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Outcomes in key races for governor and LA mayor remain unsettled as mayoral hopefuls Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman, as well as gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer await their electoral fates.
Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerged as the leading contenders to advance to November's general election as vote counting continues.
California's governor's race is tightening as many Democratic voters appear to be waiting until the final hours to cast their ballots.
Top gubernatorial candidates met onstage at the CBS California Governor's Debate on April 28. Here are the highlights.
Ahead of Tuesday's debate in the California governor's race, it's still a wide-open contest, CBS News' latest poll finds.
Developed by CBS News California Investigates, the guide provides the opportunity to compare full, uninterrupted responses from the candidates to questions about a range of policy topics.
Compare the candidates for California governor with the CBS News California Investigates Side-by-Side Candidate Guide.
Betty Yee gets candid in an emotional interview with CBS News California Investigates on why she's suspending her gubernatorial campaign and concerns about California's political process.
Katie Porter denies direct relationship with the influencer behind allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell who has academic and political connections with the candidate.
California gas prices are the nation's highest. The candidates in the 2026 governor's race weighed in on the role of state policy, global supply risks, refinery closures, and how each would address rising gas prices.
Rep. Eric Swalwell's landlord submitted a sworn declaration that he lives at her California property after rival gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer questioned his residency and eligibility to run for governor, CBS News California has exclusively learned.
Julie Watts interviewed every candidate for California governor ahead of next year's election.
Just how much power will the next governor have to repeal controversial California laws?
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
Businessman Tom Steyer is entering the already crowded race for California governor in 2026.
The leading candidates for California governor weigh in on the state's transgender student sports law: whether to keep it, overturn it, or let voters decide
The leading candidates for governor share their views on complex and often misunderstood aspects of California's sanctuary state law and healthcare for undocumented immigrants.
In this ongoing series, CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts presses candidates in the 2026 California governor's race on top issues including redistricting, immigration and homelessness.
The leading candidates for governor share their views on California's controversial redistricting measure, respond to critics and address the ethical dilemma behind the partisan measure.
CBS News has obtained a voice memo recorded by Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who has been detained in Evin Prison for over a year.
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy had lambasted Justice Department lawyers in a decision last month and accused them of misrepresenting and withholding information.
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Ned Jarrett was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011 after 50 career wins on the sport's top circuit.
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
Ned Jarrett was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011 after 50 career wins on the sport's top circuit.
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy had lambasted Justice Department lawyers in a decision last month and accused them of misrepresenting and withholding information.
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
A federal judge blocked a series of measures that have prevented officials from granting asylum, green cards and other legal immigration benefits to many immigrants.
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.
A stock market boom is elevating more Americans into the ranks of the nation's millionaires, a new study finds.
Despite flare-ups in Middle East violence, investors remain optimistic that the U.S. and Iran will soon end the war.
This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy had lambasted Justice Department lawyers in a decision last month and accused them of misrepresenting and withholding information.
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
President Trump told the Wall Street Journal he may even want to terminate the Office of the Director of National Intelligence altogether.
A federal judge blocked a series of measures that have prevented officials from granting asylum, green cards and other legal immigration benefits to many immigrants.
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
President Zelenskyy chided Putin in his first public message to the Russian leader, who called it "boorish" on Friday.
James "Weston" Higginbotham went missing one week ago while on a family vacation in Japan.
The Ilminster Ring was originally found by an amateur metal detectorist in 2018 and bought this week for more than $100,000.
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
It remains unclear how close the U.S. and Iran are to striking a deal to end the Iran war amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
The 2026 Tony Awards are taking place at New York City's Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, at 8 p.m. ET. Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti joins with her take on Broadway's biggest night.
Nick Jonas speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new film "Power Ballad." He explains how he reflected on his own life for the movie, why it's relatable and what it was like working with Paul Rudd. Jonas also reveals what's next for him.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain during the same time that musician Bad Bunny is expected to be there. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more on a potential meeting.
Laverne Cox made history as the first openly transgender actress nominated for a primetime Emmy for her role in "Orange is the New Black" - but before her award-winning career she almost quit Hollywood. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about confronting her childhood trauma, her healing journey and more.
Anthropic is urging a pause in AI development amid growing concerns about future risks, though some experts question the company's motives. Vicky Ge Huang, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
Experts are warning about computer "worms" created with AI that can infect devices and harm users without restraint. University of Toronto professor Nicolas Papernot joins with more.
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.
SpaceX is going public this month, and it could be the largest-ever stock market debut. As it plans this move, SpaceX has amended the language in its IPO filing to address the company's growing need for water, particularly to expand its data centers. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports, and University of California, Riverside, associate professor Shaolei Ren joins to discuss.
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The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Former CIA official David Rush was arrested in May after FBI agents found gold bars worth about $40 million at his home while probing whether he had lied about his educational and military background, according to court records.
Steven Dana, 70, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a video emerged of him attacking a 21-year-old man who was riding a jet ski in Massachusetts' Lake Maspenock with friends. CBS News Boston's Anna Meiler reports.
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer, claimed he shot Joseph Ryan after he came across Ryan attacking his wife.
A Netherlands court said the three men warranted a custodial sentence "because of the nature and gravity" of their crime.
Actor James Handy, famous for his roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji," was stabbed to death at a home in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles on Wednesday, officials say. His girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, was arrested on suspicion of murder. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other officials provided an update on the New World screwworm fly after the parasite was discovered in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. Officials say food safety is not at risk and that the parasite is not transmissible like a virus.
Steven Dana, 70, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after a video emerged of him attacking a 21-year-old man who was riding a jet ski in Massachusetts' Lake Maspenock with friends. CBS News Boston's Anna Meiler reports.
The U.S. military is disputing Iran's claims that it fired missiles and drones to warn U.S. warships to retreat. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Jacob Komarow, known as Roy Donk or "The Baklava Guy" giving out sweet treats outside Knicks games in New York City, joins CBS News with more on his mission to unite basketball fans with the popular pastry.
The 2026 Belmont Stakes are taking place on Saturday in New York. CBS News' Jon LaPook recalls the legendary 1973 Belmont Stakes, where Secretariat took the Triple Crown and made sports history.