California tops list of priciest neighborhoods
A new study by PropertyShark ranked the priciest ZIP codes across the U.S. California appeared on the list 91 times, while New York came at a distant second. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
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13-year-old accused of threatening school shooting
A 13-year-old boy was arrested Thursday after he allegedly threatened to shoot fellow students at his middle school, Southern California authorities said Friday. When authorities searched the suspect's home, officials added, they found a high-capacity magazine, approximately 100 rounds of ammunition, a map of the school and a list of some students and teachers.
Pink Taco founder Harry Morton has died
Harry Morton, the founder of the Pink Taco restaurant chain, was found dead Saturday age age 38. Morton was found unconscious in his home in Beverly Hills by his younger brother. The cause of death is not currently known. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping tips
With consumer confidence up in 2019, shoppers are expected to spend big this holiday season, kicking off with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. CBSN Los Angeles gets some expert advice on what look for, and what to avoid, in the coming days.
Several firefighters hurt in LA explosion
An explosion Saturday at a hash oil manufacturer in downtown Los Angeles injured at least 12 firefighters who had gone inside and on the roof to try to knock down a fire and then had to run for their lives when a ball of flames shot out the building. CBSN Los Angeles' Joy Benedict has the latest.
Several Los Angeles firefighters hurt while fleeing explosion
More than 230 firefighters were called to battle the blaze.
Formerly homeless chef's tiramisu sales soar
Chef Giovanni Bolla once catered to Hollywood's elite, but after the death of his first wife and daughter, he lost everything, including his home. Now, he's spreading hope during the coronavirus pandemic by delivering his signature tiramisu. Farrah Fazal reports.
13 Marines to leave corps after investigation
Most of the Marines who were labeled as criminals in front of their colleagues at Camp Pendleton after a human smuggling probe won't go to court. Six Marines have pleaded guilty to various charges in courts-martial, but 13 decided to leave the corps. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
California GOP flips house seat
On Wednesday, former Navy fighter pilot Mike Garcia won California's special election for the House seat once held by Representative Katie Hill. He's the first Republican in the state to flip a seat held by a Democrat since 1998. Los Angeles Times political writer Mark Barabak joins CBSN with more on the historic win.
Judge orders Los Angeles to move thousands of homeless people
The judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring relocation of an estimated 6,000 to 7,000 people
Trader Joe's hostage survivors speak out
A gunman accused of holding more than 30 shoppers hostage at a Trader Joe's in Los Angeles in 2018 is expected to go to trial in April. On Saturday's "48 Hours," some of the hostages recount the chilling details about what actually happened inside that store … and how they were able to get out alive. Correspondent Jim Axelrod joins CBSN to talk about this powerful story of survival and courage.
Hallmark pulls ads showing same-sex couple
Under pressure from a conservative advocacy group, The Hallmark Channel has pulled ads for a wedding-planning website that featured two brides kissing at the altar. The family-friendly network removed the ads because the controversy was a distraction, a spokesperson said in an interview Saturday. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
"All I Want For Christmas" hits No. 1
Twenty-five years after it was released, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" hit the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 list. It's the first time ever that the song has earned the top spot. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
Groom killed at his own wedding reception
A groom was beaten to death by two men who crashed his wedding reception, which was being held Sunday in a backyard east of Los Angeles. Two suspects were arrested hours after 30-year-old Joe Steven Melgoza was found a block from the party suffering from head trauma; he later died. CBSN Los Angeles' Nicole Comstock reports.
Previewing tonight's Democratic debate
Seven Democratic presidential candidates are set to take the debate stage in Los Angeles tonight. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to talk about what we can expect.
Dems to face off in debate
With the Iowa caucuses a few weeks away, Democratic presidential hopefuls are set to meet for a debate in Los Angeles. Ed O'Keefe has a preview of what voters can expect.
Buttigieg and Warren spar at debate
Senator Elizabeth Warren and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg had a heated exchange about fundraising in the sixth Democratic debate. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran join to discuss.
Democratic debate recap
Mayor Pete Buttigieg sparred with Senator Elizabeth Warren over high-dollar fundraisers and with Senator Amy Klobuchar about impeachment in the sixth Democratic debate. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins from the spin room in Los Angeles, while Elaine Quijano anchors coverage with CBS News political analyst and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright, CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper for post-debate analysis and coverage.
Democrats wrap up last debate of 2019
Seven Democratic presidential candidates traded jabs and tried to differentiate themselves on the debate stage Thursday night in Los Angeles. The first nominating contest in Iowa is just seven weeks away. Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist, joined CBSN with analysis.
Analysts weigh in on Democratic debate
Seven Democratic presidential candidates took the stage for their sixth debate in Los Angeles Thursday night, and the gloves came off. CBS News contributors Leslie Sanchez and Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN with analysis.
New charges against Weinstein in L.A.
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was charged with sexual assault in Los Angeles Monday over allegations he assaulted two women there in 2013. The new charges came the same day his criminal trial in New York got underway.
California to use vacant land for homeless
California Governor Gavin Newsom has directed agencies under his command to identify excess state land that could be used as temporary shelter locations for the homeless. CBS San Francisco's John Ramos reports.
Jet fuel hits school playground in LA
More than two dozen elementary school kids near Los Angeles International Airport were being evaluated Tuesday after an aircraft dumped fuel on its final approach to the airport after declaring an emergency. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
NASA's first spacewalk of 2020 completed
Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir floated outside the International Space Station on Wednesday for history's second all-female spacewalk, installing two powerful new lithium-ion batteries on the far left end of the lab's solar power truss. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
Women's March draws thousands to LA
Thousands of people gathered in cities across the country for the 2020 Women's March -- the fourth iteration of the event since it began 2017. The Women's March organization has faced controversy and internal turmoil that have turned some away from their demonstrations. CBS Los Angeles' Greg Mills reports.
Democrats continue push for ICE reforms in emerging DHS shutdown deal
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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Iran war grinds on with Pentagon expected to send troops to Middle East
President Trump's optimism about talks to end the Iran war has been tempered by denials from Tehran, and violence that continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked.
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out – the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Minnesota officials sue federal government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
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FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
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FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers
FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI
The video game maker is cutting 1,000 workers as it struggles to keep players engaged with Fortnite.
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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
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Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages.
Minnesota officials sue federal government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
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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.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
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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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
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OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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.
Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Musk says he'll manufacture chips in Texas
Elon Musk says he will make chips in the U.S. for use in Teslas and robots. Reuters global aerospace editor Joe Brock joins to discuss.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
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.
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Amputee cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspect details in murder of Loyola student
Prosecutors say Jose Medina, who is accused of killing a Loyola University student, missed his first court appearance Monday because he has been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. Medina is facing several charges in the fatal shooting, including first-degree murder. DHS says the alleged shooter is a Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally.
Latest news on antisemitic arson attacks
Several Jewish community ambulances were torched in London in a suspected antisemitic arson attack. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman reports.
Top cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee known as one of the top professional cornhole players in the U.S., is facing a series of charges including first-degree murder. Shanelle Kaul reports on the case against Webber.
Notorious apartheid police commander "Prime Evil" testifies on killings
Eugene de Kock testified that one of the police officers implicated in the killings had asked him to help assist with a cover-up.
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NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
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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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Minnesota sues feds over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota state and county officials sued the federal government on Tuesday over the investigations into the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents. CBS News Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan has the details.
Trump says Vance, Rubio involved in Iran talks
President Trump on Tuesday said Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are involved "in negotiations" with Iran. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Russia launches massive attack across Ukraine
Russian drone strikes pounded several cities in Ukraine on Tuesday, setting fire to a 17th-century church that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site in Lviv. These videos show some of the damage and cleanup efforts across the country.
Watch: Trump takes questions on Iran war, more
President Trump took questions from reporters in the Oval Office Tuesday on a variety of topics. See the president's remarks.
NTSB gives new details on LaGuardia collision
Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, provided new information and took questions Tuesday about Sunday night's collision between an Air Canada Express flight and a fire-rescue truck at New York City's LaGuardia Airport.