Deputy charged with throwing scalding water on mentally ill inmate
The inmate suffered first- and second-degree burns but wasn't treated for about 6 1/2 hours, authorities said.
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California joining New York in reinstituting indoor mask mandate
The mandates for public places are slated to be in effect until January 15. But some county officials in New York are balking.
U.S. sees surge in COVID cases, hospitalizations
The U.S. is once again tackling an alarming surge in coronavirus infections. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports from Connecticut where hospitalizations have soared nearly 82% over the past two weeks. Then, Dr. Andre Campbell, a critical care physician and a professor at the University of California at San Francisco, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
California to ticket high-pollution trucks, lawn mowers
"What we're really talking about here is the smog ... that is making people sick and killing people," one advocate said of new regulations.
Monarch butterflies return to California in droves
An estimated 200,000 migrating western monarchs are spending the winter in California -- a significant increase over last year, when only 2,000 were spotted. Officials worried they were on the verge of extinction. Carter Evans takes a look.
Americans urged to get boosters against COVID
Some teenagers may soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. This news comes after Pfizer revealed that three doses of its vaccine are more effective at neutralizing the Omicron variant than two. Dr. Esther Choo, professor of emergency medicine at Oregon Health and Sciences University, joins CBSN to discuss some of the latest coronavirus headlines.
West Hollywood hopes to become Amsterdam-like pot-based tourist lure
The city plans to go green, as in letting the cannabis industry expand and transforming entertainment there in a way similar to the famously popular European weed-tourism focal point Amsterdam.
Gun battle outside police headquarters leaves alleged gunman dead
Stockton, California police say he began shooting at officers in a parking lot. One official calls it part of an "extremely concerning" increase nationwide of ambushes or assaults on officers and police buildings.
Family brings RVs to California wildfire victims
A father and daughter are driving RVs to California to help those who lost their homes in the wildfires. Jamie Wax shares more on the lessons they've learned about giving.
California drought forces dire restrictions
The entire state of California is suffering through a drought. Some residents have been told to drastically cut their water usage to just 55 gallons per day. Carter Evans has more on what that means for everyday activities.
Father and son arrested for allegedly sparking Caldor Fire
David Smith, 66, and Travis Smith, 32, were charged with reckless arson.
Scott Peterson re-sentenced to life in prison without parole
Scott Peterson was convicted in the 2002 deaths of his wife Laci and their unborn child Connor.
Nunes leaving Congress to work for Trump
Republican Congressman Devin Nunes, a longtime Trump ally from California, is resigning his seat in the House to become CEO of Trump's new media company. CBS Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait has details.
U.S. announces diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics
The U.S. says it is staging a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic games in Beijing. The decision is in response to alleged human rights abuses in China. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss that and more.
2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit dies
Medina Spirit, the first-place finisher at the 2021 Kentucky Derby, died after a workout at a California race track.
Warehouse fire source of lingering stench in California town
The lingering stench made residents sick and cost the county $5.4 million to remedy.
"Smash and grab" thefts on the rise
An alarming trend of "smash and grab" thefts, where organized groups ambush stores and steal merchandise in large quantities, is on the rise in cities nationwide. Stores in California are being hit especially hard. Lilia Luciano has more.
Officials confirm multiple Omicron cases in U.S.
The governor of New York announced five new confirmed cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant after infections were detected in California, Minnesota and Colorado. Dr. Nada Fadul, an associate professor of infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest concerns with the new strain.
California switching to electric lawn mowers
Anthony Pura reports for CBS affiliate KFMB on how the gas-powered lawn mower could soon be a thing of the past.
First U.S. case of Omicron variant reported
The Biden administration is set to announce new measures Thursday aimed at curbing COVID-19 after the first-known U.S. case of the Omicron variant was reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the individual who tested positive for the newly discovered variant recently returned to Northern California after taking a trip to South Africa. According to health officials, the individual is vaccinated and displaying mild symptoms. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with more.
More states considering bans on gas-powered lawn equipment
California was first to pass a ban in October and now New York and Illinois are introducing similar legislation.
CDC confirms first U.S. Omicron case
Health authorities in California have confirmed the first U.S. case of COVID-19 linked to the newly discovered Omicron variant. CBS News national consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner reports on efforts to surveil for new cases of Omicron. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID-19 task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Dad-daughter team gives RVs to people who lost homes in wildfires
For the last three years, Woody Faircloth and his 9-year-old daughter Luna have been taking special trips from Colorado to deliver RVs to families who've lost homes in California's wildfires.
CBS Weekend News, April 26, 2020
Some Midwest states are set to reopen workforce in the coming days in what will be the "new normal"; New study says coronavirus detected on tiny particles of air pollution.
CBS Weekend News, May 23, 2020
Americans head outdoors for Memorial Day weekend as coronavirus restrictions ease; Family brings home newborn surrogate daughter from Ukraine
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Classified material missing from Epstein files, documents suggest
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Midterm campaigns make final push as early voters hit the polls
No clear winner in Israeli election as polls suggest stalemate
At least 10 dead in high-speed train crash in Spain
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In Trump's pardon economy, victims lost out on $119M in restitution
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Qatari mediators hand Iran new proposal to end the war
Grand jury won't indict Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony
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