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North of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara County is under a state of emergency; The first family is spending the weekend drawing attention to America's National Park Service, which celebrates its 100th birthday this summer.
The relentless fighting in Iraq - along with corruption and security failures have had a devastating effect on the country's economy. Iraqis are also growing impatient of the government's assault on Fallujah. Charlie D'Agata has more.
At least 4,000 acres have already gone up in flames due to the so-called "sherpa fire"; it seems like after every mass shooting, Americans mourn, but then go back to business as usual
Mina Justice had no idea the texts she woke up to early Sunday morning would be the last communication she'd have with her son, Eddie. Justice told Jamie Yuccas she's more angry than sad right now.
Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Friday called out Russia for bombing U.S.-backed Syrian rebels. The Russians are backing the Assad regime in the Syrian civil war, putting them on the opposite side of the United States. David Martin has more.
Law enforcement officials tell CBS News Omar Mateen was active on dating websites, and searched for both men and women. Also under investigation is Mateen's wife, who authorities say will likely face charges. Jeff Pegues has more.
Officials are investigating if the wife of the Orlando gunman helped him plan the attack. Sources say Omar Mateen's wife was texting him during the attack. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with more.
Admiral James Stavridis -- former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO -- joins CBSN to discuss the fight against ISIS and the diplomatic split on U.S. strategy regarding the Assad regime in Syria.
Iraqi forces are making progress in the fight to retake the city of Fallujah from ISIS. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
In the fight against ISIS, Iraq's military says its forces have retaken a key government complex in the center of Fallujah. Iraqi troops have been battling for nearly four weeks for control of the city, west of Baghdad. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Investigators looking into the Orlando shooter have uncovered new evidence in the case. They now know that the couple texted each other during the attack, exchanging "I love you." The shooter also tried to buy body armor before the attack. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the new developments.
CIA Director John Brennan warned that ISIS still has "terrorism capabilites" and a "global reach." CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss.
A gun shop owner says Orlando shooter Omar Mateen tried to buy body armor before the attack, but employees there were so concerned they called the FBI; President Obama has addressed the nation 14 times after mass shootings, most recently after the Pulse nightclub attack
Alicia Homrich, a professor of graduate studies in counseling, spoke with to CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook about ways to counsel and heal those traumatized by the attack on the Pulse nightclub.
President Obama has addressed the nation 14 times after mass shootings, most recently after the Pulse nightclub attack. He visited Orlando on Thursday, where he again comforted the survivors and families of those who didn't make it.
A gun shop owner says Orlando shooter Omar Mateen tried to buy body armor before the attack, but employees there were so concerned they called the FBI. That and other details emerged about events leading up to the deadly rampage in the Pulse nightclub.Jeff Pegues has more.
Watch: New video has emerged from inside the bathroom of Pulse nightclub during the deadly Orlando massacre. The video shows some of the patrons trying to stay quiet as they are held hostage the night of the massacre. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
CBS News' Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the highlights from CIA Director John Brennan's testimony about the state of the fight against ISIS.
Sunday's massacre in Orlando is just a taste of the horrors gays and lesbians have to face in ISIS-controlled territories. The punishment for being caught in a gay relationship in these places is often death though barbaric means. Holly Williams reports.
Donald Trump made some surprising remarks Wednesday, arguing that people on the 'no fly' list be banned from purchasing guns despite receiving the endorsement from the NRA earlier this year. In a speech before supporters later in the day though, he said he would, "save your second amendment." See his full remarks.
In a press conference on Wednesday, Seddique Mateen, the father of the Orlando nightclub shooter, denounced ISIS and claimed his son was a victim of terrorism.
Demetrice Naulings and his best friend Eddie Justice were at the bar of Pulse nightclub ordering a drink when the shooting started early Sunday morning; We saw the people of Orlando express their grief for souls they never met
In his most impassioned attacks at Donald Trump yet, Obama went after Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric, saying it would not help the nation. At an even in North Carolina, Trump then fired back that the president was "more angry" at him than at the Orlando shooter. Jon Allen, a columnist for Roll Call, joins CBSN to discuss.
Patience Carter is a 20-year-old survivor of the Orlando nightclub shooting. She describes the terrifying ordeal that she and two friends went through, and the guilt she feels after surviving the attack when one of her friends and so many others did not.
Survivors of the shooting in Orlando this past weekend have been recounting the horrific moments inside Pulse nightclub. Some said they heard the shooter's 911 call and other chilling details. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas joins CBSN from Orlando with more.
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified for more than eight hours about the investigations and prosecutions of President Trump.
The Bexar County medical examiner's office determined Camila Mendoza Olmos died by suicide.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
President Trump, who loves to golf, has floated the possibility of redoing the district's courses.
The levy, which would impose a new 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passenger, was set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
The average cost of a conventional 30-year U.S. mortgage continues to edge down, while rates on other home loans fell to less than 5.5%.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
The Trump Organization announced the $499 phone and wireless plan this summer, promising to deliver "all-American service."
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
Chief Justice John Roberts says the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation's judicial system.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Mom-and-pop shops will be exempt from this change, but big manufacturers in California will need to start adding folic acid to tortillas beginning January 1.
The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double from 7 million in 2020 to 14 million by 2060, according to the CDC. However, advances in treatment options are giving more people hope in slowing the decline. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Nearly five million flu cases have been reported nationwide, the CDC estimates, and at least 1,900 people have died from the virus. "CBS Saturday Morning" has more on why this year's strain is breaking records.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos on Monday.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
The latest wave of sanctions targets oil traders and vessels that are helping prop up President Nicolás Maduro's regime, the Treasury Department said.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The hit series "The Pitt" has earned praise for its realistic look at the pressures facing health care workers. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke to the star of the show, Noah Wyle, for "CBS Sunday Morning." Wyle talked about how the cast prepared for their roles beyond learning their lines before shooting the series even began.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.
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.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of strangulation, assault and battery following an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month. Diggs' attorney, David Meier, said in a statement that the wide receiver "categorically denies" the allegations and "looks forward to establishing the truth" in court. CBS News Boston's Aaron Parseghian has more.
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
Arizona is fast becoming a major hub for computer chip production thanks to what's being called the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history. Kris Van Cleave takes us to a sprawling campus in Phoenix that is providing thousands of jobs while reducing America's reliance on overseas products.
After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers in Minnesota, parents are now wondering if their kids' day care is in jeopardy, as the government investigates fraud claims. Jonah Kaplan has been following this developing story.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
There may be millions of documents the Justice Department still needs to release from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. By law, those files were required to be made public nearly two weeks ago. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
As thousands in the U.S. gear up to celebrate the new year, snow and rain are coming down harder in parts of the country. Meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest forecast.