Cargo jam at California ports
The number of container ships waiting to enter the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach hit a new record. Carter Evans explains what's causing the backup.
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Super Bowl city showdown
As the Los Angeles rams and Cincinnati Bengals prepare to duke it out on the gridiron, Dana Jacobson and Michelle Miller take a look at how the teams' hometowns compare.
Closing arguments start in Skaggs death trial
Closing arguments are set to begin in the trial of Eric Kay, the former Los Angeles Angels team official accused of supplying opioids to Tyler Skaggs, who died from an apparent overdose during a team trip to Texas in 2019. Omar Villafranca reports.
Rail thefts trash L.A. tracks
CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the amount of trash left behind from rail thefts in one Los Angeles spot.
Family mourns teen killed by LAPD gunfire
The parents of the 14-year-old girl who was killed by a Los Angeles police officer's stray bullet just two days before Christmas are calling for justice. Their attorneys are asking the LAPD to release all of the videos of the incident to them.
Holiday travel upended by Omicron surge
Thousands of flights were canceled over the Christmas holiday weekend due in part to rising Omicron cases among airline staff. Airlines are now calling on the CDC to shorten the isolation period for employees to limit further disruptions. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Los Angeles.
“The Last Bookstore” wins global fame
Many analysts predicted the death of the local bookstore at the hands of the internet and, more specifically, Amazon. Ironically, it is social media that is saving one 10,000-square-foot literary labyrinth in downtown Los Angeles, which was recently named "Most Instagrammed Bookstore in the World." Lee Cowan reports.
School districts tackling spread of COVID-19
School systems across the U.S. are beginning to require students involved in school sports or other extra-curricular activities to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Eligible students within the Los Angeles Unified School District who do not have a qualified exemption need to be fully vaccinated by Halloween. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
L.A. program houses homeless veterans
A Los Angeles program is giving renewed hope to homeless veterans. With donations flowing in from across the country, Care Treatment Rehabilitation Services has created more than 100 housing units, where veterans can get the help they need and reclaim their lives. CBS Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.
Netflix documentary explores homelessness
Homelessness is the subject of the Netflix documentary "Lead Me Home," which is nominated for an Oscar for best documentary short. Co-directors Jon Shenk and Pedro Kos join CBS News' Tanya Rivero to discuss their film.
Our American Village: An East Hollywood attorney and her Central American roots
Cinthia Flores is from East Hollywood, California, and lives in an immigrant community where life revolves around the Los Angeles bus lines. CBS News explores Flores' community — and local establishments — in the latest episode of "Our American Village."
Man pleads guilty to LA break-in and murder of Jacqueline Avant
Aariel Maynor, 30, now faces over 170 years in prison.
Pilot lets girl who loves planes sit in cockpit
This little girl is obsessed with airplanes and talks about them all the time. So, when her flight arrived in Los Angeles last week, Captain Eric of Delta Airlines let her sit in the cockpit.
Woman sues LAPD after she was misidentified and spent two weeks in jail
Police are accused of mistaking Bethany K. Farber for another suspect with the same name.
Police officer killed in helicopter crash
A 14-year veteran of the Huntington Beach police department is being mourned after being killed in a helicopter crash.
Former Angels employee convicted in Tyler Skaggs' overdose death
Eric Kay was convicted one count each of drug distribution resulting in death and drug conspiracy.
Parade celebrates L.A. Rams' Super Bowl win
Fans lined the streets of L.A. to celebrate the Rams' victory in Super Bowl LVI. Watch a portion of the parade coverage from CBS News Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Rams celebrate Super Bowl victory with parade
The 1.1-mile victory parade started at the Shrine Auditorium and ended at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Rams celebrate Super Bowl win
The Los Angeles Rams are this season's Super Bowl champions. The Cincinnati Bengals fell three points short after a suspenseful fourth quarter. CBS News special correspondent James Brown breaks down the performances and looks to the future of the two franchises.
Bill Bratton on "The Takeout"
Bill Bratton, who has led the police departments in Boston, New York and Los Angeles, joins Major to discuss his new memoir, "The Profession," as well as policies he launched that were effective, some that were ineffective, and his relationship with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Music industry legend Jimmy Iovine's stunning "celebration of culture"
From sweeping a grimy New York studio to presiding over an innovative exhibit gracing the LA County Museum of Art, it's been a journey for Jimmy Iovine.
As part of our continuing series “On the Road,” Steve Hartman revisits a retired salesman who attracted the unconditional love of a goose that took a liking to him at a Los Angeles park.
As part of our continuing series “On the Road,” Steve Hartman revisits a retired salesman who attracted the unconditional love of a goose that took a liking to him at a Los Angeles park.
Security preparations underway for Super Bowl LVI
A huge security operation is underway to keep Super Bowl LVI safe. The Los Angeles Rams face off against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Carter Evans takes a look.
86-year-old Bengals fan going to Super Bowl
An 86-year-old Cincinnati Bengals fan is going to the Super Bowl in Los Angeles this Sunday, thanks to a GoFundMe campaign that drew donations from around the world. Caitlin O'Kane has the story for The Uplift.
LA students to perform at Super Bowl
Twenty local students were selected to perform with the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles during the pregame ceremony for Super Bowl LVI. CBS Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.
Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
At least 12 dead in large Russian attack on Kyiv day before NATO summit begins
All the ballistic missiles launched by Russia struck their targets, underscoring Kyiv's need for more U.S. Patriot interceptor missiles, Ukraine officials say.
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Trump says U.S. will win war "one way or the other" as Iran holds Khamenei's funeral
The U.S. is "going to win one way or the other," Trump said Monday, as Iran held a colossal public funeral for their slain supreme leader.
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Weather service faces hurricane season with less experienced staff, missing data
The National Weather Service is hiring hundreds of entry-level employees after losing about 15% of its staff to federal cuts last year.
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
China test-launches ballistic missile from sub in South Pacific, draws protests
China's military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific, drawing protest and concern from countries in the region.
5-day preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk's alleged killer is underway
Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense ministry.
National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
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Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
2 National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
More than 100,000 fireworks recalled ahead of July 4
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
How to save money on air conditioning as electric bills climb
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
Here's who won — and lost — under Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
A year after President Trump signed the sweeping tax and spending package, its effects on households, businesses and federal programs are increasingly evident.
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Trump says he saw play that led to red card and asked FIFA president for review
President Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after seeing the play and asked for a review.
Transcript: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 5, 2026. The interview was taped on July 2, 2026.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Giminez join Ed O'Keefe.
NASA administrator: "We are very much in a space race right now" against China
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the U.S. is "very much in a space race right now" against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence.
Mallory McMorrow suspends Senate campaign in Michigan
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
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Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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EasyJet agrees to $6.7 billion takeover by U.S. private equity firm
U.K. budget airline has struck a deal to be acquired after rejecting four previous offers by the American investment firm.
U.K. fighter jets intercept Russian plane near aircraft carrier off Iceland
The Russian Bear-F plane "repeatedly approached" the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, flying "unnecessarily close" and dropping sonar devices, according to the U.K.'s defense ministry.
Prince Harry at odds with Buckingham Palace over U.K. stay
Prince's Harry's spokesperson says an offer to stay was "withdrawn at the last moment," which the Palace denies
FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call
Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.
Jewelry worth millions of dollars stolen from French museum
Burglars stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the museum of luxury glassmaker Lalique just months after a stunning gem heist at the Louvre.
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Details of Swift, Kelce wedding
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lilia Luciano has more on the venue's transformation, guest list and the couple's vows.
Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
More details are emerging about the huge Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding that brought together 1,000 people in New York City. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding recap
PEOPLE editor-in-chief Charlotte Triggs talks about the details emerging regarding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding - including what it looked like inside Madison Square Garden and who was invited.
Extended interview: J.K. Simmons
In this web exclusive, the character actor who won an Academy Award for "Whiplash" talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his roles, the epitomes of real characters.
"Little House on the Prairie": The beloved books are back on screen
Laura Ingalls Wilder's semi-autobiographical book series, which inspired a classic 1970s TV show, is returning to screens this summer in a new adaptation.
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
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.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
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Hearing for man accused of killing Kirk
Prosecutors on Monday aim to convince a judge at a key hearing that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to go to trial and seek the death penalty. Robinson is accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose widow and parents are expected to be in the courtroom. Carter Evans reports.
2 National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said.
Jewelry worth millions of dollars stolen from French museum
Burglars stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the museum of luxury glassmaker Lalique just months after a stunning gem heist at the Louvre.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi's husband suspected in Napa County hit-and-run
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California.
Trump announces 6 new pardons
The four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore collectively issued over 1,100 pardons. President Trump, who is visiting there tonight, has outdone them all and is now adding more. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Details of Swift, Kelce wedding
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lilia Luciano has more on the venue's transformation, guest list and the couple's vows.
Michigan's Mallory McMorrow suspends campaign
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow announced Sunday that she's suspending her campaign for Senate ahead of the state's primary in early August. Meanwhile, President Trump railed against communism during his remarks in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Trump on FIFA phone call in Oval Office
President Trump took questions from reporters during an Oval Office event launching "Trump Accounts," where he discussed the upcoming NATO summit and his phone call with FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest, while Lukas Weese, a staff writer for The Athletic, has more on the World Cup controversy.
Breaking down Balogun's red card controversy
Marcelo Balboa, a former member of the U.S. Men's National Team and analyst for MLS on Apple TV, joins to break down the controversy around Folarin Balogun's red card suspension.
"Dear David": Selfless acts of kindness
In this week's "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares three inspiring stories. A woman starts an organization to bring together artists to write and perform custom songs for people facing their toughest times. Plus, a painter shows how he refuses to give up and a family helps provide accessible vacations for others.