Paradise, Calif., destroyed by fire
The town of Paradise, California was nearly all destroyed by the Camp Fire on Friday. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joined CBSN AM and took us through the destruction.
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Three major wildfires are still burning in California, and the Camp Fire is now the deadliest the state has ever seen. Sarah Gibbens, an environment reporter for National Georgaphic, wrote the article "Why California's wildfires are so hard to fight," and joined CBSN AM to discuss it.
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Rain to hit fire-ravaged areas in California
Heavy rain is expected to hit areas of Northern California ravaged by deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver explains the danger of flash floods and CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan joins CBSN with more details about how the rain will affect the communities hit hardest by the Camp Fire.
PG&E faces criticism for California wildfire
As the death toll from California's Camp Fire rises, Pacific Gas and Electric is facing criticism for keeping the power on during a "red flag" warning. CBS News' Meg Oliver joined CBSN from Paradise, California, where the search for victims is ongoing.
Forecast rain could bring new woes to parts of California hit by wildfires
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Trump tours Calif. wildfires damage
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Trump stands firm on climate change stance
President Trump was in California this weekend touring the devastation from the state's deadliest wildfires in history. Zeke Miller, White House reporter for The Associated Press and CBSN political contributor, joins CBSN to analyze this week's political news.
Number of people missing in CA fires spikes
The list of people missing in the Camp Fire has grown by the hundreds, with 631 people now officially unaccounted for eight days after the fire started north of Sacramento. Officials added more than 500 names of people reported missing in the first hours of the fire. Searchers found seven more bodies Thursday, bringing the statewide death toll from fires to 66. DeMarco Morgan reports from Paradise, California, where the Camp Fire is still only 40 percent contained.
PG&E reels as investors assess its role in California wildfire
State's largest utility has lost more than half its value since the Camp Fire started a week ago
Kim & Kanye hire private firefighters: report
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Calif. town responds to fire
The community of Paradise, California is working to recover after the deadly Camp Fire incinerated their town. The Camp Fire is the largest and deadliest fire in the state's history. DeMarco Morgan joined CBSN to share details on what the the community is doing to recover from the fire.
Environmental impacts of California's wildfires
The Camp Fire in northern California has become the deadliest wildfire in the state's history. National Geographic writer Sarah Gibbens joins CBSN to discuss the challenges firefighters face in battling the wildfires, as well as the impact they have on the environment.
Hundreds still missing from Camp Fire
Wildfires have claimed at least 50 lives across California, and more than 200 people are still missing from the deadly Camp Fire. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joined CBSN from the heavily damaged town of Paradise with more on search and rescue efforts.
PG&E stock plunges as California wildfires burn
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Paradise, California, mayor criticized as deadly wildfire keeps burning
At first town hall since blaze began, resident called on Jody Jones to resign
Weather forecast for Calif. wildfires
Firefighters are struggling to contain the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. Dozens of people have died across the state and the death toll is expected to rise. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas and contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli have the latest.
California wildfires put almost 50,000 homes at "high or extreme risk"
The reconstruction bill could hit $18 billion, but that's only part of what the latest deadly fires could cost
Strong winds fueling Woolsey Fire
The Woolsey Fire has claimed at least two lives and destroyed more than 400 buildings in Southern California. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined CBSN from Malibu with how strong winds are making it hard for firefighters to gain control.
Camp Fire now deadliest in Calif. history
The Camp Fire in Northern California has now claimed at least 42 lives, making it the deadliest wildfire in the state's history. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joined CBSN from Paradise, California, which was almost entirely destroyed by the fire.
Some groups more vulnerable in wildfires
A new study suggests minority communities are disproportionately at risk when wildfires strike. Ian Davies contributed to that research at the University of Washington and broke down the factors that contribute to these vulnerabilities.
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Zelenskyy says he and Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future"
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California rain may ease but more mudslides, flooding possible, forecasters say
A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.
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Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach attack
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Stabbing, liquid spray attack in Japan factory injures 14
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King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
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California rain may ease but more mudslides, flooding possible, forecasters say
A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.
Death toll from UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville rises to 15
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
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As beef prices rise, small butcher shops adapt to changing demand
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More severe weather in store for a soaked California, raising mudslide risk
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
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Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
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NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
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Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
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How to save money on your utility bill this winter as heating costs rise
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We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
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U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
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Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
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Trump promises to guard against "bad Santa" in Christmas Eve calls with kids
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Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
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Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
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Stabbing, liquid spray attack in Japan factory injures 14
Fourteen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, authorities said.
Zelenskyy says he and Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future"
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet "in the near future," signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
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Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach attack
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Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
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NYT movie critic breaks down top 2025 movies
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
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Tech companies push for data centers
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
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