Heat scorches U.S. as Caribbean braces for tropical storm
Intense heat is expected across much of the U.S. this week, while the Caribbean braces for a tropical storm. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
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Ex-LAPD cop charged in deadly shooting
The California attorney general has filed manslaughter charges against a Los Angeles police officer who was off duty when he fatally shot a mentally ill man who was shopping with his parents in 2019. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
Dixie Fire grows to 2nd largest in California history
California's Dixie Fire has now burned an area twice the size of New York City.
Mammoth Dixie Fire grows to California's second-biggest ever
It's covered an area more than two-and-a-half times that of New York City, as California's fire season continues on a record-setting pace.
Wine cellar in the sea
About a mile off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., a sunken treasure of wine is aging under the waves, gently rocked and chilled by the ocean currents. Correspondent Ben Tracy talks with Emanuele Azzaretto, co-founder of Ocean Fathoms, about laying down fine wines in the murky depths, where bottles retain their bouquet – and gain an artful flourish of sea shell adornments.
Wildfires threaten to reduce thousands of California homes to ashes
The Dixie Fire that incinerated much of Greenville has destroyed more than 180 homes and is threatening more than 10,000 buildings in the northern Sierra Nevada.
GOP congressman on California wildfires
California's largest wildfire, the Dixie Fire, has destroyed at least 100 buildings in Greenville and Canyondam, about six hours north of Sacramento. Thousands have been forced to evacuate. Congressman Doug LaMalfa, a Republican whose district includes Greenville, spoke with CBSN's Elaine Quijano about the government's response.
California fires leave path of destruction
Firefighters are working around the clock to battle the numerous wildfires in Northern California. Chief Daniel Berlant of California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spoke with CBSN's Elaine Quijano about the strategies emergency crews are taking.
California's Dixie Fire is now the largest wildfire in the U.S.
The California wildfire is now the largest wildfire in the U.S., growing to more than 432,800 acres overnight.
California wildfire incinerates historic town of Greenville
The blaze engulfed everything in its path, charring homes and businesses beyond recognition.
California tourist town running out of water amid drought
The wells that Mendocino, California, depends on are drying up amid a devastating drought in the state.
California to mandate COVID vaccines for health care workers
The order from the California Department of Public Health doesn't give health care workers a choice between being vaccinated or submitting to weekly testing.
Dixie Fire destroys historic Northern California town
The Dixie Fire ravaged historic Greenville, California, a town in the northern part of the state that's been hit hard by wildfires. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the damage he saw in the area.
"You MUST leave now!" sheriff's office warns as California wildfire grows
A wildfire that tore through a historic mountain town in Northern California left much of the downtown in ashes
Wildfires in California explode in size
Firefighters are battling wildfires in California that are exploding in size. The Dixie Fire is now the eighth largest wildfire in California’s history. Jonathan Vigliotti shows us the fast-moving blazes burning hundreds of thousands of acres.
California town low on water as drought worsens
Mendocino, California, is running out of water, forcing businesses to resort to costly measures. Carter Evans reports.
Zoom set to pay $85 million to settle suit
Zoom users would be eligible for a 15% refund on their paid account if a proposed settlement is approved. A federal judge in California must still OK the settlement. Anne-Marie Green has more.
Zoom to pay $85 million to settle "Zoombombing" lawsuit
Class-action suit, which accused the videoconferencing company of lax security, yields a refund for some customers.
Crews making significant progress battling Western wildfires
Containment of the Bootleg Fire in remote southern Oregon was up to 74% on Sunday. It was 56% contained a day earlier.
U.S. rolls out new vaccination strategies
The federal government is rolling out new strategies to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. President Biden unveiled a new rule requiring federal workers and contractors to get their shots or face regular testing and other restrictions, and the Pentagon announced a similar mandate for members of the military. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Searching for answers to wildfire crisis
A new documentary is shedding light on the causes and solutions to a global wildfire epidemic. "Bring Your Own Brigade" sets out to explain why the nation's fire suppression policies are misguided. The film's Oscar-nominated director, Lucy Walker, joined CBSN to discuss what she learned from survivors, rescue workers on the front-lines and tribal leaders who have been passing down knowledge on these fires for generations. Watch "Bring Your Own Brigade" in theaters starting August 6, and stream it on the CBS News app or Paramount+ on August 20.
Disney theme parks requiring visitors to wear masks again
Masks are required at places like the Skyliner and the monorail -- regardless of your vaccination status, Disney said.
California's electric-car goal raises concerns
California is already home to the nation's largest fleet of electric vehicles, and it's signaled its intention to put more of those cars on the road with a goal to go all-electric by 2035. A Los Angeles Times series called "The United States of California" digs deeper into the potential environmental risks. National reporter Evan Halper joined CBSN to discuss.
Elizabeth Banks talks "My Body, My Podcast"
Actor, producer and director Elizabeth Banks discusses her new Audible original "My Body, My Podcast," where she talks openly about topics like body image and sex with experts and activists. Plus, Banks talks about directing her new film "Cocaine Bear," and the progress she's seen in Hollywood.
Western governors defend COVID response
Anna Werner speaks exclusively with California Governor Gavin Newsom and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak about their ongoing response to the COVID pandemic, and whether the states could face future shutdowns as the threat of the Delta variant grows.
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
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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
High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 68, dozens injured
Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
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Qatari mediators hand Iran new proposal to end the war
Ted Cruz calls El-Sayed a "jihadist leprechaun" at campaign stop
No clear winner in Israeli election as polls suggest stalemate
