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President Obama warns of the role climate change is playing in exacerbating severe weather patterns and worsening the drought in California.
When Jim O’Connor’s students at St. Francis High School in La Canada, Calif., learned where the Vietnam veteran and math teacher spends his free time outside of the classroom, their respect for him multiplied exponentially. Steve Hartman reports.
California state Sen. Bill Monning is proposing a bill that would place warning labels on sugary drinks. KOVR's Ron Jones reports. Read about the controversial proposal HERE.
Dr. Marshall Shepherd, the former head of the American Meteorological Society, discusses recent extreme weather patterns and whether climate change may be to blame.
When a diver started snapping some pictures of an octopus at Bluefish Cove in Carmel, Calif., the giant creature reached out and grabbed hold of his camera. KFMB’s Richard Allyn reports.
Jeffrey Kluger, Time Magazine editor-at-large, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss an astonishing breakthrough in nuclear fusion at California's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and why some might call it energy's holy grail.
President Obama announced that $160 million of federal aid will go to farmers in California where the extended drought has turned into a catastrophe. Bill Whitaker talked with a farmer who took part in a roundtable discussion on how to get through the crisis.
More than 60 percent of California is in an extreme drought, forcing farmers to take drastic steps. With reservoirs at record lows, the state has cut off water to growers in the Central Valley farm belt, meaning hundreds of thousands of acres could be left unplanted. Bill Whitaker reports.
Diver Warren Murray was photographing an octopus in the waters off Carmel, Calif., when the creature grabbed the camera. They wrestled for it, and, despite the having six less arms, Warren won.
Snoop Dogg is a force to be reckoned with in the music world, and now this multiple-Grammy-nominated artist is giving something back to the community: He's founded and coaches in a football league for underprivileged youth. Lee Cowan reports.
Rain in San Francisco provided a much-needed break in California's record drought. In the short term, meteorologists say precipitation is expected in northern California this weekend. Long term, the possible return the El Nino weather pattern next winter could bring above average-rainfall to the state. John Blackstone reports.
Naloxone, a drug that can reverse an overdose almost instantly, will soon be available to the public - not just doctors and medics - in California. KOVR's Maria Medina reports on the drug that can save someone who is seconds from death.
Overfishing and habitat destruction have pushed the coho salmon to the brink of extinction in California, but the state’s severe drought is the greatest threat to their survival. As the rivers and creeks dry up, the entire species could be wiped out. John Blackstone reports.
The reporter's articles in the Daily Breeze played a big role in furthering the investigation into the 2009 disappearance of Dawn Viens from her Lomita, Calif., home. Hear more about how this was possible from Dawn's sister, Danya Papin, Dawn's friend, Joe Cacace, and from Altman himself.
The relentless drought in California is taking its toll on the state's multi-million-dollar wine industry. The hills of Napa Valley are usually lush in February, but this year they are the exact opposite. Some wineries may soon have to rely on wells and recycled water. Carter Evans reports.
Led by Joe Cacace, friends gather in Lomita, Calif., to honor Dawn'smemory on the third anniversary of her disappearance.
Fitness is important especially for senior citizens, but so is self-defense. One California gym-chain is helping seniors achieve both with one simple goal, to make a senior feel powerful with something that normally represents frailty. Carter Evans reports.
The state leads the nation in COVID-19 cases, followed by Florida and Texas.
The world's best surfers are headed to Half Moon Bay, Calif., to compete in the Mavericks Invitational, one of surfing's legendary events. John Blackstone reports on the how the record-breaking waves are luring adrenaline junkies from near and far.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.
Mayor of Compton, Calif., Aja Brown is passionate about public service. She is battling against crime, poverty, poor schools, and the city's reputation for gangs. CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker reports.
After a relatively mild stretch of weather, cold, wintry weather is returning to areas that were hard-hit by a record cold snap less than three weeks ago. Though not record-breaking, temperatures are expected to be up to 20 degrees below average in many areas. Lauren Casey of CBS station WCCO reports
Flames from a devastating wildfire in Glendora, Calif., have died down, but severe drought is keeping firefighters across Southern California on high alert. The region hasn't seen a drop of rain all month, and California's governor, Jerry Brown, has declared a state of emergency. Carter Evans reports.
Fire crews have a handle on the wildfire northeast of Los Angeles, but the fire has underscored the severe drought conditions in the West that have caused parts of 11 states to be designated natural disaster areas. Carter Evans reports.
Many parts of California are experiencing dangerous wildfire conditions. CBS News' Bill Whitaker reports.
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest.
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
The New York Knicks are being honored with a ticker-tape parade at 10 a.m. Thursday through the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan.
Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
Jamie McDonald, a partner at the firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is President Trump's choice to helm one of the nation's most prestigious federal prosecutors' offices.
Jackson Lahmeyer had been backed by President Trump, although the president dropped his endorsement shortly before Lahmeyer dropped out.
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."
A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
Efforts to stop Central Africa's deadly Ebola outbreak face widespread mistrust and porous borders in a war zone.
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith talks to Anthony Mason about his much-anticipated debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," growing up in London, his rapid rise to stardom and more.
CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.
"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil and "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Nischelle Turner will host "The Great American Block Party 250," a primetime special on July 4 celebrating America's 250th birthday from Washington, D.C.
Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year.
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
Six months after Australia implemented the world's first-ever social media ban for kids under 16, South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the changes he's seen among teens.
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.
Anthropic pulled access to its newly released AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, after the U.S. government restricted who could use them. David Katzmaier, CNET editor-in-chief, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
In a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, Rex Heuermann received three life sentences for choking and dismembering eight women, most of them in his basement, over the course of more than 15 years. The 62-year-old addressed the court before he was sent away. Tom Hanson reports.
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to life in prison without parole. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom and joins with details.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Working and retired Americans are much less confident in their financial ability to maintain a comfortable retirement compared to a year ago, according to a new survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more context.
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced no change to interest rates at his first meeting. This comes as uncertainty remains on the Iran war, which has economically slammed the U.S. and other nations. Business Insider's Akin Oyedele has more.
Violent tornadoes ripped through central Illinois on Wednesday, leaving behind swaths of destruction. One man described how he shielded himself and his family from the storms. Rob Marciano reports.
Severe weather slammed parts of the Midwest and the South. Tropical Storm Arthur flooded parts of Texas and Louisiana. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.