Los Angeles mayor works to tackle city's homelessness crisis
Los Angeles is home to about 46,000 people who are considered homeless, but Mayor Karen Bass is working to change that.
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White House not commenting on Hunter Biden
President Biden did not respond to questions regarding new federal charges announced against his son Hunter Biden for allegedly failing to pay taxes. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson is traveling with the president as he visits Las Vegas to promote his administration's investment in a new high-speed rail project.
Hunter Biden indictment on tax charges
Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, faces nine federal charges -- three felonies and six misdemeanors -- related to taxes in a federal indictment unsealed Thursday in the Central District of California. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports on the details outlined in the indictment, and defense attorney Joseph Tully joins CBS News with insight into the case.
A Nation in Transition | CBS Reports
In the 2023 legislative season, over two-thirds of U.S. states either passed or proposed laws restricting gender-affirming care, and lawmakers are debating policies that directly affect the lives of trans youth. CBS Reports sent three correspondents to three key states of a nation in transition to examine the difficult conversations rippling across the country.
Disney plans more residential communities, and these won't be in Florida
The developments come nearly 30 years after Disney launched a planned community near Orlando and a Disney theme park.
Eye on America: Extending dogs' lives
In Hawaii, we speak with citizens who are demanding justice after a 2021 jet fuel leak poisoned their water supply. Then in California, we look into efforts to increase the lifespan of dogs. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Calif. officers crack down on retail theft
Law enforcement is stepping up efforts to fight brazen acts of organized retail thefts. CBS News' Carter Evans got exclusive access to the frontlines in Los Angeles, as officers work tirelessly to crack down on organized retail crime.
Victim of "Scorecard Killer" identified as Iowa teen 49 years after murder
Michael Ray Schlicht has long been thought to be an early victim of Randy Kraft, dubbed the "Scorecard Killer," authorities said.
Doughnut shop owner reflects on internment camp
Jim Nakano was sent with his mother to a Japanese internment camp when he was just 2 years old. In 1972, he opened The Donut Man, which has become a beloved staple of his Southern California community. Adam Yamaguchi has the story.
When will George Santos face vote to expel?
Rep. Robert Garcia of California is expected to introduce another resolution to expel embattled New York Rep. George Santos this afternoon. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following the resolutions to expel Santos as well as reports on the foreign aid talks developing in Capitol Hill.
Teen's recycling business still going strong
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Love triangle revealed after man stabbed to death in California, police say
Evidence in the case allegedly included incriminating texts, surveillance video and a Selena Gomez song.
The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people in California and the push for change
California is home to the largest Native American population in the country with more than 160 tribes. The state ranks 5th for the country's most cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people. It's been described as an epidemic, an emergency and a crisis by California tribal leaders desperate for change.
Eye on America: AP African American Studies
In California, we get an exclusive look at the new AP African American Studies course being offered in some high schools, which has received pushback from some conservative politicians. Then, we tour a monastery that once housed an order of nuns right in the heart of Hollywood. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
California cracking down on universities failing to reunite Native American remains with tribes
In California, a state law requires universities to show their work trying to reunite native remains with the tribes they belong to. Assemblymember James Ramos, who is a Native American, is calling out California universities that are failing to return those remains.
Biden, Xi hold high-stakes meeting in California
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a face-to-face meeting near San Francisco Wednesday. Prior to this, the two leaders had not even spoken by phone in over a year, during which time tensions have soared between the two superpowers. Weijia Jiang has more.
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Biden to meet with Chinese President Xi
President Biden is in Northern California Wednesday for an economic summit with Indo-Pacific leaders and a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that carries significant implications for future U.S.-China relations. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from San Francisco.
Biden expected to meet with Xi Jinping
President Biden is expected to meet with China's President Xi Jinping for a highly anticipated summit during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in San Francisco. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the planned summit.
How long will I-10 be closed?
Part of I-10, a major interstate near downtown Los Angeles, remains closed Monday after a massive storage yard fire over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on how long the closures may last.
"Melanie's Law" to combat fentanyl overdoses
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5 U.S. service members killed in crash
Five U.S. special operations soldiers who died during a training operation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea were deployed to Cyprus in case evacuations were ordered in Israel and Lebanon, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the White House response to the military losses related to U.S. operations in the Middle East.
5 U.S. service members killed in crash
Five special operations aviation soldiers who died during a training operation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea were deployed to Cyprus in case evacuations were ordered in Israel and Lebanon, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the White House response to the military losses related to U.S. operations in the Middle East.
Massive fire shuts down Los Angeles freeway
A massive fire shut down the I-10 freeway, one of the busiest roadways in Los Angeles. A state of emergency was declared and it's unclear how long the road will remain closed. Elise Preston reports.
Tribe pushes to conserve their coastline
The Chumash tribe have been fighting industrialization along the California coast, working to conserve the marine ecosystem that has been cared for for generations. In partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Chumash tribe is now months away from potentially being the first Indigenous group have its own marine sanctuary. Elise Preston has more.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
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Iran's ability to threaten Strait of Hormuz is "degraded," CENTCOM says
The Iran war reached the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials said.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Airport delays worsen as Congress fails to pass DHS funding bill
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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Airport delays worsen as Congress fails to pass DHS funding bill
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Nicholas Brendon, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actor, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Airport delays worsen as Congress fails to pass DHS funding bill
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
Colombian President Petro caught up in narcotics trafficking probes, sources say
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Judge strikes down restrictive Pentagon press policy, finding it violates First Amendment
A federal judge has struck down some of the Defense Department's strict controls on how journalists with access to the Pentagon are allowed to report — ending a policy that caused many news outlets to leave the Pentagon.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
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Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
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Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
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Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Hanging On Hope"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Hanging On Hope."
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Forgot Your Roots"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Forgot Your Roots."
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Fool's Gold"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Fool's Gold."
A look at Chuck Norris' legendary career
Action movie icon and martial artist Chuck Norris has died at 86, his family announced Friday. "CBS Saturday Morning" takes a look back on Norris' legendary career, including his internet stardom.
Book excerpt: "Table 4 at The River Cafe" by Ruthie Rogers
The chef and podcaster's new book features interviews with famous names who reminisce about the comforts of food.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
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Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
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The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
Derrick Thompson sentenced to nearly 59 years in prison
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
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After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
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Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Hanging On Hope"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Hanging On Hope."
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Forgot Your Roots"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Forgot Your Roots."
Buffalo Traffic Jam performs "Fool's Gold"
Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Fool's Gold."
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