Harris becomes first woman to deliver commencement address at West Point
In the history-making speech, Harris discussed themes of global security and prosperity, arguing that America's democratic ideals "inspire billions."
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Taco Bell is fighting to cancel the "Taco Tuesday" trademark
Taco Bell wants to liberate the "Taco Tuesday" trademark from a smaller, rival chain.
Online fund raises nearly $2 million for suspect's defense in subway death
Penny's attorneys wrote the funds will be managed by their office and will be used towards their client's defense.
Mapping America's "firearm ecosystem" to find gun violence solutions
After NYU Professor Maurizio Porfiri's former teachers and classmates were murdered in the 2007 Virginia Tech mass shooting, he decided to "do something meaningful" and use his engineering skills to provide insight into gun violence.
Treatment-resistant ringworm infections seen in U.S. for first time
Treatment-resistant illnesses have been diagnosed in Asia, Europe and Canada, but two cases in New York City mark the first time they have been diagnosed in the United States.
2023 Tony Awards: Here are the nominees
The 76th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Ariana DeBose, will air on Sunday, June 11 at 8 p.m. ET exclusively on CBS and Paramount+.
Veterinarians report steady increase in pets ingesting cannabis
Taking your pet for a walk in the city used to be a simple chore, but not anymore; more pets are getting sick after eating products containing pot that have been dropped on the ground.
Drug dealer pleads guilty in overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams
In September of 2021, "The Wire" star was found dead at the age of 54 in his home in Brooklyn, New York.
Trump faces felony charge, source says
The charges stem from alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Man released after wrongful conviction: "I've lost 20 years already but ultimately I prevailed"
Sheldon Thomas was arrested when he was just 16. Now 35, he is finally stepping into freedom.
Timeline: Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels and $130,000 to buy her silence
The former president has been charged after he was indicted by a New York grand jury investigating an alleged "hush money" payment of $130,000 to the adult film star in 2016.
De La Soul co-founder Trugoy the Dove dead at 54
De La Soul was part of the hip-hop tribute at the Grammy Awards last week, but Trugoy was not onstage with his bandmates.
Pink pigeon found in NYC dies after inhaling dye fumes, rescue group says
A local organization that rescued the bird said Flamingo was malnourished and "barely older than a baby" with no survival skills.
New York funeral home finds woman breathing hours after she was declared dead
The apparent premature declaration of death occurred days after a facility in Iowa was fined $10,000 over a similar episode.
Here are the states Americans are moving to — and why
Hundreds of thousands of Americans moved last year. The reason? Think housing costs, jobs and taxes.
Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Rep. George Santos rebuffs calls for resignation by N.Y. Republicans
Republicans in Nassau County, New York, held a press conference Wednesday calling on the congressman to step down.
SF could soon join NY in giving agencies more power to hospitalize mentally ill without consent
After New York City announced an initiative that would give city agencies more leeway to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill people, even if they do not pose an immediate danger, San Francisco could be following suit.
If you have the 'killer instinct needed to fight the real enemy,' you could be New York City's next 'rat czar'
New York City is recruiting a new "director of rodent mitigation" to rid the streets of its most notorious furry inhabitants.
Trump knew about company's alleged tax fraud scheme, prosecutor says
The prosecution rested its case, but first got permission to tell jurors a fraudulent practice "was known to Mr. Trump"
Joe Pesci says he got "serious burns" to his head in "Home Alone"
The actor who played criminal Harry Lime is opening up about the real and painful impact of some of the most famous stunts in the movies.
New York woman in custody after toddler, 11-month-old found fatally stabbed
Police described the children's mother as a "person of interest," although their investigation is ongoing.
Stowaway cat caught in TSA X-ray
A stowaway cat was caught in a passenger's luggage last week by a TSA agent.
Writer files upgraded lawsuit alleging Trump "forcibly raped" her
As president, Trump responded to the columnist's allegations by saying it could ever have happened because she was "not my type."
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NBA says it won't mind if Wembanyama's debut comes in Sacramento summer league, not Las Vegas
Victor Wembanyama's next couple of weeks are now set.
Las Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiums
A proposal to help finance a new ballpark for Major League Baseball's Athletics in Las Vegas has revived nationwide debates about public funding for private stadiums.
2 more suspects arrested after another phone line cutting incident in Amador County
A suspect who was already on probation for a recent arrest on cutting phone lines has been arrested in Amador County for another incident of AT&T phone lines getting cut.
VIDEO: 2 teens arrested for brazen daylight robbery attempts in south Sacramento
Two teenagers were arrested in connection to a couple of brazen daylight robbery attempts in Sacramento over the weekend.
School district restricts Bible after complaint calls it "sex-ridden"
A copy of the complaint to a Utah school district shows that a parent noted the Bible contains instances of incest, prostitution and rape.
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NBA says it won't mind if Wembanyama's debut comes in Sacramento summer league, not Las Vegas
Victor Wembanyama's next couple of weeks are now set.
Las Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiums
A proposal to help finance a new ballpark for Major League Baseball's Athletics in Las Vegas has revived nationwide debates about public funding for private stadiums.
2 more suspects arrested after another phone line cutting incident in Amador County
A suspect who was already on probation for a recent arrest on cutting phone lines has been arrested in Amador County for another incident of AT&T phone lines getting cut.
VIDEO: 2 teens arrested for brazen daylight robbery attempts in south Sacramento
Two teenagers were arrested in connection to a couple of brazen daylight robbery attempts in Sacramento over the weekend.
School district restricts Bible after complaint calls it "sex-ridden"
A copy of the complaint to a Utah school district shows that a parent noted the Bible contains instances of incest, prostitution and rape.
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NBA says it won't mind if Wembanyama's debut comes in Sacramento summer league, not Las Vegas
Victor Wembanyama's next couple of weeks are now set.
City council plan may remove homeless from around California State Capitol for good
There are an estimated 10,000 homeless people in Sacramento County. No neighborhood is immune from its impacts, but now, one of the most high-profile spots in the capital city may no longer have problems with people setting up camp.
California AG Bonta calls out Florida Gov. DeSantis over migrants flown to Sacramento
California's top cop is calling out presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after the migrants were flown into Sacramento and dumped as "political pawns."
Driver who fled from deputies crashes into Sacramento County home
Residents in a Sacramento County home got an early morning wake-up call when a driver who sped away from authorities crashed into their house Sunday.
Man goes missing in Sacramento River during family reunion
Crews were searching for a man who went missing in the Sacramento River during a family reunion on Sunday.
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Woman taking stroll on Southern California beach finds mastadon tooth
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth
A woman taking a Memorial Day weekend stroll on a California beach found something unusual sticking out of the sand: a tooth from an ancient mastodon.
Alien-like message sent to Earth in a test to prepare for the real thing
What would happen if aliens contacted us? It's a longstanding question that now has at least a partial answer, after a transmission designed to mimic correspondence from an extraterrestrial civilization made its way to Earth from Mars.
Multiple sightings of wolverine confirmed in different California counties
There have been multiple sightings of a wolverine confirmed in several California counties, as confirmed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
"Needed this a long time ago": California aims to cool down outside areas at schools
As California grapples with how to deal with heat waves made more intense by climate change, schools in the state may soon have to come up with plans for cooling down outside play areas by planting more trees and replacing surfaces like asphalt that swelter on hot days.
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NBA says it won't mind if Wembanyama's debut comes in Sacramento summer league, not Las Vegas
Victor Wembanyama's next couple of weeks are now set.
Las Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiums
A proposal to help finance a new ballpark for Major League Baseball's Athletics in Las Vegas has revived nationwide debates about public funding for private stadiums.
'Humm Baby'; Former Giants manager Roger Craig dies at 93
Roger Craig, who managed the San Francisco Giants to the 1989 World Series that was interrupted by a massive earthquake, has died. He was 93.
Arraez's RBI infield single in 8th lifts Marlins over A's and series sweep
Luis Arraez hit a tiebreaking infield single in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland Athletics 7-5 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Lester's 1st career hit helps Wells, Orioles beat Giants 8-3
Josh Lester drove in two runs with his first major league hit during his season debut, and Tyler Wells won for the first time in his last four starts as the Baltimore Orioles beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3 on Sunday.
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Las Vegas ballpark pitch revives debate over public funding for sports stadiums
A proposal to help finance a new ballpark for Major League Baseball's Athletics in Las Vegas has revived nationwide debates about public funding for private stadiums.
City council plan may remove homeless from around California State Capitol for good
There are an estimated 10,000 homeless people in Sacramento County. No neighborhood is immune from its impacts, but now, one of the most high-profile spots in the capital city may no longer have problems with people setting up camp.
California AG Bonta calls out Florida Gov. DeSantis over migrants flown to Sacramento
California's top cop is calling out presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after the migrants were flown into Sacramento and dumped as "political pawns."
Saudi Arabia cutting oil output in move that could raise gas prices
The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day comes as the other OPEC+ producers agreed to extend earlier production cuts through next year.
16 migrants taken from Texas and dropped off outside Diocese of Sacramento
Activists say more migrants were dropped off in Sacramento in another apparent salvo from red states trying to highlight the crisis at the US-Mexico border.
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"Monumental impact:" Chemo drug shortage pauses Sacramento patient's treatments as cancer grows
A local cancer patient is now patiently waiting as a nationwide shortage in chemotherapy drugs has halted his treatments.
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Cocoa flavanols may boost memory, but don't start buying chocolate
If your diet is low in flavanols — antioxidant compounds found in foods such as green tea, apples, berries, and cocoa — adding 500 milligrams a day to your diet may slow and possibly improve age-related mental decline, according to a new study.
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Owners of 143,000 Lincoln SUVs warned to park outside due to fire risk
Ford, the parent company of Lincoln, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are warning owners of nearly 143,000 Lincoln MKC compact SUVs to park them outside and away from buildings and other vehicles because they could potentially catch fire, even when not running.
Condiment prices up for Memorial Day 2023
Food staple prices have calmed down, but condiments are way up.
Check the price tag before grabbing a bottle of ketchup for your barbecue
Planning on squirting some ketchup on your hot dog at a barbecue this weekend? You may be seeing red.
Call Kurtis: Help! I've been billed for the wrong end!
A Sacramento viewer said she went in for an endoscopy and was charged for a colonoscopy. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
"I see the addiction": First Partner and youth advocates demand big tech companies protect youth from harm on social media
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom unveiled a new report with the California Partners Project on Wednesday showing the consequences social media is having on the youth.
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CBS13 Investigates: Rising cost of sexually violent predators in California
According to state data, there's an increasing number of sexually violent predators living in the community on conditional release, which is leading to increasing concerns and an increasing cost to taxpayers.
Elevated lead levels found in water at one in four California childcare sites tested
New data reveals that high levels of lead in drinking water were at a quarter of the childcare centers tested statewide.
Highway hazmat incidents more of a risk than on railways
When it comes to toxic transport in California, the highway may be more risky than the rail.
Should parents have the right to know about lead in school drinking water?
Should parents have the right to know if their child is exposed to lead in school drinking water? Many health advocates and parents say yes, but loopholes in existing California law may leave parents in the dark and kids at risk.
Lawmakers frustrated by lack of transparency from the California Department of Corrections, but vote down bill that would require more transparency
Democratic lawmakers voted down the bill, citing inmate privacy concerns, but voiced bipartisan frustration with secrecy and a lack of transparency from CDCR.
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Call Kurtis Investigates: Why was an 8-year Navy veteran buried without military honors?
When Gary Pearson signed his enlistment papers in 1955, he wrote a blank check for his life to the U.S. Navy. But to get taps played at his funeral, and an American flag presented to his family, the honor guard needed proof of his service. It's something his family didn't have.
Call Kurtis: Help! I've been billed for the wrong end!
A Sacramento viewer said she went in for an endoscopy and was charged for a colonoscopy. It was time to call Kurtis to investigate.
Call Kurtis investigation reopened: Los Angeles silent in face of parking ticket problem
A Dixon viewer said he and his wife were having lunch in Vacaville when the City of Los Angeles wrote him a parking ticket. It was time for Kurtis Ming to reopen an investigation from more than a decade ago, and this isn't the first time CBS13 has returned to the issue. In fact, viewers have been calling Kurtis about this problem since 2006.
Patients say pain pill crackdown left them with "excruciating withdrawals." How are they months later?
An Orangevale veteran says he's managed to have a life using the same dose of pain meds for decades. But suddenly, he lost access to the full amount.
Call Kurtis: Winter storms and refunding Disneyland trips
A Pine Grove family says the Southwest Airlines mess in December kept them from Disneyland. So when trip insurance wouldn't cover their losses, it was time to call Kurtis.
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Getting Answers: What does State Farm's updated insurance policy mean for Californians?
When State Farm recently announced it would not accept new home insurance policies in California, it sent a ripple effect throughout the market.
Judge says fire retardant drops are polluting streams but allows use to continue
A judge has ruled that the U.S. Forest Service can keep using chemical retardant to fight wildfires, despite finding that the practice pollutes streams in western states in violation of federal law.
Cal Fire working on reducing fire risk from the air
Cal Fire was down in Calaveras County Tuesday conducting a prescribed burn with an interesting piece of equipment not often seen.
"Fluctuating fire zones": How this year's wildfire risk will vary depending on environment
With California's wildfire season soon approaching, the question remains: what type of impact will the wet and rainy winter have on it?
More goat and sheep herds needed to clear abundant brush
A four-legged friend of the firefighter is in high demand after our wet winter, but these goats need to get going. For the first time in years, they're having trouble keeping up with all the grass and weeds standing tall after our torrential rainfall.
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"Micro-premies" born 40 years ago reunite with medical team that delivered them in Sacramento
It was a birthday party to celebrate survival 40 years in the making.
Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever, celebrates 31st birthday
Bobi, a Portuguese pooch who was declared the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records in February, just celebrated his 31st birthday.
"I can feel the beauty:" Young Afghan refugee uses new talent to prove there's beauty in the struggle
With no official training, the 16-year-old has embodied a centuries-old art form. He's developed a unique style of synthesizing Arabic, English, and Latin scripts—each with personal meaning.
'Little hero:' Boy stops Michigan school bus with ill driver
A seventh-grader in suburban Detroit is being hailed as a hero.
"He's definitely our miracle child:" Young cancer survivor uses dance to raise money for cancer research
The resilient 8-year-old is getting the community on the dance floor to make a difference.
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2 suspects arrested after another phone line cutting incident in Amador County
A suspect who was already on probation for a recent arrest on cutting phone lines has been arrested in Amador County for another incident of AT&T phone lines getting cut.
Monday morning weather forecast - June 5, 2023
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
2 teens arrested for 2 attempted robberies in Sacramento
The attempted robberies happened over the weekend in south Sacramento.
1 dead after officer-involved shooting in Stockton
A man who fired a gun at police was shot dead by officers in Stockton on Sunday, authorities said.
Stockton police engage in officer-involved shooting
The shooting happened on Mariners Driver near Hammer Lane.