Guns in America
No other developed country has embraced guns more than the United States. Just how did firearms become such a big part of American culture? Lee Cowan reports. Originally aired March 13, 2016
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No other developed country has embraced guns more than the United States. Just how did firearms become such a big part of American culture? Lee Cowan reports. Originally aired March 13, 2016
Wildfires are burning in at least nine states across the West. At least seven large fires are in California, including one along the coast near Big Sur. Carter Evans reports that deadly and destructive fire is driving away tourists.
After the roll call of the states at the DNC, Hillary Clinton became the Democratic candidate for president of the United States; among the speakers at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night will be mothers who lost their children to violence
Some residents have been able to return home after firefighters made progress against a huge wildfire burning in the mountains north of Los Angeles. Other residents don't have a home to return to though. Mireya Villarreal has more.
Thousands of people have been able to return home after an explosive California wildfire prompted evacuations. KNX radio reporter Pete Demetriou joins CBSN with the latest details.
The Democratic National Convention has opened with the party chair resigning due to an email leak; Southern California fire crews faced a fourth day of relentless flames on Monday
California representative Linda Sanchez delivers remarks on the opening night of the 2016 Democratic convention. She touched on the issue of immigration and stressed her support for Clinton.
Southern California fire crews faced a fourth day of relentless flames on Monday. One fire has consumed at least 10,000 acres of land a day. Mireya Villarreal reports thousands have been evacuated.
Wildfires are closing in on several California neighborhoods, forcing thousands to evacuate. The "Sand Fire" in Santa Clarita Valley covers roughly 50 square miles and has destroyed 18 buildings since Friday. Mireya Villarreal reports.
A fast-moving wildfire is threatening more than 1,500 homes in Southern California near Los Angeles. KNX radio reporter Pete Demetriou joins CBSN with more.
A blue whale surfaced near a whale-watching ship off the Southern California coast. The 90-foot-long whale dwarfed the 72-foot-long boat.
The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana is officially underway in California. A similar ballot initiative failed in 2010, but a recent poll shows nearly 60 percent of voters now support the measure. Experts say the Golden State's estimated $2.7 billion medical marijuana industry would reportedly more than double if recreational use is allowed. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Oklahoma City Thunder fans express outrage after Kevin Durant signed a two-year, $54.3 million deal with the Golden State Warriors.
Monday saw three attacks in three different cities as the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close; Darryl McCane lives for second acts at a school where some students are in need of a second chance
Darryl McCane lives for second acts at a school where some students are in need of a second chance. He's using a film class to give them that. Michelle Miller has more.
In California, there are at least a dozen large fires burning, including one that destroyed several homes over the holiday weekend. In an effort to minimize the risk of additional blazes, more than 300,000 pounds of illegal fire works have been confiscated in Los Angeles County alone. Mireya Villarreal has more.
We leave you this Sunday Morning on the California coast near San Simeon, where elephant seals are enjoying a day at the beach. Videographer: Lance Milbrand.
It happened in the capital city of Dhaka, just a mile from the U.S. Embassy; The CDC says about 4,600 young lives are lost to suicide each year
It's estimated that fireworks cause more than 18,000 fires in the U.S. each year. They're being blamed for a 2,500-acre fire in Boise, Idaho. In California, five years of record drought have made the state a tinder box. The U.S. Forest Service reports the drought has killed off 66 million trees. Teri Okita has more.
Following terrorist attacks in Istanbul and Bangladesh this week, security concerns are on the minds of many Americans traveling this weekend; Shamayim Harris is a one-time school administrator who's now leading a group of mostly volunteers in the redevelopment of her Detroit-area neighborhood
America's interstate highway system turns 60 years old this year and its in need of a trip to the spa for its birthday. Bridges and roads across the country are in desperate need of repair. Carter Evans reports on how one state is trying to pay for it.
Turkish officials say at least 28 people are dead and dozens more are injured after multiple explosions at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport; Rescuers are trying to untangle an 80-foot blue whale just a few miles off the coast of California
Rescuers are trying to untangle an 80-foot blue whale just a few miles off the coast of California. Fishing lines and gear are wrapped around the whale, and if they aren't cut, it can't eat - meaning it might only have about 30 days to live. Mireya Villarreal reports.
On Monday, the Supreme Court found that a Texas law, which supporters said protected women's health, actually just restricted a woman's right to have an abortion; in 1960's America, police raids on gay bars were common
Drought and hot winds are still stoking wildfires in the West. The biggest, raging east of Bakersfield, California, has killed two people and scorched more than 45,000 acres. Mireya Villarreal has more.