Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's new book

Throughout his career, former Los Angeles Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been a social and political activist. He boycotted the 1968 Olympics and supported Muhammad Ali's decision to refuse induction into the military during the Vietnam War. He also recently took the stage at the Democratic National Convention. The cultural commentator and best-selling author joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White."

• Aug 22, 2016
• 06:06

California blaze

In California, more than 10,000 firefighters spent the weekend trying to put out six large wildfires. In just one week, these fires fueled by 100 degree temperatures, strong winds and years of drought, destroyed nearly 100,000 acres. Mireya Villareal has a report.

• Aug 21, 2016
• 01:43

California wildfires

More than 10,000 firefighters are battling six large wildfires in California. One fire near Los Angeles is slowly getting under control. Firefighters gained the upper hand on that wildfire, but at least 300 buildings, including 105 single-family homes, were torched. Carter Evans has a report.

• Aug 20, 2016
• 01:59

Devastating wildfires

CBS News' Carter Evans reports on the ongoing California wildfires. Although some areas have lifted evacuation orders, wildfires continue to burn throughout areas east of Los Angeles.

• Aug 20, 2016
• 02:49

Calif. firefighters struggle

KCBS' Jasmine Viel is at on the front lines of the California firefight right by Los Angeles. Viel explains how firefighters are working around the clock to contain the expanding wildfire.

• Aug 18, 2016
• 01:49

80,000 told to evacuate in CA

A dangerous new wildfire in Southern California has exploded in size and now affects more than 80,000 people. The Blue Cut fire covers around 18,000 acres east of Los Angeles. The fire is zero percent contained. Carter Evans reports from Phelan, about 45 miles from Los Angeles.

• Aug 17, 2016
• 02:56

Joseph Gordon-Levitt rocks out

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt surprised commuters with a drum performance at a Los Angeles subway station. CBSN's Reena Ninan has more details on the project that the actor is rocking out for.

• Aug 16, 2016
• 00:47

Dangerous air forms

In the West, extreme heat combined with thick smoke from wildfires, and air pollution from millions of cars, is making the air in some parts of California dangerous to breathe. While the air quality in Los Angeles County has improved over the years, health officials say it still ranks as the most deadliest in America. Mireya Villareal has more.

• Aug 14, 2016
• 01:43

Californians want to keep working from home post-pandemic

A survey by the University of Southern California found that 42% of current, full-time remote workers want to keep working from home.

• Apr 20, 2021

Abdul-Jabbar DNC address

Former professional basketball player and advocate for racial and religious tolerance Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke at the DNC on Thursday night. He voiced his support for Clinton, condemning Trump's anti-Muslim speech.

• Jul 28, 2016
• 02:29

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the July 4, 2016 edition

Monday saw three attacks in three different cities as the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close; Darryl McCane lives for second acts at a school where some students are in need of a second chance

• Jul 4, 2016
• 20:00

Hollywood Magic In South L.A.

Darryl McCane lives for second acts at a school where some students are in need of a second chance. He's using a film class to give them that. Michelle Miller has more.

• Jul 4, 2016
• 02:21

California wildfires destroy homes as threat rages on

A fast-moving California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes overnight. The Erskine fire is burning out of control about 150 miles north of Los Angeles, threatening 1,500 buildings. The 5,000-acre fire is one of many burning in the West. Carter Evans reports from the fire lines near Lake Isabella, northeast of Bakersfield.

• Jun 24, 2016
• 02:08

Two wildfires have merged in Southern California and are moving closer to Los Angeles

Two wildfires have merged in Southern California and are moving closer to Los Angeles. Record heat is fueling the flames that have scorched over 5,000 acres. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joins CBSN with the latest.

• Jun 21, 2016
• 01:25

Wildfires and heat are scorching the Southwest. Millions face record-breaking, triple-digit temperatures. About 30 million people are under excessive heat advisories or warnings

Wildfires and heat are scorching the Southwest. Millions face record-breaking, triple-digit temperatures. About 30 million people are under excessive heat advisories or warnings. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone joins CBSN with more.

• Jun 20, 2016
• 02:08

Anton Yelchin, an up and coming actor, was killed Sunday when his SUV rolled into him in his driveway in Los Angeles

Anton Yelchin, an up and coming actor, was killed Sunday when his SUV rolled into him in his driveway in Los Angeles. Turns out, the SUV was part of a recall because the gear shift can be confusing to drivers. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Jun 20, 2016
• 02:07

An enormous fire at a plastics factory forced evacuations and caused power outages for thousands of Los Angeles residents

An enormous fire at a plastics factory forced evacuations and caused power outages for thousands of Los Angeles residents.

• Jun 14, 2016
• 00:19

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was joined by local and federal law enforcement officials to address concerns about safety at Gay pride events

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was joined by local and federal law enforcement officials to address concerns about safety at Gay pride events. The mayor attemped to calm fears as he addressed the crowd saying "we are safe, we are protected, our law enforcement officials are here."

• Jun 12, 2016
• 03:21

Tracy Smith visits the Museum of Broken Relationships in Los Angeles, where mementos of jilted lovers, shattered romances and broken marriages are on display

Tracy Smith visits the Museum of Broken Relationships in Los Angeles, where mementos of jilted lovers, shattered romances and broken marriages are on display.

• Jun 5, 2016
• 03:00

A 66,000-pound fuel tank the size of half a football field was transported 16 miles across Los Angeles Saturday

A 66,000-pound fuel tank the size of half a football field was transported 16 miles across Los Angeles Saturday. The fuel tank will eventually be displayed inside the California Space Center. Teri Okita has more.

• May 22, 2016
• 01:41

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 22, 2016 edition

The U.S. military has again reached into Pakistan to take out a notorious terror leader; A 66,000-pound fuel tank the size of half a football field was transported 16 miles across Los Angeles Saturday

• May 22, 2016
• 20:54

Los Angeles streetcars were taken out of service in 1963, during the boom in car ownership, but now many people in L.A. and across the country are giving up their cars for trains

Los Angeles streetcars were taken out of service in 1963, during the boom in car ownership, but now many people in L.A. and across the country are giving up their cars for trains. On Friday riders will start using a new light-rail line between the downtown area and the beach in Santa Monica. Ben Tracy reports.

• May 20, 2016
• 03:46

The Hyperloop One may be a big step forward in high-speed public transportation

The Hyperloop One may be a big step forward in high-speed public transportation. The project's first public test run was a success. If all goes according to plan, someday travelers could get from Los Angeles to San Francisco in under 30 minutes.

• May 12, 2016
• 02:30

Los Angeles is a wildly diverse treasure trove for food, filled with unique delicacies

Los Angeles is a wildly diverse treasure trove for food, filled with unique delicacies. For 30 years, Los Angeles Times food critic Jonathan Gold has drawn the definitive map to that treasure with his restaurant reviews. "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan takes a food tour with the Pulitzer Prize winner.

• May 12, 2016
• 04:49

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the April 28, 2016 edition

A TV station in Baltimore was evacuated after a man in an animal costume threatened to blow up the building; about 6,000 immigrants who escaped poverty and violence in East Africa have resettled in Lewiston, Maine

• Apr 28, 2016
• 20:37

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