Woman, 89, killed when car flies off L.A. freeway overpass, fire department says
The car apparently ran through the overpass guardrail and hit several cars when it landed on the northbound 110, causing multiple crashes
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Hypodermic needles litter California dog beach
“Dogs and humans should stay away,” one woman who posted pictures of the needles warned on social media
Dramatic audio released of Carrie Fisher emergency call
The pilot of the plane carrying Carrie Fisher from London to Los Angeles suggested in a call she was "unresponsive," report says
Jumbo jet’s low turn on wrong course startles L.A.
Air-traffic controller appears to have told pilot to turn left when she meant right, nearly leading to tragedy
Mother of bride ID'd as victim of falling tree
At least one person died and five others were injured when a large tree fell on a wedding party near Los Angeles
Wedding catastrophe after deadly tree toppling
At least one person died and five others were injured when a large tree fell on a wedding party near Los Angeles
"Office Christmas Party" star arrested days before hosting award show
"Office Christmas Party" star T.J. Miller arrested after California driver accuses him of battery
Churches offer sanctuary to undocumented immigrants
Houses of worship across the U.S. are vowing to offer physical sanctuary to undocumented immigrants -- and some already are
Eviction notices posted on retirement home doors shock seniors
Notices told seniors they have until the end of March to move out of their homes in Westwood, California
With "La La Land," Damien Chazelle revives the musical
Writer-director Damien Chazelle follows up his Oscar-winning indie hit “Whiplash” with a much more ambitious outing
Man filmed stealing package from front porch gets stinky surprise
Victim of package theft in Riverside, California, gathered piles of dog poop and put it in a box ... thief took the bait
Brad Pitt request to seal custody arrangements denied
Pitt’s motion came two days after the release of a custody agreement that he and his estranged wife reached in late October
Mammoth fossils found at site of L.A. subway dig
Giant ice-age fossils were unearthed while workers were digging an extension of the Los Angeles subway system
L.A. rail terror threat from abroad raises concerns
Official say a caller threatened to attack the commuter rail station near Universal Studios, leading to increased patrols around the city
L.A. film critics name “Moonlight” best of 2016
Barry Jenkins’ drama of a young man's coming of age earns four awards; actors Adam Driver, Mahershala Ali, Isabelle Huppert and Lily Gladstone honored
6 people shot after fight in south Los Angeles: LAPD
The LAPD said the gunman is still at large, and none of the injuries are believed to life-threatening
Man, 25, stabbed to death on USC campus, police say
The victim is described as a faculty member, and a suspect has been taken into custody, police said
5-year-old killed in apartment car crash after writing Santa letter
Los Angeles boy's dad tried to protect him when car barreled through apartment wall
Kanye West released from hospital, source says
After 9 days at UCLA Medical Center with undisclosed ailment, rapper home and wife "more devoted than ever," source tells Entertainment Tonight
Car jumps Los Angeles freeway, hits homeless camp
Los Angeles homeless camp hit by car that shot off side of California freeway
1 killed when car veers off LA roadway into homeless encampment
The Fire Department said one person was crushed and died on the scene, while three others were injured, including the driver
"Fight for $15" protests sweeping the country
Nationwide "Distruption Day" is seeking to force lawmakers to increase wages for fast-food workers, child care teachers, and other low wage jobs
Playboy model who posted locker room pic makes plea in fat shaming case
If convicted in the body-shaming case, Dani Mathers could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine
Several hurt when man test-driving car at auto show plows into pedestrians
Paramedics evaluated eight people and took six people, including the driver, to hospitals with minor to moderate injuries, fire officials said
Baby survives after coin stuck in throat for 37 days
“It was heart-wrenching to watch my son completely suffer,” said Samantha Knox, whose son survived an operation to remove the penny
Judge in Minnesota orders ICE chief to appear in court
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Key legislators seek DOJ records on Alex Pretti and Renee Good killings by next week
Congress is ratcheting up its scrutiny of the killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis, with some Democrats pressing the Justice Department for records on its investigation.
Noem facing internal scrutiny but expected to keep job, sources say
Kristi Noem's focus is expected to shift from interior enforcement operations to securing the southern border and other priorities, sources said.
Shapiro says Minneapolis mission "must be terminated," says Noem should be fired
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
Handling of evidence on Alex Pretti's death raises concerns about probe's integrity
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit is leading the probe of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol officer.
"Doomsday Clock" moves to closest point yet to catastrophe
The "Doomsday Clock" is a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-annihilation.
More Republicans criticize Trump officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting
A growing number of Republicans, including some Trump allies, are questioning or criticizing the Trump administration's response to the killing of Alex Pretti.
How a collision with Border Patrol escalated to arrest
In her first on-camera interview, Dayanne Figueroa, a U.S. citizen, described what happened when her car collided with a Border Patrol vehicle in October. The situation escalated: agents drew their guns, pulled her out of her car and arrested her. She said it was an "assault" that left her emotionally scarred: "I have nightmares every single night."
With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
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Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
Judge tosses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon voter rolls
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Oregon in September seeking its voter registration list, which contains the sensitive information of nearly 3.8 million registered voters.
UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
"Doomsday Clock" moves to closest point yet to catastrophe
The "Doomsday Clock" is a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-annihilation.
Social media giants face trial over allegations their tech is addictive
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
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Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
Social media giants face trial over allegations their tech is addictive
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
Newsom probing TikTok over alleged suppression of anti-Trump content
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he's launching a probe into allegations that TikTok censored content critical of President Trump.
Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump is hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea, saying its government has reneged on an agreement to approve a bilateral trade deal.
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Judge tosses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon voter rolls
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Oregon in September seeking its voter registration list, which contains the sensitive information of nearly 3.8 million registered voters.
Judge in Minnesota orders ICE chief to appear in court
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Shapiro says Minneapolis mission "must be terminated," says Noem should be fired
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
Alex Vindman, Army vet who testified against Trump, enters Florida Senate race
Alex Vindman, a key figure in President Trump's first impeachment, is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida as a Democrat.
Noem facing internal scrutiny but expected to keep job, sources say
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is facing internal scrutiny after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, multiple sources told CBS News, but she is expected to keep her job.
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Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
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.
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Experts warn "AI slop" distorting history as world remembers the Holocaust
Holocaust memorial officials and historians say a proliferation of "entirely fabricated" digital content is distorting the Nazi's wartime horrors.
With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas peace plan to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
Milan mayor says ICE agents not welcome for Winter Olympics
As reports say ICE will join the U.S. security detail at the Winter Olympics in Milan, the Italian city's mayor calls it "a militia that kills."
Australia sizzles in blistering heat wave with temperatures as high as 120
Parts of Australia were sweltered in record temperatures of close to 122 degrees as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave even as bitter cold covered much of the U.S.
Lawyer apologizes for AI-generated fabrications in murder case
The fake submissions included fabricated quotes and nonexistent case citations purportedly from the Supreme Court in Austalia's Victoria state.
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Natalia Lafourcade reflects on music career
Natalia Lafourcade is the most awarded woman in Latin Grammy history with 20 awards. This year, she's up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys, which would be her fifth Grammy if she wins. Lafourcade spoke to Anthony Mason about her music journey and rise to fame.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
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."
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Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
Social media giants face trial over allegations their tech is addictive
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
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.
Newsom launches probe into TikTok content
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched an investigation into TikTok's content, accusing the social media platform of suppressing content that is critical of President Trump. The probe comes just days after a deal was finalized to reduce its Chinese ownership and keep it running in the U.S. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
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.
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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 "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"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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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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U.S. carrier strike group nears Iran
More military might is approaching the Middle East and nearing Iran, the U.S. military's Central Command confirmed. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Beatrice Dixon on building her company
Beatrice Dixon talks about the challenges that she's overcome in life and shares her journey to building her business, The Honey Pot Company, which launched in 2014. The feminine care brand includes plant-derived washes, wipes and more.
Millions of Americans in frigid temperatures
Deaths linked to the winter storm that swept across the U.S. are climbing. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Nashville, Tennessee, and Rob Marciano has the latest weather forecast.
Anger in Minnesota over Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing internal scrutiny over the latest developments in Minnesota as immigration raids continue, sources say. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Ian Lee report as tensions remain high in Minneapolis.
Timeline of Minnesota immigration operation
There have been around 3,000 ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents operating in Minneapolis. The surge in federal agents began in early December when the city became the latest hotspot for the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Lilia Luciano looks at what led up to what's unfolding now in Minnesota.