Witnesses describe California shooting
A Ford dealership employee allegedly shot and killed two of his managers after being fired on Tuesday before taking his own life, police said. CBS San Francisco's Maria Medina reports from the scene.
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Package sent to Facebook may contain sarin
Hazmat crews in California are expecting results back Tuesday after a suspicious package possibly containing a deadly poison was found near Facebook’s main campus. Nikki Battiste reports.
California bans discrimination against natural hair
A new law makes California the first state to ban discrimination against black students and employees over their natural hairstyles. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law Wednesday, which protects black people with styles like dreadlocks or cornrows. Michelle Miller reports.
6.4-magnitude earthquake hits SoCal restaurant
Restaurant owner Jason Corona shared this video of a 6.4-magnitude earthquake toppling plates and breaking bar glasses at the Casa Corona restaurant in Ridgecrest, California. The quake is the biggest to strike the region since 1999.
Powerful earthquake strikes California
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California and caused damage in the city of Ridgecrest. The jolt caused one house to go up in flames. Carter Evans reports.
Strong aftershock hits SoCal
The Los Angeles Fire Department says a magnitude-5.4 aftershock struck Southern California shortly after 4 a.m. local time Friday morning. It comes a day after a magnitude-6.4 quake struck in the Mojave Desert. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN from the quake's epicenter in Ridgecrest with the latest.
California at risk for aftershocks from quake
The most powerful earthquake in 20 years hit Southern California on Thursday, and the Ridgecrest area is still experiencing aftershocks. Scientists warn the region is at risk for even more severe quakes. United State Geological Survey seismologist Dr. Susan Hough joins CBSN with details on the risk.
Southern California hit with 7.1 magnitude quake
Southern California is awaiting more aftershocks after two powerful earthquakes rocked the area this week. The 7.1 magnitude quake, which hit just after 8 p.m. local time, was felt from Los Angeles all the way to Nevada and caused injuries, sparked fires and closed roadways. The quake was centered in the Mojave Desert near the town of Ridgecrest, which is still recovering from a 6.4 magnitude quake on the Fourth of July. Carter Evans reports.
Reports: Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joining Clippers
NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard is reportedly headed to the Los Angeles Clippers. The California native joins the team after spending last year with the Toronto Raptors and leading them to their first NBA championship. The Clippers also traded for Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
CA residents on edge after 2nd major quake
Southern California is reeling from yet another earthquake this morning. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rolled through the Los Angeles area last night and could be felt throughout the state, and into Mexico and Nevada.The quake caused injuries, sparked fires, and closed roadways. Carter Evans reports.
Officials assessing damage after California earthquake
Seismologists are warning that large aftershocks could continue in Southern California for days after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the area. CBS Los Angeles reporter Joy Benedict joined CBSN with the latest.
Another earthquake strikes Southern California
A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California on Friday night. It is the second earthquake to rattle the area in the past two days. Dr. Wendy Bohon, a geologist for the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology, joined CBSN with more.
California assesses damage after major quake
Crews in Southern California are assessing the damage after a second massive earthquake rocked that region. Friday night’s 7.1 magnitude quake damaged buildings and sparked fires. Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles.
California residents on edge after quakes
Two major earthquakes and 3,000 aftershocks have rocked a wide area over the past three days. Is there more seismic activity to come? Carter Evans reports.
Calif. residents rattled by quakes sleep outside
Millions of people in Southern California are on edge and worried about their safety after two large earthquakes and more than 4,000 aftershocks. The powerful, damaging quakes rocked the small desert town of Ridgecrest, 110 miles north of Los Angeles. Some people there are so worried, they refuse to sleep indoors. The second quake, 7.1, was the strongest California has seen in 20 years. Carter Evans reports.
In The Name of Hate
A brilliant Ivy League student is murdered after he went to a California park with a former high school classmate. Was he killed because he was gay and Jewish? "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith investigates.
Earthquake insurance to spike for Californians
Earthquake insurance rates are expected to spike for some residents in California. John Rundle, a distinguished professor of physics, earth and planetary science at University of California - Davis, and Glenn Pomeroy, CEO of the California Earthquake Authority, join CBSN to discuss.
CA couple sues clinic over embryo mix-up
More than a million babies have been born in the U.S through in vitro fertilization. Now, a California couple is suing a fertility clinic that mistakenly implanted their embryo into another woman. A stranger in New York carried and gave birth to their son without their knowledge. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Americans pack Florida beach for Apollo launch
“I just hope they make it successfully and have no problem,” said a man who’d traveled from California to see Apollo 11 launch to the moon on July 16, 1969.
Parents eye water supply after 7 cancer cases
Parents in one California community are fighting for answers after at least seven children were diagnosed with cancer in recent years. After their push to remove a cell phone tower earlier this year, they are now focusing on a chemical in the drinking water that's linked to cancer. Carter Evans reports.
Man dressed as Joker leads police on car chase
California is well-known for its televised car chases. But one yesterday might draw comparisons to a three-ring circus. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
American Wonders: The "Field of Light"
"CBS This Morning" is launching a new series called “American Wonders.” From majestic natural landscapes to spectacular creations, we’ll explore places that make America wonderful. Set in a hillside in the central California city of Paso Robles is the “Field of Light.” The field is 15 acres, filled with tiny light bulbs of vibrant colors. The art installation comes alive for visitors only when it’s dark outside. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Kamala Harris aims to decriminalize marijuana
California senator and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is introducing a bill to federally decriminalize marijuana. CBS News campaign reporter Stephanie Ramirez speaks to CBSN's Reena Ninan about the plan.
City considers "Straight Pride Parade"
The city of Modesto, California, is considering a permit for a "Straight Pride Parade" in a local park. Rob Malcolm of CBS Sacramento reports.
16 Marines arrested in human smuggling probe
Two of the country's most famous military units are under intense scrutiny. A human smuggling investigation led to the mass arrest of 16 Marines from the 1st Marine Division Thursday at Camp Pendleton in California. Two other Marines were arrested and charged earlier this month. The accusations range from smuggling illegal immigrants into the country to drug-related offenses. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
Vonn responds to well-wisher in first social media post after crash
Lindsey Vonn thanked a journalist who wished her well on social media a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Winter Olympics committee says it's looking into medals breaking apart
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
New video from deadly Brown University shooting is released
New video footage from the day of the Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine others was released Monday.
China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings the party, showcases Latin culture
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
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Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
U.S. guaranteed 1st Olympic curling mixed doubles medal
Team USA's mixed doubles curling gold medal match against Sweden is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 10.
How much is a Winter Olympics gold medal worth as shiny metal prices soar?
Olympic medals have what's known as a "melt value." But they're worth far more financially than their mineral contents, an auction expert notes.
Strangers help man and his dog survive winter storm in South Carolina
A man and his dog in a small South Carolina town had nowhere to turn when a rare winter storm struck, until the community pulled together to help.
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Starbucks adds menu items as it looks to energize growth
New items, such as a strawberry matcha loaf, represent the chain's latest effort to boost sales as part of its "Back to Starbucks" campaign.
How much is a Winter Olympics gold medal worth as shiny metal prices soar?
Olympic medals have what's known as a "melt value." But they're worth far more financially than their mineral contents, an auction expert notes.
Eddie Bauer's retail operator declares bankruptcy
Eddie Bauer, a 106-year-old retailer, points to declining sales and "tariff certainty" as factors behind its latest move to seek bankruptcy protection.
Best and worst Super Bowl commercials of 2026 as rated by experts
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
"Black carbon" in Arctic an increasing concern amid other issues in region
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer says she'll testify if Trump grants her clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
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Less than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data show
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, which houses families and children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
Lawmakers in standoff over ICE reforms as DHS funding deadline approaches
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Tony Gonzales join Margaret Brennan.
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Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
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U.S. guaranteed 1st Olympic curling mixed doubles medal
Team USA's mixed doubles curling gold medal match against Sweden is slated for Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Meet the American girl skiing into Philippines Winter Olympics history
Skier Tallulah Proulx, 17, was raised in the U.S., but she's making Olympic history as the Philippines' first female, and youngest athlete in any Winter Games.
13 people died in Italian mountains over last week as Olympics start
Fresh snowfall during recent storms and wind-swept snowcaps on weak internal layers have created especially risky conditions, rescuers said.
Winter Olympics committee says it's looking into medals breaking apart
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
Vonn responds to well-wisher in first social media post after crash
Lindsey Vonn thanked a journalist who wished her well on social media a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
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Cultural impact of Bad Bunny's performance
Ingrid Fajaro, a staff writer at Billboard, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the cultural impact of Bad Bunny's halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Bad Bunny holds top 6 spots on U.S. Spotify chart after Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Ranking the 2026 Super Bowl ads
Ad Age editor-in-chief Jeanine Poggi joins "CBS Mornings" to break down which ads during Super Bowl LX stood out and if some missed the mark.
The evolution of the quad, ice skating's most daring jump
When self-proclaimed "Quad God" Ilia Malinin landed seven quad jumps in a single program last December, he boisterously ushered in a new era of skating with his daring routines.
Recapping Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. Bad Bunny's halftime show highlighted Puerto Rican culture and featured Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga, but drew criticism from President Trump. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help in search for missing mom Nancy
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
School shooting reported in Maryland
At least one person has been shot at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland. The school is on lockdown and one person has been taken into custody.
Update on Guthrie search, now in second week
Authorities are still searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, as another apparent ransom deadline approaches. Guthrie was reported missing on February 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more.
Latest on Ghislaine Maxwell deposition
Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions during a virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Retired FBI negotiator on Nancy Guthrie probe
An apparent second ransom deadline is set for Monday in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie after her children post another video telling her possible abductor "we will pay" for her safe return. Gregory M. Vecchi, a retired FBI negotiator and former chief of the agency's Behavioral Science Unit, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the investigation.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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School shooting reported in Maryland
At least one person has been shot at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland. The school is on lockdown and one person has been taken into custody.
Democrat wins Louisiana special election
Louisiana Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez beat her Republican opponent by double digits Saturday in a special election for a state House seat in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Details on Trump push for SAVE act
President Trump is pushing for new legislation that he says will prevent non-citizens from voting in federal elections, even though it's already illegal and instances of noncitizens voting are rare. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Gold for USA in figure skating team event
Team USA won gold in the Olympic figure skating team event on Sunday with Ilia "Quad God" Malinin leading the way. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.
Update on Guthrie search, now in second week
Authorities are still searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, as another apparent ransom deadline approaches. Guthrie was reported missing on February 1. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has more.