Hospice fraud grows in California
Hospice fraud has grown in Los Angeles County despite a state crackdown on facilities with notable red flags, a CBS News Investigation found. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Exclusive: "Ground zero" for hospice fraud
California vowed to stamp out hospice fraud, but a CBS News analysis found sweeping red flags remain at hundreds of hospices across Los Angeles. National correspondent Adam Yamaguchi looks into what this means for your tax dollars.
Swalwell's eligibility for California governor backed by new evidence
CBS News California obtained a sworn declaration from Swalwell's landlord supporting his California residency claims, amid concerns that Tom Steyer's petition questioning his eligibility to run for governor publicly exposed Swalwell's home address.
California gas prices skyrocket amid Iran war
As gas prices rise, California is feeling pain at the pump more than any other state in the country. Andres Gutierrez in Los Angeles explains why.
The Uplift: The town of friendly people
The town of St. George, South Carolina, known for its friendly people, shines during a winter blast – not because of their storm preparedness, but because of their kindness. Plus, more heartwarming news.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
One Question | Meet the top candidates for California governor
Julie Watts interviewed every candidate for California governor ahead of next year's election.
Rallies in California for Iranian freedom
Thousands of Los Angeles residents are taking to the streets to express their hopes for regime change in Iran. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
Iranians in California celebrate Ayatollah's death
Celebrations broke out in the streets of Los Angeles on Saturday as word spread that Iran's supreme leader was presumed to be killed in attacks. Carter Evans has more.
iPhone feature helps save skiers after avalanche
When a deadly avalanche struck outside Lake Tahoe, California, an iPhone feature allowed the surviving skiers to get the help they needed. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to explain.
California AG Bonta on Trump's election claims
In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Trump continued to make claims that have been proven to be false while laying out his case for the SAVE Act. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Newsom's office slams "MAGA-manufactured outrage" as conservatives accuse him of bigotry
Newsom's remarks about his 960 SAT score went viral as he told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and a packed auditorium: "I'm not trying to impress you, I'm just trying to impress upon you I'm like you, I'm not better than you."
Elk Grove man, Michigan resident identified in Feb. 20 ski deaths at Heavenly
Two skiers died Friday in separate incidents at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain Resort, marking the latest in a series of ski-related deaths in the region this month.
All 9 avalanche victims recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, sheriff says
All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday at a news conference.
Bodies of all 9 avalanche victims recovered
In Northern California, authorities said they have recovered the bodies of all nine skiers killed in a backcountry avalanche earlier this week near Lake Tahoe. Severe weather prevented recovery teams from reaching the bodies sooner.
Officials probe possible criminal negligence after avalanche near Lake Tahoe
One skier remains missing and is presumed dead after an avalanche buried a group of skiers near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday.
California avalanche survivors tried to unbury their friends, official says
The avalanche, the deadliest in California history and fourth deadliest in U.S. history, killed at least eight people and left a ninth missing.
Guides on deadly ski trip were avalanche trained
At least eight skiers have been found dead, and one is still missing after an avalanche the size of a football field struck in California's Sierra Mountains on Tuesday. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the latest.
California avalanche near Lake Tahoe is among the deadliest in U.S. history
An avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe has become the fourth deadliest in U.S. history. Here's what we know about the six deadliest slides.
Dangerous conditions hinder search teams after deadly avalanche
Eight backcountry skiers have been found dead and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California, officials said.
Deadliest avalanche in recent U.S. history kills 8
A wall of snow the size of a football field collapsed suddenly on Tuesday over a group of 15 skiers, killing eight, with one still missing on Wednesday night. The rescue mission for the missing person has been called off for now and has become a recovery mission. Matt Gutman reports.
8 skiers found dead, 1 missing after avalanche
Crews found the bodies of eight skiers on Wednesday after an avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe. One remains unaccounted for.
10 skiers missing after California avalanche
Crews are working to rescue a group of 16 skiers who encountered an avalanche Tuesday in California. Ten of those skiers are unaccounted for while six are awaiting rescue.
Massive storm hits West Coast
A powerful storm is hitting California with torrential rain, heavy snow and high winds, impacting more than 30 million people. Rob Marciano reports.
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Iran war rages as markets react to Trump saying it should end "very soon"
Markets stem losses as Trump says Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Investigation
There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Thune stands firm on SAVE America Act despite Trump pressure
Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage.
Alabama governor commutes death sentence of inmate who didn't kill victim
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, who was not in the building when the victim was killed.
Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch searched after revelations in FBI files
Investigators are searching a New Mexico ranch where Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, amid allegations that it may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth today
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Trump order cutting ties with Anthropic likely coming this week, sources say
President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic's AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.
Georgia voters deciding Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement in special election
Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Congress has been vacant since her resignation in January, but voters in Georgia could choose her replacement during Tuesday's special election.
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Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
FDA warns Novo Nordisk over unreported potential Ozempic side effects
The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker behind the diabetes and weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, over unreported potential side effects.
Thune stands firm on SAVE America Act despite Trump pressure
Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage.
Trump order cutting ties with Anthropic likely coming this week, sources say
President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic's AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.
Alabama governor commutes death sentence of inmate who didn't kill victim
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, who was not in the building when the victim was killed.
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Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
JetBlue ground stop lifted soon after it began
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
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Thune stands firm on SAVE America Act despite Trump pressure
Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage.
Trump order cutting ties with Anthropic likely coming this week, sources say
President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic's AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.
DOJ's Ed Martin faces ethics charges over threatening letter to Georgetown
The office that polices attorney misconduct in Washington, D.C., has filed ethics charges against Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin.
Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Georgia voters deciding Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement in special election
Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Congress has been vacant since her resignation in January, but voters in Georgia could choose her replacement during Tuesday's special election.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
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How the Iran war reached Europe, via the small, divided island of Cyprus
When it comes to European Union territory, you can't go much further east than Cyprus. So far east, in fact, that it's within reach of Iran's weapons.
Team USA's Oksana Masters wins 11th Paralympic gold medal
The most decorated American Winter Paralympian had her left leg amputated at age 9 and her right leg amputated at age 14.
Map and chart track the latest U.S. and Iranian war targets
According to U.S. Central Command, over 5,000 targets were struck and 50 Iranian vessels were damaged or destroyed in the first 10 days of the war with Iran.
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, officials say
Someone fired shots at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, authorities said, days after shots were fired at synagogues in the Canadian city.
Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
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Brenda Bufalino on evolution of tap dancing
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
Michelle Pfeiffer on "The Madison" series
Michelle Pfeiffer talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring alongside Kurt Russell in "The Madison." She describes how she decided to take on the character and explains after decades in the entertainment industry why she still gets nervous in new roles.
Details on Live Nation's settlement with DOJ
Less than a week into a trial over Live Nation's alleged monopoly of the event ticket business, the parent company of Ticketmaster has reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department. Kenneth Dintzer, antitrust attorney with the law firm Crowell & Moring, joins CBS News to break down the deal.
Latest on shots fired at Rihanna's home
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots Sunday at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has agreed to pay $280 million in civil penalties to 40 states that sued the company on antitrust grounds. As part of the settlement, Ticketmaster must also open technology to allow other ticket sellers to use its platform to reach customers, multiple sources told CBS News. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss.
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The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Suspicious package near NYC mayor's residence
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Hospice fraud grows in California
Hospice fraud has grown in Los Angeles County despite a state crackdown on facilities with notable red flags, a CBS News Investigation found. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Breaking down Alexander brothers' trial
Jurors found Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial in New York City after four weeks of testimony from women who accused the brothers of sexual assault. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
2 charged in attack outside Mamdani's home
Two teens are charged for allegedly trying to detonate homemade bombs in a crowd outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence. Prosecutors allege they were inspired by ISIS.
Latest details on NYC bomb suspects
Two men are facing federal charges after allegedly trying to detonate homemade explosive devices outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home. Both suspects said their actions were inspired by ISIS, New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the latest.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth today
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
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Brenda Bufalino on evolution of tap dancing
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
Suspicious package near NYC mayor's residence
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Latest news on Day 11 of Iran war
President Trump said Monday that the war with Iran will end "very soon," but on the 11th day of fighting strikes are still intensifying. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Nancy Cordes and Edward Smith have more.
White House's mixed messages on war with Iran
President Trump said Monday the war against Iran will be over "very soon," while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day of strikes on Iran so far. When asked about timing, Hegseth said, "It's not for me to posit whether it's the beginning, the middle or the end." CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Aaron Navarro have more.
World leaders eye oil reserves
Oil prices surged Monday to more than $119 per barrel but dropped by more than 10% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, world leaders are eyeing oil reserves as the Iran war continues to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Robert Schroeder, the Washington bureau chief at MarketWatch, has more.