Calif. rushes to clean up and start repairs ahead of expected rain resumption
Most of the storm-pummeled state is forecast to have a brief pause before more rain hits. But some estimates to repair the damage already done are in the $1 billion range.
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California faces heavy rain for next few days
Northern California will be the primary focus of heavy rain in next few days, then it moves to Southern California. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Severe storms batter California
There is no rest for the West as the latest atmospheric river continued to dump buckets of water on California, causing major flooding and power outages, and forcing thousands to evacuate. The death toll from the storm continues to climb. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Santa Barbara County.
Power outages, flooding and mudslides as storms keep battering California
A "parade of storms" is battering California — and it isn't over yet.
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Deadly California storm prompts evacuations
The procession of storms hitting California is relentless and unforgiving, flooding homes and roads with each new torrential downpour. Thousands have been evacuated. Carter Evans and Elise Preston have the latest.
Deadly California storms prompt evacuations
Mandatory evacuations are underway after severe weather turned deadly in California, where more than 200,000 people are said to be without power. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is on the ground in Santa Barbara with more.
Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over homeless crisis
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Storm-related deaths rise in California
The death toll continues to rise as a third winter storm slams California communities. Carter Evans reports.
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Intense flooding devastates West Coast
At least 14 storm related deaths have been reported in California as a system of storms barrels into the state. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBS News Mornings with more details on how communities are handling the storms.
Tens of thousands evacuated in California
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Everyone in California's Montecito ordered out amid deluge
The death toll from the relentless string of storms climbed from 12 to 14 on Monday, after two people were killed by falling trees, state officials said.
Monster storms trigger California emergency
California residents are bracing for another round of severe storms with torrential rains, flooding and mudslides. Evacuation orders are in effect in several counties. Carter Evans has the latest.
State of emergency after California oil spill
A state of emergency has been declared along the Southern California coast after an offshore oil pipeline leaked into the Pacific Ocean. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Container ships probed in California oil spill
New underwater video shows a small crack in an oil pipeline off the coast of Southern California. It's still unclear how the leak started. Carter Evans has more.
California prepares for more brutal storms
President Biden has approved California's emergency declaration as the state prepares for another round of brutal storms. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom said at least a dozen Californians have died over the last 10 days because of the severe weather. KCAL News reporter Rick Montanez joins CBS News to discuss.
12 Californians have died in past 10 days in extreme weather, Newsom says
"The West Coast remains under the target of a relentless parade of cyclones," the National Weather Service said in an advisory.
New storm system moves across battered California
Exteme weather is raising rivers and pushing levees to their breaking point in California, as a new storm system moved across the battered state. Elise Preston has more
More powerful storms to hit California, West this weekend
While another atmospheric river moves in, communities are scrambling to sandbag, repair levees and prepare for even more power outages, while still cleaning up from the last round.
California girl gets license to own a unicorn
California has granted a little girl a first-of-its-kind license to own a unicorn, provided the 7-year-old can find one. She had to agree to provide nourishment like watermelon, exposure to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows, and polish its horn with a soft cloth. David Begnaud has more.
California braces for more monster storms
California remains under a state of emergency as people prepare for another storm to hit the coast. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what this means for the state that has been facing severe drought conditions.
Atmospheric river storm turns deadly
California is getting slammed by another powerful winter storm. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joins Elaine Quijano from Northern California to discuss the impact.
Latest California atmospheric river storm quickly turns deadly
It's already being blamed for at least two deaths including that of a toddler. The storm is bringing high winds, heavy rain, flooding, widespread power outages and possible mudslides.
Winter storm slams California
CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti had the latest details on a powerful winter storm battering California that could bring power outages and flash flooding to the already drenched state.
Judge in Minnesota orders ICE chief to appear in court
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Key legislators seek DOJ records on Alex Pretti and Renee Good killings by next week
Congress is ratcheting up its scrutiny of the killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis, with some Democrats pressing the Justice Department for records on its investigation.
Noem facing internal scrutiny but expected to keep job, sources say
Kristi Noem's focus is expected to shift from interior enforcement operations to securing the southern border and other priorities, sources said.
Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
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Shapiro says Minneapolis mission "must be terminated," says Noem should be fired
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
Handling of evidence on Alex Pretti's death raises concerns about probe's integrity
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit is leading the probe of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol officer.
"Doomsday Clock" moves to closest point yet to catastrophe
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With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
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Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
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Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
Judge tosses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon voter rolls
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Oregon in September seeking its voter registration list, which contains the sensitive information of nearly 3.8 million registered voters.
UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
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Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026
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Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
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UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
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Social media giants face trial over allegations their tech is addictive
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
Newsom probing TikTok over alleged suppression of anti-Trump content
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he's launching a probe into allegations that TikTok censored content critical of President Trump.
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Judge tosses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon voter rolls
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Oregon in September seeking its voter registration list, which contains the sensitive information of nearly 3.8 million registered voters.
Judge in Minnesota orders ICE chief to appear in court
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Shapiro says Minneapolis mission "must be terminated," says Noem should be fired
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
Alex Vindman, Army vet who testified against Trump, enters Florida Senate race
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Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Experts warn "AI slop" distorting history as world remembers the Holocaust
Holocaust memorial officials and historians say a proliferation of "entirely fabricated" digital content is distorting the Nazi's wartime horrors.
With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas peace plan to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
Milan mayor says ICE agents not welcome for Winter Olympics
As reports say ICE will join the U.S. security detail at the Winter Olympics in Milan, the Italian city's mayor calls it "a militia that kills."
Australia sizzles in blistering heat wave with temperatures as high as 120
Parts of Australia were sweltered in record temperatures of close to 122 degrees as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave even as bitter cold covered much of the U.S.
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Natalia Lafourcade reflects on music career
Natalia Lafourcade is the most awarded woman in Latin Grammy history with 20 awards. This year, she's up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys, which would be her fifth Grammy if she wins. Lafourcade spoke to Anthony Mason about her music journey and rise to fame.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
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Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
Social media giants face trial over allegations their tech is addictive
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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.
Newsom launches probe into TikTok content
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched an investigation into TikTok's content, accusing the social media platform of suppressing content that is critical of President Trump. The probe comes just days after a deal was finalized to reduce its Chinese ownership and keep it running in the U.S. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Differing accounts of Alex Pretti shooting
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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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.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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