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.
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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.
TikTok star on life support, friend shot dead inside movie theater
Rylee Goodrich is dead, and Anthony Barajas was on life support, police in Corona, California, said.
California and Nevada governors urge federal aid to fight wildfires
Governors Gavin Newsom of California and Steve Sisolak of Nevada spoke with CBS News exclusively amid another brutal wildfire season.
Veterans Affairs to require vaccines for medical staff
The Department of Veterans Affairs is requiring most of its medical workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, becoming the first federal agency to impose a mandate. The move comes as California and New York City also issue vaccine mandates for some of their workers. Nancy Cordes has the details.
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Iran regime calls on kids to shield power plants as Trump deadline looms
Iran's regime has called on youth to form human shields around power plants as Trump's deadline nears, with his threat to destroy civilian infrastructure.
Artemis II crew on path back to Earth after historic trip around the moon
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
At least 2 killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
At least two people were killed in a shooting outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, according to media reports.
Georgia runoff to decide Marjorie Taylor Greene replacement
Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District will choose between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris.
Trump calls Artemis II astronauts "modern-day pioneers" in live conversation
President Trump praised the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a brief chat late Monday, saying they had "inspired the entire world" after they looped around the moon in a record-breaking voyage.
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New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal revealed in DOJ files
While Epstein was on work release from a Florida jail nearly 20 years ago, he had sex in a vehicle in the prison parking lot, according to a FBI interview.
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Two more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
The upper middle class is now the largest income group in the U.S.
America's middle class is shrinking, but not because people are getting poorer. Instead, more households are climbing the ladder, new research suggests.
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Georgia runoff to decide Marjorie Taylor Greene replacement
Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District will choose between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris.
Michigan holds off UConn to win 2026 NCAA men's basketball title
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Trump calls Artemis II astronauts "modern-day pioneers" in live conversation
President Trump praised the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a brief chat late Monday, saying they had "inspired the entire world" after they looped around the moon in a record-breaking voyage.
Indianapolis city councilor says his home was shot at over data center project
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said officers found evidence of gunshots and believe it was "an isolated, targeted incident."
The upper middle class is now the largest income group in the U.S.
America's middle class is shrinking, but not because people are getting poorer. Instead, more households are climbing the ladder, new research suggests.
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Two more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
The upper middle class is now the largest income group in the U.S.
America's middle class is shrinking, but not because people are getting poorer. Instead, more households are climbing the ladder, new research suggests.
Iran war to throttle oil flows even if Strait of Hormuz reopens soon
Shipping companies would take at least two months to resume operations in the Persian Gulf following a ceasefire in the region, according to the Eurasia Group.
See which stores are open and closed for Easter 2026
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
Sauté pans sold at Costco recalled after metal caps "forcefully eject"
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
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Georgia runoff to decide Marjorie Taylor Greene replacement
Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District will choose between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris.
Trump calls Artemis II astronauts "modern-day pioneers" in live conversation
President Trump praised the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a brief chat late Monday, saying they had "inspired the entire world" after they looped around the moon in a record-breaking voyage.
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Two more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
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New details about Epstein's lenient plea deal revealed in DOJ files
While Epstein was on work release from a Florida jail nearly 20 years ago, he had sex in a vehicle in the prison parking lot, according to a FBI interview.
Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
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Two more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
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Iran regime calls on kids to shield power plants as Trump deadline looms
Iran's regime has called on youth to form human shields around power plants as Trump's deadline nears, with his threat to destroy civilian infrastructure.
Decorated soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders
Ben Roberts-Smith was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2011, a medal reserved for only the most courageous wartime exploits.
At least 2 killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
At least two people were killed in a shooting outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, according to media reports.
Ex-CIA director says U.S. needs to learn "new concept of warfare" from Ukraine
Ex-CIA director David Petraeus says Ukraine has offset its disadvantages against Russia through its innovation in its unmanned systems.
Trump, top officials share new details of rescue of U.S. airmen from Iran
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
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Mindy Kaling on amplifying women's stories
Mindy Kaling speaks with Jamie Yuccas about her new venture with Amazon Publishing called Mindy's Book Studio, where she chooses books by female authors to be published and receives first rights on future screenplays.
Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
4/5: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The Vatican's Mosaic Studio; a fight over history at West Bank archaeological sites; Dan Levy on his new series "Big Mistakes"; the creative talents behind "Hacks"; the latest on the Artemis II lunar mission; the works of Renaissance artist Raphael; and the beauty of moss.
The sublime perfection of Raphael
One of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance is now the subject of the first comprehensive exhibition of his work ever in the United States, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Extended Interview: Jean Smart
In this web exclusive, Jean Smart, the Emmy-winning star of "Hacks," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about filming the final season of her HBO series.
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H-1B visa program changes impact global talent
Trump administration changes to the U.S. H-1B visa program have impacted the global talent coming to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports from India.
The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
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.
New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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Artemis II astronauts speak during historic lunar mission
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
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Decorated soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders
Ben Roberts-Smith was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2011, a medal reserved for only the most courageous wartime exploits.
Parents charged after zoo wolf injures toddler
The parents of a toddler are facing child endangerment charges after the 17-month-old stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure and was injured at a zoo in Pennsylvania. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested at luxury villa
Roberto Mazzarella, head of the Mazzarella clan of the Camorra, the Naples-based organized crime group, was one of Italy's most dangerous fugitives, authorities said.
Robbery reveals sinister plot to kill a man with a root beer float
When Harold Allen died suddenly in his home in Freetown, Indiana, no one suspected anything out of the ordinary. Nine months later, a burglary at his home would lead to a murder investigation and an unusual weapon.
Would Michigan investigators be able to prove murder in a case without a body?
After Dee Warner, a Michigan businesswoman and mother, disappeared from her home, her family believed she has been murdered and suspected her husband Dale Warner. But without physical evidence, they knew it would be hard to prove.
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Artemis II crew on path back to Earth after historic trip around the moon
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
Despite toilet trouble, Artemis II crew reflects on wonder of deep space experience
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
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Watch: Trump calls Artemis II crew
President Trump spoke with the crew of the Artemis II mission on Monday as they capped off a historic day that saw them loop around the far side of the moon and begin their return to Earth.
Artemis II loops far side of moon | Special Report
The Artemis II on Monday made its trip around the far side of the moon and began its journey back to Earth. Lindsey Reiser anchored CBS News' special coverage.
4/6: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump sheds new light on mission to rescue F-16 crew members in Iran; Artemis II sets record for farthest distance travelled from Earth.
Artemis II crew views total solar eclipse
The Artemis II crew observed a total solar eclipse on Monday night while making its way back to Earth. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins CBS News with his reaction.
F-16 pilot on Iran rescue mission
President Trump is hailing the rescue of a downed weapons system officer as one of the most complex missions the U.S. military has ever attempted. Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 fighter pilot and combat veteran, joins CBS News to discuss.