The Carson City Council voted to defeat a bill that would have made bullying a crime
The Carson City Council voted to defeat a bill that would have made bullying a crime. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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Surveillance camera video shows an arsonist pouring lighter fluid over the top of a car parked in a driveway, and then lighting it
Surveillance camera video shows an arsonist pouring lighter fluid over the top of a car parked in a San Jose, California, driveway, and then lighting it - using an aerosol can as a makeshift blowtorch. KPIX's Joe Vazquez reports.
The city of Carson, California, is set to vote on a unique law that if passed would create one of the nation’s first bully-free zones
The city of Carson, California, is set to vote on a unique law that if passed would create one of the nation’s first bully-free zones. The proposed anti-bullying ordinance would ticket someone who bullies another person between the ages of 5 and 25. Ben Tracy reports.
A California teen is being lauded after running into a stranger's backyard to prevent a wildfire from spreading
A California teen is being lauded after running into a stranger's backyard to prevent a wildfire from spreading. Chris Simmons, 17, and several others ran through a police barricade to stop a fire in San Marcos before it spread from the backyard to the home. Simmons then left a note, telling the homeowner to "return the favor to others." KFMB-TV's Matt Johnson reports.
Nearly a dozen fires scorched 39 square miles in southern California
Nearly a dozen fires scorched 39 square miles in southern California. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Evacuation orders were lifted in California as cooler weather helped firefighters extinguish the remaining blazes
Evacuation orders were lifted in California as cooler weather helped firefighters extinguish the remaining blazes. Firefighters spent the last several days battling 11 wildfires around San Diego. Carter Evans reports.
Correspondent Mark Strassmann visits the Atocha Mobile Home Park in Santa Fe, N.M., where the emphasis is on affordable housing
Mobile designer Jennifer Siegal tells us there's a bright future for trailers. Correspondent Mark Strassmann visits the Atocha Mobile Home Park in Santa Fe, N.M., where the emphasis is on affordable housing; and Paradise Cove in Malibu, Calif., where mobile homes can cost millions of dollars.
Some evacuees from the wildfires in southern California are just beginning to return home
Some evacuees from the wildfires in southern California are just beginning to return home. But many are only being allowed to go on foot until the entire area is declared safe. Carter Evans reports.
Damage from wind driven wildfires in Southern California now tops $20 million
Damage from wind driven wildfires in Southern California now tops $20 million. Firefighters appear to be gaining the upper hand in some places, but the trouble in the San Diego area is not over yet. Ben Tracy reports.
Two thousand firefighters are now on the frontlines in San Diego County, hundreds of whom had been prepositioned based on the forecast of high winds and extreme heat
Two thousand firefighters are now on the frontlines in San Diego County, hundreds of whom had been prepositioned based on the forecast of high winds and extreme heat. In the past two weeks, Cal Fire called up 25 engines and 100 firefighters, moving them south from Central and Northern California. Ben Tracy reports.
A fire that started Wednesday afternoon and quickly spread caused evacuations of homes and California State University, San Marcos, Calif.
A fire that started Wednesday afternoon and quickly spread caused evacuations of homes and California State University, San Marcos, Calif. CBS News national correspondent Ben Tracy reports on how crews are trying to contain the fire.
Firefighters are battling nine separate wildfires Thursday morning
Firefighters are battling nine separate wildfires Thursday morning. Thousands evacuated their homes. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from Carlsbad, Calif., where homes and an apartment complex have been destroyed.
Wildfires are burning out of control in San Diego County, where at least 30 homes have been destroyed and thousands of homes and businesses have been ordered evacuated
Wildfires are burning out of control in San Diego County, where at least 30 homes have been destroyed and thousands of homes and businesses have been ordered evacuated. Fifty mph wind gusts and dry vegetation have helped spread the flames. Carter Evans reports.
Years of drought have left extremely dry conditions in Southern California, where firefighters are powerless to stop flames from jumping from canyon to canyon
Years of drought have left extremely dry conditions in Southern California, where firefighters are powerless to stop flames from jumping from canyon to canyon. Steve Price of CBS San Diego affiliate KFMB reports.
Southern California is already getting a taste of the dangers that could lie ahead as fire season begins
Southern California is already getting a taste of the dangers that could lie ahead as fire season begins. High winds whipped through Los Angeles, bringing down trees and power lines. But the state's driest months have yet to come. Carter Evans reports.
California Chrome may have been the favorite when he won the Kentucky Derby but he began life as a long shot
California Chrome may have been the favorite when he won the Kentucky Derby but he began life as a long shot. The horse first cost $10,000 for a group of owners who barely had the money to buy him. Now they're receiving million-dollar offers. Carter Evans reports.
Ever since the Wright Brothers took to the air more than a century ago, fliers have been pushing the envelope, wringing more speed out of their machines
Ever since the Wright Brothers took to the air more than a century ago, fliers have been pushing the envelope, wringing more speed out of their machines. Near San Diego, a record-setting racing pilot has been doing just that for years. Brandon Scott reports.
John Blackstone reports on the damage inflicted on the trees by people hacking into their trunks and using burls for furniture
California's Redwoods are among the oldest and tallest living things and they are under siege by burl poachers. John Blackstone reports on the damage inflicted on the trees by people hacking into their trunks and using burls for furniture.
A crackdown is underway on a longstanding and controversial tradition at Corona del Mar High School in California
A crackdown is underway on a longstanding and controversial tradition at Corona del Mar High School in California. It involves male students holding an NFL-style draft to find a date for prom. KCBS-TV's Kristine Lazar reports.
Police in San Diego are investigating a recent string of dangerous incidents where kids have been cut by razor blades intentionally planted in a public park
Police in San Diego are investigating a recent string of dangerous incidents where kids have been cut by razor blades intentionally planted in a public park. At least one child was sent to the hospital, and similar incidents have been reported in two other states. Brandon Scott reports.
The verdict was mixed in a closely watched case between the two technology giants. A federal jury in California decided that Samsung and Apple infringed on each other’s patents
The verdict was mixed in a closely watched case between the two technology giants. A federal jury in California decided that Samsung and Apple infringed on each other’s patents. Betty Yu from CBS station KPIX-TV in San Francisco reports.
Remarkable time-lapse video displays the beauty of California's capital city
Stunning time-lapse video showcases the remarkable beauty of California's capital city. Video courtesy of: Justin Majeczky. Like him on Facebook, and follow him on Instagram and Twitter.
Two kids were injured at a San Diego, Calif., playground where police found 19 razor blades planted in the grass
Two kids were injured at a San Diego, Calif., playground where police found 19 razor blades planted in the grass. KFMB’s Alicia Summer reports.
It sounds like science fiction but a 3-year-old boy in San Jose, Calif., was made radioactive to fight an aggressive form of cancer
It sounds like science fiction but a 3-year-old boy in San Jose, Calif., was made radioactive to fight an aggressive form of cancer. The special treatment may be the only thing that saves his life, reports KPIX-TV's Elizabeth Cook.
Extreme heat and Santa Ana winds are fueling a dangerous wildfire in the foothills east of Los Angeles
Extreme heat and Santa Ana winds are fueling a dangerous wildfire in the foothills east of Los Angeles. CBS News' Bigad Shaban reports.
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Iran says it has no plans to attend peace talks with U.S.
Iran balks at Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
8 children killed in shooting in Louisiana as father targets his family
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
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U.S. Army sergeant's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's preschool program
The legal fight is the latest to land before the Supreme Court in recent years that involve religious entities' participation in state-funded programs.
6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.
Witnesses in criminal probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed, sources say
The subpoenas went out shortly after the Justice Department appointed conservative Trump ally Joe DiGenova to formally take over the criminal investigation into John Brennan.
Netanyahu vows punishment for Israeli soldier shown hitting Jesus statue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a soldier seen in a photo hitting a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer will face "harsh disciplinary action."
Mother, 6 kids die in central Pennsylvania house explosion
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said.
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Neighbors recall "full-blown shootout" as father targeted kids in shooting
Neighbors who witnessed the deadly mass shooting of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, recalled what whey heard and saw as the massacre took place early Sunday.
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.
2 U.S. Embassy officials among 4 killed in car crash after drug lab raid
After six synthetic drug labs were raided, the victims' vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a ravine, officials said.
United merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say
Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.
Supreme Court turns away parental rights case over child's gender transition
The Supreme Court turned away a legal battle testing whether a public school violates parents' rights when it encourages their child's social gender transition without their knowledge or consent.
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United merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say
Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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Witnesses in criminal probe of ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed, sources say
The subpoenas went out shortly after the Justice Department appointed conservative Trump ally Joe DiGenova to formally take over the criminal investigation into John Brennan.
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.
United merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say
Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.
Supreme Court turns away parental rights case over child's gender transition
The Supreme Court turned away a legal battle testing whether a public school violates parents' rights when it encourages their child's social gender transition without their knowledge or consent.
Supreme Court takes up religious liberty case over Colorado's preschool program
The legal fight is the latest to land before the Supreme Court in recent years that involve religious entities' participation in state-funded programs.
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
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Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
2 U.S. Embassy officials among 4 killed in car crash after drug lab raid
After six synthetic drug labs were raided, the victims' vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a ravine, officials said.
Netanyahu vows punishment for Israeli soldier shown hitting Jesus statue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a soldier seen in a photo hitting a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer will face "harsh disciplinary action."
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Iran says it has no plans to attend peace talks with U.S.
Iran balks at Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
Fugitive on Europe's most wanted list is captured in Mexico
Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said.
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D4vd expected to face murder charge
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is expected on Monday to charge singer-songwriter d4vd with murder, seven months after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas' body was found in a car that he owned. The 21-year-old musician was arrested last week. Matt Gutman reports.
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Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The purge of immigration judges; seeking accountability in trucking accidents; Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri on Broadway; portraitist Michael Shane Neal; the legacy of woodworker George Nakashima; an operatic car salesman; and Earth Day stories of advances in sustainability.
A portrait of portraitist Michael Shane Neal
Michael Shane Neal, perhaps America's greatest living portraitist, recently fulfilled a long-held ambition: to paint a living president. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about producing a portrait of former President Joe Biden. He also discusses "being in the zone" while painting a portrait; following in the footsteps of famed artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Singer Sargent; and becoming a TikTok fashion icon.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own.
Extended interview: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
In this web exclusive, actors Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear") and Don Cheadle ("Hotel Rwanda") talk with Tracy Smith about making their Broadway debuts in the revival of "Proof." They also discuss their love of live theater, and the early roles that inspired their passion for acting.
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Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world record in Beijing
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
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.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
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Neighbors recall "full-blown shootout" as father targeted kids in shooting
Neighbors who witnessed the deadly mass shooting of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, recalled what whey heard and saw as the massacre took place early Sunday.
Man killed 8 in "execution-style" shooting
Shamar Elkins, who served in the Louisiana Army National Guard from 2013 to 2020, killed 8 children in a mass shooting that began as a domestic dispute in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday, officials say. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.
Kash Patel reacts to The Atlantic report
FBI Director Kash Patel is threatening legal action after an Atlantic report emerged that detailed his apparent excessive drinking and unexplained absences. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
8 children killed in tragic mass shooting
A man killed eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday, officials said, in what police described as an "execution-style" shooting. Rodney Harrison, a CBS News law enforcement contributor and former Suffolk County police commissioner, joins CBS News with more.
8 kids killed in Louisiana mass shooting
Police in Shreveport, Louisiana, say Shamar Elkins killed eight children, seven of whom were his own kids, in a shooting early Sunday morning. The incident started as a domestic dispute and police say two women were also shot. Elkins was later killed in an exchange of gunfire with officers. Jason Allen reports.
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
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D4vd expected to face murder charge
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is expected on Monday to charge singer-songwriter d4vd with murder, seven months after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas' body was found in a car that he owned. The 21-year-old musician was arrested last week. Matt Gutman reports.
Teen perseveres through health challenges
At birth, Dylan Law survived 22 minutes without a heartbeat. Years later, he would earn the nickname "the comeback kid" as he persevered through multiple health challenges. David Begnaud reports.
Pope Leo on Trump, mission to preach peace
Pope Leo says the speech he made where he said "the world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants" was written before President Trump first lashed out. A week ago the American-born pontiff responded to posts from Mr. Trump head-on. Chris Livesay reports.
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Political strategists on midterms fundraising
New data is emerging on fundraising efforts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Carrie Lukas join CBS News with more.