L.A. DA to investigate horse deaths at Santa Anita racetrack
The demand for an investigation comes after 22 horses acquired fatal injuries since Dec. 26
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Man charged in killing of 9-year-old girl found in duffel bag
Emiel Hunt, believed to be the boyfriend of the child's mother, appeared briefly in a Pomona courtroom Tuesday
Racetrack to reopen for training only after deaths of 21 horses
Santa Anita announced new rules to scrutinize horses training on its racetrack and add a director of equine welfare
Actor Luke Perry hospitalized in L.A.
Former Beverly Hills, 90210 star Luke Perry "is currently under observation at the hospital"
Taylor Swift performs at engagement party
A Los Angeles man decided to propose to his boyfriend and enlisted the help of Taylor Swift, who showed up for a surprise performance after he popped the question.
How Wall Street is driving up homelessness
The housing collapse of 2008 taught us housing isn't always a good investment, but it's proving a great one for Wall Street
A car is the only thing keeping her from Skid Row
America has a new and growing class of homeless. In cities across the country, rents are spiking, while wages lag behind. Now long-time residents are being suddenly priced out of their homes and pushed out onto the street. Many end up struggling to survive in the shadows, sleeping in their cars, hidden from plain view and defying the conventional stereotypes of homelessness. CBSN Originals goes to Los Angeles to meet families facing upheaval because of this housing crisis. To watch the full CBSN Originals documentary "Priced Out: LA's hidden homeless" go to www.cbsnews.com/homeless or download the CBS News App.
Oscars 2019: Red carpet arrivals at the 91st Academy Awards
A-listers came out for Hollywood's biggest night
High rents create a new class of hidden homeless
As affordable housing gets harder to find, some newly homeless live out of their cars on the streets of Los Angeles
No-fault evictions contribute to LA's homeless crisis
In many American cities, tenants can be asked to leave their homes for no reason at all
L.A. deals with snow for 1st time since 1962
"Calabasas, California. Where the Kardashians live...It's snowing right now," a dumbfounded Jerry O'Connell said. Here's how Los Angeles handled the rare snow.
Academy, reversing plans, will now air all awards live at Oscars
All 24 categories will be shown live, after all, at the 91st Academy Awards on Feb. 24
Teachers on strike: "Public schools everywhere get shortchanged"
Oakland, California's strike is latest labor dispute as teachers across U.S. struggle with funding and student needs
Grammys 2019: Red carpet arrivals
See all the hottest looks from Cardi B. to Lady Gaga and more
Six arrested in massive meth bust in California
Australian police arrested six people after what authorities said Friday was the largest single seizure of methamphetamine in the United States and the biggest drug haul bound for Australia.
Record 1.7 tons of meth found hidden in loudspeakers bound for Australia
Six people, including two Americans, were arrested after what authorities said Friday was the largest-ever seizure of methamphetamine on U.S. soil
Alicia Keys kicks off countdown to 2019 Grammys
Anticipation is building for the 61st Grammy Awards, which will air Sunday night on CBS. On Thursday, the show's host Alicia Keys kicked off the countdown to music's biggest night. CBS News' Stella Escobedo reports from Los Angeles.
Denver teachers planning first strike in 25 years
Thousands of educators poised to walk out as labor actions continue to roil school districts around the U.S.
Possum was living in unused, $1M taxpayer-funded bus
The zero-emission bus was never put into service
Woman with dementia dumped outside nursing home, family says
Security footage shows the elderly woman attempting to get inside in the middle of the night after being discharged from the hospital
Video shows man punching 2 women in Los Angeles
The incident took place Saturday at a hot dog stand
Rams surprise worker with Super Bowl tickets
The Los Angeles Rams surprised one of their facilities employees with Super Bowl tickets. The team said "it takes a team to achieve the dream" and that Alfonso Garcia helps "keeps our facility in tip-top shape."
L.A. mayor touts response to teachers' strike to mayors
Eric Garcetti said "I don't have one" when asked about a timeline for a decision on a 2020 presidential bid
Los Angeles teachers OK "historic" pact ending 6-day strike
Marathon bargaining session led to deal; walkout was mainly over pay, class size, support staff in nation's 2nd biggest school district
Los Angeles teachers reach tentative deal to end strike
Preliminary agreement to end stalemate clears way for educators to return to classrooms on Wednesday
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
What Trump officials say and what videos show in Alex Pretti's killing
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday.
Visual investigation of Minnesota shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before and during the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Private jet crashes at Maine airport, killing 7 and seriously injuring 1
A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
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2 federal hearings in Minnesota after Border Patrol kills Alex Pretti
Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, less than three weeks after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good and amid an ongoing surge in immigration enforcement action across the city.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Israel says remains of last hostage recovered from Gaza
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
Shutdown threat looms as Democrats pledge to block funding after shooting
Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.
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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 phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
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.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
How much snow did the storm bring? See lists of snowfall totals.
The winter storm bringing harsh weather to much of the U.S. dumped snowfall totals higher than 20 inches in some states. How much snow did we get?
ICU nurse killed by federal agents "wanted to make a difference," mentor says
A former mentor of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man who was shot and killed by federal agents over the weekend, said he had "a lot of compassion" for his community.
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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.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Payments from Apple lawsuit are now landing in people's bank accounts
Apple users report receiving about $8 per eligible device from the settlement, based on the amount landing in their accounts.
Gold tops $5,000 for the first time. How high could it go?
Wall Street analysts expect the gold rally to continue as investors pile in because of mounting geopolitical uncertainty and economic concerns.
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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 phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
Feds yank contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak
Treasury Department ends contracts with consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax returns, including info for President Trump.
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Shutdown threat looms as Democrats pledge to block funding after shooting
Senate Democrats came out against a funding package in the wake of the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents, with just days until the deadline to fund the government.
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations leading probe into Alex Pretti shooting
The decision to place HSI in the lead investigative role is unusual and has raised questions among current and former federal law enforcement officials.
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Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
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X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Cyclist knocked off bike by kangaroo, recovers to win Tour Down Under
Jay Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section.
Israel says remains of last hostage recovered from Gaza
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
Lightning injures 89 at rally for former Brazilian President Bolsonaro
Lightning struck near a rally of supporters of Brazil's former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia, injuring 89 people, according to the fire department.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran.
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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."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
"Wonder and awe": The art of Ruth Asawa
In her choice of media, sculptor Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) employed a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm – and in a WWII detention camp for Japanese Americans. She's now the subject of a retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
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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.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
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.
Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
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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 phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a resident by federal agents.
"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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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.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Schumer says Democrats will block DHS funding
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Senate Democrats will block the Homeland Security appropriations bill that's part of a government funding package after Border Patrol shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Saturday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Thousands of flights canceled after storms
Thousands of flights have been canceled after a massive winter storm swept across the U.S. over the weekend. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Trump sends border czar Homan to Minnesota
President Trump said border czar Tom Homan will head to Minnesota to oversee ICE operations after federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old ICU nurse on Saturday. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Where Alex Pretti shooting probe stands
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration not to destroy any evidence related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol on Saturday. Jeff Day, a Hennepin County court reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune, has more on where the investigation into the shooting stands.
Video contradicts Noem's claims about shooting
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Alex Pretti approached federal agents with a handgun before he was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Saturday. However, a bystander video shows a different version of events. Here's a side-by-side comparison of Noem's description and video of the moment leading up to the shooting.