Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
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Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The review comes after an Afghan national who arrived in the U.S. in 2021 was arrested in the shooting of two National Guard members.
A local police report identified the victim as Christopher Brown, a builder from Colorado.
These are the best days to shop for appliances, toys, clothing and more throughout the holiday season, according to retail experts.
Shoppers will need to plan ahead as some grocery stores and retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving or have reduced hours.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that killed one National Guard member and wounded another in D.C., officials say.
The Trump administration plans to deploy another 500 members of the National Guard to the streets of Washington, D.C., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, hours after two service members were shot.
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot near the White House, and an Afghan national who worked previously with the CIA is in custody as a suspect.
The federal Bureau of Prisons is shutting down its Terminal Island facility near Los Angeles over concerns about crumbling infrastructure, including falling concrete that threatens to knock out the facility's heating system.
The fee change for international visitors will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the Interior Department.
Burt Meyer's creations arrived in the postwar boom, when plastic molding and mass production transformed how American kids played.
The group appeared in a video last week that called on service members and members of the intelligence community to "refuse illegal orders."
The annual turkey pardoning is a favorite tradition at the White House.
Brandt Clarke scored a power-play goal with 6:10 to play to lift the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.
The food maker says the executive who allegedly mocked customers is no longer employed at Campbell's.
The Ventura County Fire Department said overnight, firefighters were able to make significant progress due to the favorable weather and cooler temperatures.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
A homicide investigation is underway in Riverside County after a 47-year-old man was found shot to death early Tuesday morning.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
LAFD said no one else was injured in the multi-vehicle crash in Sunland.
The U.S. Coast Guard says that the human-caused fire was possibly started by flares from a stranded boater, who was rescued from the island on Friday when the fire was first reported.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
"Single-pole beach umbrellas are the only shade structures permitted on city beaches, except within designated canopy zones," the City of Laguna Beach wrote on social media.
The new 3,700-gallon tank will help water-dropping helicopters quickly refill and return to dousing any wildfires in the area.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
The Tustin Police Department says Juan Marquez, 47, waited outside Sandra Fernandez's workplace before fatally shooting her.
Air quality monitors issued a smoke advisory as the Bain, Sandy and Santa Rosa Island wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
A homicide investigation is underway in Riverside County after a 47-year-old man was found shot to death early Tuesday morning.
A San Bernardino County woman was shocked to discover that what appeared to be someone else's ashes were already being stored inside of an urn she had ordered from Amazon for her late husband's ashes.
A brush fire has burned more than 600 acres and prompted evacuation orders and warnings for people living near Hemet.
The blaze was reported sometime before 11:30 a.m. and has since grown to engulf more than 900 acres near Jurupa Valley.
"These subjects did not discriminate in who they hated," said Mark Remily, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Diego Field Office.
The imam of a San Diego mosque that was targeted in Monday's shooting told CBS News that his community has seen a rise in "Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment" in recent years.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
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.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Athletics starter J.T. Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Monday night before Adam Frazier lined a leadoff single for the Los Angeles Angels and Zach Neto crushed a two-run walk-off homer to secure the unlikely 2-1 win.
The San Diego Padres snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed veteran reliever Jonathan Hernández and optioned reliever Chayce McDermott back to the minors after one appearance.
Hany Mukhtar scored three goals, his first hat trick since 2023, and Nashville SC beat Los Angeles FC 3-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Sandy Fire continued to burn in Simi Valley, reaching nearly 1,700 acres by Tuesday night. Gio Insignares reports.
At the Knots of Love class, everyone is welcome to learn the art of knitting and crocheting, no matter what they believe. Alys Martinez reports.
Approximately 24,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings in Jurupa Valley as the Bain Fire, which has burned more than 1,300 acres of brush since it started Tuesday morning, continued to grow. Nicole Comstock reports.
Dani Ruberti tracks the smoke from the several fires burning in Southern California.
Two firefighters were hurt after their fire engine rolled onto its side during a multi-vehicle crash in Sunland on Tuesday night.
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.
