connected to his time as Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent, a source tells CBS News Miami.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department closed a Metro train stop in East LA after someone found a suspicious item.
The pursuit suspect was hospitalized in an unknown condition.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department closed a Metro train stop in East LA after someone found a suspicious item.
The pursuit suspect was hospitalized in an unknown condition.
Los Angeles police have shared new video of a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian severely injured in North Hollywood last month as they continue searching for the driver.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested one of its officers on two counts of insurance fraud tied to workers' compensation claims.
LAPD investigators are asking for help identifying two people accused of an ATM distraction scheme targeting elderly people.
Police were called to the home for reports of "suspicious circumstances" by the property's landlord. They later handed the investigation over to FBI officials, who have been at the home since Monday.
The Santa Ana Police Department booked the inmate into the Theo Lacy Facility on Feb. 19 for vehicle theft, receiving a stolen vehicle and obstructing or resisting a peace officer.
One man was killed and another was wounded when they were shot at while driving in Santa Ana late Friday, according to police.
If you're looking to visit a museum, dozens of exhibits are offering free admission this weekend.
Four suspects stole about $180,000 worth of collectibles and Pokémon cards from an Anaheim store earlier this week.
More than 20 years after a 27-year-old Indio man was fatally shot when leaving a party in La Quinta, Riverside County detectives have reopened the cold case to try finding his killer.
Documents from Moreno Valley's city attorney showed that the unresolved violations date back to at least March 2025.
San Bernardino police have shared information on a homicide suspect who is wanted in connection with a shooting that left a single mother dead in early February.
Two people were arrested after their brazen burglary of a semi-truck at a busy Chino intersection was caught on camera last week.
At least 10 donkeys have been killed since December in a series of mysterious attacks in Riverside County, leaving wildlife activists desperate for answers.
At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.
Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.
Along with Alberto Carvalho's L.A. home, search warrants were also executed at LAUSD headquarters and a home in South Florida, according to the FBI.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.
At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.
Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.
CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night as the party attempts to counter the president's message.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Riverside County health officials have reported the second and third measles cases of the year, which they say could be connected to the county's first case that was reported last week.
Health officials say that an unvaccinated minor visited the Walmart Supercenter in Ontario on Jan. 29.
Health officials said that the traveler arrived at LAX's Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal on a Viva Aerobus Flight on Jan. 26.
Orange County health officials have confirmed their second measles case of 2026 in an international traveler who arrived in California at Los Angeles International Airport before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure last week.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and the Vegas Golden Knights spoiled Artemi Panarin's Los Angeles debut by scoring five third-period goals to rally for a 6-4 win over the Kings.
Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games with the Anaheim Ducks' 6-5 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Kiyomi McMiller scored a career-high 40 points on Wednesday night to lead the Penn State Lady Lions past the USC Trojans, 85-82, on their senior night.
High-scoring forward Denis Bouanga has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Los Angeles FC.
Donovan Dent led UCLA past Southern California 81-62 with a season-high 30 points.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
The high-pressure system over Southern California is really going to crank up the heat. Conditions will peak on Friday and Saturday before a low-pressure system off the coast moves in.
The high-pressure system over Southern California is really going to crank up the heat. Conditions will peak on Friday and Saturday before a low-pressure system off the coast moves in.
Video shows the moments that burglars blocked a big rig before they cut open the back of the truck to steal thousands of dollars of computer equipment last week in Chino. Lesley Marin reports.
Gio Insignares reports from Saugus, where a man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly spraying his roommates' food to try poisoning them.
A pursuit suspect was hospitalized in an unknown condition after he ran into a police car in Hollywood.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
