Mom's boyfriend arrested in suspicious death of 10-year-old boy
Anthony Avalos' death followed a dozen referrals of suspected child abuse to child welfare officials
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Is dad's unsolved campsite slaying connected to other shooting incidents?
After a dad was killed in his tent last week while camping with his daughters, we spoke to another person who wonders if his case is connected
Ex-escort convicted in exec's death to face charges in another OD
Alix Tichelman was deported to Canada after serving a sentence for giving a fatal heroin shot to a Google executive
Pawnee Fire burning in California
Firefighters in California are hard at work trying to contain the Pawnee Fire, which has charred more than 11,000 acres. Red flag warnings are expected to go up soon. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Bargain basement bud: Pot shops cut prices ahead of new rules
California pot shops are offering deep discounts on marijuana ahead of the state's rollout of new quality standards
Judge orders border families to be reunited
A federal judge in California ruled that the Trump administration must reunite separated immigrant families within 30 days. The order, after an ACLU lawsuit, also sets a 14-day deadline for children under 5 to be returned to their parents. The Department of Health and Human Services says more than 2,000 children are still separated from their families. David Begnaud reports.
Video shows woman berating Latino man, calling Mexicans "rapists, animals"
Esteban Guzman, 27, was doing construction work Saturday morning when the incident took place
Voters on immigration
"CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor recently sat down with a diverse group of California voters to discuss the current political climate. Despite their different views, they each had strong opinions about immigration. Here's an expanded version of their conversation.
Families earning $117,000 now qualify as "low income" in California's Bay Area
Thousands of well-paid tech workers have driven up the median price of a San Francisco house to $1.6 million dollars, the highest in the country
Voters weigh in on fierce debate over immigration
"CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor met with a panel of California voters to get their take on a polarizing issue
California voters discuss political civility
"CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor spoke with a group of voters in California to discuss the increasingly heated rhetoric in our politics. The group included three conservatives, Dorothy Kistler, Brock Bauer, and Floyd Johnson II; two liberals, Sydney Lee Reyes and Hema Dey; and one independent, Willie Murray. They spoke about how our divisive political climate is affecting civility in America.
17 states, D.C. sue Trump administration over family separations
"Every day, it seems like the administration is issuing new, contradictory policies ... But we can't forget: the lives of real people hang in the balance," said New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal
"Jurassic World" star Chris Pratt surprises charity screening
Chris Pratt's surprise visit was more than just a promotion for his newest film
Will California taxpayers have to take on cost of removing lead paint?
Two paint makers are backing a California initiative which would undo a pricey court ruling holding them accountable for selling toxic paint
Man, 77, set blaze to lure firefighters, shot one dead, police say
Suspect, 77, wounded 2nd firefighter, Long Beach, Calif., authorities say; heartbroken area residents remember Capt. Dave Rosa at vigil
California voters weigh in on Sanders
"CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor sat down with a diverse group of California voters Monday to discuss some of the hot-button issues facing our nation. That includes their opinion on whether White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders should have been kicked out of a Virginia restaurant.
State of emergency for California wildfires
California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in northern California on Monday after a wildfire burned through nearly 13 square miles. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has the latest.
Voters weigh in on Sarah Sanders' restaurant controversy
"CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor sat down with a diverse group of voters to discuss a number of issues impacting the country
Cop helping evacuees loses home as thousands flee massive wildfire
The officer was helping residents evacuate when his pregnant wife and three young children were also ordered to leave their home
"Fire season is upon us": Blazes force authorities to order evacuations
Wind-driven wildfires destroy buildings, threaten hundreds of others as they race across dry rural California
Rising sea levels may create "tipping points" for seaside towns
Buying a seaside home may become tougher due to more loan scrutiny and higher costs for insurance and rebuilding
"Out of control" Calif. blaze spreads to over 7,000 acres
The blaze grew to 3,000 acres and was threatening 600 structures as it burned through the area of steep, rugged terrain
Dead shark spotted in California
When a great white shark washed ashore in Santa Cruz, California, beachgoers were eager to take photos with it. But the shark's death is a mystery to wildlife officials, who have now launched a criminal investigation
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When it comes to climate change, California Governor Jerry Brown says President Trump doesn't have the fear of the wrath of God
Gov. Jerry Brown in 1976
This week, the California governor talks climate change, but 42 years ago, the "tight-fisted" governor was focused on saving money
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Alligator Alcatraz shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
The decision to close Florida's Alligator Alcatraz has been speculated for the past two months.
Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Trump-backed populist wins tight Colombia presidential vote, sparking protests
A flamboyant Trump-backed lawyer who's never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests.
Head of nation's second-largest school district resigns amid FBI probe
Nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Sunday.
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Alligator Alcatraz shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
The decision to close Florida's Alligator Alcatraz has been speculated for the past two months.
How growing inequality is worsening Social Security's financial crunch
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
F-16 fighter jet intercepts plane in restricted airspace over Maryland
An F-16 fighter jet intercepted a civilian plane that had entered restricted airspace over Hagerstown, Maryland, on Saturday, military officials said.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Matt Dunlap wins primary in Maine's battleground 2nd District
In November, Dunlap will face former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, who was running unopposed in the GOP primary.
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How growing inequality is worsening Social Security's financial crunch
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
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Alligator Alcatraz shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
The decision to close Florida's Alligator Alcatraz has been speculated for the past two months.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Matt Dunlap wins primary in Maine's battleground 2nd District
In November, Dunlap will face former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, who was running unopposed in the GOP primary.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
John Mulaney on sobriety and fatherhood
John Mulaney says he grew up feeling that comedy was his destiny. The Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how he deals with sobriety today (and about a 2020 intervention which he describes as "star-studded"), and how fatherhood – along with his wife, actress Olivia Munn – has changed his outlook. (An earlier version of this story originally aired March 9, 2025.)
Manet and Morisot: Impressions of an artistic friendship
Édouard Manet, a towering figure of Impressionist art, was also a mentor to Berthe Morisot, a female painter who's remained largely in Manet's shadow, until now. The two, whose friendship led to changes in both of their artistic styles, are the subjects of an exhibition currently at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Correspondent Lee Cowan pays a visit.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including famed TV sitcom director James Burrows, the co-creator of "Cheers."
Waylon Jennings' son Shooter on rescuing his dad's music
Singer, musician, and Grammy-winning music producer Shooter Jennings is keeping alive the legacy of his late father, country star Waylon Jennings, by producing long-lost material that he found stashed away. Hear music from the upcoming album "Diamonds."
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
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.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
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Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
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.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Trump sounds off on alleged D.C. vandalism
President Trump said Monday on social media that alleged vandalism contributed to the Reflecting Pool's slew of issues, including algae buildup and peeling paint. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
FAA investigates close call at Boston airport
The FAA is investigating an apparent close call at Boston Logan Airport over the weekend. An American Airlines jet was cleared to take off on a runway crossing the one a Delta jet was about to land on. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Stranger donates organ to girl
After years of medical struggles and uncertainty, a 4-year-old girl born with a rare genetic disorder receives a life-saving gift from a stranger. CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares their story and how they connected.
U.S. men make historic World Cup start
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team secured a spot in the World Cup knockout round following its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday. Meanwhile, Cape Verde stunned its second opponent of the tournament, Uruguay, after a 2-2 draw. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell has the latest.
British PM Keir Starmer announces resignation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to step down as leader of the Labour Party after facing growing pressure to leave office. CBS News' Chris Livesay explains how local elections, reputational questions and other factors likely contributed to Starmer's decision.