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The West Coast is bracing for more rain after a series of drenching storms. El Niño will bring scattered showers and lower temperatures to Southern California. Record-breaking storms have flooded busy roads, created mudslides and damaged homes. Ben Tracy reports.
A youth soccer league is going up against the NFL in a California courtroom. The soccer league claims the city of Santa Clara is illegally allowing the NFL to use fields next to Levi's Stadium, which is hosting Super Bowl 50 next month. On Monday, crews begin transforming the fields into the NFL media camp for the biggest event in American sports. Michelle Miller reports.
Communities that were dealing with wildfires and drought are now being covered under mudslides as storms brought on by El Nino pummel the West Coast. As Ben Tracy reports, more storms are coming throughout the week.
The lasting effects of DDT contamination are killing an alarming number of California sea lions.
Liliana Carrillo, 30, was arrested after fleeing the gruesome scene and leading law enforcement officers on a long-distance chase.
While parts of the nation struggle with flood-producing rain and drought conditions in the West have eased, California is still dry. The entire state remains in some form of drought. Ben Tracy reports on how researchers at the Carnegie Airborne Observatory are using cutting-edge technology to put a number on what drought has done to California’s forests.
New Year's Eve celebrations went on as planned in Dubai despite a ferocious fire raging at a 63-floor hotel not far from where fireworks were being shot off; for five-and-a-half months, CBS News followed a group of high school dropouts through a unique program run by the National Guard, called the Challenge Academy
Violent crime went up 20 percent and property crime went up 10 in the second largest city in America this year. It was the first time in 12 years that Los Angeles saw a rise in all categories of crime. Ben Tracy is in the City of Angels with more.
Following months of accusations, Bill Cosby was arraigned on sex assault charges Wednesday; a decade ago, two little girls started a program called "ThanksUSA" offering scholarships to the spouses and children of soldiers fighting the War on Terror
While much of the country is dealing with rain and snow, California's drought drags on. A new study shows how the state's iconic trees are suffering from the dry conditions. Ben Tracy explains.
A Southern California gas company says it has pinpointed the location of a noxious gas leak in Los Angeles. The fumes forced thousands of people from their homes in the Porter Ranch neighborhood. The company says it could be months before the leak is plugged. Mireya Villarreal reports.
A wildfire that's been burning since Christmas Eve in Southern California is now 70 percent contained. With that, nearly 100 residents are being allowed back in their homes. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal has a look at what they've faced so far and what they'll find when they come back home.
Gil Batle spent most of his adult as an inmate in California. After nearly a decade of freedom, Batle finds himself drawn back to the world he lived in behind bars as he creates artwork on a very unique canvas. Jane Pauley reports.
The weather the past few weeks has not produced what most would call normal conditions. Balmy temperatures in the Northeast, heavy flooding out West, and deadly twisters in the South and Midwest have many Americans wondering why Spring-like conditions are turning up in December. Mark Strassmann has a report on the cause of this strange weather.
Violent weather is being blamed for the deaths of at least 17 people across the South this week, as tornadoes and flood-causing rains have wreaked havoc in several states; troops in Fort Hood, Texas, are mourning the loss of Elizabeth Laird
About 600 firefighters are battling an fire that has spreading across more than 1,200 acres. Flames first erupted in Friday night in Solimar Beach and quickly spread to residential areas. Dozens of home are under evacuation orders. Miyerera Villarreal is live in Ventura County with more.
In Southern California, a group of professional photographers gather each month to challenge each other, and the results are pretty spectacular. David Begnaud reports with more.
A Muslim family in the United Kingdom had their holiday plans dashed when the U.S. wouldn't let them fly to Disneyland in California. The Department of Homeland Security said two of the family members had triggered a terror check. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta reports.
A wild sea otter and her newborn pup are bringing holiday joy to California's Monterey Bay Aquarium. Vinita Nair reports.
Millions of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in the U.S., but health officials are worrying about rising cases. Lilia Luciano reports.
The Federal Reserve raises short-term interest rates, California unveils a proposal to regulate self-driving cars and more. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has today's CBSN business headlines.
California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond says the state is "giving our schools what they need" to reopen safely.
A California surrogate carrying triplets says the biological parents are pressing her to abort one of the fetuses to reduce the medical risks. She has refused, setting off a debate over legal and ethical issues. Medical ethicist Dr. Arthur Caplan of NYU Langone Medical Center joins CBSN to discuss the controversial case
A California surrogate mother carrying triplets is refusing a request by the biological parents to abort one of the unborn babies. Brittneyrose Torres agreed to be a surrogate for a couple's two fertilized embryos. One of those embryos split, resulting in triplets. Torres says the parents asked her to abort over health concerns, but she refused. CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the case.
Los Angeles schools shut down after terror threat, final Republican debate of 2015 and more stories you're clicking on.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet.
Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
Rescuers in Colombia were making last-ditch efforts to locate earthquake survivors early Thursday as the critical 72-hour window for rescue operations neared its end.
Two soldiers aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.
Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release.
Police in Tacoma, Washington, say they have rescued 60 cats and kittens from an abandoned sailboat that was found anchored off a city beach last week.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
Two soldiers aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.
Prosecutors have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of telling donors and banks it was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, while funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
New Census data shows how much faster workers can complete tasks when they enlist artificial intelligence for help.
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is projected to be lower than previously forecast, according to new estimates.
New York City lawmakers allege that four major prediction markets engage in deceptive marketing practices and target young adults.
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.
Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
Prosecutors have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of telling donors and banks it was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, while funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
California parents wanted to end a surrogate pregnancy when doctors diagnosed the baby with a severe heart defect at 20 weeks. The surrogate refused and went to Texas, where the state has now stepped in. The baby was born on Wednesday. Jason Allen reports.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.
Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release.
Rescuers in Colombia were making last-ditch efforts to locate earthquake survivors early Thursday as the critical 72-hour window for rescue operations neared its end.
Under local regulations, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear," which was declared a protected species in 1972.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
Singer Becky G speaks with Gayle King about her tour with Karol G and the bond the two pop stars have formed. "We have a beautiful friendship," Becky G says, "one I'm really, really thankful for and one that I think throughout the years we've really earned with one another."
Actor Dominic Sessa and renowned chef Eric Ripert talk with "CBS Mornings" about the new movie "Tony," which is loosely based on Anthony Bourdain's stories of his first experience working in a kitchen restaurant before he found fame. Sessa describes how he got involved and Ripert, who one of Bourdain's best friends, talks about his relationship with the beloved chef.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King speaks exclusively with pop superstar Becky G about feeling the pressure of becoming her family's breadwinner at a young age.
Kourtnee Jackson, senior streaming and entertainment editor at CNET, joins "The Daily Report" to give her take on Spotify's decision to label AI-generated music and block it from being recommended to users.
"Elvis Week" kicked off at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 16, marking Elvis Presley's death. Alicia Dean, the longtime marketing and promotions specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, joins with more.
Google is officially unveiling its latest line of Pixel phones and other new devices at its 2026 Made By Google event in New York. AI is at the center of its newest offerings. Matt Binder, a senior reporter at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
Tech giant Meta is being accused of designing social media platforms that violate privacy and enable social media addiction in children. Jury selection in the trial begins today. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case.
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.
Top transportation officials were at Newark Airport on Tuesday for the installation of a new radar system designed to help controllers prevent runway incidents. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the new technology.
Nvidia scored an astounding $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence, backed by Wall Street's top power brokers and firms. Puck founding partner and industry journalist William D. Cohan weighs in on the AI boom and data center construction.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of something larger."
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Luigi Mangione is expected in federal court for a hearing on Friday. This comes as sources tell CBS News that his defense team may discuss a potential plea deal with prosecutors. CBS News' Caroline Polisi has more.
Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Luigi Mangione case have requested a special hearing on Friday. Sources involved in the federal case say both sides will likely discuss a possible plea deal for the 28-year-old who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi breaks down the case.
The Department of Homeland Security is reacting after a video emerged of a federal agent pointing a gun at a Virginia woman while she was inside her car. CBS News' Michael George reports.
Police released a video showing the packages spilling out from the truck's false bottom, with the stickers of Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland.
The judge in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children had to call multiple breaks on Wednesday as she broke down in tears during testimony about the injuries her children suffered in their deaths. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has more.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
On "Healthful," Norah O'Donnell speaks with her own doctor, Dr. Rachel Rubin, about her hormone regimen and why she takes testosterone.
Just weeks after the World Cup, soccer legend Lionel Messi is talking openly about the possibility of retiring following the death of his father. Nicole Valdes reports.
A growing number of U.S. cities are trying to crack down on so-called teen takeovers, when large groups of young people gather in a public place, often in response to online invites. Some of the events have ended with violence and arrests. Mark Strassmann shows how some cities are responding.
In Texas, a legal battle is intensifying after a surrogate gave birth to a baby with a severe heart condition. The intended parents in California had wanted to terminate the pregnancy after learning of the diagnosis, but the surrogate refused. Jason Allen reports.
There are new details about the possible threat from Iran that led to President Trump secretly leaving Air Force One in Turkey last month. Nancy Cordes has more on when U.S. officials first learned of the potential plot and who traveled with the president.